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Vacant Land - Unspecified ImprovementVacant Land
Last sold for $155,000 on Jun 29, 1995

271 FOREST ST

ARLINGTON, MA 02474
0
Baths
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1951
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$155,000 · Jun 29, 1995

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,039 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$96,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$96,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$95,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Vacant Land - Unspecified Improvement
CountyMiddlesex
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Peirce Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Ottoson Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Arlington High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi

District: Arlington School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02474These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.93
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.79

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.28,942
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,752 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$135,047
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$157,385
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

271 Forest St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Middlesex County

How it measures up in Arlington 02474

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Arlington 02474.

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Year built1951
OlderTypical 1934Newer

Newer than 63% of homes nearby

How 271 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeArlington 02474Middlesex County
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac39% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than195163% of homes42% of homes

About 271 Forest St

When did 271 Forest St, Arlington, MA last sell?

271 Forest St, Arlington, MA last sold on Jun 29, 1995 for $155,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 271 Forest St, Arlington, MA built?

271 Forest St, Arlington, MA was built in 1951, making it 75 years old.

What schools serve 271 Forest St, Arlington, MA?

271 Forest St, Arlington, MA is assigned to Peirce Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Ottoson Middle School (middle), rated A; Arlington High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Arlington School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 271 Forest St, Arlington, MA compare to other homes in Arlington 02474?

Among the 8,570 homes in Arlington 02474, its lot is bigger than 39% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 63% of them (1951 against a typical 1934). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 271 Forest St, Arlington, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 271 Forest St, Arlington, MA was $1,039. The county assessed it at $96,500.

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