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!
Sold for $940,000
$940,000
242 Forest St, Arlington, MA 02474
3beds
1,552sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1931
5,327 Square Feet Lot
$1,060,700 Zestimate®
$606/sqft
$4,191 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,060,700
$997,000 - $1.13M
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Listed by:
Friel Team 617-755-0989,
FrielEstate 781-646-3600,
Friel Team 617-755-0989
Bought with:
Applegate & Murphy Group
Lamacchia Realty, Inc.
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73292636
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: Main,First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Exterior Access, Remodeled
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access
- Level: Main,First
Heating
- Steam, Oil
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Basement
Features
- Recessed Lighting, Play Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Concrete
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,552
- Total interior livable area: 1,552 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Under, Paved Drive, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck, Patio, Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
Lot
- Size: 5,327 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: M:116.0 B:0001 L:0017,326912
- Zoning: R1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block, Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1931
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, House of Worship, Public School
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Arlington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $606/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $850,800
- Annual tax amount: $9,010
- Date on market: 12/23/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/15/2024 | Sold | $940,000-0.9%$606/sqft |
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| 10/1/2024 | Listed for sale | $949,000$611/sqft |
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| 9/24/2024 | Contingent | $949,000$611/sqft |
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| 9/19/2024 | Listed for sale | $949,000+62.2%$611/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73292636 Report a problem | ||
| 11/21/2016 | Sold | $585,000+5.4%$377/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/29/2015 | Sold | $555,000+3%$358/sqft |
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| 9/1/2015 | Pending sale | $539,000$347/sqft |
Source: BOWES REAL ESTATE REAL LIVING #71895035 Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2015 | Listed for sale | $539,000+17.4%$347/sqft |
Source: Bowes Real Estate Real Living #71895035 Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/2012 | Sold | $459,000+2.2%$296/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/13/2012 | Listed for sale | $449,000+47.2%$289/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX LEADING EDGE #71366723 Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/1999 | Sold | $305,000+22%$197/sqft |
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| 8/31/1998 | Sold | $250,000$161/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,505 +5.5% | $882,500 +3.7% |
| 2024 | $9,010 +4.4% | $850,800 +10.5% |
| 2023 | $8,633 +4.8% | $770,100 +6.7% |
| 2022 | $8,240 +2% | $721,500 +1.3% |
| 2021 | $8,079 +2.5% | $712,400 0% |
| 2020 | $7,880 +7.1% | $712,500 +9% |
| 2019 | $7,357 +10.6% | $653,400 +19.1% |
| 2018 | $6,652 +2% | $548,400 +5.6% |
| 2017 | $6,524 +0.6% | $519,400 +2.5% |
| 2016 | $6,487 +4% | $506,800 +10.1% |
| 2015 | $6,238 +0.8% | $460,400 +2.6% |
| 2014 | $6,189 +3.7% | $448,800 +2.4% |
| 2013 | $5,967 +1.5% | $438,400 +1.9% |
| 2012 | $5,878 +10.1% | $430,300 |
| 2011 | $5,340 +2.5% | $430,300 |
| 2010 | $5,211 +6.1% | $430,300 +4.4% |
| 2009 | $4,912 +1.8% | $412,100 -2.2% |
| 2008 | $4,826 +1.4% | $421,500 -3% |
| 2007 | $4,758 +9.4% | $434,500 +13.3% |
| 2006 | $4,350 +8.2% | $383,600 +4.4% |
| 2005 | $4,022 +2.8% | $367,600 |
| 2004 | $3,911 -0.7% | $367,600 +27.1% |
| 2003 | $3,937 +2.3% | $289,300 +4.1% |
| 2002 | $3,848 +29% | $277,800 +64.5% |
| 2000 | $2,983 +2.9% | $168,900 |
| 1999 | $2,900 | $168,900 |
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Neighborhood: 02474
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Peirce SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 10/10Ottoson Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 10/10Arlington High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Pierce
- Middle: Gibbs/Ottoson
- High: Ahs
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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