Opportunity awaits in sought-after Arlington Heights! Ideally located just off Mass Ave within the MBTA Overlay District, this townhouse-style two-family home is brimming with potential. Offering a total of 6 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms across two spacious units, each residence spans three levels plus a full basement and features hardwood floors, natural gas, eat-in kitchens, living and dining rooms, three bedrooms, and an unfinished third floor with endless possibilities—perfect for a fourth bedroom, a luxurious primary suite, home office, or bonus living space. Situated on a spacious lot with ample off-street parking, a generous backyard, and room to build a garage, this property presents a rare opportunity for investors, owner-occupants, developers, or those considering a condo conversion. Enjoy an unbeatable location just one block from Mass Ave, with easy access to shops, restaurants, public transportation to Alewife, the Minuteman Bike Path, Arlington Reservoir, Arlington Heights, and Arlington Center. Whether you're looking to renovate, invest, or create your dream property, this is an exceptional opportunity in one of Arlington's most convenient neighborhoods.
| Units | 2 |
| Living area | 2,496 sqft |
| Lot size | 7,762 sqft |
| Year built | 1920 |
| Price / sqft | $481 |
| County | Middlesex |
| MLS # | 73553393 |
| Days on market | 12 days |
| Listed on | July 22, 2026 |
| Annual property tax | $10,577 |
| Tax year | 2025 |
| Assessed value | $982,100 |
| Zoning | R2 |
| Total actual rent | $0/mo |
| Stories | 6 |
| Total rooms | 14 |
| Lot size | 0.18 acres |
| Garage spaces | 0 |
| Parking spaces | 4 |
| Parking | Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved |
| Basement | Full, Interior Entry |
| Foundation | Stone, Brick/Mortar |
| Roof | Shingle |
| Construction | Frame |
| Flooring | Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood |
| Heating | Steam, Natural Gas |
| Cooling | None |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water | Public |
| Utilities | for Gas Range, for Gas Oven |
| Appliances | Range, Refrigerator |
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It is a 2-unit multi-family property with 2,496 sqft of living area, built in 1920.
28 Forest St, Arlington MA 02476 has been listed for 12 days (since July 22, 2026).
At a list price of $1,199,500 across 2 units, that works out to roughly $599,750 per unit.
Annual property taxes are $10,577 (2025), on an assessed value of $982,100.
At $1,199,500 for 2,496 sqft, that's about $481 per square foot.
4 total parking spaces (paved drive, off street, paved).
28 Forest St, Arlington MA 02476 is in Arlington, Middlesex County, MA 02476.

Justin Rollo is a Broker Associate with Signal Real Estate (MA Lic. #9534264) and a lifelong Massachusetts resident. Over 14 years and hundreds of transactions, he has worked investment properties — multi-families and house-hacking — across Greater Boston full-time. Away from real estate, Justin is a proud dad, youth coach and local school-committee member — and a former professional poker player who still loves golf and following local sports.