Charming Colonial overlooking Historic Belfry Hill and within steps of Town Center and Lexington Battle Green. Sited well back from the street, this home has been totally renovated with a natural cherry kitchen and SS appliances. An additional 1,100 sq. ft. of living space in the expanded third floor is awaiting your finishing touches. Numerous amenities include; hydro-matic heating system and extensive landscaping: stone, brick & granite. An excellent example of a masterfully updated home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
8,400 sq ftLot Size
$757Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Helen Forgette• William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
CHARMING VILL COL OVERLKING HISTORIC BELFRY HILL. STEPS TO TOWN CTR AND LEXINGTON BATTLE GREEN. ELEGANCE OF YESTERYEAR W/TODAY'S CONVENIENCES. UPDATED KIT W/ISLAND, NEWER BATHS, NEW WINDOWS & HW HEATER. MINUTES TO LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL.
Public Records
Apr 16, 1987
Sold
$225,000
$90/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$22,417 (+3.4%)
$1,027,000 + $794,000
$1,821,000
2025
$21,672 (+6.1%)
$978,000 + $794,000
$1,772,000
2024
$20,433 (+2.3%)
$932,000 + $736,000
$1,668,000
2023
$19,968 (+4.2%)
$847,000 + $689,000
$1,536,000
2022
$19,154 (+0.8%)
$770,000 + $618,000
$1,388,000
2021
$19,009 (+3.8%)
$733,000 + $588,000
$1,321,000
2020
$18,321 (+4.1%)
$733,000 + $571,000
$1,304,000
2019
$17,594 (+5.0%)
$698,000 + $548,000
$1,246,000
2018
$16,760 (−1.4%)
$647,000 + $525,000
$1,172,000
2017
$16,997 (+5.7%)
$616,000 + $557,000
$1,173,000
2016
$16,075 (+12.4%)
$565,000 + $536,000
$1,101,000
2014
$14,300 (+4.6%)
$460,000 + $462,000
$922,000
2013
$13,665 (+1.2%)
$460,000 + $439,000
$899,000
2012
$13,503 (+19.5%)
$481,000 + $421,000
$902,000
2011
$11,304 (+3.9%)
$473,000 + $312,000
$785,000
2010
$10,880 (+3.6%)
$473,000 + $312,000
$785,000
2009
$10,506
$498,000 + $312,000
$810,000
Tax history for 43 Forest
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$22,417 (+3.4%)
$1,027,000 + $794,000
$1,821,000
2025
$21,672 (+6.1%)
$978,000 + $794,000
$1,772,000
2024
$20,433 (+2.3%)
$932,000 + $736,000
$1,668,000
2023
$19,968 (+4.2%)
$847,000 + $689,000
$1,536,000
2022
$19,154 (+0.8%)
$770,000 + $618,000
$1,388,000
2021
$19,009 (+3.8%)
$733,000 + $588,000
$1,321,000
2020
$18,321 (+4.1%)
$733,000 + $571,000
$1,304,000
2019
$17,594 (+5.0%)
$698,000 + $548,000
$1,246,000
2018
$16,760 (−1.4%)
$647,000 + $525,000
$1,172,000
2017
$16,997 (+5.7%)
$616,000 + $557,000
$1,173,000
2016
$16,075 (+12.4%)
$565,000 + $536,000
$1,101,000
2014
$14,300 (+4.6%)
$460,000 + $462,000
$922,000
2013
$13,665 (+1.2%)
$460,000 + $439,000
$899,000
2012
$13,503 (+19.5%)
$481,000 + $421,000
$902,000
2011
$11,304 (+3.9%)
$473,000 + $312,000
$785,000
2010
$10,880 (+3.6%)
$473,000 + $312,000
$785,000
2009
$10,506
$498,000 + $312,000
$810,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,276 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,602
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1926961S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 8
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 210
Length: 15
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 99
Length: 11
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes
Living Room Information
Area: 221
Length: 17
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Family Room Information
Area: 165
Length: 15
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Dining Room Information
Area: 240
Length: 16
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen Information
Area: 165
Length: 15
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Pantry
Office Room Information
Area: 77
Length: 11
Width: 7
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Concrete
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Second Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Office, Walk-Up Attic
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,500
Foundation Area: 99,999
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Unknown/Mixed
Color: yellow
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.19
Lot Features: Wooded
Frontage Length: 43
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,800
Tax Year: 2010
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Hydro Air
Cooling: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Homeowners Association Membership Not Required
Location Information
Directions: Massachusetts Ave. to ForestSt.
UnparsedAddress: 43 Forest, 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
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,602
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1926961S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Maria Hastings Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
10/10
Wm Diamond Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
9/10
Lexington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
10/10
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