Local owner/developer seeks creative Buyer for 1917 "Willard Brown" Meeting House in Lex Ctr. Significant site work/const completed incl. garage addition, underground util. Ready for remodeling into distinquished 6000 sf res. As-built drawings & schematic design plans by noted architect in hand. Perfect for entertaining w dramatic open spaces, 10-17' ceilings, beautiful details. Will consider build on bid or cost plus basis. Steps from everything. Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Single-familyProperty Type
1917Year Built
0.48 acresLot Size
$470Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jeffrey Lyon• W. H. Lyon, Inc. REALTORS®
Bought with Jeffrey Lyon• W. H. Lyon, Inc. REALTORS®
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.48 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
5,972
Year built
1918
Style
Mobile/Manufactured Home
County
Middlesex County
APN
452001S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Concrete
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 6,000
Foundation Area: 3,120
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Off White
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.47
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Easements
Frontage Length: 110
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2005
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Other (See Remarks)
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Oil
Location
Location Information
Directions: One block from Lex Ctr at corner of Forest & Muzzey Streets
UnparsedAddress: 16 Forest Street, Lexington MA 02421
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,972
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.48 acres
Style: Mobile/Manufactured Home
Year Built: 1918
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 452001S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exclusions: Pews,Benchs
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Maria Hastings Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
10/10
Wm Diamond Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
9/10
Lexington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi
10/10
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