242 Forest Street

Medford, MA 02155

$1,010,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
1
Bath
1
1/2 Bath
2,293 Sq. Ft.
$440 / Sq. Ft.
2,293
Sq. Ft.
$440
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Must see! Renovated 4 bed colonial with stunning custom kitchen featuring a 9' center island, exotic granite countertops, viking cooktop, and double oven/micro. The back yard is a sanctuary featuring a large patio, private fenced yard, perennial plantings, raised bed garden & 2 car garage! This home has an abundance of curb appeal & is set on a great lot offering beautiful skyline views & spacious sunlit rooms. Enter into the welcoming foyer leading to a family room w/ fplc, dining room, sunroom/office,...Must see! Renovated 4 bed colonial with stunning custom kitchen featuring a 9' center island, exotic granite countertops, viking cooktop, and double oven/micro. The back yard is a sanctuary featuring a large patio, private fenced yard, perennial plantings, raised bed garden & 2 car garage! This home has an abundance of curb appeal & is set on a great lot offering beautiful skyline views & spacious sunlit rooms. Enter into the welcoming foyer leading to a family room w/ fplc, dining room, sunroom/office, mudroom/porch and chefs kitchen; the center of this home. The second floor offers 4 corner bedrooms including a nice master, plus three additional beds. The third floor offers potential for expansion with a full walk up staircase. The lower level is nicely finished with a kitchenette, laundry, office, family room area and bath. Take advantage of this great home in TOP location close to Boston, Medford Square, the Middlesex Fells trails & so much more. Many updates throughout!

Listing Agents

  1. Kim Covino

    Kim Covino

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    kim.covino@compass.com

    P: 781.249.3854

Property Details for 242 Forest Street

Town
Medford
Area
MA-Medford
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Garden, Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
5

Location

Sold By Thalia Tringo & Associates Real Estate, Inc., Team Jen & Lynn

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LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 09:58 AM

Property Details for 242 Forest Street

StatusSold
MLS #72959187
Days on Market9
Taxes$6,565 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1930
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Sold By Thalia Tringo & Associates Real Estate, Inc., Team Jen & Lynn

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Building Information for 242 Forest Street

Stories-Year Built1930Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,500 SF

Payment Calculator

$6,059 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,512

Property Taxes

$547

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, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2293.0
  • Color: white
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Roberts
  • High School: Medford High
  • Middle School: Dugger Andrews
  • Neighborhood: Lawrence Estates area
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Countertop Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Bulkhead
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Closet, Exercise Room, Sun Room, Home Office, Mud Room
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Picture, Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Garden
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Garden Area, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Paved Drive
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 180.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 15.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 12.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 156.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 121.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom3 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 88.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom4 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 8.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 48.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom1 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom1 Width: 6.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 25.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom2 Length: 5.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Basement
  • Bathroom2 Width: 5.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 156.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Pendant
  • Dining Room Length: 13.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 12.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 228.0
  • Family Room Features: Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room Length: 19.0
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Family Room Width: 12.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 240.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove,Lighting - Pendant
  • Kitchen Length: 20.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Kitchen Width: 12.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 11X11
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 216.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Living Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 12.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 165.0
  • Room Office Features: Closet
  • Room Office Length: 15.0
  • Room Office Level: Basement
  • Room Office Width: 11.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:H10 B:0024,633220
  • Assessments: $697,700
  • Book: 65447
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Zoning: res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Block
  • Cooling Zones: 3
  • Heat Zones: 3
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

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$370,200Additions$447,400Total$817,600
Tax Record2023$7,072 ($589 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,664 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,664 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930CountyMIDDLESEXAPNMEDF M:H-10 B:0024

Schools near 242 Forest Street

This home is within Medford School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Roberts Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Andrews Middle School
Public6 to 8

Medford High School
Public9 to 12

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