Seller's Agent in 2024
Dale Hurd
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
(617) 875-0576
7 in this area
34 Total Sales
278 Forest St Arlington, MA 02474
Arlington Heights NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $810,000 - $872,747
3
Beds
1
Bath
1,555
Sq Ft
$538/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Custom Closet System
- Colonial Architecture
- Wood Flooring
- Peirce Elementary School Rated A-
- Property is near public transit
- Sun or Florida Room
About This Home
As of January 2024Welcome 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.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 11/30/2023
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $7,652
Year Built
- Built in 1953
Lot Details
- 5,314 Sq Ft Lot
- Gentle Sloping Lot
- Property is zoned R1
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- Open Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Garrison Architecture
- Frame Construction
- Blown-In Insulation
- Shingle Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 1,555 Sq Ft Home
- Recessed Lighting
- Insulated Windows
- Window Screens
- French Doors
- Insulated Doors
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Sun or Florida Room
Kitchen
- Range
- Solid Surface Countertops
Flooring
- Wood
- Wall to Wall Carpet
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
- Custom Closet System
- 1 Full Bathroom
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Partially Finished Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Interior Basement Entry
- Laundry in Basement
Outdoor Features
- Patio
- Rain Gutters
Location
- Property is near public transit
- Property is near schools
Schools
- Peirce/Stratton Elementary School
- Ottoson Middle School
- Arlington High School
Utilities
- No Cooling
- 1 Heating Zone
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Baseboard Heating
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 326981
Community Details
Recreation
- Park
- Jogging Path
- Bike Trail
Additional Features
- No Home Owners Association
- Shops
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/17/2024 01/17/24 | Sold | $726,000 | -0.4% | $467 / Sq Ft |
| 12/05/2023 12/05/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/30/2023 11/30/23 | For Sale | $729,000 | -- | $469 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,416 | $781,400 | $475,100 | $306,300 |
| 2024 | $7,975 | $753,100 | $469,300 | $283,800 |
| 2023 | $7,652 | $682,600 | $423,000 | $259,600 |
| 2022 | $7,409 | $648,800 | $405,600 | $243,200 |
| 2021 | $7,280 | $642,000 | $405,600 | $236,400 |
| 2020 | $7,102 | $642,100 | $405,600 | $236,500 |
| 2019 | $6,883 | $611,300 | $411,400 | $199,900 |
| 2018 | $6,150 | $507,000 | $307,100 | $199,900 |
| 2017 | $6,004 | $478,000 | $278,100 | $199,900 |
| 2016 | $5,970 | $466,400 | $266,500 | $199,900 |
| 2015 | $5,663 | $417,900 | $226,000 | $191,900 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Dale Hurd
-
ZhiChao Chen
Buyer's Agent in 2024
ZhiChao Chen
Space Realty
(917) 376-6662
2 in this area
164 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73183864
APN: ARLI-000116-000010-000002
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