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242 Forest St, Arlington, MA, 02474

$949,000

Home List Price

$10,000*

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3 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath, 1 Partial
1,552 SqFt
$611/SqFt
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242 Forest St, Arlington$949,000

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$10,000*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingUnder, Paved Drive, Off Street
Attached Garage1 space
Year Built1931
HeatingSteam, Oil
CoolingDuctless
BasementYes
FireplaceLiving Room
MLS #73292636
Lot Size0.12 Acres
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Contingent)

About 242 Forest St

Classic Colonial with modern updates! The formal dining room flows into the updated kitchen, white cabinets, granite counters with breakfast bar. Front-to-back living room, wood-burning fireplace, side room is perfect for home office/play room, sliding door overlooking a new deck & fenced-in back yard. Half bath on the 1st floor is tucked away by the side-entry door. The 2nd floor features a primary bedroom with double closets, two additional bedrooms & renovated full bath. Walk-up attic has many possibilities for expansion, storage or craft/hang out area. Basement for storage is adjacent to the one car garage. Hardwood floors throughout, recess lighting added to some rooms, updates include: entry stairs & retaining wall, roof, gutters, main drain to the street & garage door. All appliances will be staying including refrigerator, washer & dryer. Mini splits for AC. This home is set back in from the street offering privacy & plenty of driveway parking! Near pub trans, school & parks!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1931
  • Living Area: 1,552 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: FrielEstate
  • Office Phone: (781) 646-3600
  • Listing Agent: Friel Team

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior: Recessed Lighting, Play Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: Deck, Patio, Fenced Yard

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 1 space
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking: Under, Paved Drive, Off Street

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.12 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Steam, Oil
  • Cooling: Ductless

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Arlington High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Ottoson Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Peirce, Public District Grades KG-5

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Summer St. to Forest Street

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $949,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $611/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $8,079
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison

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Arlington, MA

City

Med. Sold Price

$1.0M

Med. Price/SqFt

$560

Avg. Days On Market

17

# of Sold Homes

37

242 Forest St vs Arlington

8 DAYS ON ROCKET

-9 Days

$949,000

-$91.3K Less

$611/SqFt

+$51 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $91.3K less than the Median Sold Price and $51/SqFt more than other homes in Arlington, MA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
  • MLS Number: #73292636

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: FrielEstate
  • Office Phone: (781) 646-3600
  • Listing Agent: Friel Team

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Jun 29, 2012Home Sold
$459,000
Feb 14, 2007Home Sold
$435,000
Jul 15, 1999Home Sold
$305,000
Aug 31, 1998Home Sold
$250,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$8,079$712,400
2020$7,880$712,500
2019$7,357$653,400
2018$6,652$548,400
2017$6,524$519,400

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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7
/10

  • Peirce

  • 85 Park Avenue Ext

  • 0.29 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

Middle School

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10
/10

  • Ottoson Middle School

  • 63 Acton St

  • 0.77 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

High School

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9
/10

  • Arlington High School

  • 869 Massachusetts Ave

  • 1.22 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $111,508. The majority of Arlington, MA residents have income between $100k-200k annually. Most families are married, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 242 Forest St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 242 Forest St property is $949,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 242 Forest St is a house located in Arlington, Massachusetts, 02474.

Is this property for sale now?

Accepting Backup Offers: 242 Forest St is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 242 Forest St are:
Peirce: GreatSchools Rating 7/10
Ottoson Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 10/10
Arlington High School: GreatSchools Rating 9/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $8,079 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on June 29, 2012 for $459,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 242 Forest St has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 242 Forest St is 1,552 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 242 Forest St is 1931.

Rocket Homes›Massachusetts›Middlesex County›Arlington›02474›242 Forest St

This home is located at 242 Forest St in Arlington, MA and zip code 02474. This 1,552 square foot home, which was built in 1931, sits on a 0.12 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since September 19, 2024 and is currently priced at $949,000.

While more than 22 listings in Arlington, MA in August 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 2 listings sold at asking price, and more than 13 were sold below. The number of listings in Arlington, MA decreased by 15.1% between July 2024 and August 2024. In August 2024 median list price was $1,040,333 and the average listing age was 17 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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