151-153 Forest St

1,632 Sq. Ft.
$490 / Sq. Ft.
1,632
Sq. Ft.
$490
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Perched atop Forest Street, this classic two-family home, in need of renovation, offers a rare opportunity to create value in a wonderful and well-established neighborhood. Offered as-is and brimming with potential, this property is perfect for investors, contractors, or owner-occupants eager to bring their vision to life. Abundant natural light shines through each unit’s 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, living room, and kitchen. Ideally located near Ed Burns Arena, the Minuteman Bikeway, Arlington Heights, and...Perched atop Forest Street, this classic two-family home, in need of renovation, offers a rare opportunity to create value in a wonderful and well-established neighborhood. Offered as-is and brimming with potential, this property is perfect for investors, contractors, or owner-occupants eager to bring their vision to life. Abundant natural light shines through each unit’s 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, living room, and kitchen. Ideally located near Ed Burns Arena, the Minuteman Bikeway, Arlington Heights, and the Arlington Reservoir, with easy access to the natural beauty of Wright-Locke Farm in Winchester and Lexington’s Community Farm. Enjoy the convenience of nearby shops, dining, recreation, and commuter routes while investing in a property with tremendous upside. A rare value-add opportunity in a sought-after neighborhood, bring your ideas and unlock this home’s full potential.
  1. Listed by Kate Davis • Griffin Properties, Inc.

Property Details for 151-153 Forest Street

Town
Arlington
Area
MA-Arlington
Style
Garden
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
2
LISTING UPDATED: 04/26/2026 07:00 PM

Property Details for 151-153 Forest Street

StatusContingent
MLS #73501496
Days on Market12
Taxes$7,287 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeMulti-family / 2 Family
Year Built1909
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

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Building Information for 151-153 Forest Street

Stories2Residences2Year Built1909Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,146 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,631 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,023

Property Taxes

$607

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 151-153 Forest Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
  • Living Area: 1632.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Basement Features: Full, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Garden
  • Exterior Features: Garden Area, Porch
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Property to be sold as-is. Buyers to perform their own due diligence.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 325642
  • Assessments: $676,600
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: R1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
  • Total Living Levels: 2
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Other
  • Levels: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit 1 Description
  • Floor U1: 1
  • Lease U1: N
  • Levels U1: 1
Unit 2 Description
  • Floor U2: 2
  • Lease U2: N
  • Levels U2: 1
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Total Actual Rent: $.00

Property History for 151-153 Forest Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 26, 2026

Contingent

MLS PIN #73501496

Apr 14, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73501496

$799,000
Aug 27, 1997

Sold

MLS PIN #50378342

$184,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/26/2026

Contingent

MLS PIN #73501496

04/14/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73501496

$799,000
08/27/1997

Sold

MLS PIN #50378342

$184,000

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Public Records for 151-153 Forest Street

Taxable ValueLand$367,100Additions$282,600Total$649,700
Tax Record2024$6,880 ($573 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,632 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,632 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt204 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,146 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1909Year Renovated1959ZoningR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNARLI M:094.0 B:0002 L:0021

Schools near 151-153 Forest Street

This home is within Arlington Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
M. Norcross Stratton Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Peirce School
PublicK to 5

Ottoson Middle School
Public7 to 8

Arlington High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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