Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,572 sqft$528/sqft
48 Forest St, Lexington, MA 02421
Single FamilyProperty Type
6,258 sq ftLot Size
1927Year Built
$528/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Unbeatable location in Lexington Center. One block from the historic Battle Green and all the amenities. A sweet home with good bone and space awaiting your imagination and TLC. Large Living Room with a fireplace; finished 3rd floor has separate entrance and can be used as a In-Law suite. Basement has one half-bath and high ceiling with potential to turn into a living space. Level yard and one car garage.Unbeatable location in Lexington Center. One block from the historic Battle Green and all the amenities. A sweet home with good bone and space awaiting your imagination and TLC. Large Living Room with a fireplace; finished 3rd floor has separate entrance and can be used as a In-Law suite. Basement has one half-bath and high ceiling with potential to turn into a living space. Level yard and one car garage.
  • Listed by: Steve Yang • eXp Realty
Listing closed: 06/29/2018 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72300219

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$936,000

Avg days on market

51

Sale-to-list ratio

95.3%

Lexington, MA

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Location

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Property Information for 48 Forest Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $11,795 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Lexington
  • Area: MA-Lexington
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Open Parking Spaces: 3.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 3
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Lot Size: 0.14 AC / 6,258 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1572.0
  • Color: Gray
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Sump Pump, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Primary Bath: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Wood
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 110 Volts, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Baseboard, Steam, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range
  • Water: Public
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
  • Disclosures: Elder seller makes no representation on house condition,sells "as is". Buyer/buyer's agent w/ due diligence; Seller may need time to find suitable housing.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:0049 L:000139,553457
  • Assessments: $814,000
  • Book: 16450
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Zoning: RS2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Block, Other
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 48 Forest Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 29, 2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72300219

$830,000
Apr 2, 2018

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72300219

Apr 2, 2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72300219

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/29/2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72300219

$830,000
04/02/2018

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72300219

04/02/2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72300219

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

Public Records for 48 Forest Street

Taxable ValueLand$951,000Additions$718,000Total$1,669,000
Tax Record2025$20,412 ($1,701 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt2,846 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,846 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt734 SqFtStories3Lot Size6,258 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1927Year Renovated1927ZoningRSCountyMIDDLESEXAPNLEXI M:0049 L:000139

Schools near 48 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
Rating
School
Distance
Fiske
PublicK to 5

Wm Diamond Middle School
Public6 to 8

Lexington High School
Public9 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 48 Forest Street, Lexington, MA 02421
$830,000
3
1,572
6,258
$325,000
5
1.5
1,780
5,736
3
1.5
1,352
6,802
$926,000
4
2,100
12,023
$1,750,000
5
2,920
5,665
2.5
2,574
8,369

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