290 Forest Street

Arlington, MA 02474

$655,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1
Bath
1
1/2 Bath
1,275 Sq. Ft.
$514 / Sq. Ft.
1,275
Sq. Ft.
$514
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Enjoy this classic 3 bed, 1 1/2 bath colonial with an extra 500 square feet of usable space. The entry foyer opens into a welcoming living room with a working fireplace and formal dining room with hardwood floors. The spacious kitchen leads to a three season sunroom/mudroom. A 1/2 bath rounds out the main level. Upstairs you will find 3 good sized bedrooms and a full bath. The partially finished lower level provides additional flex space for an office, playroom, home gym, workshop, plus laundry and...Enjoy this classic 3 bed, 1 1/2 bath colonial with an extra 500 square feet of usable space. The entry foyer opens into a welcoming living room with a working fireplace and formal dining room with hardwood floors. The spacious kitchen leads to a three season sunroom/mudroom. A 1/2 bath rounds out the main level. Upstairs you will find 3 good sized bedrooms and a full bath. The partially finished lower level provides additional flex space for an office, playroom, home gym, workshop, plus laundry and extra storage. Walk out to the level back yard with a new fence and retaining wall and enjoy the tranquility and view - a great spot for entertaining. With a 6yr old roof and replacement windows, there is nothing to do but move in and make it your own! A great location perfect for commuters with close proximity to shops, restaurants, the Minuteman Bike Path, Ed Burns Arena, McClennen Park, several bus routes and access to Routes 2 & 3 and 128. Bus stop to Alewife is two houses away!

Listing Agents

  1. Murray / Gresenz Group

    Murray / Gresenz Group

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    mgg@compass.com

    P: 617.762.8830

  2. Karen Gresenz

    Karen Gresenz

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

  3. Paula Murray

    Paula Murray

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

Property Details for 290 Forest Street

Town
Arlington
Area
MA-Arlington
Architectural Style
Colonial, Garrison
Style
Colonial, Garrison
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
2

Location

Sold By Blue Ocean Realty, LLC, Jean Fan

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LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 09:45 AM

Property Details for 290 Forest Street

StatusSold
MLS #72872591
Days on Market36
Taxes$7,230 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1950
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Sold By Blue Ocean Realty, LLC, Jean Fan

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Building Information for 290 Forest Street

Stories-Year Built1950Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,905 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,177 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,575

Property Taxes

$603

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 290 Forest Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1275.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Peirce/Stratton
  • High School: Ahs
  • Middle School: Gibbs/Ottoson
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Utility Connections for Electric Range
  • Basement Features: Full
  • 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: Wood, Tile
  • Interior Features: Mud Room, Play Room
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed
  • Lot Description: Gentle Sloping
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Ductless Mini-Split System
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 154.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 11.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 170.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 17.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 120.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 110.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 10.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 11.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 132.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Kitchen Length: 12.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 11.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 156.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 12.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: 3rd bedroom has no closet.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 327125
  • Assessments: $637,600
  • Block: 0005
  • Book: 40656
  • Lot: 0006
  • Map: 118.0
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Zoning: R1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2

Property History for 290 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 290 Forest Street

Taxable ValueLand$459,400Additions$289,000Total$748,400
Tax Record2024$7,926 ($660 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,275 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,275 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt625 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,905 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950Year Renovated1967ZoningR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNARLI M:118.0 B:0005 L:0006.AFireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 290 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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