242 Forest Street

Arlington, MA 02474

$555,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1
Bath
1
1/2 Bath
1,552 Sq. Ft.
$358 / Sq. Ft.
1,552
Sq. Ft.
$358
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This traditional center entrance Colonial has been wonderfully maintained and has received numerous, updates, ductless heating system with central air conditioning, new windows and much more. Set back from the street, this home has a large driveway with garage parking, a nice front yard and a private, fenced enclosed rear yard. The front to back living room is quite spacious and has a fireplace. The kitchen received some updates including gorgeous counters with a peninsula and it’s been open to the...This traditional center entrance Colonial has been wonderfully maintained and has received numerous, updates, ductless heating system with central air conditioning, new windows and much more. Set back from the street, this home has a large driveway with garage parking, a nice front yard and a private, fenced enclosed rear yard. The front to back living room is quite spacious and has a fireplace. The kitchen received some updates including gorgeous counters with a peninsula and it’s been open to the living room and dining room. There are three spacious bedrooms, a large walk up attic and 1 ½ bathrooms. There’s lots of sunshine that flows throughout the home and it’s extremely bright and cheery. See the attached list of updates.
  1. Listed by Stephen McKenna • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
  2. Listed by Erika Leigh Pereira • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 242 Forest Street

Town
Arlington
Area
MA-Arlington
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
5

Location

Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Stephen McKenna; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Erika Leigh Pereira

Sold By Keller Williams Realty, Ronald Trapasso

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LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 07:08 AM

Property Details for 242 Forest Street

StatusSold
MLS #71895035
Days on Market5
Taxes$6,238 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1931
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Stephen McKenna; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Erika Leigh Pereira

Sold By Keller Williams Realty, Ronald Trapasso

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Building Information for 242 Forest Street

Stories-Year Built1931Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,325 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,549 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,029

Property Taxes

$520

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 242 Forest Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Bike Path, Public School, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1552.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Peirce
  • High School: Ahs
  • Middle School: Ottoson
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Oil Water Heater, Water Heater(Separate Booster), Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Features: Sun Room, Bonus Room
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Screens
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Description: Easements, Level
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Other (See Remarks), 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Steam, Heat Pump, Oil, Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 253.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 11.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 23.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 120.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 96.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 8.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 15.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bathroom1 Length: 3.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 5.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 35.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Length: 7.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 5.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 144.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 12.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 150.0
  • Kitchen Features: Bathroom - Half,Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Countertops - Upgraded,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Cable Hookup,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting
  • Kitchen Length: 15.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Kitchen Width: 10.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 15X23
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 253.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,Open Floorplan
  • Room Living Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Living Room Width: 23.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Sunroom and attic room do not have heat.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:116.0 B:0001 L:0017,326912
  • Assessments: $460,400
  • Book: 1418
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Zoning: R1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Block
  • Cooling Zones: 4
  • Heat Zones: 5
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 242 Forest Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 242 Forest Street

Taxable ValueLand$469,600Additions$381,200Total$850,800
Tax Record2024$9,010 ($751 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,552 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,552 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt672 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,327 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1931Year Renovated1959ZoningR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNARLI M:116.0 B:0001 L:0017Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 242 Forest Street

This home is within Arlington Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Peirce School
PublicK to 5

Ottoson Middle School
Public7 to 8

Arlington High School
Public9 to 12

New Covenant School
PrivatePK to 5

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Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Stephen McKenna; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Erika Leigh Pereira

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