26 Forest St, Winchester, MA 01890 Property Records

Middlesex County and Winchester Town property record for 26 Forest St, Winchester, MA 01890

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 3 ba · 3,120 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size	0.188 acres (8,194 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$650,000 (Sep 2020)
Tax Bill	$14,708 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (moderate risk)
APN	`WINC M:012 B:0089 L:0`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`WINC M:012 B:0089 L:0`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Half Baths	2 Half Baths
Total Rooms	9 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,120 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	5,150 sqft
Basement Area	1,560 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,560 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1930
Effective Year Built	Effective 2023
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	8,194 sqft (0.188 acres)
Garage Type	Basement
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	26 FOREST ST
City	WINCHESTER
State	MA
Zip	01890-1235
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RG
Legal Block	89
Jurisdiction	WINCHESTER MA
Township / Civil Division	WINCHESTER
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3024
Census Tract	338200

Owner

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	26 FOREST ST, WINCHESTER, MA 01890-1235
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 23, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Sep 23, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jul 26, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2020168938
Deed Book / Page	75695 / 208
Prior Transfer Date	Sep 10, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc	75695-208
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	WINCHESTER MA
Recording Date	Sep 23, 2020
Property Address	26 FOREST ST, WINCHESTER, MA 01890-1235
Document Number	75695-208
Book / Page	75695 / 208
Instrument Date	Sep 10, 2020
Instrument	168938
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 12, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	FOREST ST, WINCHESTER, MA

Mortgage

Document Number	168939
Date	Sep 23, 2020
Instrument	168939

Lender

Name	AVIDIA BANK

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Middlesex County
County Subdivision	Winchester Town
Unified School District	Winchester School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$14,708.00 (+10,185.31%)	$1,327,400 (+2.53%) Land $547,400 Building $780,000	$1,731,405 (+91.83%)
2025	$143.00 (-98.3%)	$1,294,600 (+74.31%) Land $547,400 Building $747,200	$902,595
2024	$8,415.00 (+10.62%)	$742,700 (+15.2%) Land $444,300 Building $298,400
2023	$7,607.00	$644,700 Land $399,900 Building $244,800

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 Zone	Zone X moderate risk
500-Year Floodplain	Yes 0.2% annual chance
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on Record median of 28 individual policies
Community Rating System	Class 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	113 units insured incl. 85 condo units

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 Risk	Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts
Wildfire Likelihood	0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 260 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

May also be available: Astound Broadband.

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