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About Arlington


The Town of Arlington was settled by European colonists in 1635 as a village within the boundaries of Cambridge, Massachusetts under the name Menotomy, an Algonquian word meaning “swift running water”. A larger area, including land that was later to become the town of Belmont, and outwards to the shore of the Mystic River, which had previously been part of Charlestown, was incorporated on February 27, 1807 as West Cambridge. In 1867, the name “Arlington” was chosen in honor of those buried in Arlington National Cemetery; the name change took effect that April 30.

The Massachusett tribe, part of the Algonquian group of Native Americans, lived around the Mystic Lakes, the Mystic River and Alewife Brook. By the time Europeans arrived, the local Indians had been devastated by disease; also, the tribal chief, Nanepashemet, had been killed by a rival tribe in about 1619. Nanepashemet’s widow, known to history only as “Squaw Sachem”, sold the land of her tribe to the colonists for ten pounds, with provisions that she and her tribe could remain on her homestead land around the Mystic Lakes and continue hunting and farming. She also was to be given a new winter coat of wool each year for the rest of her life. She is thought to have lived until about 1650.

Through the town also flows the stream called Mill Brook, which historically figured largely into Arlington’s economy. In 1637 Captain George Cooke built the first mill in this area. Subsequently, seven mills were built along the stream, including the Old Schwamb Mill, which survives to this day. The Schwamb Mill has been a working mill since 1650, making it the longest working mill in the country.

Paul Revere’s famous midnight ride to alert colonists took him through Menotomy, now known as Arlington. Later on that first day of the American Revolution, more blood was shed in Menotomy than in the battles of Lexington and Concord combined. Minutemen from surrounding towns converged on Menotomy to ambush the British on their retreat from Concord and Lexington. All in all, 25 colonials were killed in Menotomy (half of all Americans killed in the day’s battles), as well as 40 British troops (more than half their fatalities).

The Jason Russell House, a yellow colonial, is today a museum which remembers those twelve Americans, including Russell himself, who were killed in and around this pictured dwelling on April 19, 1775. Bullet holes are visible in the interior walls to this day.

In its early years, Arlington was a thriving farming community and had its own lettuce that was quite popular.
Arlington had a large ice industry on Spy Pond from the mid-19th century until the last ice house burned down in 1930; much of its ice was sent to the Caribbean and India by “Ice King” Frederic Tudor.

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Arlington Homes for Sale

Brand New Home in highly sought after Morningside neighborhood has just been completed and is ready for a lucky new owner to call it HOME! This Home features all you are looking for and more, 1st floor features a bedroom suite, family room with FP, home office, well designed kitchen with quartz counters, walk -in pantry and access to private rear deck. The 2nd floor features a large Primary Suite with Spa like bath, 3 additional bedrooms and 2 full baths. The 3rd floor has a Junior Suite with sitting room. Finished LL provides even more space. For those that are or have been looking for a New Home on a LARGE LOT, your search is over! With a 13,560 SF Lot there is plenty of yard space for all to enjoy. High efficiency HVAC, 2 car garage, maintenance free exterior make living here easy.  Buy NOW and start planning your move! $2,495,000 Pending

26 Old Colony Road Arlington, Massachusetts

6 Beds 6 Baths 5,743 Sq Ft

Under Construction! Custom designed Farmhouse Colonial on a level corner lot in Morningside is well under way and is sure to please. Designed for today's lifestyle this Home provides a 1st floor bedroom suite, dedicated home office, formal dining room and living room, large kitchen with direct access to the deck and 1st floor family room for year round enjoyment. On the 2nd floor you will find a sumptuous main suite with spa like bath featuring a soaking tub and custom shower stall, 3 additional bedrooms, main bath and laundry. The 3rd floor feature a Junior Suite with sitting room. Need more room? We have it in the finished lower level. Estimated Completion Date mid to late February 2023. $2,195,000 Active

248 Ridge Street Arlington, Massachusetts

6 Beds 5 Baths 5,000 Sq Ft

Revisit this Morningside Center Entrance Colonial carefully reimagined for today's comfortable living. Gracious entry, formal living room with stone gas fireplace flows into the oversized hi-end kitchen with island to the dining room. 2 separated home offices, tv room, 1/2 bath & elegant entry round out the 1st floor. Upstairs the primary bedroom has a  bathroom & walk-in closet along with 2 large bedrooms & 2nd bathroom. Level 3 has 2 bedrooms, bathroom & views of the Mystic Lake. The lower level has a large family/great room & mudroom with direct entry to the garage ideal for a small car & wired for an electric car charger.  Taken down to the studs, beautiful floors, windows, closets & storage rooms galore, all new plumbing, electric, heat/ca & insulation. Enter the backyard where you'll find a large patio & character is added and outdoor living space extended by a gazebo for all your summer entertainment needs. ** Open Houses Sat & Sun 1-2:30pm Feb 4th/5th. $1,995,000 Active

200 Crosby Street Arlington, Massachusetts

5 Beds 5 Baths 4,087 Sq Ft

Beautiful New Construction Single Family in the Bishop neighborhood. A unique layout combining the desire for open space as well as defined living space. Spacious white cabinet kitchen w/ island seating, wine refrigerator, pantry w/ barn door, gas stove with direct vent hood and separate dining area. A dedicated living room for entertaining, separate dining room/ sitting room overlooks the spacious back yard, & 1/2 bath finish off the 1st flr. The 2nd floor boasts 4 corner bedrooms, including a primary suite with walk-in custom closet designed for two & a private bath with soaking tub and shower. An additional bedroom with en-suite full bath for out of town guests or teens! Laundry room on the 2nd floor as well as common full bath to service the remaining 2 bedrooms. Finished basement with full bath and cubby area with direct-entry from the 2 car garage is ideal for tv watching! Forced hot air heating/cooling by natural gas, plenty of parking & large yard! A perfectly appointed home! $1,989,000 Active

112 College Ave Arlington, Massachusetts

4 Beds 5 Baths 3,932 Sq Ft

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