Off Market Nov 2010 for $792K

$1,769,013

•

2,604

sq ft

5 Forest St, Lexington, MA 02421

About this home

In the heart of Lexington Center, this 1860 Victorain is close to the playgrounds, swimming pools, Recreation Center, Bikeway, Library, High school, shops and eateries. It offers character and elegance, a charming 17' front porch, high ceilings, hardwood floors, grand living and dining rooms, small office, den, 5 brs, and 2 half and 2 full baths. Attached barn, offering expansion potential, is one of the few orginals in town. A great location & home with big potential for change to your vision.

Single-familyProperty Type

1860Year Built

5,277 sq ftLot Size

$679Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Bea MacDonald • The Higgins Group REALTORS®

Bought with Terrie Hayden • RE/MAX Destiny

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•Source:MLS PIN #71106166

Redfin Estimate

$1,769,013

$977K since sold in November 2010$148K since July

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This home's estimate is 1.7% higher than the average sale price ($1.74M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$2,150,000
A
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SOLD SEP 5, 2025
$1,750,000
B
5 beds2.5 baths2,920 sq ft
8 Jackson Ct, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$1,590,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,949 sq ft
15 Hancock St, Lexington, MA 02420
SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$1,285,000
D
5 beds3.5 baths2,492 sq ft
50 Kendall Rd, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$1,785,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths2,822 sq ft
12 Tower Rd, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$1,880,000
F
4 beds4 baths3,062 sq ft
4 Stetson St, Lexington, MA 02420

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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 5 Forest St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$23,955 (+5.2%)

$942,000 + $1,004,000

$1,946,000

2025

$22,772 (+3.7%)

$897,000 + $965,000

$1,862,000

2024

$21,952 (+1.4%)

$854,000 + $938,000

$1,792,000

2023

$21,658 (+4.1%)

$777,000 + $889,000

$1,666,000

2022

$20,797 (+2.0%)

$706,000 + $801,000

$1,507,000

2021

$20,391 (+0.4%)

$672,000 + $745,000

$1,417,000

2020

$20,316 (+4.6%)

$672,000 + $774,000

$1,446,000

2019

$19,415 (+3.2%)

$640,000 + $735,000

$1,375,000

2018

$18,819 (−1.7%)

$593,000 + $723,000

$1,316,000

2017

$19,141 (+4.4%)

$565,000 + $756,000

$1,321,000

2016

$18,338 (+24.5%)

$519,000 + $737,000

$1,256,000

2014

$14,735 (+4.5%)

$422,000 + $528,000

$950,000

2013

$14,106 (+13.5%)

$422,000 + $506,000

$928,000

2012

$12,425 (+6.5%)

$441,000 + $389,000

$830,000

2011

$11,664 (+3.9%)

$434,000 + $376,000

$810,000

2010

$11,227 (+3.9%)

$434,000 + $376,000

$810,000

2009

$10,804

$457,000 + $376,000

$833,000

Tax history for 5 Forest St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$23,955 (+5.2%)

$942,000 + $1,004,000

$1,946,000

2025

$22,772 (+3.7%)

$897,000 + $965,000

$1,862,000

2024

$21,952 (+1.4%)

$854,000 + $938,000

$1,792,000

2023

$21,658 (+4.1%)

$777,000 + $889,000

$1,666,000

2022

$20,797 (+2.0%)

$706,000 + $801,000

$1,507,000

2021

$20,391 (+0.4%)

$672,000 + $745,000

$1,417,000

2020

$20,316 (+4.6%)

$672,000 + $774,000

$1,446,000

2019

$19,415 (+3.2%)

$640,000 + $735,000

$1,375,000

2018

$18,819 (−1.7%)

$593,000 + $723,000

$1,316,000

2017

$19,141 (+4.4%)

$565,000 + $756,000

$1,321,000

2016

$18,338 (+24.5%)

$519,000 + $737,000

$1,256,000

2014

$14,735 (+4.5%)

$422,000 + $528,000

$950,000

2013

$14,106 (+13.5%)

$422,000 + $506,000

$928,000

2012

$12,425 (+6.5%)

$441,000 + $389,000

$830,000

2011

$11,664 (+3.9%)

$434,000 + $376,000

$810,000

2010

$11,227 (+3.9%)

$434,000 + $376,000

$810,000

2009

$10,804

$457,000 + $376,000

$833,000

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,227 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,838

Year built

1860

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3538278S

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: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Carriage Shed, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 280
Length: 20
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 140
Length: 14
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 204
Length: 17
Width: 12
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 204
Length: 17
Width: 12
Level: Third
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 42
Length: 7
Width: 6
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 49
Length: 7
Width: 7
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Third
Features: Bathroom - Half

Living Room Information
Area: 299
Length: 23
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Family Room Information
Area: 130
Length: 13
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 238
Length: 17
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built

Kitchen Information
Area: 210
Length: 15
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Office Room Information
Area: 77
Length: 11
Width: 7
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 12X7
Laundry Features: Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Office, Entry Hall, Bathroom

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,604
Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Truffle

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Porch, Rain Gutters, Barn/Stable

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Barn/Stable

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
Lot Features: Level
Frontage Length: 73
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,226.60
Tax Year: 2010

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric 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: Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Waltham St. to Forest St.
UnparsedAddress: 5 Forest Street, Lexington MA 02421

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,838
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1860
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3538278S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
Exclusions: Refrigerator
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 • 1.2mi

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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Estimated sale price

$1.68M – $2.04M

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Data from public records.

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2 Forest Street, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3006 Sq. Ft.	$2,151,817
3 Forest Street, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2088 Sq. Ft.	$1,566,769

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9 Forest Street, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2255 Sq. Ft.	$1,567,664
6 Forest Street, Lexington, MA 5 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2287 Sq. Ft.	$1,957,865

Address	Redfin Estimate
7 Forest Street, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2015 Sq. Ft.	$1,832,111
8 Forest Street, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2349 Sq. Ft.	$1,441,510

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