38 Forest St, Stoneham, MA 02180 Property Records

Middlesex County and Stoneham Town property record for 38 Forest St, Stoneham, MA 02180

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,274 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size0.214 acres (9,313 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$74,000 (May 2007)
Tax Bill$7,239 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2026 Transfer
Apr 2020 Refinance
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNSTON M:21 B:000 L:279

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNSTON M:21 B:000 L:279
Alternative APN
  • 4840

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,274 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,710 sqft
Basement Area624 sqft
Unfinished Basement624 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1950
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1950
Architectural StyleColonial
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area9,313 sqft (0.214 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Account Number4840
Street Address38 FOREST ST
CitySTONEHAM
StateMA
Zip02180-3053
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRA
Legal Lot Number279
JurisdictionSTONEHAM MA
Township / Civil DivisionSTONEHAM
Census Block Group3
Census Block3001
Census Tract337202

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address38 FOREST ST, STONEHAM, MA 02180-3053
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Family Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 10, 2026Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Apr 27, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
MIDDLESEX SAVINGS BANK
Dec 7, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
ROCKLAND CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 1, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 1, 2007 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 1, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number200779522
Deed Book / Page49376 / 473
Last Transfer DateApr 9, 2026
Transfer Doc085452-568
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSTONEHAM MA
Recording DateApr 10, 2026
Property Address38 FOREST ST, STONEHAM, MA 02180-3053
Document Number085452-568
Book / Page85452 / 568
Instrument DateApr 9, 2026
Instrument202639798
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 27, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address38 FOREST ST, STONEHAM, MA 02180-3053

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSTONEHAM MA
Property Address38 FOREST ST, STONEHAM, MA 02180-3053
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number74540-492
DateApr 27, 2020
Book Page74540/492
Instrument61436
Lender
NameMIDDLESEX SAVINGS BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueMay 1, 2035

December 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSTONEHAM MA
Property Address38 FOREST ST, STONEHAM, MA 02180-3053
Document Number70371-133
Book / Page070371 / 000133
Instrument DateDec 7, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 3, 2018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number70371-133
DateDec 12, 2017
Book Page070371/000133
Instrument81
Lender
NameROCKLAND CU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueDec 11, 2032

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex County
County SubdivisionStoneham Town
Unified School DistrictStoneham School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$7,239.00 (+4.16%)$719,600 (+5.92%) Land $393,100 Building $326,500$621,300 (-)
2025$6,950.00 (+4.34%)$679,400 (+8.01%) Land $373,500 Building $305,900$621,300 (+4.26%)
2024$6,661.00 (+3.08%)$629,000 (+8.04%) Land $344,000 Building $285,000$595,935
2023$6,462.00$582,200 Land $314,500 Building $267,700

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 SystemSTONEHAM WATER DEPT (MWRA SUPPLY)
serves 23,244 people · EPA ID MA3284000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MWRA
Last State InspectionNov 2024
Lead1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityE. coli
not recorded as resolved · Sep 2018
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 446 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband
Cable
1,500 / 50
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
980 / 880
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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