Not every home needs to be finished on day one. Sometimes the best houses are the ones that already live well and leave room for your ideas later. This ranch makes life simple from the start with everything you need on one level. Discover a comfortable living room that opens into a dining area or bonus space depending on your needs. The large eat-in kitchen has room to gather today and provides opportunity to reimagine over time. Three bedrooms and a full bath complete the main floor with an easy, practical layout. Downstairs changes the conversation. High ceilings, a family room, kitchenette, laundry, and direct garage access create space, whether that means movie nights, hobbies, guest space, or simply spreading out. Outside, a deck overlooks the backyard while the fenced area gives pets room to roam. Nearby parks, easy access to the 67 bus to Alewife, and a location that keeps daily routines manageable make this a home that works now and leaves space for what comes next.
For sale
$925,000
298 Forest St, Arlington, MA 02474
3beds
1,770sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
10,102 Square Feet Lot
$936,900 Zestimate®
$523/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Family roomDirect garage accessThree bedroomsHigh ceilingsLarge eat-in kitchen
- 25 days |
- 1,154 |
- 49 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Steve McKenna & The Home Advantage Team 781-645-0505,
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty 781-648-3500
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73533866
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 10 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 81
- Dimensions: 9 x 9
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 10 x 13
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 45
- Dimensions: 5 x 9
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 11 x 14
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Wet Bar, Exterior Access
- Level: Basement
- Area: 276
- Dimensions: 23 x 12
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Exterior Access, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 187
- Dimensions: 17 x 11
Living room
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 231
- Dimensions: 21 x 11
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Doors: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Screens
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,770
- Total interior livable area: 1,770 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,301
- Finished area below ground: 469
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Attached, Under, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Wood
- Exterior features: Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Screens
Lot
- Size: 10,102 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: M:118.0 B:0005 L:0009,327128
- Zoning: R1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Public School, Sidewalks
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Arlington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $523/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $867,400
- Annual tax amount: $9,291
- Date on market: 6/10/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$936,900
$890,000 - $984,000
$3,974/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $925,000$523/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,291 +5.5% | $862,700 +3.8% |
| 2024 | $8,803 +3.1% | $831,300 +9.1% |
| 2023 | $8,540 +5% | $761,800 +6.9% |
| 2022 | $8,134 +1.8% | $712,300 +1.1% |
| 2021 | $7,989 +2.5% | $704,500 |
| 2020 | $7,792 +0.4% | $704,500 +2.2% |
| 2019 | $7,759 +14.4% | $689,100 +23.3% |
| 2018 | $6,781 +3.3% | $559,000 +6.9% |
| 2017 | $6,566 +0.9% | $522,800 +2.8% |
| 2016 | $6,508 +5.1% | $508,400 +11.3% |
| 2015 | $6,191 +1.5% | $456,900 +3.3% |
| 2014 | $6,101 +4.4% | $442,400 +3% |
| 2013 | $5,844 +4.7% | $429,400 +5.1% |
| 2012 | $5,581 +10.1% | $408,600 |
| 2011 | $5,071 +2.5% | $408,600 |
| 2010 | $4,948 +1.9% | $408,600 +0.3% |
| 2009 | $4,856 +2.3% | $407,400 -1.8% |
| 2008 | $4,748 +1.4% | $414,700 -3% |
| 2007 | $4,682 +7.6% | $427,600 +11.4% |
| 2006 | $4,352 +7.7% | $383,800 +3.9% |
| 2005 | $4,041 +2.8% | $369,400 |
| 2004 | $3,930 +1.3% | $369,400 +29.6% |
| 2003 | $3,879 +2.1% | $285,000 +3.9% |
| 2002 | $3,798 +14.5% | $274,200 +46% |
| 2000 | $3,317 +2.9% | $187,800 |
| 1999 | $3,225 | $187,800 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 02474
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Peirce SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10Ottoson 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/Gibbs
- High: Ahs
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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Arlington
- 02474
- 298 Forest St
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