3 Forest St

2,088 Sq. Ft.
$467 / Sq. Ft.
2,088
Sq. Ft.
$467
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Lexington Center near schools, sports & shops. This circa 1860 offering has been extensively & stylishly transformed by architect and designer/landscape architect owners. The spacious LR with custom designed fireplace opens via glass-panel pocket doors to a renovated, period-appropriate kitchen with island, floor-to-ceiling cabinetry, stainless steel appliances & cherry-stained maple counters. The sophisticated 18' dining room includes bay window with sky lit built-in sofa, wall of shelving, china...Lexington Center near schools, sports & shops. This circa 1860 offering has been extensively & stylishly transformed by architect and designer/landscape architect owners. The spacious LR with custom designed fireplace opens via glass-panel pocket doors to a renovated, period-appropriate kitchen with island, floor-to-ceiling cabinetry, stainless steel appliances & cherry-stained maple counters. The sophisticated 18' dining room includes bay window with sky lit built-in sofa, wall of shelving, china cabinet & wide maple floors. The large 1st floor half bath includes a laundry area. The 2nd floor has a generous master bedroom with walk-in closet & en suite bath with double vanity & skylight, 2 additional bedrooms & updated hall bath. The lower level features a sleek family room with multiple built-ins. Lovely Beacon Hill style garden area with bluestone pathway, generous planting beds and charming storage cottage. With a walk score of 85 venture just a block or two for ice cream or a movie.
  1. Listed by Jacquelyn Hawkinson • Barrett Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 3 Forest Street

Town
Lexington
Area
MA-Lexington
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Garden, Colonial
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4
LISTING CLOSED: 08/21/2014 12:00 AM

Property Details for 3 Forest Street

StatusSold
MLS #71669264
Days on Market6
Taxes$11,322 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1860
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Barrett Sotheby's International Realty, Jacquelyn Hawkinson

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington, Jean Winchester

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Building Information for 3 Forest Street

Stories-Year Built1860Building Size-Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,399 SF

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$5,899 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,956

Property Taxes

$944

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 3 Forest Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Public School, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2088.0
  • Color: Terracotta
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Fiske
  • High School: Lhs
  • Middle School: Diamond
  • Neighborhood: Lexington Center
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Countertop Range, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Features: Foyer, Mud Room, Laundry Chute, Other(See Remarks)
  • Interior Features: Laundry Chute, Other(See Remarks), French Doors
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Screens, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Garden Area, Porch, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Other Structures: Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Rubber
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Tandem, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: MWRA
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 196.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Closet,Flooring - Wood,Cable Hookup
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 14.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 156.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 140.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood,Cable Hookup
  • Bedroom3 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 54.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Dryer Hookup - Gas,Laundry Chute,Washer Hookup
  • Bathroom1 Length: 9.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 6.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 45.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom2 Length: 9.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 5.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 56.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom3 Width: 7.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 180.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,French Doors
  • Dining Room Length: 18.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 10.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 208.0
  • Family Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Cable Hookup,Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room Length: 16.0
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Family Room Width: 13.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 140.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Upgraded,Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Length: 14.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 10.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 238.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,French Doors,Cable Hookup
  • Room Living Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 14.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: TV cable not currently available in living room media cabinetry
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 553384
  • Assessments: $730,000
  • Book: 22694
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Zoning: Res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
  • Frontage: 63.00
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 3 Forest Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 21, 2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71669264

$975,000
Apr 30, 2014

Contingent

MLS PIN #71669264

Apr 24, 2014

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71669264

$890,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/21/2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71669264

$975,000
04/30/2014

Contingent

MLS PIN #71669264

04/24/2014

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71669264

$890,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 3 Forest Street

Taxable ValueLand$835,000Additions$643,000Total$1,478,000
Tax Record2025$18,076 ($1,506 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,792 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,792 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt264 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,399 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1860Year Renovated1860ZoningRSCountyMIDDLESEXAPNLEXI M:0049 L:000051

Schools near 3 Forest Street

This home is within Lexington School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - 8 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Fiske
PublicK to 5

Wm Diamond Middle School
Public6 to 8

Lexington High School
Public9 to 12

Meadowridge Pelham Academy
Private8 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Barrett Sotheby's International Realty, Jacquelyn Hawkinson

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