This charming early 20th-century bungalow in Arlington, beautifully combines historic appeal with modern upgrades. Featuring a spacious attached garage and cordial living room, the home includes two large main-level bedrooms and a primary suite with a three-quarter bath and dual walk-in closets. An unfinished basement presents customizable space for future needs. Nestled just steps from a local park, this residence offers both convenience and tranquility. Listed at $210,000, it exemplifies classic bungalow architecture ideal for families seeking comfort and character in a well-preserved century home.

Exterior Side View

A classic American home with a gently sloping gable roof covered in brown shingles. The siding is light-colored, likely white or cream, showing signs of aging and weather exposure. Windows are symmetrically aligned with dark red or brown trim frames, adding contrast. A small porch or backstep is seen on this side with aged wooden steps and lattice work underneath. The foundation rests on concrete or stone blocks. Two tall, leafless trees close to the sidewalk cast shadows on the home’s side, complementing the quiet, suburban street setting with a “Share the Road” sign visible in the distance.

Kitchen Corner Details

Compact kitchen space with aged wood cabinetry above and below the countertops, showcasing a rustic charm. The warm wood tones contrast with the white appliances, including a refrigerator and an electric stove with a smooth cooktop. A small window covered by wooden shutters allows filtered natural light to soften the room. The kitchen walls are neutral, adding simplicity to the space. The floor features a checkered vinyl pattern typical of older homes. An exposed vintage radiator sits beneath the window, contributing to the historic, utilitarian character of the kitchen.

Living Room and Entryway

Warm natural light floods the space, highlighting rich wooden floors and finely crafted woodwork throughout. Two classic columns define the transition between the living area and the entryway, offering a stately architectural detail. An elegant built-in wooden cabinet with glass-front doors sits along one wall, adding both storage and character. The front door features an oval glass insert, bringing in additional light while framing the pastoral outdoor view. Neutral walls and solid wood trim complement the overall historic charm. The windows and baseboard radiator maintain the home’s traditional aesthetic with their detailed trim and profiles.

Dining Room and Entryway

Sunlight streams through windows, casting long shadows over polished dark hardwood floors that span the space. A built-in wooden cabinet with glass-front doors stands against one wall, its warm honey tones accentuating the room’s vintage charm. An archway framed with wooden trim connects this area to a front entryway, which includes a door featuring an oval, decorative glass insert. Thick wooden columns with paneled bases partially separate the rooms, emphasizing the classic architectural detail. Neutral beige walls and crown molding complement the historical aesthetic, while the space remains open and inviting.

Entryway Hallway

Long narrow space with rich dark hardwood floors and cream-colored walls creating a warm contrast. Wooden trim framing the baseboards, windows, and door adds traditional charm. A dark entry door with an oval, decorative glass inset draws attention at the far end, flanked by evenly spaced double-hung windows on the right side allowing natural light and garden views to brighten the room. High ceiling with a white wall-mounted air conditioning unit above the door supports modern comfort. Radiator heating runs along one wall below the windows, blending vintage appeal with updated elements.

Dining Room Passage

A long rectangular room with rich dark hardwood flooring and off-white walls creates a warm, inviting atmosphere. Natural light streams in through single-pane windows framed by dark wooden trim. The far end is marked by two elegant wooden columns atop wainscoted bases, framing an open passageway leading to another room and visible staircase. Dark wood baseboards run along the perimeter, matching the window and doorway frames, adding classic architectural detail. A simple ceiling light fixture hangs centrally, and a white radiator along one wall contrasts subtly with the wood tones, emphasizing the room’s historic charm.

Child’s Bedroom Wall Art

Dark hardwood floors stretch across the room, contrasted by rich, honey-toned wood doors and matching baseboards. The walls are painted a soft cream color, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere. One wall features a playful and colorful hand-painted mural depicting a solar system with planets, an astronaut, and orbit paths set against a deep blue backdrop. The corner of the room has a built-in grey cabinet recessed into the wall, showcasing an era-appropriate architectural detail. Simple yet charming, the room combines historic woodwork with a creative, personalized touch that adds character and whimsy.

