55 Forest St

Lexington, MA 02421

$1,510,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
1,891 Sq. Ft.
$799 / Sq. Ft.
1,891
Sq. Ft.
$799
per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 8/29/22Virtual Tour
Sold 8/29/22Virtual Tour
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Description

Unbeatable location! Nestled into the leafy streets of coveted Lexington Center, this 1922 Dutch Colonial is just a stone’s throw to Historic Battle Green. 3-4 bedrooms 2.5 baths: Seamless 2010 master suite addition and recent renovation provides comfortable living while preserving period details. Light-filled first floor offers graciously detailed, well-proportioned living and dining rooms spills out onto the sun-splashed back deck, surrounded by mature plantings; a retreat equally suited to al...Unbeatable location! Nestled into the leafy streets of coveted Lexington Center, this 1922 Dutch Colonial is just a stone’s throw to Historic Battle Green. 3-4 bedrooms 2.5 baths: Seamless 2010 master suite addition and recent renovation provides comfortable living while preserving period details. Light-filled first floor offers graciously detailed, well-proportioned living and dining rooms spills out onto the sun-splashed back deck, surrounded by mature plantings; a retreat equally suited to al fresco dining with friends or quiet repose with a book. Side entry mudroom opens to Quartz kitchen with breakfast peninsula and SS appliances. A home office plus a large room for a guest bedroom, family room or teen lair. Gas heating, Central AC, full basement and storage shed. Leave the car in the driveway and enjoy the many recreational opportunities at your doorstep, or stroll down the block for a family feast at the restaurants. 7 mins walk to High school and Cary Library.
  1. Listed by Julianne Li • Lotus Realty Group

Property Details for 55 Forest Street

Town
Lexington
Area
MA-Lexington
Architectural Style
Garrison
Style
Garden, Garrison
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces Total
3
LISTING CLOSED: 08/29/2022 12:00 AM

Property Details for 55 Forest Street

StatusSold
MLS #73005752
Days on Market8
Taxes$16,436 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1922
CountyMiddlesex County
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Building Information for 55 Forest Street

Stories-Year Built1922Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,080 SF

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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, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1891.0
  • Color: White
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Countertop Range, Washer, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Crawl
  • 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, Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding, Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Home Office, Foyer, Mud Room
  • Interior Features: French Doors
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Sprinkler System, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Sprinkler System, Garden Area, Deck - Wood
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Central, Electric Baseboard, Steam, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 192.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Dressing Room,Remodeled,Crown Molding,Closet - Double
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 16.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 12.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 132.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Closet - Double
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 132.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead,Closet - Double
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Third
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 140.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Lighting - Sconce,Crown Molding
  • Bedroom4 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: First
  • Bedroom4 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Sconce,Pedestal Sink
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Flooring - Wood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub,Double Vanity,Dressing Room,Recessed Lighting,Closet - Double
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 156.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Lighting - Pendant,Crown Molding
  • Dining Room Length: 13.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 12.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 165.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting,Peninsula,Crown Molding
  • Kitchen Length: 15.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 11.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 222.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan,Lighting - Sconce
  • Room Living Room Length: 18.5
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 12.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 80.75
  • Room Office Features: French Doors,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Room Office Length: 9.5
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Width: 8.5
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Battle Green Historic District - Lead Paint With Letter Of Compliance(1994). Gas Heat By Steam Plus 2 Electric Baseboards
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 553466
  • Assessments: $1,191,000
  • Book: 65461
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Zoning: RS
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Block
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 3
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 55 Forest Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 29, 2022

Sold

MLS PIN #73005752

$1,510,000—
Jul 3, 2022

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73005752

—
Jul 3, 2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #73005752

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/29/2022

Sold

MLS PIN #73005752

$1,510,000
07/03/2022

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73005752

—
07/03/2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #73005752

—

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

Public Records for 55 Forest Street

Taxable ValueLand$949,000Additions$481,000Total$1,430,000
Tax Record2025$17,489 ($1,457 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,891 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,891 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt968 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,080 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1922Year Renovated1922ZoningRSCountyMIDDLESEXAPNLEXI M:0049 L:000149

Schools near 55 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
Rating
School
Distance
Fiske
PublicK to 5

Wm Diamond Middle School
Public6 to 8

Lexington High School
Public9 to 12

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57 Forest Street, Lexington, MA 02421
$632,400
3
2,113
11,897
53 Forest Street, Lexington, MA 02421
$348,800
2
1.5
1,736
8,397
56 Forest Street, Lexington, MA 02421
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3
1.5
1,780
11,890
58 Forest Street, Lexington, MA 02421
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2.5
1,998
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