55 Forest St
Lexington, MA 02421
4 bd 3 ba 1,891 sqft Built 1922 Lot 6,080 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$1,510,000
Aug 29, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2024 | Listing removed | $5,500 | MLSPIN |
| Jul 8, 2024 | Listed for rent | $5,500 | MLSPIN |
| Aug 29, 2022 | Sold | $1,510,000 | MLS #73005752 |
| Jun 30, 2022 | Listed | $1,450,000 | MLS #73005752 |
| Aug 18, 2020 | Listing removed | $4,600 | MLSPIN |
| Mar 16, 2016 | Listing removed | $4,300 | MLSPIN |
| Mar 8, 2016 | Listed for rent | $4,300 | MLSPIN |
| Feb 11, 2016 | Listing removed | $4,350 | MLSPIN |
| Feb 10, 2016 | Listed for rent | $4,350 | MLSPIN |
| Feb 5, 2016 | Listing removed | $4,350 | MLSPIN |
| Feb 3, 2016 | Listed for rent | $4,350 | MLSPIN |
| Jun 1, 2015 | Sold | $990,000 | MLS #71802908 |
| Mar 18, 2015 | Listed | $885,000 | MLS #71802908 |
| Jun 15, 1998 | Sold | $436,500 | Public Record |
| Feb 7, 1994 | Sold | $314,500 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $481,000 | $949,000 | $1,430,000 | $17,489 |
| 2024 | $498,000 | $904,000 | $1,402,000 | $17,175 |
| 2023 | $439,000 | $822,000 | $1,261,000 | $16,393 |
| 2022 | $444,000 | $747,000 | $1,191,000 | $16,436 |
| 2021 | $397,000 | $711,000 | $1,108,000 | $15,944 |
| 2020 | $389,000 | $711,000 | $1,100,000 | $15,455 |
| 2019 | $372,000 | $677,000 | $1,049,000 | $14,812 |
| 2018 | $365,000 | $627,000 | $992,000 | $14,186 |
| 2017 | $339,000 | $597,000 | $936,000 | $13,563 |
| 2016 | $266,000 | $549,000 | $815,000 | $11,899 |
| 2015 | $263,000 | $499,000 | $762,000 | $11,323 |
| 2014 | $282,000 | $447,000 | $729,000 | $11,307 |
| 2006 | $249,000 | $482,000 | $731,000 | $8,121 |
| 2005 | $241,000 | $419,000 | $660,000 | $7,484 |
| 2004 | $237,000 | $392,000 | $629,000 | $6,586 |
| 2003 | $214,000 | $354,000 | $568,000 | $6,220 |
Property facts
Year built
1922
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
4
Baths
3
Living area
1,891 sqft
Lot size
6,080 sqft
ZIP code
02421
City
Lexington
Street
Forest St
Coordinates
42.44853, -71.23363
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$5,484
Gross rental yield
4.36%
Implied cap rate
2.83%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 55 Forest St last sell?
55 Forest St most recently sold on Aug 29, 2022 for $1,510,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 55 Forest St?
The most recent total assessment for 55 Forest St (year 2025) is $1,430,000 with $17,489 in property tax.
How does 55 Forest St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 5.3% below the last sale price of $1,510,000.
When was 55 Forest St built?
55 Forest St was built in 1922.
How does 55 Forest St compare to others on Forest St?
We track 7 other properties on Forest St. Browse the list under "Other properties on Forest St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 55 Forest St?
55 Forest St is a 4 bed, 3 bath, 1,891 sqft, 6,080 sqft lot single_family.
Is 55 Forest St a flip candidate?
No — 55 Forest St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 55 Forest St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 55 Forest St is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+3.2%
Implied 1-yr
+12.7%
2026 Q1
$2.69M
2026 Q2
$2.76M
ZIP 02421 — Median Price History + Forecast
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