278 Forest St
Arlington, MA 02474
3 bd 1 ba 1,555 sqft Built 1953 Lot 5,314 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$726,000
Jan 17, 2024
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2024 | Sold | $726,000 | MLSPIN |
| Nov 30, 2023 | Listed | $729,000 | MLSPIN |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $306,300 | $475,100 | $781,400 | $8,416 |
| 2024 | $283,800 | $469,300 | $753,100 | $7,975 |
| 2023 | $259,600 | $423,000 | $682,600 | $7,652 |
| 2022 | $243,200 | $405,600 | $648,800 | $7,409 |
| 2021 | $236,400 | $405,600 | $642,000 | $7,280 |
| 2020 | $236,500 | $405,600 | $642,100 | $7,102 |
| 2019 | $199,900 | $411,400 | $611,300 | $6,883 |
| 2018 | $199,900 | $307,100 | $507,000 | $6,150 |
| 2017 | $199,900 | $278,100 | $478,000 | $6,004 |
| 2016 | $199,900 | $266,500 | $466,400 | $5,970 |
| 2015 | $191,900 | $226,000 | $417,900 | $5,663 |
| 2014 | $191,900 | $214,400 | $406,300 | $5,603 |
| 2006 | $210,400 | $147,400 | $357,800 | $4,057 |
| 2005 | $198,500 | $144,800 | $343,300 | $3,756 |
| 2004 | $198,500 | $144,800 | $343,300 | $3,653 |
| 2003 | $149,900 | $124,600 | $274,500 | $3,736 |
Property facts
Year built
1953
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
3
Baths
1
Living area
1,555 sqft
Lot size
5,314 sqft
ZIP code
02474
City
Arlington
Street
Forest St
Coordinates
42.43359, -71.17587
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$4,510
Gross rental yield
7.45%
Implied cap rate
4.85%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 278 Forest St last sell?
278 Forest St most recently sold on Jan 17, 2024 for $726,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 278 Forest St?
The most recent total assessment for 278 Forest St (year 2025) is $781,400 with $8,416 in property tax.
How does 278 Forest St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 7.6% above the last sale price of $726,000.
When was 278 Forest St built?
278 Forest St was built in 1953.
How does 278 Forest St compare to others on Forest St?
We track 8 other properties on Forest St. Browse the list under "Other properties on Forest St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 278 Forest St?
278 Forest St is a 3 bed, 1 bath, 1,555 sqft, 5,314 sqft lot single_family.
Is 278 Forest St a flip candidate?
No — 278 Forest St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 278 Forest St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 278 Forest St is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+0.5%
Implied 1-yr
+1.8%
2026 Q3
$1.16M
2026 Q4
$1.17M
ZIP 02474 — Median Price History + Forecast
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