5 Forest St

Lexington, MA 02421

$792,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
2,604 Sq. Ft.
$304 / Sq. Ft.
2,604
Sq. Ft.
$304
per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 11/5/10
Sold 11/5/10
a front view of a house with a yard

Description

In the heart of Lexington Center, this 1860 Victorain is close to the playgrounds, swimming pools, Recreation Center, Bikeway, Library, High school, shops and eateries. It offers character and elegance, a charming 17' front porch, high ceilings, hardwood floors, grand living and dining rooms, small office, den, 5 brs, and 2 half and 2 full baths. Attached barn, offering expansion potential, is one of the few orginals in town. A great location & home with big potential for change to your vision.In the heart of Lexington Center, this 1860 Victorain is close to the playgrounds, swimming pools, Recreation Center, Bikeway, Library, High school, shops and eateries. It offers character and elegance, a charming 17' front porch, high ceilings, hardwood floors, grand living and dining rooms, small office, den, 5 brs, and 2 half and 2 full baths. Attached barn, offering expansion potential, is one of the few orginals in town. A great location & home with big potential for change to your vision.
  1. Listed by Bea MacDonald • The Higgins Group REALTORS®

Property Details for 5 Forest Street

Town
Lexington
Area
MA-Lexington
Architectural Style
Victorian, Antique
Style
Victorian, Antique
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
2
LISTING CLOSED: 11/05/2010 12:00 AM

Property Details for 5 Forest Street

StatusSold
MLS #71106166
Days on Market77
Taxes$11,227 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1860
CountyMiddlesex County
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Location

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Building Information for 5 Forest Street

Stories-Year Built1860Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,277 SF

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Property Information for 5 Forest Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2604.0
  • Color: Truffle
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Fiske
  • High School: Lhs
  • Middle School: Diamond
  • Neighborhood: Lexington Center
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Office, Entry Hall, Bathroom
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Rain Gutters, Barn/Stable
  • Exterior Features: Barn/Stable, Porch
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Other Structures: Barn/Stable
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Carriage Shed, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Carriage Shed, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public, City/Town Water
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 280.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 20.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 14.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 169.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 140.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 204.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 17.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Bedroom4 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 204.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom5 Length: 17.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 42.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Length: 7.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom1 Width: 6.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 49.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Length: 7.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 7.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom3 Level: Third
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 238.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
  • Dining Room Length: 17.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 14.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 130.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Family Room Length: 13.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 10.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 210.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Kitchen Length: 15.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 14.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 12X7
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 299.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Living Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 77.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Office Length: 11.0
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Width: 7.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Garage is original 2 story barn in use as garage
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 553383
  • Assessments: $810,000
  • Book: 23759
  • Tax Year: 2010
  • Zoning: Res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
  • Frontage: 73.00
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 5 Forest Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 5, 2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #299099023

$792,000—
Nov 5, 2010

Sold

MLS PIN #71106166

$792,000—
Sep 23, 2010

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71106166

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/05/2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #299099023

$792,000
11/05/2010

Sold

MLS PIN #71106166

$792,000
09/23/2010

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71106166

—

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

Public Records for 5 Forest Street

Taxable ValueLand$897,000Additions$965,000Total$1,862,000
Tax Record2025$22,772 ($1,898 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths5Total Finished SqFt3,838 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,838 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,797 SqFtStories3Lot Size5,277 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1860Year Renovated1860ZoningRSCountyMIDDLESEXAPNLEXI M:0049 L:000050

Schools near 5 Forest Street

This home is within Lexington School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Fiske
Public - K to 5
Wm Diamond Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Lexington High School
Public - 9 to 12
Meadowridge Pelham Academy
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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