Welcome home to this much loved and well maintained 8-room Garrison Colonial with a one car garage and hardwood floors throughout. First floor featuring a bright and spacious living room with a wood burning fireplace; an eat-in kitchen with recessed lighting and granite countertops; a formal dining room with a corner cabinet leading to a 3-season porch perfect for reading a book or watching the sunset. Second floor has 3-bedrooms and a full tiled bath. Bonus room on lower level, perfect for a playroom, home office or gym. Many updates including: heating and electrical systems, windows, exterior paint, and a full home weatherization performed through Mass-Save. Great location just steps to the 67-bus to Alewife Station and close to parks and playgrounds, Arlington Heights stores and restaurants, Reservoir Beach and the Minuteman Bike Trail. Open house Sat & Sun,12/2 & 12/3, 11:30AM - 1:00PM.
Sold for $726,000
$726,000
278 Forest St, Arlington, MA 02474
3beds
1,555sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
5,314 Square Feet Lot
$1,020,300 Zestimate®
$467/sqft
$3,785 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,020,300
$928,000 - $1.13M
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Bonus roomExterior paintClose to parksFormal dining roomEat-in kitchenRecessed lightingHardwood floors throughout
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Listed by:
Dale Hurd 617-875-0576,
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty 781-648-3500,
Jack Hurd 781-645-0563
Bought with:
Zhichao Chen
Space Realty
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73183864
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors
- Level: First
Family room
- Features: Closet
- Level: Basement
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Recessed Lighting
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Sun Room
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Doors: Insulated Doors, French Doors
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,555
- Total interior livable area: 1,555 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Off Street, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Screens
Lot
- Size: 5,314 Square Feet
- Features: Gentle Sloping
Details
- Foundation area: 99999
- Parcel number: 326981
- Zoning: R1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Garrison
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1953
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Arlington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $467/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $682,600
- Annual tax amount: $7,652
- Date on market: 1/11/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/17/2024 | Sold | $726,000-0.4%$467/sqft |
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| 12/6/2023 | Contingent | $729,000$469/sqft |
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| 11/30/2023 | Listed for sale | $729,000$469/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,416 +5.5% | $781,400 +3.8% |
| 2024 | $7,975 +4.2% | $753,100 +10.3% |
| 2023 | $7,652 +3.3% | $682,600 +5.2% |
| 2022 | $7,409 +1.8% | $648,800 +1.1% |
| 2021 | $7,280 +2.5% | $642,000 0% |
| 2020 | $7,102 +3.2% | $642,100 +5% |
| 2019 | $6,883 +11.9% | $611,300 +20.6% |
| 2018 | $6,150 +2.4% | $507,000 +6.1% |
| 2017 | $6,004 +0.6% | $478,000 +2.5% |
| 2016 | $5,970 +5.4% | $466,400 +11.6% |
| 2015 | $5,663 +1.1% | $417,900 +2.9% |
| 2014 | $5,603 +4% | $406,300 +2.7% |
| 2013 | $5,387 +1.6% | $395,800 +1.9% |
| 2012 | $5,304 +10.1% | $388,300 |
| 2011 | $4,819 +2.5% | $388,300 |
| 2010 | $4,702 +0.9% | $388,300 -0.7% |
| 2009 | $4,661 +1.9% | $391,000 -2.2% |
| 2008 | $4,575 +1.4% | $399,600 -3% |
| 2007 | $4,510 +11.2% | $411,900 +15.1% |
| 2006 | $4,057 +8% | $357,800 +4.2% |
| 2005 | $3,756 +2.8% | $343,300 |
| 2004 | $3,653 -2.2% | $343,300 +25.1% |
| 2003 | $3,736 +1.5% | $274,500 +3.3% |
| 2002 | $3,681 +18% | $265,800 +50.5% |
| 2000 | $3,119 +2.9% | $176,600 |
| 1999 | $3,032 | $176,600 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 02474
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Peirce SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 10/10Ottoson Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 10/10Arlington High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Peirce/Stratton
- Middle: Ottoson
- High: Arlington High
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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