242 Forest St, Arlington, MA 02474
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OFF MARKET

242 Forest St
Arlington, MA 02474

  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,552 sqft

$1,023,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 8, 2026

$1,023,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 8, 2026
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,552 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools1 High School
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Description

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!
242 Forest St, Arlington, MA 02474 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,552 sqft single-family home built in 1931. It last sold for $940,000 on Nov 15, 2024 (1% below the $949,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,023,200, with a rent estimate of $4,388/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
1 Car Garage
Outdoor
Patio, Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 242 Forest St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,ConcreteNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1552 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: for Electric Oven, for Electric DryerAppliances: Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, DryerDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: Electric Dryer Hookup,In BasementRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Steam,OilHas CoolingAir Conditioning: DuctlessHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Steam
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Living RoomHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood, Flooring Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: Deck, PatioFencing: Fenced/Enclosed, FencedExterior: Deck, Patio, Fenced YardFoundation: Block, Stone
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Open Parking Spaces: 4No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 5Parking: Under,Paved Drive,Off Street
Frontage
Road Frontage: PublicNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1931
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Not Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: M:116.0 B:0001 L:0017, 326912

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $949,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Oct 23 2024

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Arlington
School Information
Elementary School: PierceJr High / Middle School: Gibbs/OttosonHigh School: Ahs

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1552 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, House of Worship, Public SchoolNot Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5327 sqft

Energy

Energy Efficiency Features: Thermostat

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73292636

Additional Information

Public TransportationHouse of WorshipPublic School
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listed by Friel Team, (617) 755-0989
FrielEstate, (781) 646-3600
Friel Team, (617) 755-0989
Bought with: Applegate & Murphy Group, (978) 245-8087, Lamacchia Realty, Inc., (978) 250-1900
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73292636

Price History for 242 Forest St

DatePriceEventSource
11/15/2024$940,000Sold
MLS PIN #73292636
10/01/2024$949,000PendingToActiveMLS PIN #73292636
09/24/2024$949,000ContingentMLS PIN #73292636
09/19/2024$949,000Listed For SaleMLS PIN #73292636
11/21/2016$585,000Sold
N/A
10/29/2015$555,000Sold
N/A
09/01/2015$539,000PendingAgent Provided
08/26/2015$539,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
06/29/2012$459,000Sold
N/A
04/13/2012$449,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
07/15/1999$305,000Sold
N/A
08/31/1998$250,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Arlington

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$975K
Sale-to-List Price
103.3%
Price per sq ft
$611
Available listings
109
17MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$9,505
Assessment$882,500
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 242 Forest St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
14 Aerial St, Arlington, MA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$1,016,000
05/05/26
3
1.5
1,490
11 Lorraine Ter, Arlington, MA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$930,000
04/13/26
3
1
1,860
614 Summer St, Arlington, MA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$1,066,000
08/18/25
4
1.5
1,570
15 Edmund Rd, Arlington, MA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$855,000
10/28/25
3
1.5
1,718
85 Sunset Rd, Arlington, MA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$937,000
06/04/26
3
1.5
1,301
338 Forest St, Arlington, MA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$875,000
08/06/25
3
2
1,691
541 Summer St, Arlington, MA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$840,000
06/11/26
3
1
1,280
128 Blossom St, Arlington, MA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$1,125,000
08/19/25
3
2
1,276
15 Newland Rd, Arlington, MA
0.41
Single-Family Home
$930,000
07/24/25
3
1.5
1,478
58 Alpine St, Arlington, MA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$845,000
03/06/26
3
1
1,271

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What Locals Say about Arlington

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  • 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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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.
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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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    "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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    "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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