281 Forest St


























Description
- Listed by Albert Liu • CBC Realty LLC
Property Details for 281 Forest Street
Property Details for 281 Forest Street
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 73428159 |
| Days on Market | 120 |
| Taxes | $9,656 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Single Family / Detached |
| Year Built | 2025 |
| County | Middlesex County |
Location
Building Information for 281 Forest Street
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Property Information for 281 Forest Street
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, Sidewalks
- Living Area: 3088.0
- SqFt with Basement: Yes
- Property Attached: No
- Single Family Type: Detached
- Waterfront: No
- Water View: No
- Year Built Details: Renovated Since
- Year Built Source: Owner
- High School: Arlington High
- Appliances: Gas Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Cooktop, Range, Rangetop - ENERGY STAR, Oven
- Basement Features: Full, Finished, Walk Out, Garage Access
- Num of Baths: 5.0
- Num of Full Baths: 3
- Num of Half Baths: 2
- Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.00
- Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
- DoorFeatures: French Doors
- FireplaceYN: Yes
- Fireplaces: 1
- Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
- Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Open Floorplan, Office, Bathroom, Bonus Room, Walk-up Attic
- Interior Features: French Doors
- Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Walk-in Storage, In Basement, Washer Hookup
- Main Level Bathrooms: 1
- Main Level Bedrooms: 1
- Primary Bath: Yes
- SpaYN: No
- Window Features: Insulated Windows
- Construction: Frame
- Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, City View(s), Stone Wall
- Exterior Features: City View(s), Professional Landscaping, Stone Wall
- Lot Description: Wooded, Easements, Additional Land Avail.
- Roof Material: Shingle
- View: City
- View: Yes
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Carport: No
- Covered Spaces: 1.00
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Parking: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Deeded, Paved Driveway
- Open Parking: Yes
- Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Deeded, Paved Driveway
- Parking Features: Off-Street, Deeded, Paved Driveway
- Cooling: Central Air
- Cooling: Yes
- Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers
- Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
- Heating: Central, Natural Gas
- Heating: Yes
- Sewer: City/Town Sewer
- Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, Washer Hookup
- Water: Public
- Room Primary Bedroom Area: 304.0
- Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Dressing Room,Remodeled
- Room Primary Bedroom Length: 19.0
- Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
- Room Primary Bedroom Width: 16.0
- Bedroom2 Area: 182.0
- Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
- Bedroom2 Length: 14.0
- Bedroom2 Level: Second
- Bedroom2 Width: 13.0
- Bedroom3 Area: 182.0
- Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
- Bedroom3 Length: 14.0
- Bedroom3 Level: Second
- Bedroom3 Width: 13.0
- Bedroom4 Area: 280.0
- Bedroom4 Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
- Bedroom4 Length: 20.0
- Bedroom4 Level: Main,First
- Bedroom4 Width: 14.0
- Bathroom1 Area: 72.0
- Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full
- Bathroom1 Length: 9.0
- Bathroom1 Level: Second
- Bathroom1 Width: 8.0
- Bathroom2 Area: 45.0
- Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
- Bathroom2 Length: 9.0
- Bathroom2 Level: Second
- Bathroom2 Width: 5.0
- Bathroom3 Area: 45.0
- Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full
- Bathroom3 Length: 9.0
- Bathroom3 Level: Main,First
- Bathroom3 Width: 5.0
- Dining Room Area: 192.0
- Dining Room Features: Open Floorplan
- Dining Room Length: 16.0
- Dining Room Level: First
- Dining Room Width: 12.0
- Family Room Area: 286.0
- Family Room Features: Open Floorplan
- Family Room Length: 22.0
- Family Room Level: Basement
- Family Room Width: 13.0
- Kitchen Area: 280.0
- Kitchen Features: Open Floorplan
- Kitchen Length: 20.0
- Kitchen Level: First
- Kitchen Width: 14.0
- Laundry Dimen: 8X5
- Room Living Room Area: 330.0
- Room Living Room Features: Open Floorplan
- Room Living Room Length: 22.0
- Room Living Room Level: First
- Room Living Room Width: 15.0
- Room Office Area: 88.0
- Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors
- Room Office Length: 11.0
- Room Office Level: First
- Room Office Width: 8.0
- UFFI: Yes
- Year Round: Yes
- Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
- WARRANTY: Yes
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Road Frontage Type: Public
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Listing Terms: Contract
- Tax ID: M:118.0 B:0006 L:0005,327133
- Assessments: $896,600
- Book: 81597
- Tax Year: 2025
- Zoning: R1
- Beds Total: 4
- Adult Community: No
Property History for 281 Forest Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 7, 2025 | Price Change MLS PIN #73428159 | $1,670,000 | — |
| Oct 20, 2025 | Price Change MLS PIN #73428159 | $1,720,000 | — |
| Oct 17, 2025 | Price Change MLS PIN #73428159 | $1,750,000 | — |
| Oct 8, 2025 | Price Change MLS PIN #73428159 | $1,795,000 | — |
| Sep 9, 2025 | Listed (Active) MLS PIN #73428159 | $1,815,000 | — |
| May 31, 2023 | Sold MLS PIN #73003954 | $850,000 | — |
| Mar 26, 2023 | Under Agreement MLS PIN #73003954 | — | |
| Mar 26, 2023 | Contingent MLS PIN #73003954 | — | |
| Nov 1, 2022 | Under Agreement MLS PIN #73003954 | — | |
| Oct 10, 2022 | Contingent MLS PIN #73003954 | — | |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Listed (Active) MLS PIN #73003954 | $850,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/07/2025 | Price Change MLS PIN #73428159 | $1,670,000 |
| 10/20/2025 | Price Change MLS PIN #73428159 | $1,720,000 |
| 10/17/2025 | Price Change MLS PIN #73428159 | $1,750,000 |
| 10/08/2025 | Price Change MLS PIN #73428159 | $1,795,000 |
| 09/09/2025 | Listed (Active) MLS PIN #73428159 | $1,815,000 |
| 05/31/2023 | Sold MLS PIN #73003954 | $850,000 |
| 03/26/2023 | Under Agreement MLS PIN #73003954 | — |
| 03/26/2023 | Contingent MLS PIN #73003954 | — |
| 11/01/2022 | Under Agreement MLS PIN #73003954 | — |
| 10/10/2022 | Contingent MLS PIN #73003954 | — |
| 06/24/2022 | Listed (Active) MLS PIN #73003954 | $850,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 281 Forest Street
Schools near 281 Forest Street
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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