Middlesex County and Winchester Town property record for 256 Forest St, Winchester, MA 01890
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,668 sqft · built 2019 |
| Lot Size | 0.872 acres (37,984 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,625,000 (Jan 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $22,353 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | WINC M:001 B:0381 L:0 |
| Primary APN | WINC M:001 B:0381 L:0 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,668 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,588 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,308 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 850 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2019 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2019 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 37,984 sqft (0.872 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 256 FOREST ST |
|---|---|
| City | WINCHESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01890-1042 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 381 |
| Jurisdiction | WINCHESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | WINCHESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 338100 |
Source: Middlesex County and Winchester Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 256 FOREST ST, WINCHESTER, MA 01890-1042 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 22, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 22, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202115128 |
| Deed Book / Page | 76756 / 509 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 21, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 76756-509 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WINCHESTER MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 256 FOREST ST, WINCHESTER, MA 01890-1042 |
| Document Number | 76756-509 |
| Book / Page | 76756 / 509 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 15128 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 256 FOREST ST, WINCHESTER, MA 01890-1042 |
| Document Number | 15129 |
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| Date | Jan 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 15129 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Middlesex County and Winchester Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Winchester Town |
| Unified School District | Winchester School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $22,353.00 (+10,153.67%) | $2,017,400 (+2.39%) Land $931,400 Building $1,086,000 | $2,167,189 (+16.24%) |
| 2025 | $218.00 (-98.92%) | $1,970,300 (+10.91%) Land $931,400 Building $1,038,900 | $1,864,375 |
| 2024 | $20,128.00 (+2.18%) | $1,776,500 (+6.42%) Land $811,400 Building $965,100 | |
| 2023 | $19,699.00 | $1,669,400 Land $731,400 Building $938,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 11 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 28 (1979–2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 22 of 28 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2015 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | WINCHESTER WATER DEPT serves 22,970 people · EPA ID MA3344000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 12 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 244 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, T-Mobile.
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