281 Forest St

3,088 Sq. Ft.
$526 / Sq. Ft.
3,088
Sq. Ft.
$526
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to this stunning single-family home with great views from the Turkey Hill. Meticulously gut-renovated in 2025, this home seamlessly blends modern luxury with classic charm. The main floor features an open-concept layout with a chef's kitchen and a wine cellar, perfect for entertaining, along with a convenient in-law or guest suite. Upstairs, the primary bedroom suite offers a private retreat, accompanied by two additional, generously sized bedrooms. Exquisite moulding and millwork extend...Welcome to this stunning single-family home with great views from the Turkey Hill. Meticulously gut-renovated in 2025, this home seamlessly blends modern luxury with classic charm. The main floor features an open-concept layout with a chef's kitchen and a wine cellar, perfect for entertaining, along with a convenient in-law or guest suite. Upstairs, the primary bedroom suite offers a private retreat, accompanied by two additional, generously sized bedrooms. Exquisite moulding and millwork extend throughout the home, highlighting the high-quality craftsmanship. Central AC and EV charger. Spray Foam insulation. Beautiful exterior and classic stone walls provide exceptional curb appeal. French drain system surround the house. This home is a true gem. One year builder's warranty. Motivated seller...
  1. Listed by Albert Liu • CBC Realty LLC

Property Details for 281 Forest Street

Town
Arlington
MLS Area
Turkey Hill
Area
MA-Arlington-Turkey Hill, MA-Arlington
Architectural Style
Contemporary, Craftsman
Style
Contemporary, Craftsman
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
4
LISTING UPDATED: 01/10/2026 03:09 AM

Property Details for 281 Forest Street

StatusActive
MLS #73428159
Days on Market120
Taxes$9,656 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built2025
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of CBC Realty LLC, Albert Liu
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Building Information for 281 Forest Street

Stories-Year Built2025Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,870 SF

Payment Calculator

$8,725 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,920

Property Taxes

$805

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 281 Forest Street

General Details
Property Details
  • 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
Location/School
  • High School: Arlington High
Features
Interior Features
  • 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
Exterior Features
  • 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
Parking Features
  • 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
Utilities
  • 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 Information
Primary Bedroom
  • 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
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 182.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 182.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 280.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 20.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Main,First
  • Bedroom4 Width: 14.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 72.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom1 Length: 9.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom1 Width: 8.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 45.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Length: 9.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 5.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 45.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom3 Length: 9.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Main,First
  • Bathroom3 Width: 5.0
Dining Room
  • 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
  • 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
  • Kitchen Area: 280.0
  • Kitchen Features: Open Floorplan
  • Kitchen Length: 20.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 14.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 8X5
Living Room
  • 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
Other Room 1
  • 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
Property Information
Property Info
  • 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
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: M:118.0 B:0006 L:0005,327133
  • Assessments: $896,600
  • Book: 81597
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: R1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 281 Forest Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
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—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
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

Taxable ValueLand$464,200Additions$432,400Total$896,600
Tax Record2025$9,656 ($805 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,960 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,960 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,204 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,870 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1928Year Renovated1959ZoningR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNARLI M:118.0 B:0006 L:0005Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 281 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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281 Forest Street is a single family home for sale in Arlington, MA 02474. This property was listed for sale on September 9, 2025 by CBC Realty LLC, it's currently listed at $1,625,000. It has been on the market for a total of 120 days and was last sold on May 31, 2023. This listing's school district is Arlington Public Schools. Nearby schools include M. Norcross Stratton Elementary School, Peirce School and Ottoson Middle School. 281 Forest Street is a 4-bed, 5-bath, 3,088 sqft single family home built in 2025.

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Listing Courtesy of CBC Realty LLC, Albert Liu

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