56 Forest St is a 1,780 square foot multi-family home on a 0.27 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on November 30, 1989 for $296,000. Based on Redfin's Lexington data, we estimate the home's value is $1,261,118.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1924Year Built
0.27 acresLot Size
$708Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,261,118
$965K since sold in November 1989$47K since August
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This home's estimate is 5.2% lower than the average sale price ($1.33M) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Feb 3, 2025 • Final
Plumbing
Replace the water heater in the basement.
Plumbing
Water heater
Feb 3, 2025 • Final
Gas
Replace the water heater in the basement.
Gas
Plumbing
Water heater
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Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 808
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Duplex
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,780
Gross Sq. Ft: 3,896
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,044
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 11,761
Municipality Name: LEXINGTON
Acres: 0.27
Zoning Code: RS
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,780
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1618150S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
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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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