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About this home
Welcome to this beautifully updated and meticulously maintained 3-4 bedroom, 2 full bath home, perfectly blending timeless charm with modern amenities. An inviting farmer’s porch sets the tone for this wonderful property, situated on an expansive, level lot offering exceptional space for outdoor enjoyment. The main level features a spacious family room with a gas fireplace, custom built-ins, and a convenient desk area. French doors lead to an elegant dining room with classic chair rail detailing. The stunning, newly renovated modern kitchen features stylish finishes, stainless steel appliances, and thoughtfully designed space for everyday living. A beautifully updated full bath and versatile room office/bedroom with a new walk-in closet complete the first floor. Upstairs offers three bedrooms with hardwood floors, an updated full bath, and a charming office nook. Additional improvements new mini-split systems throughout, and an EV charger. Enjoy the oversized screened-in porch overlooking the expansive, level backyard, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. A detached oversized garage provides additional storage, while the lower level offers excellent potential for future use and duplex potential.Ideally located in Winchester's desirable Muraco Elementary School district, this move-in-ready home offers an exceptional combination of charm, comfort, and modern convenience!
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$553Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Danielle Storella• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Listed by • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Winchester Highlands, located between the Middlesex Fells Reservation and Winchester Center, is a residential and wooded Winchester neighborhood with hillside streets and pocket parks. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Cambridge Street and Main Street junction, where small storefronts, cafés, and everyday errands cluster in a compact, walkable strip. Book Ends and the Winchester Community Music School act as cultural touchstones, with Wright-Locke Farm adding a seasonal, local-food rhythm nearby. Housing reads as classic New England—Colonial and Cape silhouettes, mature trees, and stone walls along curving roads. Trails and overlooks in the Fells shape the daily backdrop, while the town center’s civic buildings and shops keep the pace grounded.
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Offer insights
39 Forest St · $1,299,000
$1.36M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.36M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
2 days
The average home goes pending in 23 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.8%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Fireplace in the living room
Skylight, stained-glass windows, storm windows, and screens
Walk-in closet and custom-built cabinetry
Ceiling fans
Office, sunroom, and foyer
French doors
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms, all on the second floor
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Second-floor bathroom with tiled tub and shower
Main-level bathroom with shower stall
Kitchen
Remodeled kitchen with hardwood flooring, stone counters, upgraded cabinets, island, pantry, and bay window
Stainless steel range, dishwasher, disposal, and refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer
Laundry hookups in the basement, including gas dryer hookup
Flooring
Hardwood and tile
Heating & cooling
Natural gas and ductless heating
Ductless cooling
Exterior features
Screened porch
Garden
Level lot with public road frontage
Home design
Single-family residence
Parking
Detached garage with 2 spaces
6 open parking spaces
Paved driveway and off-street parking
Construction
Brick construction
Concrete perimeter and stone foundation
Shingle roof
Red exterior
Utilities
Public water and sewer
200+ amp electrical service
Gas range, oven, and dryer hookups
HOA & community
Near public transportation, shopping, tennis courts, parks, walking and jogging trails, golf, bike paths, and conservation areas
Electricity and solar
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Step inside & fall in love. The inviting farmer’s porch welcomes you to this meticulously maintained 3 plus BR and 2 BA home situated on an extensive flat lot ideal for backyard enjoyment & a garden. The main level boasts a gorgeous family room w/ a gas fireplace surrounded by custom built-ins & a convenient desk area. French doors lead to an elegant dining room adorned w/ chair rails. The sunfilled eat-in kitchen is equipped w/ SS appliances & abundant counter space. A full bath and bonus room w/ walk-in closet, perfect for a bedroom or living room, complete this floor. The 2nd floor offers generous ceiling height, and hardwood floors throughout w/ three sizable bedrooms, a full bath, & an office nook. The carpeted & tidy lower level has endless possibilities. The attached oversized screened-in sun porch is fabulous for outdoor entertaining. Oversized 2 car garage w/extra storage. New roof, furnace, water heater, electrical. Located in the coveted Muraco elementary school district.
Public Records
Apr 18, 1979
Sold
$57,500
$24/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,352 (+1.0%)
$779,100 + $335,700
$1,114,800
2025
$12,234 (+12.2%)
$779,100 + $324,100
$1,103,200
2023
$10,907 (+0.8%)
$677,500 + $346,200
$1,023,700
2022
$10,817 (+3.6%)
$558,900 + $305,800
$864,700
2021
$10,442 (+3.6%)
$508,100 + $305,800
$813,900
2020
$10,084 (+13.4%)
$508,100 + $305,800
$813,900
2019
$8,892 (+2.2%)
$428,500 + $305,800
$734,300
2018
$8,704 (+9.0%)
$408,200 + $305,800
$714,000
2017
$7,986 (+11.5%)
$370,900 + $279,400
$650,300
2016
$7,162 (+1.5%)
$353,100 + $260,100
$613,200
2015
$7,055 (+3.8%)
$321,000 + $260,100
$581,100
2014
$6,796 (+4.3%)
$292,200 + $244,600
$536,800
2013
$6,514 (+1.7%)
$279,500 + $230,600
$510,100
2012
$6,402 (+3.7%)
$279,500 + $230,600
$510,100
2011
$6,172 (+3.3%)
$279,500 + $230,600
$510,100
2010
$5,977 (+2.1%)
$289,600 + $229,700
$519,300
2009
$5,853
$289,600 + $229,700
$519,300
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,810
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,810
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1776217S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
Minor risk of being in a wildfire over next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 hot days expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
Wind Factor
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Air Factor
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Historical weather
Winchester, MA • 01890
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Sun exposure
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.
9.2 hrs
4.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 39 Forest St
$1,305,565
$6,565 over list price of $1.30M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $800K to $1.6M.