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Off Market Aug 2022 for $1.5M

$1,647,233

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $998/mo

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1,891

sq ft

55 Forest St, Lexington, MA 02421

About this home

Unbeatable location! Nestled into the leafy streets of coveted Lexington Center, this 1922 Dutch Colonial is just a stone’s throw to Historic Battle Green. 3-4 bedrooms 2.5 baths: Seamless 2010 master suite addition and recent renovation provides comfortable living while preserving period details. Light-filled first floor offers graciously detailed, well-proportioned living and dining rooms spills out onto the sun-splashed back deck, surrounded by mature plantings; a retreat equally suited to al fresco dining with friends or quiet repose with a book. Side entry mudroom opens to Quartz kitchen with breakfast peninsula and SS appliances. A home office plus a large room for a guest bedroom, family room or teen lair. Gas heating, Central AC, full basement and storage shed. Leave the car in the driveway and enjoy the many recreational opportunities at your doorstep, or stroll down the block for a family feast at the restaurants. 7 mins walk to High school and Cary Library.

Single-familyProperty Type

1922Year Built

6,080 sq ftLot Size

$871Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Julianne Li • Lotus Realty Group

Bought with Deborah Fogarty • Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington

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•Source:MLS PIN #73005752

Redfin Estimate

$1,647,233

$137K since sold in August 2022$75K since August

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This home's estimate is 7.9% higher than the average sale price ($1.53M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,750,000
A
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SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$1,590,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,949 sq ft
15 Hancock St, Lexington, MA 02420
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$1,330,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,702 sq ft
50 Fletcher Ave, Lexington, MA 02420
SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$2,150,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths3,167 sq ft
12 Hancock Ave, Lexington, MA 02420
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$988,000
E
4 beds1.5 baths1,792 sq ft
282 Marrett Rd, Lexington, MA 02421
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN JUN 26, 2026
$1,352,000
F
5 beds1.5 baths1,536 sq ft
8 Grant Pl, Lexington, MA 02420

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Market trends in 02421, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

102.5%

+0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$1.6M

$71K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

0 days MoM

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14 MoM

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$1,850,000
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EARLY ACCESS
$889,000
3 beds2 baths2,682 sq ft
12 Watertown St, Lexington, MA 02421
$1,389,000
4 beds3 baths2,392 sq ft
184 Concord Ave, Lexington, MA 02421
OPEN THU, 4:30PM TO 6PM
$2,850,000
5 beds4 baths5,024 sq ft
209 Waltham St, Lexington, MA 02421
$2,395,000
4 beds4.5 baths4,376 sq ft
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OPEN THU, 12PM TO 1:30PM
$989,000
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Sale history for 55 Forest St

Date

Event

Price

MLSPIN #73260954

Jul 13, 2024

Rental Removed

$5,500

$3/sq ft

Jul 8, 2024

Listed for Rent

$5,500

$3/sq ft

MLS PIN #73005752

Aug 29, 2022

Sold

$1,510,000

$799/sq ft

Jul 5, 2022

Contingent

—

Jun 30, 2022

Listed

$1,450,000

$767/sq ft

MLS PIN #71802908

Jun 1, 2015

Sold

$990,000

$524/sq ft

Mar 25, 2015

Pending

—

Mar 18, 2015

Listed

$885,000

$468/sq ft

Location. Charming 1922 Dutch Colonial in coveted Lexington Center neighborhood. 3 bedrooms and 2 and a half baths. Oak floors throughout. Seamless 2010 addition and renovation provides comfortable living while preserving character and period details. Gracious gumwood foyer with ceiling arch and half bath. Spacious fireplace in living room with trio of windows. French doors open to both a first floor delightful office and family room addition. Formal dining room with corner cabinet and slider to deck for entertaining. Side entry mudroom opens to sunny maple cabinetry kitchen with breakfast peninsula and picture window overlooking level yard. Master bedroom with glorious dressing room and upscale master bath addition. Other amenities include central AC, alarm, irrigation, full basement, gas and generous 2014 storage shed. Convenient to Hayden Recreation, Lexington High School, town fields, playgrounds, pools, tennis, Minuteman bike path, library, shops and all the Center offers.

