242 Forest St, Arlington MA 02474

Arlington, MA 02474
$940,000
Est. $5,003/month
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,552
Sq Ft
$606
Price/Sq Ft
0.12
Acres
1931
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
33
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 26, 2025 • MLS# 73292636

About this home

Classic Colonial with modern updates! The formal dining room flows into the updated kitchen, white cabinets, granite counters with breakfast bar. Front-to-back living room, wood-burning fireplace, side room is perfect for home office/play room, sliding door overlooking a new deck & fenced-in back yard. Half bath on the 1st floor is tucked away by the side-entry door. The 2nd floor features a primary bedroom with double closets, two additional bedrooms & renovated full bath. Walk-up attic has many possibilities for expansion, storage or craft/hang out area. Basement for storage is adjacent to the one car garage. Hardwood floors throughout, recess lighting added to some rooms, updates include: entry stairs & retaining wall, roof, gutters, main drain to the street & garage door. All appliances will be staying including refrigerator, washer & dryer. Mini splits for AC. This home is set back in from the street offering privacy & plenty of driveway parking! Near pub trans, school & parks!

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $949,000
Final Sale Price: $940,000
Difference: $9,000 (-0.9%)
Performance Metrics
99.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
33
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $611
Sale $/sq ft: $606
This property sold for $606 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 0.9% below the original asking price.

The property spent 33 days on market before selling.

Facts & Features

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Property Category
Residential
Year Built
1931
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,552 sq ft
Total Rooms
6

Interior Features

Flooring
Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Heating
Steam, Oil
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
Ductless
Has Cooling
Yes
Fireplace Features
Living Room
Has Fireplace
Yes
Number of Fireplaces
1
Appliances
Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features
Recessed Lighting, Play Room
Laundry Features
Electric Dryer Hookup, In Basement
Basement Details
Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete

Exterior & Structure

Architectural Style
Colonial
Roof
Shingle
Foundation
Block, Stone
Exterior Features
Deck, Patio, Fenced Yard
Patio/Porch Features
Deck, Patio
Fencing
Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Lot Size
0.12 acres
Lot Size
5,327 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.1200
Road Frontage Type
Public

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces
1
Has Garage
Yes
Attached Garage
Yes
Has Carport
No
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
4
Parking Features
Under, Paved Drive, Off Street
Covered Parking Spaces
1

Utilities & Systems

Utilities Available
for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electric
Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Energy Efficient Features
Thermostat

Community & HOA

Community Features
Public Transportation, House of Worship, Public School
HOA
No
Senior Community
No

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$9,010
Tax Year
2024
Tax Assessed Value
$850,800
Parcel Number
M:116.0 B:0001 L:0017,326912
Zoning
R1

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Actual
Attached Property
No
Disclosures
Play room/office not heated. Third bedroom doesn't have a closet. BOM due to buyer financing

Location

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Neighborhood

242 Forest St, Arlington MA 02474

Arlington, MA 02474

Walkability

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Schools

Elementary School
Pierce
Rating information coming soon
Middle School
Gibbs/Ottoson
Rating information coming soon
High School
Ahs
Rating information coming soon

Monthly Payment Calculator

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Estimated Monthly Payment $0

Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $751
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Market Insights

0.9%
Price Range
34
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Nov 15, 2024
$940,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 34
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Listed for Sale
Sep 19, 2024
$949,000
Original listing
Agent: Friel Team Office: FrielEstate

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Sep 19, 2024 New Listing Added $949,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
33 days
Price per Sq Ft
$606

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $9,010 $850,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$9,010
Tax Year 2024
Assessed Value
$850,800

Listing Information

Listing Agent Friel Team
Listing Office FrielEstate
Agent MLS ID TEAM0101
Office MLS ID AN0677

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