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Commercial Building, Mail Order, Show Room (Non-Auto), WarehouseCommercial
Last sold for $1,300,000 on Mar 2, 2020

5 FOREST ST

ARLINGTON, MA 02476
2
Baths
4,250 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,300,000 · Mar 2, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,492 (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.$974,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$777,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$196,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$925,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Commercial Building, Mail Order, Show Room (Non-Auto), Warehouse
CountyMiddlesex
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.29
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.No Garage
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

M
Ottoson Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.2 mi
E
Peirce Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Arlington High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi

District: Arlington School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02476These 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.61
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.109
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.78

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.8%
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.18,178
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,391 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$145,237
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$192,900
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.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

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

5 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.

  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Arlington 02476
  • Has a bigger lot than 81% of homes in Arlington 02476
  • Older than 78% of homes in Arlington 02476

How it measures up in Arlington 02476

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Arlington 02476.

Living area4,250 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,845 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size0.29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1933Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 5 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeArlington 02476Middlesex County
Living areabigger than4,250 ft²98% of homes96% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.29 ac81% of homes48% of homes
Year builtnewer than192022% of homes26% of homes

About 5 Forest St

When did 5 Forest St, Arlington, MA last sell?

5 Forest St, Arlington, MA last sold on Mar 2, 2020 for $1,300,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5 Forest St, Arlington, MA?

5 Forest St, Arlington, MA has 2 bathrooms, 4,250 square feet of living space and a 0.29-acre lot.

When was 5 Forest St, Arlington, MA built?

5 Forest St, Arlington, MA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5 Forest St, Arlington, MA?

5 Forest St, Arlington, MA is assigned to Ottoson Middle School (middle), rated A; Peirce Elementary School (elementary), 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 5 Forest St, Arlington, MA compare to other homes in Arlington 02476?

Among the 5,972 homes in Arlington 02476, it is bigger than 98% of them (4,250 ft² against a typical 1,845 ft²), its lot is bigger than 81% of them (0.29 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 22% of them (1920 against a typical 1933). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5 Forest St, Arlington, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Forest St, Arlington, MA was $10,492. The county assessed it at $974,200.

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