OFF MARKET

Off Market Dec 2017 for $1.1M

$4,569,960

•

9,600

sq ft

85 Forbes Rd, Milton, MA 02186

About this home

Yes…it’s THAT house on Forbes Road. That darling brick colonial set behind a landscaped front yard, exposed just enough to catch your eye—and your interest. Warm and inviting, this property embodies the word “home.” A place you can settle right into, feeling easy among classic stylings and comfortable knowing things have been tended to over the years. Set on nearly an acre of custom-fenced land with an attached two-car garage as well as a detached two-car garage and massive barn in the back, you can enjoy the seemingly endless space just the way it is, or dream up your own version of perfection—your Forbes Road masterpiece. The rarest of opportunities has arrived on Milton Hill. How will you make 85 Forbes Road “home”? We can’t wait to find out!

Single-familyProperty Type

2020Year Built

0.94 acresLot Size

$476Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 car garageParking

Listed by Cheryl Tarpy • William Raveis R.E. & Homes Services

Bought with Jonathan Keith • Keith Brokerage

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #72234184

Redfin Estimate

$4,569,960

$3.5M since sold in December 2017$495K since July

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This home's estimate is 118.6% higher than the average sale price ($2.09M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 18, 2026
$2,900,000
A
4 beds5 baths7,506 sq ft
263 Adams St, Milton, MA 02186
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$2,650,000
B
4 beds3 baths4,643 sq ft
191 Adams St, Milton, MA 02186
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$2,550,000
C
5 beds5 baths4,217 sq ft
7 Phyllis Ln, Milton, MA 02186
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,895,000
D
4 beds3 baths2,620 sq ft
50 W Side Rd, Milton, MA 02186
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$1,200,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths1,796 sq ft
24 School St, Milton, MA 02186
SOLD JUN 8, 2026
$1,350,000
F
3 beds3 baths2,288 sq ft
18 Taff Rd, Milton, MA 02186

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Market trends in 02186, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

104.6%

0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$1.0M

$40K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

17 MoM

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Sale history for 85 Forbes Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$36,833 (+10.6%)

$652,700 + $2,578,300

$3,231,000

2022

$33,297 (+11.8%)

$652,700 + $2,017,500

$2,670,200

2021

$29,792 (+105.5%)

$629,800 + $1,639,200

$2,269,000

2020

$14,498 (+79.9%)

$629,700 + $475,300

$1,105,000

2019

$8,058 (−33.6%)

$611,400

2018

$12,127 (+6.8%)

$520,600 + $357,500

$878,100

2017

$11,352 (+1.3%)

$495,800 + $341,400

$837,200

2016

$11,209 (−0.5%)

$495,800 + $334,500

$830,300

2015

$11,266 (+6.3%)

$480,600 + $327,600

$808,200

2014

$10,601 (+2.0%)

$400,500 + $306,700

$707,200

2013

$10,396 (+2.4%)

$400,500 + $306,700

$707,200

2012

$10,148 (−3.4%)

$400,500 + $306,700

$707,200

2011

$10,502 (−1.2%)

$446,200 + $300,200

$746,400

2010

$10,627 (+13.1%)

$495,800 + $300,200

$796,000

2009

$9,398

$495,800 + $304,700

$800,500

Tax history for 85 Forbes Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$36,833 (+10.6%)

$652,700 + $2,578,300

$3,231,000

2022

$33,297 (+11.8%)

$652,700 + $2,017,500

$2,670,200

2021

$29,792 (+105.5%)

$629,800 + $1,639,200

$2,269,000

2020

$14,498 (+79.9%)

$629,700 + $475,300

$1,105,000

2019

$8,058 (−33.6%)

$611,400

2018

$12,127 (+6.8%)

$520,600 + $357,500

$878,100

2017

$11,352 (+1.3%)

$495,800 + $341,400

$837,200

2016

$11,209 (−0.5%)

$495,800 + $334,500

$830,300

2015

$11,266 (+6.3%)

$480,600 + $327,600

$808,200

2014

$10,601 (+2.0%)

$400,500 + $306,700

$707,200

2013

$10,396 (+2.4%)

$400,500 + $306,700

$707,200

2012

$10,148 (−3.4%)

$400,500 + $306,700

$707,200

2011

$10,502 (−1.2%)

$446,200 + $300,200

$746,400

2010

$10,627 (+13.1%)

$495,800 + $300,200

$796,000

2009

$9,398

$495,800 + $304,700

$800,500

*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

4.75

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

40,935

Year renovated

2020

Sq. Ft.

9,600

Year built

2020

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

130106

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Views

Last updated by owner on Mar 3, 2025.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 4
# of Covered Spaces: 4
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Detached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Bulkhead

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Flooring: Wood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,000
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Brick

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed
Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard, City View(s), Garden

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Has Waterview
River

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.94
Lot Features: Wooded
ViewYN: Has View
View: City
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,352.43
Tax Year: 2017

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Oil
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Adams Street to Forbes Road
UnparsedAddress: 85 Forbes Road, Milton MA 02186

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 4.75
Sq. Ft.: 9,600
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 4
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.94 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2020
Year Renovated: 2020
County: Norfolk County
APN: 130106
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views

Home facts updated by owner on Mar 3, 2025

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4

Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer & Dryer
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Glover Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

9/10

Charles S Pierce Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi

8/10

Milton High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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 96° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

64% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

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

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Historical weather

Milton, MA • 02186

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

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Feb

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Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

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Dec

Sun exposure

93/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

10.5 hrs

5.5 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$4.34M – $5.26M

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Home values near 85 Forbes Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
12 Forbes Rd, Milton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3500 Sq. Ft.	$1,792,548
76 Forbes Rd, Milton, MA 3 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3107 Sq. Ft.	$1,538,251

Address	Redfin Estimate
24 Forbes Rd, Milton, MA 3 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3981 Sq. Ft.	$2,546,566
90 Forbes Rd, Milton, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3524 Sq. Ft.	$2,049,403

Address	Redfin Estimate
62 Forbes Rd, Milton, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3650 Sq. Ft.	$2,058,154
106 Forbes Rd, Milton, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 5000 Sq. Ft.	$3,907,169

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