MLS PIN #50396370

Jun 15, 1998

Sold

$436,500

$231/sq ft

Apr 28, 1998

Listing Removed

—

Apr 25, 1998

Listed

$439,900

$233/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 7, 1994

Sold

$314,500

$166/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$18,711 (+7.0%)

$997,000 + $523,000

$1,520,000

2025

$17,489 (+1.8%)

$949,000 + $481,000

$1,430,000

2024

$17,175 (+4.8%)

$904,000 + $498,000

$1,402,000

2023

$16,393 (−0.3%)

$822,000 + $439,000

$1,261,000

2022

$16,436 (+3.1%)

$747,000 + $444,000

$1,191,000

2021

$15,944 (+3.2%)

$711,000 + $397,000

$1,108,000

2020

$15,455 (+4.3%)

$711,000 + $389,000

$1,100,000

2019

$14,812 (+4.4%)

$677,000 + $372,000

$1,049,000

2018

$14,186 (+4.6%)

$627,000 + $365,000

$992,000

2017

$13,563 (+14.0%)

$597,000 + $339,000

$936,000

2016

$11,899 (+5.2%)

$549,000 + $266,000

$815,000

2014

$11,307 (+3.8%)

$447,000 + $282,000

$729,000

2013

$10,898 (−0.3%)

$447,000 + $270,000

$717,000

2012

$10,928 (+7.0%)

$467,000 + $263,000

$730,000

2011

$10,210 (+3.9%)

$459,000 + $250,000

$709,000

2010

$9,827 (+3.2%)

$459,000 + $250,000

$709,000

2009

$9,520

$484,000 + $250,000

$734,000

Tax history for 55 Forest St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$18,711 (+7.0%)

$997,000 + $523,000

$1,520,000

2025

$17,489 (+1.8%)

$949,000 + $481,000

$1,430,000

2024

$17,175 (+4.8%)

$904,000 + $498,000

$1,402,000

2023

$16,393 (−0.3%)

$822,000 + $439,000

$1,261,000

2022

$16,436 (+3.1%)

$747,000 + $444,000

$1,191,000

2021

$15,944 (+3.2%)

$711,000 + $397,000

$1,108,000

2020

$15,455 (+4.3%)

$711,000 + $389,000

$1,100,000

2019

$14,812 (+4.4%)

$677,000 + $372,000

$1,049,000

2018

$14,186 (+4.6%)

$627,000 + $365,000

$992,000

2017

$13,563 (+14.0%)

$597,000 + $339,000

$936,000

2016

$11,899 (+5.2%)

$549,000 + $266,000

$815,000

2014

$11,307 (+3.8%)

$447,000 + $282,000

$729,000

2013

$10,898 (−0.3%)

$447,000 + $270,000

$717,000

2012

$10,928 (+7.0%)

$467,000 + $263,000

$730,000

2011

$10,210 (+3.9%)

$459,000 + $250,000

$709,000

2010

$9,827 (+3.2%)

$459,000 + $250,000

$709,000

2009

$9,520

$484,000 + $250,000

$734,000

*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
Permits

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,098 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,891

Year built

1922

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Middlesex County

APN

3154495S

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: 3
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 192
Length: 16
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Dressing Room,Remodeled,Crown Molding,Closet - Double,Window Seat

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Closet - Double

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead,Closet - Double

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 140
Length: 14
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Lighting - Sconce,Crown Molding

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Sconce,Pedestal Sink

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Flooring - Wood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub,Double Vanity,Dressing Room,Recessed Lighting,Closet - Double

Living Room Information
Area: 222
Length: 18.5
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan,Lighting - Sconce

Dining Room Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Lighting - Pendant,Crown Molding

Kitchen Information
Area: 165
Length: 15
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting,Peninsula,Crown Molding

Office Room Information
Area: 80.75
Length: 9.5
Width: 8.5
Level: First
Features: French Doors,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Crawl Space

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Door Features: French Doors, Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding, Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Home Office, Foyer, Mud Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,891
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: White
Lead Paint: Certified Treated

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Storage, Sprinkler System, Garden

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $16,436
Tax Year: 2022

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Electric Baseboard, Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Massachusetts Ave to Forest Street
UnparsedAddress: 55 Forest Street, 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, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,891
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1922
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3154495S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

Maria Hastings Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi

10/10

Wm Diamond Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

9/10

Lexington High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi

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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$1.57M – $1.90M

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46 Forest Street, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1352 Sq. Ft.	$1,191,883
52 Forest Street, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2100 Sq. Ft.	$1,860,582

Address	Redfin Estimate
48 Forest Street, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2172 Sq. Ft.	$1,608,043
54 Forest Street, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2200 Sq. Ft.	$1,516,565

Address	Redfin Estimate
50 Forest Street, Lexington, MA 5 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1780 Sq. Ft.	$1,363,955
56 Forest Street, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1780 Sq. Ft.	$1,314,144

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