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242 Forest St

Arlington, MA 02474

3 beds
2 baths
1,552 sqft
5,327 sqft lot
$605 per sqft
1931 build
– on site

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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!

Listing courtesy of MLSPIN / Friel Team / FrielEstate

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Nov 17, 2024 •

MLS# 73292636 —

The Building

Year Built:

1931
Year Built Details:

Actual
Year Built Source:

Public Records
Architectural Style:

Colonial
Roof:

Shingle
Basement:

Full
Foundation Details:

Block
Exterior Features:

Deck
Patio And Porch Features:

Deck
Building Area Total:

1552
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Public Records

Interior

Rooms Total:

6
Interior Features:

Recessed Lighting
Living Room Level:

Main,First
Living Room Features:

Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access
Kitchen Level:

First
Kitchen Features:

Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Exterior Access, Remodeled
Dining Room Level:

First
Dining Room Features:

Flooring - Hardwood
Flooring:

Hardwood
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Living Room
Laundry Features:

Electric Dryer Hookup

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

1552

Location

Directions:

Summer St. to Forest Street
Latitude:

42.432295
Longitude:

-71.176322

The Property

Parcel Number:

M:116.0 B:0001 L:0017,326912
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Attached:

false
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Size Area:

0.12
Lot Size SqFt:

5327
Lot Size Acres:

0.12
Zoning:

R1
Fencing:

Fenced/Enclosed
Water View:

No
Waterfront:

false
Farm Land Area Units:

Square Feet
Road Frontage Type:

Public

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2024
Tax Annual Amount:

9010
Tax Assessed Value:

850800

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3
Master Bedroom Level:

Second
Master Bedroom Features:

Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
Bedroom 2 Level:

Second
Bedroom 2 Features:

Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 3 Level:

Second
Bedroom 3 Features:

Flooring - Hardwood

Baths

Total Baths:

1.5
Total Baths:

2
Full Baths:

1
Half Baths:

1
Main Level Baths:

1
Bathroom 1 Level:

Main,First
Bathroom 1 Features:

Bathroom - Half
Bathroom 2 Level:

Second
Bathroom 2 Features:

Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower

The Listing

Home Warranty:

false

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Steam
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Ductless
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Utilities:

for Electric Oven
Electric:

Circuit Breakers
Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public
Green Energy Efficient:

Thermostat

Appliances

Appliances:

Water Heater

Schools

Elementary School:

Pierce
Middle Or Junior School:

Gibbs/Ottoson
High School:

Ahs

The Community

Senior Community:

false
Community Features:

Public Transportation
Spa:

false
Association:

false

Parking

Garage:

true
Attached Garage:

true
Garage Spaces:

1
Carport:

false
Parking Total:

4
Parking Features:

Under
Covered Spaces:

1
Open Parking:

true

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Utility Costs

$138/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
11/15/24 Nov 15, 2024	Sold	MLSPIN	$940,000	-0.9%
10/23/24 Oct 23, 2024	Pending	MLSPIN	$949,000
10/1/24 Oct 1, 2024	Listed / Active	MLSPIN	$949,000

House Sold on 11/15/2024

$940,000

Listing provided by broker:

Friel Team

FrielEstate

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242 Forest St

Arlington, MA 02474