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$961,000

  • Sold
  • Closed
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 1,708 Sq. Ft.
  • 0.34 Acres
  • 1 Car Garage
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This charming Cape style home centrally located in Lynnfield is waiting for you! Nestled on a spacious corner flat lot with brand new paver patio, the property boasts hardwood flooring throughout, a cozy sunroom with built-ins, a large dining area, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and a 1-car garage. The updated kitchen (2016) with quartz counters is perfect for cooking, while the pellet insert fireplace in the living room offers a warm, inviting space. The large basement has been professionally waterproofed and is ready to be finished for extra living space. Enjoy peace of mind with gas heating system (Weil-Mclain), newer windows, and a new roof (2023) and fall in love with the original charm of glass door knobs, built ins, high ceilings and beautiful wood moldings. Centrally located in town, this gem has it all-just unpack and settle in!

Full Property Details for 159 Forest Hill Ave

General

  • Sold For: $961,000
  • Taxes: $8,301 (2024)
  • Status: Closed
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MLSPin
  • MLS ID: 73332199
  • Added to Site: 388 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 6
  • Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Lighting - Overhead, Sun Room, Entry Hall, Internet Available - Unknown
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Living Room
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main - Full Baths: 1
  • Main - 1/2 Baths: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Primary Bedroom: 16.10 x 15.50, Second, 249 Sq. Ft.
  • Bedroom 2: Closet, Hardwood Flooring, 15.50 x 12.80, Second, 198 Sq. Ft.
  • Bedroom 3: Closet, Hardwood Flooring, 11.10 x 10.90, First, 120 Sq. Ft.

Other Rooms

  • Living Room: Wood/Coal/Pellet Stove, Hardwood Flooring, 19.30 x 13.30, First, 256 Sq. Ft.
  • Kitchen: Hardwood Flooring, Stone/Granite/Solid Countertops, Upgraded Countertops, Upgraded Cabinets, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, 11.11 x 13.60, Main, First, 151 Sq. Ft.
  • Dining Room: Hardwood Flooring, 11.10 x 13.30, First, 147 Sq. Ft.
  • Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping
  • Color: White

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Spaces: 5
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Location

  • County: Essex
  • Driving Directions: Summer Street to Forest Hill

School Information

  • Elementary School: Sss
  • Middle School: Lms
  • High School: Lhs

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating Type: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating Fuel: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating Zones: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Utility Description: Connection for Gas Range, Connection for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Exterior Const.: Frame
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Full, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Radon Remediation System, Unfinished
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Drive-In Doors: French Doors, Storm Door(s)
  • Square Feet: 1,708
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
  • Living Area: 1,708 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1928

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.34
  • Lot Dimensions: .34
  • Frontage: Public
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot

Green Features

  • Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $562.65
  • Tax Amount: $8,301
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Terms: Seller Will Participate

Disclosures and Reports

  • Exclusions: Staging
  • Disclosures/Rstr.: Staging is not included
  • Property ID: M:0024 B:0000 L:2026, 1981039

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Schools serving 159 Forest Hill Ave

School District:Lynnfield School District
NameGradesDistance
Pickering Middle School
70 Conomo Avenue, Lynn, MA 01904
6-85.6 mi
Lynnfield High School
275 Essex Street, Lynnfield, MA 01940
9-120.4 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 159 Forest Hill Ave

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/07/2025
Sold
$961,000
13.07%
MLS
2/04/2025
Listed
$849,900
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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159 Forest Hill Avenue, Lynnfield, MA 01940 (MLS# 73332199) is a Single Family property that was sold at $961,000 on March 07, 2025. This property was listed by Hixon and Bevilacqua Home Group from our Lynnfield Office.Want to learn more about 159 Forest Hill Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Lynnfield? You can browse all Lynnfield real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.