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Sold on 10/23/2022

45 Forest St, Lee, MA 01238

  • $1,231,000

    Last sold 10/23/2022 for $325K

  • 8

    bed

  • 8

    bath

  • 7,956

    Sqft ($41/Sqft)

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About 45 Forest St

Property type Multi-family
Neighborhood
Year built 1845
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 1.5 Acre
Movoto estimate
Property description
Terrific opportunity to own a substantial investment property and a piece of Lee’s history - plus 1 or 2 possibly buildable lots. “Maywood” is a gorgeous Greek Revival home in a private yet convenient East Lee location. Built c.1845 by the Mays as a 2-family and converted to a 6-family by the 2nd owners in 1940. Now for sale by the 3rd owner who has lovingly cared for the property since 1983. Currently a large 2-level “owner’s unit” with extensive period details and marble fireplace surrounds, (4) 1-bedroom apartments and (1) studio apartment. Could be reconfigured. Combination of oil and gas heat; gas cooking in all apts. Vinyl siding; replacement windows. Plenty of off-street parking. Town water & sewer. Beautiful 65,000 sq ft lot w/frontage on Silver & Forest Streets. Zoned RA-40. Per Zoning Table, 20,000 min lot size. Come see the potential for increasing value and rents through updates. Ask us for the extensive packet of information we've prepared. Buyer to do own due diligence.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Tracy Boehme Realty Group
Listing Office - Keller Williams Realty Cambridge
Source: MLS Property Information Network, Inc. mls logo
MLS#73036451 • last updated 3 years ago
Movoto checked MLS Property Information Network, Inc. for data 18 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Unit 1(None), Unit 2(None), Unit 3(None), Unit 4(None)
Heating Unit 1(Oil), Unit 3(Oil), Unit 4(Oil)
Levels/Style 7
MLS # 73036451
Type Residential Income
Status Closed
SubType 5-9 Family
SqFt 7956
Lot Size (SqFt) 65340
Lot Size (Acres) 1.5
Annual Property Tax 5614.25
Year Built 1845
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 8
# Full Baths 7
# Half Baths 1
Total # of Bedrooms 8
Basement Partial, Interior Entry, Unfinished
Total # of Rooms 26
Laundry Unit 1 Laundry Room, Unit 2 Laundry Room
Flooring Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Unit 1(undefined)
Appliances Unit 1(Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer), Oil Water Heater, Gas Water Heater, Electric Water Heater, Utility Connections For Gas Range
# Fireplaces 6
Interior Features Unit 1(Crown Molding, Stone/Granite/Solid Counters), Unit 1 Rooms(Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Other (See Remarks)), Unit 2 Rooms(Living Room, Kitchen, Other (See Remarks)), Unit 3 Rooms(Living Room, Kitchen, Office/Den), Unit 4 Rooms(Living Room, Kitchen, Other (See Remarks))
Fireplace Unit 1(Fireplace - Wood Burning)
Window Features Insulated Windows, Screens
Exterior
Foundation Stone
Roof Shingle
Construction Frame
Parking Desc Off Street, Common, Guest, Stone/Gravel
# Parking Spaces 20
Exterior Features Storage, Garden
Patio/ Porch Porch
Lot Desc Corner Lot, Wooded, Gentle Sloping, Level
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer Public Sewer
Utilities For Gas Range
Electricity Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service, Individually Metered
Water Source Public
Pool Desc Above Ground
Location
County Berkshire
Community Features Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Laundromat, Highway Access, House Of Worship, Private School, Public School
Elementary School Lee Elementary
Middle School Lee Middle/High
High School Lee Middle/High
Zoning RA 40
APN 2692856
Directions Chapel St./Rt. 20 To Forest
Multifamily Details
Rent Includes Unit 2(Water), Unit 3(Heat, Gas, Water), Unit 4(Heat, Water)
Operating Expense 35655
Total Actual Rent 1950
Financial Data Source Tax Return, Owner
Expense: Water/ Sewer 1391
Gross Income 41520
Expense: Electricity 3886
Gross Scheduled Income 1537
Lot/ Land Details
Road Frontage Public
Road Responsibility Public Maintained Road
Road Surface Paved
$1.23M
Range: $1.03M-$1.42M
Last 30 days 
  • Nov 2025
    mls logo MLS # 248282
  • Nov 18, 2025 Listed
    $1,399,900
  • Nov 2025
    mls logo MLS # 73455407
  • Nov 13, 2025 Listed
    $1,399,900 (-6.7%)
  • Apr 2025
    mls logo MLS # 245930
  • Apr 8, 2025 Listed
    $1,499,900
  • Feb 2025
    mls logo MLS # 245187
  • Feb 7, 2025 Price Change
    $1,499,900 (-3.9%)
  • Dec 5, 2024 Listed
    $1,560,000 (+380.0%)
  • Dec 2024
    mls logo MLS # 73318580
  • Dec 10, 2024 Listed
    $1,560,000
  • Dec 2024
    mls logo MLS # 73318268
  • Dec 5, 2024 Listed
    $1,560,000
  • Feb 2023
    mls logo MLS # 73036451
  • Feb 15, 2023 Sold
    $325,000 (-27.6%)
  • Feb 6, 2023 Listed
  • Oct 24, 2022 Active
  • Sep 14, 2022 Listed
    $449,000
  • 45 Forest St
    $325K
  • East Lee
  • 01238
    $439K -5% y/y
  • Lee
    $499K -8% y/y
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