Bathroom with Tub and Vanity

Neutral beige tiles cover the floor and extend up the walls around the bathtub, combining large stone-like tiles with a decorative mosaic border strip for visual interest. A white bathtub sits flush against the tiled wall, fitted with a handheld showerhead attached to a flexible hose. The room receives natural light through a single-framed window with wooden trim that contrasts the lighter wall color. A dark wood vanity with rounded edges features a white countertop and an integrated sink, accompanied by a modern, dark faucet. Simple functional elements include a roll of toilet paper on the countertop and a vent fan on the opposite wall.

Empty Bedroom Space

Rectangular room with rich, dark hardwood flooring contrasts with plain, off-white walls creating a clean, simple canvas. Two windows with wooden trim bring in natural light and frame views of a tree and outdoor landscape, enhancing the airy feel. Baseboard molding matches the window casings, adding warmth and continuity. A white, wall-mounted radiator sits below one window beside a compact, modern white air conditioning unit on an adjacent wall, hinting at combined heating and cooling comfort. Minimalistic and uncluttered, this bedroom space blends historical character with subtle modern updates.

Attic Room

Sloped ceilings define the attic space with a soft beige paint covering walls and ceiling, creating a neutral, calming environment. The floor consists of wide wooden planks painted in a light cream color, with visible spacing that adds rustic charm. A series of small black spotlights line each side of the pitched ceiling allowing focused illumination. A white wall-mounted air conditioning unit sits centered on the triangular end wall, topped by a soft blue plush toy, providing a touch of whimsy. Subtle wood trim accents the base of the walls, blending traditional and simple farmhouse aesthetics.

Room with Storage

This room is located in an attic space, characterized by sloped ceilings and an angled roofline. The walls and ceiling are painted in a light beige tone that complements the whitewashed wooden plank flooring with natural wood trim along the baseboards. A set of built-in oak cabinetry with drawers and a small door is neatly integrated into the lower angled wall, maximizing storage in this compact area. Natural light floods the room through a large rectangular window with a wood frame, casting shadows on the floor. Ceiling fixtures include track lighting and a decorative pendant light, enhancing the cozy ambiance.

Bathroom Interior

A narrow bathroom with a sloped, vaulted ceiling painted in soft white creates an airy atmosphere. Earth-toned ceramic floor tiles extend throughout the space. On one side, a granite countertop with natural stone patterns rests atop dark wood cabinetry, complemented by a black faucet and a large mirror framed in matching dark wood. At the far end, a white toilet sits beneath a large window that lets in natural light and provides an outdoor view. Opposite the cabinets, a glass-enclosed shower with a dark metal frame showcases neutral tile work inside, maintaining a cohesive color palette.

Attic Space

A small, narrow attic or loft storage area with beige carpeting covers the floor, adding a soft texture. The walls and slanted ceiling are painted in a muted, light brownish-gray tone, giving a subdued and neutral backdrop. A wooden hanging rod, supported by simple white metal brackets, runs across one side, designed for hanging clothes or other items. Natural wood trim contrasts subtly against the walls and carpet, emphasizing the sloped angles of the attic ceiling. The space appears compact and functional, with clean and simple lines, characteristic of a utilitarian storage or closet space.

Storage Space

Sloped ceiling with a single exposed wooden beam in a cozy attic storage area. The walls are painted in a soft neutral beige, complementing the brown plush carpet that covers the floor. A simple wooden clothes rod is supported by white metal brackets affixed to the slanted wall, designed for hanging clothes or storage purposes. The space is narrow and confined under the roofline, ideal for extra storage or a small closet. Minimalist and functional, the design emphasizes utilization of the awkward attic space with clean lines and muted tones.

Basement Workout Area

A modest basement space with unpolished concrete floors that show signs of wear and age, creating a raw industrial feel. The walls are painted a muted light gray, adding softness to the otherwise stark room. Exposed ductwork and piping run along the ceiling, contributing to the unfinished aesthetic. A small rectangular window near the ceiling allows natural light to trickle in, brightening the otherwise dim atmosphere. The space contains basic exercise equipment, including a treadmill and a weight bench, indicating utility rather than decorative intent. The ceiling light fixture is simple and utilitarian, matching the room’s overall practical design.

Listing Agent: Leah R Prahl of Premier Choice Realty via Zillow