78 Summer St

A low-rise townhouse collection constructed in 2001, this three-story development organizes primarily three-bedroom units across stacked and end-unit plans. Exterior character blends traditional New England townhouse elements—balconies, composite and roof decks, enclosed porches and modest private yards—with practical site features such as rain gutters, irrigation controls and screened openings. Interiors emphasize flexible, family-oriented layouts: vaulted and high ceilings, formal living and dining rooms, eat-in kitchens with pantry space, sunrooms or enclosed porches, separate offices or dens, and significant storage including walk-up attics and full basements. Many units include features aimed at everyday convenience and comfort—central vacuum, recessed lighting, ceiling fans, laundry rooms and attached garages or tandem parking. Common living patterns favor multi-level living with primary suites on an upper story, additional bedrooms and baths on the middle level, and flexible top-floor rooms that function as guest suites, offices, or third bedrooms opening to private roof decks. Shared location advantages include immediate walkability to Arlington Center amenities, nearby parks and the Minuteman bike path, plus straightforward highway and commuter-rail access for Boston commuters. Pet policies and formal on-site management vary by condo association; units typically rely on individual systems for climate control and in-unit storage, while exterior maintenance and common-area upkeep are handled community-wide.