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    • Price cut: $64K (7/21)
    $825,000

    298 Forest St, Arlington, MA 02474

    3beds
    1,770sqft
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    $5,182/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1955
    10,102 Square Feet Lot
    $837,200 Zestimate®
    $466/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Family roomDirect garage accessThree bedroomsHigh ceilingsLarge eat-in kitchen
    There’s more to this ranch than you might expect from the street. The main level keeps daily life straightforward, with great natural light in the fireplaced living room and adjoining dining or bonus area. Sliders lead to a deck with treetop views overlooking the yard, giving the main living areas a welcome connection to the outdoors. The eat-in kitchen is ready for its next update, but its size gives you something worth working with rather than working around. Three bedrooms and a full bath keep everything you need on one floor. Downstairs is where the house starts to separate itself. High ceilings and a walkout family room create a substantial second living area, complemented by a kitchenette and laundry. Use it for movie nights, guests, hobbies, or simply the extra room that becomes increasingly valuable over time. Direct access to the extended garage provides room for cars, a workshop, equipment, or storage. The backyard deserves some attention of its own. A second deck brings you down to the yard, where a fenced area works well for pets and the remaining space leaves plenty of room to garden, play, or spend an afternoon outside. When you’re heading out, the 67 bus offers direct service to Alewife and nearby parks give you more places to explore. This isn’t a finished renovation with someone else’s choices built into the price. It’s a useful, surprisingly roomy home that you can live in now and improve at your own pace.
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    Listed by:

    Steve McKenna & The Home Advantage Team 781-645-0505,

    Gibson Sotheby's International Realty 781-648-3500

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73533866

      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: $466/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $867,400
      • Annual tax amount: $9,291
      • Date on market: 6/10/2026
      • Road surface type: Paved

        Estimated market value

        $837,200

        $795,000 - $879,000

        $3,743/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/20/2026Listed for sale$825,000$466/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73533866 Report a problem
        8/15/2026Contingent$825,000$466/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73533866 Report a problem
        7/21/2026Price change$825,000-7.2%$466/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73533866 Report a problem
        7/10/2026Price change$889,000-3.9%$502/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73533866 Report a problem
        6/10/2026Listed for sale$925,000$523/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73533866 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax 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

        Getting around

        35 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        24 / 100
        Minimal Transit
        28 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Peirce/Stratton
        • Middle: Ottoson/Gibbs
        • 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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