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278 Forest St., Arlington MA 02474

Arlington, MA 02474
$726,000
Est. $3,864/month
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,555
Sq Ft
$467
Price/Sq Ft
0.12
Acres
1953
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
13
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 26, 2025 • MLS# 73183864

About this home

Welcome home to this much loved and well maintained 8-room Garrison Colonial with a one car garage and hardwood floors throughout. First floor featuring a bright and spacious living room with a wood burning fireplace; an eat-in kitchen with recessed lighting and granite countertops; a formal dining room with a corner cabinet leading to a 3-season porch perfect for reading a book or watching the sunset. Second floor has 3-bedrooms and a full tiled bath. Bonus room on lower level, perfect for a playroom, home office or gym. Many updates including: heating and electrical systems, windows, exterior paint, and a full home weatherization performed through Mass-Save. Great location just steps to the 67-bus to Alewife Station and close to parks and playgrounds, Arlington Heights stores and restaurants, Reservoir Beach and the Minuteman Bike Trail. Open house Sat & Sun,12/2 & 12/3, 11:30AM - 1:00PM.

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $729,000
Final Sale Price: $726,000
Difference: $3,000 (-0.4%)
Performance Metrics
99.6%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
13
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $469
Sale $/sq ft: $467
This property sold for $467 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 0.4% below the original asking price.

With only 13 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Facts & Features

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Property Category
Residential
Year Built
1953
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,555 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Interior Features

Flooring
Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Heating
Baseboard, Oil
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
None
Has Cooling
No
Fireplace Features
Living Room
Has Fireplace
Yes
Number of Fireplaces
1
Appliances
Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features
Sun Room
Laundry Features
In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Basement Details
Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry
Window Features
Insulated Windows, Screens
Door Features
Insulated Doors, French Doors

Exterior & Structure

Construction Materials
Frame
Architectural Style
Colonial, Garrison
Roof
Shingle
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Foundation Area
99,999 sq ft
Exterior Features
Patio, Rain Gutters, Screens
Patio/Porch Features
Patio
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Lot Size
0.12 acres
Lot Size
5,314 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.1200
Lot Features
Gentle Sloping
Road Frontage Type
Public

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces
1
Has Garage
Yes
Attached Garage
Yes
Has Carport
No
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
1
Parking Features
Attached, Off Street, Paved
Covered Parking Spaces
1

Utilities & Systems

Utilities Available
for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electric
Circuit Breakers

Community & HOA

Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
HOA
No
Senior Community
No

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$7,652
Tax Year
2023
Tax Assessed Value
$682,600
Parcel Number
326981
Zoning
R1

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Actual
Attached Property
No

Location

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Neighborhood

278 Forest St., Arlington MA 02474

Arlington, MA 02474

Walkability

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Schools

Elementary School
Peirce/Stratton
Rating information coming soon
Middle School
Ottoson
Rating information coming soon
High School
Arlington High
Rating information coming soon

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Estimated Monthly Payment $0

Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $638
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Market Insights

0.4%
Price Range
15
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

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Sold
Jan 17, 2024
$726,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 15
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Listed for Sale
Nov 30, 2023
$729,000
Original listing
Agent: Dale Hurd Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Nov 30, 2023 New Listing Added $729,000 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
13 days
Price per Sq Ft
$467

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2023 $7,652 $682,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$7,652
Tax Year 2023
Assessed Value
$682,600

Listing Information

Listing Agent Dale Hurd
Listing Office Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Agent MLS ID BB809072
Office MLS ID AN6101

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