197 Forest St, Arlington, MA 02474
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OFF MARKET

$816,700

Tax assessed value
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,022 sqft (on 0.31 acres)

197 Forest St, Arlington, MA 02474

Home Value

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Comparable sales

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Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
39 Forest St #39A, Arlington, MA
0.40
Apartment
$710,000
07/23/26
2
2
915
12 Colonial Village Dr, Arlington, MA
0.66
Apartment
$350,000
05/22/26
1
1
663
3 Colonial Village Dr #10, Arlington, MA
0.66
Apartment
$370,000
09/17/25
2
1
669
38 Lafayette St, Arlington, MA
2.78
Apartment
$986,000
06/11/26
3
2
1,649
157 Boston Ave, Somerville, MA
2.53
Apartment
$945,000
04/03/26
4
3
1,865
Address Not Disclosed, Somerville, MA
2.59
Apartment
$1,349,000
08/20/26
4
1
-
93-95 Griswold St, Cambridge, MA
2.75
Apartment
$1,700,000
03/19/26
4
3.5
2,294
79 Fairfax St, Somerville, MA
2.58
Apartment
$685,000
10/15/25
2
1
9,999
185 Powder House Blvd, Somerville, MA
2.95
-
-
-
5
2
-
273 Cambridge Rd #101, Woburn, MA
2.03
Apartment
$399,000
11/07/25
1
1
660
Home facts updated by county records

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
205 Forest St, Arlington, MA 02474
0.03
$1,043,200
3
1.5
1,414
Off Market
55 Brand St, Arlington, MA 02474
0.03
$1,185,000
4
2.5
2,285
Recently Sold
219 Forest St, Arlington, MA 02474
0.06
$1,138,900
4
2
1,750
Off Market
189 Forest St, Arlington, MA 02474
0.03
$1,389,400
3
3
1,585
Off Market
163 Park Avenue Ext, Arlington, MA 02474
0.07
$970,100
3
2.5
1,670
Off Market
32 Brand St, Arlington, MA 02474
0.07
$1,561,600
4
2.5
2,236
Off Market
10 Huntington Rd, Arlington, MA 02474
0.06
$1,086,300
4
2.5
1,655
Off Market
14 Huntington Rd, Arlington, MA 02474
0.07
$1,078,500
3
1.5
1,720
Off Market
130 Newland Rd, Arlington, MA 02474
0.07
$1,019,000
4
1.5
1,344
Off Market
1 Cypress Rd, Arlington, MA 02474
0.10
$1,061,200
3
2
1,564
Off Market
8 Aerial St, Arlington, MA 02474
0.07
$1,119,400
3
1.5
1,424
Off Market
12 Aerial St, Arlington, MA 02474
0.07
$971,500
3
1
1,212
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools3 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Apartment
Built in 1865
0.31 acre lot
2,022 sqft
Garage

About this House

This Arlington 4 bed townhouse has it all for an unbeatable price - garage parking for 2 cars, laundry in building, and plenty of outdoor space: deck with treetop views, patio, and yard!

Tons of indoor space too - Open floor plan: kitchen has stainless steel appliances, XL counters, Separate dining area, and living room has a fireplace.

Don't miss your chance on this rare find - contact Chris for more info, a video, or a showing.
197 Forest St, Arlington, MA 02474 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,022 sqft apartment built in 1865. More recently, it was listed as a rental in June 2020 with an asking price of $4,500 per month. That rental listing was removed on August 1, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $4,696/month.

Home Details for 197 Forest St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 8
Heating & Cooling
Heating: GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
DryerWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: Other
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1865Year Updated: 1945
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ApartmentArchitecture: Colonial

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.31 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 1, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$4,500
Jun 30, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Rent
$4,500

Market trends in Arlington

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.01M
$11.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
102.6%
1.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$618
$4MoM
Available listings
69
19MoM

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What Locals Say about Arlington

At least 282 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 92 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 88 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 87 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 83 % Say parking is easy

  • 78 % Say kids play outside

  • 76 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 71 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 70 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 68 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 64 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 62 % Say it's quiet

  • 58 % Say car is needed

  • 58 % Say there's wildlife

  • 54 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 42 % Say there are community events

