19 Dartmouth Street #19

About this home

Set in a quiet residential neighborhood between East Arlington, Arlington Center and West Medford, this 2 bedroom lower-level condo is idyllic for anyone seeking a connection to the outdoors, green features and a convenient location for commuting and capitalizing on all that Arlington has to offer! 19 Dartmouth St boasts three distinct outdoor spaces: newly rebuilt front and back porches, both exclusive use, and a fenced in backyard with lovely plantings and three raised beds. Inside, classic 1920s Arlington character shines through with period details, spacious rooms, hardwood floors and high ceilings. The living room offers a comfortable seating area and space for a desk. A broad casement doorway connects to the bright dining room, featuring chair rails and a wall of windows. Together, these inviting rooms provide a natural gathering space for everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen charms with tall white painted cabinets, a granite countertop, tile backsplash with under cabinet lighting, a contrasting black tile floor and bead board wainscoting. An old-fashioned pantry offers abundant shelving and an additional cabinet. Open shelving by the back door keeps essentials handy. A mini-split cools the main living areas, with additional mini-splits in both generously sized bedrooms, each with hardwood floors. The recently updated bathroom boasts a deep tub with a vibrant blue tile surround and wall niche, plus a new vanity, mirror, lighting and tiled floor. Private basement space has side-by-side laundry units and plenty of room for storage. Energy-conscious upgrades include owned solar panels, electric vehicle charger, induction cooking and a high-efficiency water heater. Two tandem parking spaces on the right side of the driveway are independent of the upstairs neighbors. Commuting options nearby include West Medford's commuter rail to North Station, Alewife Station and the Red Line, MBTA bus service nearby for easy access to Somerville, Cambridge and Greater Boston. Centrally located, you'll love the many independent coffee shops, bakeries and eclectic restaurants. Stroll nearby Mystic River Parkway and Mystic Lakes' paths, or for the more adventurous, launch your kayak nearby and explore Mystic Lakes or head towards Boston. Arlington's highly regarded schools include the newly rebuilt Arlington High School and Minuteman Tech. Experience the ease of living just two blocks from Thompson Elementary and half a mile from the Gibbs School for 6th graders.