246 Forest St, Arlington, MA 02474
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OFF MARKET

$1,624,200

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2,290 sqft

246 Forest St, Arlington, MA 02474

Est. Refi. Payment $10,087/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold May 10, 2024 for $1,080,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.62M
Since last month
Decreased$118K (-7%)
Since last year
Decreased$149K (-8.7%)
Since last sale
Increased$480K (+44.5%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +111% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$1.56M
August 2026$1.62M
July 2026$1.68M
June 2026$1.7M
May 2026$1.89M
April 2026$1.8M
March 2026$1.82M
February 2026$1.75M
January 2026$1.71M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
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Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
55 Brand St, Arlington, MA
0.13
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$1,185,000
06/30/26
4
2.5
2,285
88 Wright St, Arlington, MA
0.12
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$1,211,000
08/14/26
4
2.5
2,476
12 Elwern Rd, Arlington, MA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$1,025,000
03/31/26
3
1.5
1,936
337 Washington St, Arlington, MA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$1,350,000
04/10/26
3
2
2,080
77 Wright St, Arlington, MA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$925,000
09/15/26
4
2
1,536
68 Dothan St, Arlington, MA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$1,345,000
06/11/26
3
2
1,986
312 Washington St, Arlington, MA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$820,000
07/15/26
3
1.5
1,515
26 Lawrence Ln, Arlington, MA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$1,160,000
07/28/26
4
3
2,206
50 Tomahawk Rd, Arlington, MA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$1,275,000
10/30/25
4
2.5
2,418
15 Berkeley St, Arlington, MA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$915,000
06/26/26
4
1.5
2,944

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
242 Forest St, Arlington, MA 02474
0.01
$1,060,700
3
1.5
1,552
Off Market
10 Brand St, Arlington, MA 02474
0.04
$959,700
3
1.5
1,435
Off Market
219 Forest St, Arlington, MA 02474
0.07
$1,138,900
4
2
1,750
Off Market
1 Cypress Rd, Arlington, MA 02474
0.08
$1,061,200
3
2
1,564
Off Market
163 Park Avenue Ext, Arlington, MA 02474
0.09
$970,100
3
2.5
1,670
Off Market
26 Heard Rd, Arlington, MA 02474
0.05
$1,128,600
3
2
1,440
Off Market
32 Brand St, Arlington, MA 02474
0.10
$1,561,600
4
2.5
2,236
Off Market
205 Forest St, Arlington, MA 02474
0.11
$1,043,200
3
1.5
1,414
Off Market
77 Wright St, Arlington, MA 02474
0.07
$925,000
4
2
1,536
Recently Sold
261-264 Carleton Rd, Arlington, MA 02476
0.08
$970,000
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-
-
For Sale
60 Wright St, Arlington, MA 02474
0.08
$1,851,300
4
4
3,040
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1932
2,290 sqft
$709/sqft
1 Car Garage

About this House

Calling all Bungalow lovers! Widely known as a premier time period where gracious woodwork & true craftsmanship were valued, this well preserved 1930s gem sits on an expansive 10,000+ sq. foot lot! Enter through the covered porch & a spacious living room framed by a wood burning fireplace will greet you along w/windows abound & views of the outdoor green space. Proceed to the dining area & find the updated, eat-in kitchen featuring bright maple cabinets & loads of sunlight. Next, soak in the yard as you encounter a green thumb gardener’s dream - a glass walled, heated sun porch. Upstairs, the makings of a relaxing primary suite w/spacious skylit bath await. A finished room in the lower level makes for a great retreat while the unfinished utility area includes laundry, a workshop, a handy extra bath, plus garage/yard access. Convenient location to the Peirce School, bike-path & Mt. Gilboa nature trails along w/the nearby amenities of the Heights including the bus to Cambridge & Boston!
246 Forest St, Arlington, MA 02474 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,290 sqft single-family home built in 1932. It last sold for $1,080,000 on May 10, 2024 (20% above the $899,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,624,200, with a rent estimate of $4,590/month.
Last check for updates: about 11 hours ago
Listed by Julie Gibson, (781) 771-5760
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, (781) 648-3500
Bought with: Matthew Zborezny, (617) 470-1521, Redfin Corp., (617) 340-7803
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73214659

Home Details for 246 Forest St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access,Garage Access,Sump PumpNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Master Bathroom, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Office
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2290 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer HookupAppliances: Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, DryerDishwasherDryerLaundry: In Basement,Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer HookupRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: DuctlessHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Living RoomHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Insulated WindowsFlooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Accessibility: NoFloors: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: Porch - EnclosedExterior: Porch - Enclosed, Professional LandscapingFoundation: Stone
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Open Parking Spaces: 3No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 4Parking: Under,Paved Drive,Off Street
Frontage
Road Frontage: PublicRoad Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1932
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Bungalow
Building
Construction Materials: FrameNot Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: M:116.0 B:0001 L:0018.A, 326913

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $899,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Mar 27 2024

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: ArlingtonCommunity: Turkey Hill
School Information
Elementary School: PeirceJr High / Middle School: Gibbs/OttosonHigh School: Arlington High

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2290 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation AreaNot Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 10363 sqft

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73214659

Additional Information

Public TransportationParkWalk/Jog TrailsBike PathConservation Area

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 10, 2024
Source: MLS PIN #73214659
Sold
$1,080,000
Mar 20, 2024
Source: MLS PIN #73214659
Listed For Sale
$899,000
Sep 27, 1993
Source: N/A
Sold
$195,500

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

Around this home

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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    "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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    "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 246 Forest St

  • What is 246 Forest St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 246 Forest St in Arlington, MA is $1,624,200.
  • What is the price history for 246 Forest St?
    246 Forest St in Arlington, MA last sold for $1,080,000 in May 2024.
  • 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.
  • Does 246 Forest St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 246 Forest St in Arlington, MA has air conditioning.
  • Does 246 Forest St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 246 Forest St in Arlington, MA has in-unit laundry.

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