Lakefront living! Move right into this sprawling & expanded 3 brm, 3 bth ranch w/open fl plan & finished basement overlooking Lake Cochituate! Bright kit w/rec lighting, bow window, stained glass window & brand new Silestone counters & brand new tile backsplash! Gorgeous liv rm w/hdwd flr, corner fireplace & walls of windows to take in the lake views! Formal din rm w/hdwd fl & French drs to fam rm addition w/pellet stove, cathedral ceiling, rec lighting & oversized slider to huge patio w/beautiful views of the Lake! Master brm w/cathedral ceiling, new carpet & beautiful views to the water! Convenient 1st fl laundry! Walk out lower level w/4th brm & updated full bth, lg play rm, hidden secret rm that would make perfect media rm or game rm! Private 1/2 acre+ lot w/fenced yard & access to Lake! Large circular drive w/stone wall & 2 car det garage! Swim, boat, kayak, skate and fish right from your own backyard! Wonderful Oaks neighborhood & Mins to Pike, all major rtes, schools & shopping!
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
0.54 acresLot Size
$621Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Kathy Foran• Realty Executives Boston West
Bought with Ellen Meisel• Hammond Residential R. E.
1954 contemporary/ranch situated right on Lake Cochituate. Clean, with lots of character, and a surprise room in the basement. Kitchen is L shaped and has granite counters, electric cook-top, ribbed wooden cabinets, white appliances, and a desk...
alcove with a stained glass window. There is a breakfast area with a bay window view of the lake. The living room has corner windows overlooking the lake, and a large built-up brick corner fireplace, with built-in cabinets on the interior wall. There is also a sun-room with pine siding and pine on the vaulted ceiling. It also has a pellet stove, and access to the rear patio and terraced yard. There are 3 bedrooms on this level. The 2 end bedrooms each have 3 slanted windows that progress up, as the wall climbs to meet the peaked ceiling. The basement has a large family room with a wall of built-ins, and a slider to the back yard. There is also a 4th bedroom, with its own small bathroom. The "secret room" is located behind a false panel and uses an old bank vault as the entrance door. It is subterranean.... and sound proof. Systems include a Winkler oil boiler, and Mega-stor hot water tank.
12 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
3.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.54 Acres
Year renovated
1983
Sq. Ft.
1,851
Year built
1954
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
496823
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.
R-1
Single Residence District
The purpose of the residential districts is to preserve the character of residential neighborhoods. The City contains five different residential zoning districts: Single Residence R-1 Single Residence R2 Single Residence R-3 Single Residence R-4 and General Residence G. Each district varies in lot area, frontage, setbacks, open space Percentage, and height requirements. The R-1 and the G Districts contain the densest single family neighborhoods, while decreasing in density through to the R-4 District which contains the least dense and largest lots within Framingham
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 10
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Paved
Interior
Bedroom Information
Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Master Bedroom Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Slider, Ceiling Fan(s), Play Room, Media Room, Kitchen
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,852
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Fenced Yard, Stone Wall
Property Information
Accessibility Features: Accessible Entrance
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Has Waterview
Lake
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.54
Lot Features: Wooded, Easements, Gentle Sloping
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s)
WaterfrontYN: Yes
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,852
Tax Year: 2015
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Natural Gas
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Lake Rd to Lakeview to Forest Rd
UnparsedAddress: 18 Forest Road, Framingham MA 01701
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,851
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.54 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: 1983
County: Middlesex County
APN: 496823
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Mary E Stapleton Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
5/10
Cameron Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
4/10
Framingham High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
62% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$1.09M – $1.32M
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