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  • Swetag009
    "Perfect for families with kids, great neighborhood, trick n treat, family events, kids park, fun for families!"
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  • Amber M Halt
    "Easy commute, traffic during rush hour but nothing worse than normal boston traffic. Easy access to the train. Lots of trails for commuting via bike or walking. Lots of parks."
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  • Nick Gotch
    "It’s a very family friendly neighborhood in close proximity to both downtown Boston and the surrounding suburbs."
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  • Bonfiglio.lc
    "Great school, safe, welcoming. Many grocery stores, coffee shops and activities for kids. We love living here"
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  • Trulia User
    "Lots of places to walk your dog with plenty of hills for good exercise. Local park has off-leash times for pup to roam (with your supervision of course)"
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived here for three years and wish I didn’t. Crime, broken windshields, stolen bikes. Just like I was living in NYC in the 80’s. "
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  • Ge X.
    "Summer music event has been very well organized every year. A lot of libraries and sing along events for kids. Not to mention tons of playgrounds, parks, trails that are easily accessible to residents."
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  • Rgiulietti61
    "Excellent schools playgrounds close by. very walkable from most parts of town bike path runs through the town. Easy access to the T. Easy commute into Boston. Off major highways. Tons of restaurants from take out to dine in. Farmers market in the center During the warmer months. "
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  • Graham B.
    "Nice safe place to live. Good schools and transport network to the various middle and high schools. High school is about to be rebuilt. "
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  • Nels_frye
    "Arlington center is lovely, historic, convenient and a perfect blend of suburb and city. Just too bad they blocked the red line from coming here. "
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  • Malissa B.
    "I work from home because the commute is a bit of a pain. If I do go into our Back Bay office, it can take upwards of 25 minutes to drive to Alewife station and an addition 40-60 minutes to take the T to Boston."
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  • Younia
    "Pond in downtown area. Lots of walking space. Friendly people. Diverse. Good restaurants. Wildlife. "
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  • Nels_frye
    "There really isn’t a better place in terms of density - not too dense but not completely auto-reliant. Mass transit and distribution of retail throughout neighborhoods could be better so we don’t have to use cars at all. "
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  • Allysonsaunders
    "There are many dog owners frequently walking dogs. We are also a couple of blocks from the mystic river with a beautiful natural walk way that is very popular with dog walkers."
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  • Jennifer_27
    "Very easy. Live on an ultra quiet side street but it’s just minutes from Rte. 2 and 128, and 20 minutes from 93. "
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  • Lakshmiswethadri
    "Public transport is not that great. Bus facility is ok. But the are is good for living. It shld be good if we get train facility from here"
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  • Shawn T.
    "Arlington is a beautiful and quiet suburb that is super super close to a train station that’ll take you straight into Boston. You get that nice quiet suburb feel with easy access to the city"
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  • Shawn T.
    "There are a lot of dog owners in the neighborhood. Although they usually own their house or apartment. Finding an apartment that allows dogs and is affordable is very difficult/almost impossible in all of Boston, and Arlington is no exception."
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  • Sarah B.
    "Easy! I work 15 minutes away by car and hit no major traffic. If i need to get downtown I can walk to Alewife, Davis, or pick up a bus."
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  • Cscott1381
    "Constant presence of dogs, with nearby parks. Numerous amenities for dogs in the area and generally welcomed inmost places"
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  • Jrcallinan
    "I have owned dogs in this neighborhood for the last 15 years and love the fact that there are parks to run off leash and many other dog owners. "
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  • Meagon B.
    "Very accessible to public transport and the expressway. Morning traffic can get busy after 7:15am. Buses run late often"
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  • Dbuiiock50913
    "I've lived in the area for 3 years. Neighbors are friendly, playground and splash pad are good for the kids, close by the commuter rail and 5m walk to nearest buses going to Arlington Center, Cambridge, or Alewife. "
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  • Joy M.
    "I’m visiting a clients home and this is my first time in Arlington. I love it, it seems like a really nice town and a good place to live if you want to start a family or are a in college or are just living by urself"
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  • Jordan
    "Arlington is a really beautiful town that is huge and obnoxiously overpriced. Traffic from Arlington to Boston is ridiculous and in general the town is pretty boring."
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  • Lou.villirilli
    "Very safe, lots of parks, schools, etc. Very family friendly. Low crime rate, very few bars/liquor stores. Overall it’s a veddy nice. "
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  • Michelle R.
    "My commute is very easy as I work in this town as well that being said there is public transportation to get you anywhere you need"
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  • Cassie H.
    "Lots of dog owners live here, and there are many well-kept paths and walkways and parks to enjoy, including an enclosed dog park. People generally pick up after their dogs and respect the lease laws."
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  • Josh
    "Bicycle to Woburn. Backroads most of the way. Traffic is not too bad. There can be some glass on the roads, so watch out for that. "
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  • Cfmoran
    "We have community events, porchfest was the last one ... everybody gets along and the neighborhood is special "
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  • Empaloalto
    "I have lived here for 14 years, with and without kids. Super family friendly neighborhood, nice walking distance to all the important things. Very safe and comfortable."
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  • Nels
    "Best possible place for dog owners and dog enthusiasts. Beautiful. And lots of great dogs to observe "
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  • Jordan
    "Limited off leash hours and happy to ticket. Though there are plenty of dog owners, people are pretty anti dog in general in Arlington. "
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  • Maureen L.
    "Great neighborhood! We love our neighbors who have become family! We are close to everything - easy commute into Boston with all the charm of the suburbs. "
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  • T. M. H.
    "Porch fest and town day are eventful. A lot of vendors/musicians around. It’s pretty busy at those times but also very diverse climate. "
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  • Sarah B.
    "Local shop events, 5ks for local charities, many hip shops and restaurants, the Capitol Theater makes for great date night. Arlington day and porch fest!"
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  • Justinharpin
    "Beer garden on the weekend and farmers market one day a week. There’s always something going on! There’s a community garden as well "
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Frequently asked questions about 197 Forest St

  • Is Arlington a buyer's or seller's market?
    Arlington is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Arlington?
    The median sale price in Arlington is $1.01M. That is up $11.67K from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about Arlington?
    Residents describe Arlington, MA as dog-friendly, pedestrian-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See recently sold homes in Arlington, MA.
  • What are the closest schools to 197 Forest St?
    The closest schools to 197 Forest St in Arlington, MA are Arlington High School (rated 10/10), Gibbs School (Elementary/Middle, rated 9/10), M. Norcross Stratton Elementary School (rated 8/10).
  • Does 197 Forest St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 197 Forest St in Arlington, MA has air conditioning.
  • Does 197 Forest St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 197 Forest St in Arlington, MA has in-unit laundry.

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