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Last Sold Price
5 beds4,687 sqft$277/sqft
56 Forbes Rd, Westwood, MA 02090
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.46 acresLot Size
1991Year Built
$277/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to this stately 5 bedroom center entrance brick colonial. This magnificent custom built home features superior craftsmanship, open floor plan, gleaming hardwood floors and beautiful millwork throughout. Enter into the grand two story foyer, leading to the formal living room, dining room and office all w/ walk-in bay windows, dental moldings and tray ceilings. Spacious white kitchen opens to oversized breakfast room with custom built-ins. Fireplaced family room with custom built-ins, four...Welcome to this stately 5 bedroom center entrance brick colonial. This magnificent custom built home features superior craftsmanship, open floor plan, gleaming hardwood floors and beautiful millwork throughout. Enter into the grand two story foyer, leading to the formal living room, dining room and office all w/ walk-in bay windows, dental moldings and tray ceilings. Spacious white kitchen opens to oversized breakfast room with custom built-ins. Fireplaced family room with custom built-ins, four panel door to the deck. Additional closets and full bath complete the first floor. Master suite features bath w/ jacuzzi tub, double sink vanity, water closet, separate make-up area & walk-in closet. Four additional bedrooms, one features en suite, huge laundry/craft room complete the second floor. Lower level w/ brand new carpeting has media room, study, bonus room, half bath & ample storage. Fabulous commuter location! Close to highways, train, shopping & restaurants.
  • Listed by: Nancy & Tara • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Listing closed: 04/15/2020 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72618931

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 56 Forbes Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $18,987 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Westwood
  • Area: MA-Westwood
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Spaces Total: 6
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1991
  • Lot Size: 0.46 AC / 20,245 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 4687.0
  • Color: white
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Downey
  • High School: Whs
  • Middle School: Thurston
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Water Heater(Separate Booster), Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Radon Remediation System
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Wainscoting, Crown Molding, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Half, Office, Media Room, Bonus Room, Study, Bathroom, Central Vacuum
  • Interior Features: Central Vacuum, French Doors, Security System
  • Laundry Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Gas Dryer Hookup, Second Floor, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Deck - Wood
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Work Area, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Work Area, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Work Area, Side Entry, Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 270.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,French Doors,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 18.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 15.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 195.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Bedroom2 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 165.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 15.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 280.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Bedroom4 Length: 20.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 418.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom5 Length: 22.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Second
  • Bedroom5 Width: 19.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 165.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Closet - Linen,Recessed Lighting
  • Bathroom1 Length: 11.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 15.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 54.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom2 Length: 6.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 9.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 165.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting
  • Bathroom3 Length: 11.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom3 Width: 15.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 266.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Dining Room Length: 19.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 14.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 374.0
  • Family Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding
  • Family Room Length: 22.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 17.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 132.0
  • Kitchen Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Deck - Exterior,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding
  • Kitchen Length: 12.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 11.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 18X28
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 315.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Bathroom - Full,Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,French Doors,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding
  • Room Living Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 15.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 165.0
  • Room Office Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Wainscoting,Crown Molding
  • Room Office Length: 11.0
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Width: 15.0
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: Living area is from 2003 public record. Additional finished 1100+ sf in lower level. Buyers to do their own due diligence.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 301978
  • Assessments: $1,308,550
  • Block: 000
  • Book: 18805
  • Lot: 019
  • Map: 025
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Zoning: Res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Area: 0.0
  • Cooling Zones: 5
  • Heat Zones: 9
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0.0

Property History for 56 Forbes Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 15, 2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72618931

$1,300,000
Mar 7, 2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72618931

Feb 12, 2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72618931

$1,349,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/15/2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72618931

$1,300,000
03/07/2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72618931

02/12/2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72618931

$1,349,000

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

Public Records for 56 Forbes Road

Taxable ValueLand$519,700Additions$1,196,200Total$1,715,900
Tax Record2025$21,964 ($1,830 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt4,035 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,035 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt2,033 SqFtStories2Lot Size20,245 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1991Year Renovated1991CountyNORFOLKAPNWWOO M:025 B:000 L:019

Schools near 56 Forbes Road

This home is within Westwood School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Downey Public School
PublicK to 5

E W Thurston Middle School
Public6 to 8

Westwood High School
Public9 to 12

Pine Hill Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

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: 56 Forbes Road, Westwood, MA 02090
$1,300,000
5
4,687
20,245
$450,000
4
3,366
20,034
$512,000
6
4,716
28,672
$797,500
4
3,300
21,298
$1,050,000
5
3,161
20,107
$460,000
6
4,862
21,392

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