$1,499,000

This is the kind of property that can look very different depending on who owns it. One person may see two comfortable homes under one roof. Another may see rental income helping offset the cost of ownership. Someone else may be thinking about extended family, long-term investment, or a future conversion to condominiums. Each unit offers two bedrooms, one bath, open living and dining areas, and a large updated kitchen with enough room for everyday life to feel comfortable rather than compressed. The second unit continues onto the third floor, adding two more bedrooms, another full bath, a work-from-home or studio area, and generous storage. Outside, composite decks and a screened porch create places to enjoy the property beyond the interior walls. Mini splits in both units, electrical upgrades, a two car garage and an EV charger bring useful improvements to a classic Arlington two-family. Then there is the location. Mass Ave, Menotomy Rocks Park, Robbins Farm Park, the bike path, and bus service to Alewife and Harvard Square all sit within reach, which means the property works just as well for someone who wants to stay close to home as it does for someone moving between Arlington and the city. The appeal here is not one specific use. It is having a property that can keep making sense even as your plans change.