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Off Market Aug 2014 for $975K

$1,566,769

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,578/mo

•

2,088

sq ft

3 Forest St, Lexington, MA 02421

About this home

Lexington Center near schools, sports & shops. This circa 1860 offering has been extensively & stylishly transformed by architect and designer/landscape architect owners. The spacious LR with custom designed fireplace opens via glass-panel pocket doors to a renovated, period-appropriate kitchen with island, floor-to-ceiling cabinetry, stainless steel appliances & cherry-stained maple counters.The sophisticated 18' dining room includes bay window with sky lit built-in sofa, wall of shelving, china cabinet & wide maple floors.The large 1st floor half bath includes a laundry area. The 2nd floor has a generous master bedroom with walk-in closet & en suite bath with double vanity & skylight, 2 additional bedrooms & updated hall bath. The lower level features a sleek family room with multiple built-ins. Lovely Beacon Hill style garden area with bluestone pathway, generous planting beds and charming storage cottage. With a walk score of 85 venture just a block or two for ice cream or a movie.

Single-familyProperty Type

1860Year Built

4,399 sq ftLot Size

$750Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by Jacquelyn Hawkinson • Hammond Residential

Bought with Jean Winchester • Hammond Residential

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•Source:MLS PIN #71669264

Redfin Estimate

$1,566,769

$592K since sold in August 2014$30K since July

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This home's estimate is 7.3% higher than the average sale price ($1.46M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$1,330,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,702 sq ft
50 Fletcher Ave, Lexington, MA 02420
SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$2,150,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths3,167 sq ft
12 Hancock Ave, Lexington, MA 02420
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$1,590,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,949 sq ft
15 Hancock St, Lexington, MA 02420
SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$1,450,000
D
3 beds3 baths2,200 sq ft
46 Bridge St, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$988,000
E
4 beds1.5 baths1,792 sq ft
282 Marrett Rd, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,250,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,967 sq ft
18 Greenwood St, Lexington, MA 02421

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Market trends in 02421, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

102.4%

0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$1.7M

$12K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

3 days MoM

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Sale history for 3 Forest St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$18,711 (+3.5%)

$877,000 + $643,000

$1,520,000

2025

$18,076 (+6.2%)

$835,000 + $643,000

$1,478,000

2024

$17,015 (+2.3%)

$795,000 + $594,000

$1,389,000

2023

$16,627 (+4.2%)

$723,000 + $556,000

$1,279,000

2022

$15,953 (+0.7%)

$657,000 + $499,000

$1,156,000

2021

$15,843 (+3.6%)

$626,000 + $475,000

$1,101,000

2020

$15,286 (+4.2%)

$626,000 + $462,000

$1,088,000

2019

$14,671 (+5.1%)

$596,000 + $443,000

$1,039,000

2018

$13,957 (+0.8%)

$552,000 + $424,000

$976,000

2017

$13,852 (+8.1%)

$526,000 + $430,000

$956,000

2016

$12,819 (+13.2%)

$483,000 + $395,000

$878,000

2014

$11,322 (+3.9%)

$393,000 + $337,000

$730,000

2013

$10,898 (+0.1%)

$393,000 + $324,000

$717,000

2012

$10,883 (+2.3%)

$411,000 + $316,000

$727,000

2011

$10,642 (+3.9%)

$404,000 + $335,000

$739,000

2010

$10,243 (+3.9%)

$404,000 + $335,000

$739,000

2009

$9,857

$425,000 + $335,000

$760,000

Tax history for 3 Forest St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$18,711 (+3.5%)

$877,000 + $643,000

$1,520,000

2025

$18,076 (+6.2%)

$835,000 + $643,000

$1,478,000

2024

$17,015 (+2.3%)

$795,000 + $594,000

$1,389,000

2023

$16,627 (+4.2%)

$723,000 + $556,000

$1,279,000

2022

$15,953 (+0.7%)

$657,000 + $499,000

$1,156,000

2021

$15,843 (+3.6%)

$626,000 + $475,000

$1,101,000

2020

$15,286 (+4.2%)

$626,000 + $462,000

$1,088,000

2019

$14,671 (+5.1%)

$596,000 + $443,000

$1,039,000

2018

$13,957 (+0.8%)

$552,000 + $424,000

$976,000

2017

$13,852 (+8.1%)

$526,000 + $430,000

$956,000

2016

$12,819 (+13.2%)

$483,000 + $395,000

$878,000

2014

$11,322 (+3.9%)

$393,000 + $337,000

$730,000

2013

$10,898 (+0.1%)

$393,000 + $324,000

$717,000

2012

$10,883 (+2.3%)

$411,000 + $316,000

$727,000

2011

$10,642 (+3.9%)

$404,000 + $335,000

$739,000

2010

$10,243 (+3.9%)

$404,000 + $335,000

$739,000

2009

$9,857

$425,000 + $335,000

$760,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4,356 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,792

Year built

1860

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

870779S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Driveway, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 196
Length: 14
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Closet,Flooring - Wood,Cable Hookup

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 140
Length: 14
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood,Cable Hookup

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 54
Length: 9
Width: 6
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Dryer Hookup - Gas,Laundry Chute,Washer Hookup

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 45
Length: 9
Width: 5
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 56
Length: 8
Width: 7
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 238
Length: 17
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,French Doors,Cable Hookup

Family Room Information
Area: 208
Length: 16
Width: 13
Level: Basement
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Cable Hookup,Recessed Lighting

Dining Room Information
Area: 180
Length: 18
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,French Doors

Kitchen Information
Area: 140
Length: 14
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Upgraded,Stainless Steel Appliances

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Door Features: French Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
Interior Features: Foyer, Mud Room, Laundry Chute, Other

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,088
Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Terracotta

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle, Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Screens, Fenced Yard, Garden

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Workshop

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.1
Lot Features: Level
Frontage Length: 63
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,322
Tax Year: 2014

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil

Location

Location Information
Directions: Waltham St to Forest or Mass Ave to Forest
UnparsedAddress: 3 Forest St, Lexington MA 02421

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Public School, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,792
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,356 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1860
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 870779S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
Exclusions: 2 Neon Lights, Dr Ladder, Lamp Dr, 1/2 Ba Mirror, Refrig. & 2 Speaker Sys.Negotiable.W&D.As Gifts
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Maria Hastings Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi

10/10

Wm Diamond Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

9/10

Lexington High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi

10/10

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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 98° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Lexington, MA • 02421

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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.49M – $1.80M

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5 Forest Street, Lexington, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2604 Sq. Ft.	$1,769,013

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8 Forest Street, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2349 Sq. Ft.	$1,441,510

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