149 Forest St, Winchester, MA 01890 Property Records

Middlesex County and Winchester Town property record for 149 Forest St, Winchester, MA 01890

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,880 sqft · built 1947
Lot Size0.23 acres (10,010 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$720,000 (Dec 2017)
Tax Bill$12,947 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2020 Refinance
Dec 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNWINC M:002 B:0129 L:0

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNWINC M:002 B:0129 L:0

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,880 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,048 sqft
1st Floor Area1,050 sqft
Basement Area800 sqft
Unfinished Basement400 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1947
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1947
Architectural StyleColonial
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area10,010 sqft (0.23 acres)
Garage TypeBasement

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Street Address149 FOREST ST
CityWINCHESTER
StateMA
Zip01890-1347
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRDB
Legal Block129
JurisdictionWINCHESTER MA
Township / Civil DivisionWINCHESTER
Census Block Group1
Census Block1016
Census Tract338100

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Winchester Town records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address149 FOREST ST, WINCHESTER, MA 01890-1347
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 10, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
HARVARD UNIVERSITY CREDIT UNION
Dec 6, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
HARVARD UNIV CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 6, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 6, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 31, 1992 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page70342 / 587
Transfer Doc070342-587
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionWINCHESTER MA
Property Address149 FOREST ST, WINCHESTER, MA 01890-1347
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 10, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number074444-144
DateApr 10, 2020
Book Page74444/144
Instrument53200
Lender
NameHARVARD UNIVERSITY CREDIT UNION
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMay 1, 2050

December 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionWINCHESTER MA
Recording DateDec 6, 2017
Property Address149 FOREST ST, WINCHESTER, MA 01890-1347
Document Number70342-587
Book / Page070342 / 000587
Instrument DateDec 1, 2017
Instrument197828
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 3, 2018

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$3,283.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address149 FOREST ST WINCHESTER MA 018901347, WINCHESTER, MA 01890-1347

Mortgage

Document Number70343-1
DateDec 6, 2017
Book Page070343/000001
Instrument197829
Lender
NameHARVARD UNIV CU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueDec 5, 2047

Mortgage

Document Number70343-16,
DateDec 6, 2017
Book Page070343/000016
Instrument197830
Lender
NameHARVARD UNIV CU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueDec 5, 2037

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Middlesex County and Winchester Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex County
County SubdivisionWinchester Town
Unified School DistrictWinchester School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$12,947.00 (+10,014.84%)$1,168,500 (+0.87%) Land $759,200 Building $409,300$1,181,392 (+9.07%)
2025$128.00 (-98.9%)$1,158,400 (+12.9%) Land $759,200 Building $399,200$1,083,190
2024$11,625.00 (+3.35%)$1,026,000 (+7.64%) Land $660,100 Building $365,900
2023$11,248.00$953,200 Land $594,100 Building $359,100

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 11 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies11 in force
Nearby Flood Claims28 (1979–2015)
Claims Outside the SFHA22 of 28
Most Recent ClaimMar 2015 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Irene, Aug 2011 · 2 claims
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Mar 2010 · 4 claims
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, May 2006 · 5 claims

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemWINCHESTER WATER DEPT
serves 22,970 people · EPA ID MA3344000
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2024
Lead3 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting12
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 239 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
980 / 880
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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