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!
Sold for $940,000
$940,000
242 Forest St, Arlington, MA 02474
3beds
1,552sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1931
5,327 Square Feet Lot
$957,300 Zestimate®
$606/sqft
$4,169 Estimated rent
Home value
$957,300
$881,000 - $1.04M
$4,169/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: November 16, 2024 at 08:16am
Listed by:
Friel Team 617-755-0989,
FrielEstate 781-646-3600,
Friel Team 617-755-0989
Bought with:
Applegate & Murphy Group
Lamacchia Realty, Inc.
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73292636
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: Main,First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Exterior Access, Remodeled
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access
- Level: Main,First
Heating
- Steam, Oil
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Basement
Features
- Recessed Lighting, Play Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Concrete
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,552
- Total interior livable area: 1,552 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Under, Paved Drive, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck, Patio, Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
Lot
- Size: 5,327 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: M:116.0 B:0001 L:0017,326912
- Zoning: R1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block, Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1931
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, House of Worship, Public School
Location
- Region: Arlington
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/15/2024 | Sold | $940,000-0.9%$606/sqft |
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| 10/1/2024 | Listed for sale | $949,000$611/sqft |
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| 9/24/2024 | Contingent | $949,000$611/sqft |
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| 9/19/2024 | Listed for sale | $949,000+62.2%$611/sqft |
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| 11/21/2016 | Sold | $585,000+5.4%$377/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,505 +5.5% | $882,500 +3.7% |
| 2024 | $9,010 +4.4% | $850,800 +10.5% |
| 2023 | $8,633 +4.8% | $770,100 +6.7% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 02474
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Peirce SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10Ottoson Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 10/10Arlington High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Pierce
- Middle: Gibbs/Ottoson
- High: Ahs
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Arlington
- 02474
- 242 Forest St