255 Forest Street

Arlington, MA 02474

$548,500
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,183 Sq. Ft.
$464 / Sq. Ft.
1,183
Sq. Ft.
$464
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Nestled in Turkey Hill Reservation and set back from the road, you will find this 3 bedroom ranch with a generous sized lot and one car attached garage. This location is a commuter's dream located on the bus route to Alewife T-Station and close to the Minuteman bike path. Sunny and bright throughout, this home offers a fire placed living room, updated first floor bathroom, and sliders off the kitchen that open to a patio. There are hardwood floors under the carpet. Major updates include Garage Door...Nestled in Turkey Hill Reservation and set back from the road, you will find this 3 bedroom ranch with a generous sized lot and one car attached garage. This location is a commuter's dream located on the bus route to Alewife T-Station and close to the Minuteman bike path. Sunny and bright throughout, this home offers a fire placed living room, updated first floor bathroom, and sliders off the kitchen that open to a patio. There are hardwood floors under the carpet. Major updates include Garage Door replaced in 2016, siding, roof, first floor bath, front stairs, 5 new windows , heated driveway, and updated electrical 200 amps in 2012. A large Reeds Ferry Shed (2014) is convenient for your lawn equipment and patio furniture. Finished lower level with playroom and 3/4 bath, both ready for your updates. Don't miss out!
  1. Listed by Elisa O'Connell • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Property Details for 255 Forest Street

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

Location

Listing Courtesy of William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Elisa O'Connell

Sold By Compass, Claudia Lavin Rodriguez

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LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 08:01 AM

Property Details for 255 Forest Street

StatusSold
MLS #72201646
Days on Market61
Taxes$5,792 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1952
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Elisa O'Connell

Sold By Compass, Claudia Lavin Rodriguez

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Building Information for 255 Forest Street

Stories-Year Built1952Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,593 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,476 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,993

Property Taxes

$483

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 255 Forest Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1183.0
  • Color: Green
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Pierce/Stratton
  • High School: Ahs
  • Middle School: Ottoson
  • Neighborhood: Turkey Hill
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Partially Finished
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
  • Interior Features: Play Room
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Oil, Fireplace(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 143.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 13.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 11.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 126.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Bedroom2 Width: 9.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 143.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 40.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 5.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 21.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - With Shower Stall
  • Bathroom2 Length: 7.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Basement
  • Bathroom2 Width: 3.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 96.0
  • Kitchen Length: 12.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 8.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 216.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Picture
  • Room Living Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 12.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Seller has never used lower level fireplace and first floor fireplace hasn't been used in 10+ years. Third bedroom does not have a closet.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 326928
  • Assessments: $461,000
  • Book: 15261
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Zoning: R1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Heat Zones: 1
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.0
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1.0

Property History for 255 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 255 Forest Street

Taxable ValueLand$500,400Additions$218,600Total$719,000
Tax Record2024$7,614 ($634 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,183 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,183 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt637 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,595 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1952Year Renovated1970ZoningR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNARLI M:116.0 B:0002 L:0010Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 255 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

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