40 Forest St, Stoneham, MA 02180 Property Records

Middlesex County and Stoneham Town property record for 40 Forest St, Stoneham, MA 02180

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,512 sqft · built 1954
Lot Size0.256 acres (11,151 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$404,400 (Sep 2014)
Tax Bill$7,200 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2025 Transfer
Nov 2020 Refinance
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNSTON M:21 B:000 L:280

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNSTON M:21 B:000 L:280
Alternative APN
  • 4842

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,512 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,042 sqft
Basement Area864 sqft
Unfinished Basement864 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1954
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1954
Architectural StyleCape Cod
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area11,151 sqft (0.256 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Account Number4842
Street Address40 FOREST ST
CitySTONEHAM
StateMA
Zip02180-3053
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRA
Legal Lot Number280
JurisdictionSTONEHAM MA
Township / Civil DivisionSTONEHAM
Census Block Group3
Census Block3001
Census Tract337202

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Stoneham Town records, as of July 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 Address40 FOREST ST, STONEHAM, MA 02180-3053
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Living Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 24, 2025Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Nov 3, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
SALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 15, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 15, 2014 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 8, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page64229 / 530
Last Transfer DateOct 5, 2025
Transfer Doc084781-192
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

October 2025: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSTONEHAM MA
Recording DateOct 24, 2025
Property Address40 FOREST ST, STONEHAM, MA 02180-3053
Document Number084781-192
Book / Page84781 / 192
Instrument DateOct 5, 2025
Instrument129626
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 19, 2025

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address40 FOREST ST, STONEHAM, MA 02180-3053

November 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSTONEHAM MA
Property Address40 FOREST ST, STONEHAM, MA 02180-3053
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number76068-452
DateNov 3, 2020
Book Page76068/452
Instrument203968
Lender
NameSALEM FIVE MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueDec 1, 2050

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
2025$7,200.00 (+4.24%)$703,800 (+7.91%) Land $380,300 Building $323,500$682,005 (+3.64%)
2024$6,907.00 (+2.77%)$652,200 (+7.71%) Land $350,300 Building $301,900$658,065
2023$6,721.00$605,500 Land $320,300 Building $285,200

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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