298 Forest St, Arlington, MA, 02474
About This Home
Not every home needs to be finished on day one. Sometimes the best houses are the ones that already live well and leave room for your ideas later. This ranch makes life simple from the start with everything you need on one level. Discover a comfortable living room that opens into a dining area or bonus space depending on your needs. The large eat-in kitchen has room to gather today and provides opportunity to reimagine over time. Three bedrooms and a full bath complete the main floor with an easy, practical layout. Downstairs changes the conversation. High ceilings, a family room, kitchenette, laundry, and direct garage access create space, whether that means movie nights, hobbies, guest space, or simply spreading out. Outside, a deck overlooks the backyard while the fenced area gives pets room to roam. Nearby parks, easy access to the 67 bus to Alewife, and a location that keeps daily routines manageable make this a home that works now and leaves space for what comes next.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Minimal Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1955
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Water Heater,Tankless Water Heater,Range,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer
- Laundry features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,In Basement,Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry
Bathroom1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 45
Bedroom2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 81
Bedroom3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 130
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 154
Family Room
- Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Wet Bar, Exterior Access
- Level: Basement
- Area: 276
Features
- Door features: Insulated Doors,Storm Door(s)
- Window features: Insulated Windows,Storm Window(s),Screens
- Flooring: Tile,Hardwood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 469
- Finished area above ground: 1,301
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Baseboard,Oil
- Cooling features: Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,770
- Total interior livable area: 1,770 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Exterior Access, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 187
Living Room
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 231
Master Bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 120
Property
Details
- Parcel number: M:118.0 B:0005 L:0009,327128
- Zoning: R1
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Wood
- Exterior features: Deck - Wood,Rain Gutters,Screens
Lot
- Lot size: 10,102 sqft
- Features: Corner Lot
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Attached,Under,Storage,Workshop in Garage,Paved Drive,Off Street,Paved
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Inland Flooding
- Ice Storm
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $4,171 | $50,052 |
| Home Insurance * | $139 | $1,668 |
| Property Taxes | $727 | $8,724 |
| Electricity | $354 | $4,259 |
| Total | $5,391 | $64,692 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-15 | Contingent | $825,000 |
| 2026-07-21 | Price change | $825,000 |
| 2026-07-10 | Price change | $889,000 |
| 2026-06-10 | Listed for sale | $925,000 |
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