Welcome to Arlington, Massachusetts.  For anyone moving to the Greater Boston area Arlington is a must see! Ideally situated within easy access to 3 major highways and a 15-minute drive to Harvard Square, Boston and several major hospitals, Arlington offers the best of small town ambience with big city convenience.
 
Arlington’s population is approximately 43,000 in an area of 5.5 square miles. But don’t let the size fool you.  Good schools, parks, playgrounds, acres of conservation, several ponds, an 11 mile bike path, recreational facilities, and theaters are a few of the reasons people move to Arlington. The variety of restaurants is also appealing. From diner fare to gourmet, barbecue to sushi there’s something for every pallet. Public transportation by bus or train to Boston and Cambridge is another one of the conveniences that has made Arlington the desirable community it is today.
 
Housing in Arlington, Massachusetts has an assorted blend of styles and neighborhoods. Whether you desire a condo with modern amenities or a large turn-of-the-century Victorian in Jason Heights, an in-town location or something more secluded, the choice is yours. 
 
First settled in 1635 and known as the area of Menotomy, Arlington is steeped in history. The 1st public school, the 1st mill in the area, the 1st Black Masonic Cemetery in the U.S., and the 1st free public library were all established here. Uncle Sam was born here. The developer of the drink “Moxie”, Francis Thompson, and the renowned sculpture Cyrus Dallin lived here. As the gateway to Lexington and Concord, Paul Revere’s ride passed through here, and in 1775 many Minutemen lost their lives in the Battle of Menotomy as the British were retreating from Concord. 
 
Arlington has always been a desirable and trendy community to live in. With a focus on goals and a commitment to making Arlington a welcoming, diverse community  the future for Arlington’s residents is bright.

Contributed by: Sweeney & O'Connell Real Estate