298 Forest StArlington, MA 02474

Description

Great First Time Buyer Home or someone looking to downsize. One level living with plenty of opportunities to expand. Large yard and spacious home at a terrific price! There’s more to this ranch than you might expect from the street. The main level keeps daily life straightforward, with great natural light in the fireplaced living room and adjoining dining or bonus area. Sliders lead to a deck with treetop views overlooking the yard, giving the main living areas a welcome connection to the outdoors. The eat-in kitchen is ready for its next update, but its size gives you something worth working with rather than working around. Three bedrooms and a full bath keep everything you need on one floor. Downstairs is where the house starts to separate itself. High ceilings and a walkout family room create a substantial second living area, complemented by a kitchenette and laundry. Use it for movie nights, guests, hobbies, or simply the extra room that becomes increasingly valuable over time. Direct access to the extended garage provides room for cars, a workshop, equipment, or storage. The backyard deserves some attention of its own. A second deck brings you down to the yard, where a fenced area works well for pets and the remaining space leaves plenty of room to garden, play, or spend an afternoon outside. When you’re heading out, the 67 bus offers direct service to Alewife and nearby parks give you more places to explore. This isn’t a finished renovation with someone else’s choices built into the price. It’s a useful, surprisingly roomy home that you can live in now and improve at your own pace.

Property Information

Property type

Residential

Sub-type

Single Family Residence

Style

Ranch

Year built

1955

Living area

1,770 Sq Ft

Lot size

0.23 acres

Garage spaces

1

Parking spaces

5

Zoning

R1

Days on market

59

MLS^® Listing#

73576130

Property Features

Interior

Master Downstairs · Open Floorplan · Recessed Lighting · Wet Bar

Exterior

Rain Gutters

Appliances

Water Heater · Tankless Water Heater · Range · Dishwasher · Refrigerator · Washer · Dryer

Cooling

Window Unit(s)

Heating

Baseboard · Oil · Zoned

Flooring

Tile · Hardwood

Fireplace

Living Room

Basement

Full · Partially Finished · Walk-Out Access · Interior Entry

Parking

Paved · Attached · Storage · Workshop in Garage · Off Street · Garage

Laundry

In Basement · Electric Dryer Hookup · Washer Hookup

Patio

Deck

Lot features

Corner Lot

Construction

Frame

Foundation

Concrete Perimeter

Roof

Shingle

Windows

Insulated Windows · Storm Window(s) · Screens

Community

Park · Sidewalks

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water source

Public

Rooms

Schools

Elementary

Peirce/Stratton

Middle

Ottoson/Gibbs

High

Ahs

Financial Details

HOA

None

Annual taxes

$9,291Tax year 2026

Assessed value

$867,400

Parcel number

M:118.0 B:0005 L:0009,327128

Directions

Corner of Thomas Street