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About this home
Ideally located in sought-after East Arlington, just moments from Spy Pond and close to Mass Ave, the Minuteman Bikeway, and Alewife Station, this thoughtfully improved two-family home offers an exceptional combination of location, quality, and flexibility. The upper unit spans two levels and has been extensively remodeled with exceptional attention to detail, featuring a renovated kitchen and bathroom, premium flooring, in-unit laundry, new appliances, fresh paint, and a finished 3rd floor level with bedroom and office space. The first-floor unit has also been updated, including a renovated kitchen and bathroom, exposed brick accents, and in-unit laundry, creating a comfortable and attractive living space for an owner or tenant. Significant improvements have been made throughout the property, including extensive insulation and soundproofing, building-wide baseboard heating, and a fully owned solar panel system designed to offset a substantial portion of the property's electrical costs. A new roof system with architectural shingles and new gutters adds to the property's long-term appeal, while thoughtfully selected native plantings create a beautifully landscaped, inviting, and low-maintenance outdoor setting. Please see sellers complete list of home improvements. A wonderful opportunity to own an extensively improved two-family home in one of East Arlington's most sought after locations.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1923Year Built
5,249 sq ftLot Size
$335Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Steve McKenna & The Home Advantage Team• Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
East Arlington, located between Alewife Brook Reservation and Arlington Center, is a walkable and historic Arlington neighborhood with a river-edge greenway and a compact village main street. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Massachusetts Avenue at Lake Street, where indie cafes, bakeries, and small storefronts keep the sidewalks busy. Local pillars include Capitol Theatre & Lounge, Kickstand Cafe, and Menotomy Grill & Tavern. Housing leans toward classic New England two-families and porch-fronted Victorians, with pockets of mid-century apartments near the Cambridge line. The Minuteman Bikeway threads through, linking daily errands to longer rides. Spy Pond and the Alewife Brook paths add water views and a quieter counterpoint to Mass Ave.
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Offer insights
16-18 Alfred Rd · $1,199,000
$1.25M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.25M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
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SALE-TO-LIST
100.1%
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Stone or granite solid counters
Bathroom with shower stall
Bathroom with tub and shower
Living room
Dining room
Kitchen
Sunroom
11 total rooms
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Range
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Basement washer and dryer excluded from sale
Flooring
Tile
Hardwood
Heating & cooling
Baseboard heating
Natural gas heating
Has heating
Exterior features
Rain gutters
Shed(s)
Level lot
Paved public road frontage
Publicly maintained road
Home design
Two-family up/down layout
3 stories
Solar energy generation
Parking
4 parking spaces
Open paved parking
Off-street tandem parking
Construction
Frame construction
Block foundation
Shingle roof
Built (per public records)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric service with circuit breakers and 100 amp service
Gas supply for gas range
HOA & community
No senior community
Community offers access to public transportation, shopping, tennis courts, parks, bike paths, conservation areas, highway access, public schools, and sidewalks
Electricity and solar
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Enjoy seasonal views of Spy Pond from the front porch of this large and immaculate two Family in E. Arlington. Newer roof & systems (2003). First floor 5/2/1, second floor 8/3/1 with large open kitchen/family room and finished 3rd floor(2 rooms). Also, finished basement in owners unit with full kitchen, full bath, large family room. Great opportunity to own 2 family or convert into condo's.
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Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Middlesex County
APN
319160
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Last updated by owner on Jul 26, 2025.
R2
Two-Family District
The predominant use in R2 is a two-family dwelling or duplex. This district is generally served by local streets only and its neighborhoods are largely walkable and well established. It includes areas that are generally within walking distance of the stores and transportation facilities along Massachusetts Avenue and Broadway. The Town discourages uses that consume large amounts of land, uses that would detract from the single-family and two-family or duplex residential character of these neighborhoods, and uses that would otherwise interfere with the intent of this Bylaw.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Infrastructure
Recreation
Park & open space
Sep 23, 2024 • Final
Building permit - one or two-family dwelling
Work on a roof.
Roofing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
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