54 Forest St #218, Newton Center, MA 02155

Off Market Apr 2006 for $228K

$479,696

•

704

sq ft

54 Forest St #218, Newton Center, MA 02155

About this home

Move right in! Located just a few miles from Boston,this 1895 architectural gem offers contemporary loft-like living in the suburbs. Open and flexible floor plan boasts dramatic twelve-foot ceilings,hardwood floors,exposed brick,new carpeting,deeded parking space,and a 2003 hot water heater.The complex features professional on-site managment high owner-occupancy rate,indoor pool,sauna,and a tennis court. Cats OK.Convenient to major routes and the express bus to Boston.

CondoProperty Type

1890Year Built

1 sq ftLot Size

$681Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by Jaime and Beth • Re/max Urban Homes

Bought with James Jones • BostonLoft Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #70295649

Redfin Estimate

$479,696

$252K since sold in April 2006$5,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 57.2% lower than the average sale price ($1.12M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$775,000
A
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SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$755,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,019 sq ft
1297 Walnut St, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$1,480,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,390 sq ft
2 Cannon St, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$810,000
D
2 beds1.5 baths2,196 sq ft
130 Winchester St, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD MAR 26, 2026
$1,450,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,840 sq ft
123 Walnut Hill Rd, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$1,456,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,096 sq ft
42 Aberdeen St, Newton, MA 02461

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Market trends in 02459, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.9%

+1.1% MoM

Median sale price

$2.2M

$174K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

1 days MoM

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Sale history for 54 Forest St #218

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$12,317 (+307.0%)

$1,082,900 + $188,200

$1,271,100

2024

$3,026 (+3.5%)

$355,200

2023

$2,924 (−2.6%)

$338,000

2022

$3,003 (−2.3%)

$333,300

2021

$3,074 (+1.5%)

$326,700

2020

$3,029 (+0.9%)

$330,000

2019

$3,003 (+4.9%)

$312,800

2018

$2,863 (+14.9%)

$279,600

2017

$2,492 (−5.6%)

$236,000

2016

$2,639 (+0.9%)

$235,800

2015

$2,616 (+10.3%)

$223,600

2014

$2,372 (−0.8%)

$193,600

2013

$2,392 (+4.1%)

$193,500

2012

$2,297 (+7.6%)

$190,900

2011

$2,135 (+3.6%)

$183,900

2010

$2,060 (+9.5%)

$187,600

2009

$1,881

$186,600

Tax history for 54 Forest St #218

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$12,317 (+307.0%)

$1,082,900 + $188,200

$1,271,100

2024

$3,026 (+3.5%)

$355,200

2023

$2,924 (−2.6%)

$338,000

2022

$3,003 (−2.3%)

$333,300

2021

$3,074 (+1.5%)

$326,700

2020

$3,029 (+0.9%)

$330,000

2019

$3,003 (+4.9%)

$312,800

2018

$2,863 (+14.9%)

$279,600

2017

$2,492 (−5.6%)

$236,000

2016

$2,639 (+0.9%)

$235,800

2015

$2,616 (+10.3%)

$223,600

2014

$2,372 (−0.8%)

$193,600

2013

$2,392 (+4.1%)

$193,500

2012

$2,297 (+7.6%)

$190,900

2011

$2,135 (+3.6%)

$183,900

2010

$2,060 (+9.5%)

$187,600

2009

$1,881

$186,600

*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

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

10,454 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,060

Year built

1953

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

637920

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Apr 24, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Parking Spaces: 1
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Level: Second

Dining Room Information
Level: Second

Kitchen Information
Level: Second

Basement Information
Basement: Y

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

Appliances
Other Equipment: Intercom

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 3
Flooring: Wood, Carpet

Exterior

Building Information
Building Name: Old Medford High Condominium Trust
Building Area (Total): 704
Construction Materials: Brick
StructureType: Mid-Rise, Loft
Stories (Total): 1
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Effective: 1984
Year Built Details: Certified Historic

Pool Information
Pool Features: Association, In Ground, Indoor, Heated

Property Information
PropertySubType: Condominium
Property AttachedYN: Yes
Entry Level: 2

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,642
Tax Year: 2005

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Other (See Remarks)

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Electric
Cooling: Central Air

Location

HOA Information
Association Fee: $353
Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
Association Amenities: Pool, Laundry, Elevator(s), Tennis Court(s), Sauna/Steam

Location Information
UnparsedAddress: 54 Forest St # 218, Medford MA 02155

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Walk/Jog Trails

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,060
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,454 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 637920

Home facts updated by county records on Apr 24, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Countryside Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

9/10

Charles E Brown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

10/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

10/10

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Climate risks

6/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 70-78% chance 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

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

53% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

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

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Historical weather

Newton Center, MA • 02155

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In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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$456,000 – $552,000

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Data from public records.

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49 Placid Road, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2060 Sq. Ft.	$1,375,397

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