28 Forest St, Arlington, MA 02476
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28 Forest St
Arlington, MA 02476

  • 6 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,496 sqft

$1,199,500

Est. Mortgage $7,239/mo*
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$1,199,500

Est. Mortgage $7,239/mo*
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6 Beds
2 Baths
2,496 sqft
We estimate this home will sell faster than 87% nearby.

Home Highlights

Parking
4 Open Spaces
Climate Control
Heating only
Price/Sqft
$481
Listed
13 days ago

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 28 Forest St.
  • Schools2 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Opportunity awaits in sought-after Arlington Heights! Ideally located just off Mass Ave within the MBTA Overlay District, this townhouse-style two-family home is brimming with potential. Offering a total of 6 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms across two spacious units, each residence spans three levels plus a full basement and features hardwood floors, natural gas, eat-in kitchens, living and dining rooms, three bedrooms, and an unfinished third floor with endless possibilities—perfect for a fourth bedroom, a luxurious primary suite, home office, or bonus living space. Situated on a spacious lot with ample off-street parking, a generous backyard, and room to build a garage, this property presents a rare opportunity for investors, owner-occupants, developers, or those considering a condo conversion. Enjoy an unbeatable location just one block from Mass Ave, with easy access to shops, restaurants, public transportation to Alewife, the Minuteman Bike Path, Arlington Reservoir, Arlington Heights, and Arlington Center. Whether you're looking to renovate, invest, or create your dream property, this is an exceptional opportunity in one of Arlington's most convenient neighborhoods.
We estimate this home will sell faster than 87% nearby.

Open House

Sunday, August 09
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Home Details for 28 Forest St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Interior EntryNumber of Rooms: 14
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 6Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2496 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas OvenAppliances: Range, RefrigeratorRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Steam,Natural GasNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Steam
Fireplace & Spa
No FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Number of Stories: 6Floors: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShingleOther Structures: Shed(s)Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Parking & Garage
Open Parking Spaces: 4No GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 4Parking: Paved Drive,Off Street,Paved
Frontage
Road Frontage: PublicResponsible for Road Maintenance: Public Maintained RoadRoad Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 2496

Days on Market

Days on Market: 13

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1920
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: Multi Family
Building
Construction Materials: FrameDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: M:057.0 B:0003 L:0004, 322841

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,199,500Price Per Sqft: $481

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Location

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

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 73553393

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2496 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Public School, T-StationNot Senior Community

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7762 sqft

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73553393Above Grade Unfinished Area: 2496

Additional Information

Public TransportationShoppingParkWalk/Jog TrailsLaundromatBike PathConservation AreaPublic SchoolT-Station
Last check for updates: 20 minutes ago
Listing courtesy of Button and Co., (617) 803-0194
LAER Realty Partners, (781) 272-8100
Mona Bottoni, (617) 803-0194
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73553393
Also Listed on MLS PIN.

Market trends in Arlington

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.03M
$52.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
104.1%
0.7%MoM
Price per sq ft
$591
$20MoM
Available listings
102
7MoM

Price History for 28 Forest St

DatePriceEventSource
07/22/2026$1,199,500Listed For SaleMLS PIN #73553393

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$10,577
Assessment$982,100
Home facts updated by county records

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Assigned Schools

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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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • 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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Button and Co., LAER Realty Partners, (781) 272-8100
Agent Phone: (617) 803-0194
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28 Forest St, Arlington, MA 02476 is a 6 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,496 sqft multi-family built in 1920. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MLS PIN on Jul 22, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 73553393.