342 Forest Street

This home looks and feels like new after a complete renovation, full of thoughtfully designed updates, a freshly painted interior and exterior, and an open concept floor plan perfect for comfortable living and entertaining. Commuters will love walking just a few steps to catch Bus 67 to Alewife. Be a part of Arlington’s renowned public school system with the brand new, state-of-the-art Arlington High School and the popular Pierce Elementary School within walking distance.

Greet your guests in the light-filled formal living room as brand-new hardwood flooring begins to span throughout the home. Sunlight fills the living room with a delightful glow as the centrally located fireplace creates a cozy feeling with its stylish white mantel and surround. A wall of brand-new built-in shelving and cabinetry, updated window trims, and recessed lighting add the finishing touches to this inviting space.

The renovation created an open concept kitchen and dining room where the whole family will love to gather. Everything in the kitchen is new including the stainless-steel appliances, quartz countertops, tile backsplash, breakfast bar, white cabinetry, recessed lighting, and hardwood flooring. Entertain with style in the spacious dining room with walls of windows to welcome the sunshine and provide lovely nature and backyard views.

An exterior door connects with the backyard and expanded stone patio for easy outdoor entertainment. A storage shed in the backyard was also updated and improved, offering a great space to store your garden and recreational equipment.

The floor plan is guaranteed to fit your family’s needs with the versatility of a first level bedroom perfect for guests or to use as desired. The generous bedroom is full of natural light with new hardwood floors, a large double closet, and updated lighting. A full bathroom on the main level is easily accessible to the bedroom and beautifully renovated with a new quartz vanity and a tiled shower with a pebble style floor. Easily manage household chores while multi-tasking family life with a convenient main level laundry area featuring a brand-new stackable washer and dryer.

A new, centrally located staircase leads to the second level with the primary bedroom, another fully renovated bathroom, and another generous family bedroom. Both rooms are sunny and cheerful with brand new hardwood flooring, new closets, doors, windows, and overhead lighting. The bathroom is brimming with carefully selected finishes including a stylish gray vanity, ceramic tile floor, and a beautifully tiled tub with a shower.

More space awaits on the lower level with the newly finished, spacious recreation room with brand new flooring, windows, lighting, baseboard heating, and an improved ventilation system. The utility room offers extra storage to keep you organized. The lower level continues to a versatile sunroom with walls of newly installed windows overlooking the backyard, recessed lighting, a French door, and brand-new vinyl tile flooring. This room works well as a private office or to use as desired. Direct access from the lower-level sunroom to the backyard and driveway means added convenience for managing an active lifestyle.

Nothing to do but move right in and begin creating new memories in a desirable neighborhood close to so many amenities. Meet up with other families at the Pierce playground, Summer Street Park, or McClennan Park. Walk to the Arlington Reservoir with swimming during summer months, walking trails, and a brand-new playground opening soon. Commuting is a dream with a Bus 67 stop just down the street and the Minuteman Bike Path only a short distance away. Many shopping and dining options are within walking or a short driving distance in Arlington Heights. Be a part of Arlington’s renowned public school system and take advantage of this ideal location situated within the buffer zone of two popular schools, Pierce and Stratton, with easy walking distance to Pierce Elementary. The nearby Ed Burns Arena offers ice skating and many other recreational activities. Bring your dog and running shoes to explore the walking trails of the Turkey Hill or Whipple Hill conservation areas. Winchester’s Wright-Locke Farm is just up the street with walking trails and family events. What a perfect place to call home!

Home Highlights

• Completely Renovated, ‘Like New’ Cape
• Desirable Neighborhood Close to Winchester Line
• Steps to Bus Stop 67 to Alewife
• Freshly Painted Interior and Exterior
• Brand New Hardwood Flooring Throughout
• Newly Added Interior Staircases
• Open Concept Kitchen/Dining Room with All New Stainless Steel Appliances, Quartz Counters, Breakfast Bar, Recessed Lighting, White Cabinetry & Tile Backsplash
• Main Level Laundry with New Washer/Dryer
• New Windows, Doors, and Updated Lighting
• Completely Renovated Full Bathrooms
• Inviting Living Room with Fireplace & New Wall Shelving
• evel Backyard with Expanded Patio and Improved Shed
• New Deck and Stairs, Gutters, and Outdoor Lighting
• Newly Finished Lower Level with Huge Recreation Room
• Versatile Sunroom/Office with New Flooring & Windows
• 200 Amp Electric Upgrade
• New Roof Over Dining Room/Expanded Portion of Home
• Walk to Pierce ES, Reservoir, Shopping and Dining

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