$961,000
SOLD MAR 7, 2025

159 Forest Hill Ave Lynnfield, MA 01940

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,708 Sq Ft
0.34 Acres

Recently Sold

$563 Per Sq Ft

13% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Medical Services
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Lynnfield Middle School Rated A
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of March 2025

This charming Cape style home centrally located in Lynnfield is waiting for you! Nestled on a spacious corner flat lot with brand new paver patio, the property boasts hardwood flooring throughout, a cozy sunroom with built-ins, a large dining area, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and a 1-car garage. The updated kitchen (2016) with quartz counters is perfect for cooking, while the pellet insert fireplace in the living room offers a warm, inviting space. The large basement has been professionally waterproofed and is ready to be finished for extra living space. Enjoy peace of mind with gas heating system (Weil-Mclain), newer windows, and a new roof (2023) and fall in love with the original charm of glass door knobs, built ins, high ceilings and beautiful wood moldings. Centrally located in town, this gem has it all—just unpack and settle in!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Hixon + Bevilacqua Home Group

Coldwell Banker Realty - Lynnfield Listed on: 02/04/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty - Lynnfield

Co-Listed By

Christina Hixon

Coldwell Banker Realty - Lynnfield

Last Buyer's Agent

Hixon + Bevilacqua Home Group

Coldwell Banker Realty - Lynnfield Listed on: 02/04/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty - Lynnfield

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,301

Year Built

  • Built in 1928 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.34 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Corner Lot
  • Property is zoned RA

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Blown-In Insulation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Radon Mitigation System

Interior Spaces

  • 1,708 Sq Ft Home
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Insulated Windows
  • French Doors
  • Entryway
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Storm Doors

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Sss Elementary School
  • LMS Middle School
  • LHS High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • 2 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Private Sewer
  • Internet Available

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat
  • Property is near schools

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:0024 B:0000 L:2026,1981039

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Near Conservation Area

Amenities

  • Medical Services

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,301

Year Built

Built in 1928 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Lighting - Overhead, Sun Room, Entry Hall, Internet Available - Unknown
  • Door Features: French Doors, Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Cabinets - Upgraded, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Radon Remediation System, Unfinished
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1708
  • Living Area: 1708
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • MAIN SO: AN6181
  • Insulation: Full, Blown In

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5

Utilities

  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 2
  • COOLING ZONES: 0

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Tennis Court(s), Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:0024 B:0000 L:2026,1981039
  • Zoning: RA
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.34
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 15019
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8301

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Lhs
  • Elementary School: Sss
  • Middle Or Junior School: Lms

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 4, 2025
Closed on
Mar 7, 2025
Sold by
Irrera Ret and Irrera
Bought by
Sartorelli Andrew and Sartorelli Samantha
Seller's Agent
Hixon + Bevilacqua Home Group
Coldwell Banker Realty - Lynnfield
Buyer's Agent
Hixon + Bevilacqua Home Group
Coldwell Banker Realty - Lynnfield
List Price
$849,900
Sold Price
$961,000
Premium/Discount to List
$111,100
13.07%
Views
73
Current Estimated Value
$948,037

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$12,963
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.53%
Original Mortgage
$768,800
Outstanding Balance
$762,270
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$185,767

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 2023
Sold by
Irrera Christopher J and Irrera Tammy L
Bought by
Irrera Ret and Irrera

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 19, 2003
Sold by
Hines Francis X and Hines Jeanne M
Bought by
Irrera Christopher J and Irrrera Tammy L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
6.31%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 11, 1992
Sold by
Oconnor Kevin and Oconnor Mary Lou
Bought by
Hines Francis X and Hines Jeanne M

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 4, 1992
Sold by
Addonizio Rt and Addonizio
Bought by
Oconnor Kevin P and Oconnor Mary Lou
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed $961,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Land Court Massachusetts $467,500 --
Land Court Massachusetts $467,500 --
Leasehold Conv With Agreement Of Sale Fee Purchase Hawaii $214,000 --
Leasehold Conv With Agreement Of Sale Fee Purchase Hawaii $214,000 --
Leasehold Conv With Agreement Of Sale Fee Purchase Hawaii $214,000 --
Leasehold Conv With Agreement Of Sale Fee Purchase Hawaii $175,000 --
Leasehold Conv With Agreement Of Sale Fee Purchase Hawaii $175,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $768,800 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $166,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $178,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $200,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/07/2025 03/07/25 Sold $961,000 +13.1% $563 / Sq Ft
02/10/2025 02/10/25 Pending -- -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 For Sale $849,900 -- $498 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $8,674 $821,400 $564,200 $257,200
2024 $8,301 $789,800 $542,500 $247,300
2023 $8,336 $737,700 $514,500 $223,200
2022 $7,947 $662,800 $472,500 $190,300
2021 $7,146 $538,500 $360,500 $178,000
2020 $6,711 $482,100 $311,500 $170,600
2019 $6,511 $468,100 $297,500 $170,600
2018 $6,441 $468,100 $297,500 $170,600
2017 $6,450 $468,100 $297,500 $170,600
2016 $6,332 $436,700 $266,000 $170,700
2015 $6,328 $436,700 $266,000 $170,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73332199

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: LYNF-000024-000000-002026