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$853,714$468 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

231 FOREST ST

MEDFORD, MA 02155
4
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,824 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1946
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$854K
$804K low$903K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,940 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$788,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$417,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$371,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$759,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
CountyMiddlesex
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Roberts Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Medford High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
M
Andrews Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi

District: Medford School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02155These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.89
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.110
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.82

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.61,548
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,108 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$112,601
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$145,923
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

231 Forest St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 73% of homes in Lawrence Estates
  • Costs less per square foot than 89% of homes in Lawrence Estates
  • Has a smaller lot than 80% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Newer than 78% of homes in Lawrence Estates

What homes are worth in Medford 02155

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$416K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 61% of homes in Medford 02155.

How it measures up in Medford 02155

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Medford 02155.

Estimated value$853,714
CheaperTypical $794,069Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$468
CheaperTypical $530Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Living area1,824 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,712 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Year built1946
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 71% of homes nearby

How 231 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLawrence EstatesMedford 02155Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$853,71427% of homes61% of homes58% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$46811% of homes22% of homes52% of homes
Living areabigger than1,824 ft²54% of homes55% of homes50% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac38% of homes60% of homes20% of homes
Year builtnewer than194678% of homes71% of homes38% of homes

About 231 Forest St

How much is 231 Forest St, Medford, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 231 Forest St, Medford, MA is $853,714 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $804,008 to $903,420. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 231 Forest St, Medford, MA?

231 Forest St, Medford, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,824 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 231 Forest St, Medford, MA built?

231 Forest St, Medford, MA was built in 1946, making it 80 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 231 Forest St, Medford, MA?

231 Forest St, Medford, MA is assigned to Roberts Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Medford High School (high), rated C; Andrews Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Medford School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 231 Forest St, Medford, MA compare to other homes in Medford 02155?

Among the 16,120 homes in Medford 02155, it is worth more than 61% of them ($853,714 against a typical $794,069), its price per square foot is higher than 22% of them ($468 against a typical $530), it is bigger than 55% of them (1,824 ft² against a typical 1,712 ft²), its lot is bigger than 60% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 71% of them (1946 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 58% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 231 Forest St, Medford, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 231 Forest St, Medford, MA was $6,940. The county assessed it at $788,600.

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