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$688,413$404 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $310,000 on Nov 30, 2005

40 W FOREST ST

LOWELL, MA 01851
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,706 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1965
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$688K
$648K low$728K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$310,000 · Nov 30, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,987 (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.$521,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$223,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$297,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$534,660

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.Raised Ranch
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.19
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Transaction History(1)

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
Dr Gertrude BaileyB
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.3 mi
M
James S Daley Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Lowell High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 mi

District: Lowell School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01851These 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.111
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.85

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.33,136
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.9,695 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80,238
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$107,324
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 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

40 W 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 more than 94% of homes in Lowell 01851
  • Costs more per square foot than 90% of homes in Lowell 01851
  • Has a smaller lot than 67% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Newer than 79% of homes in Highlands

What homes are worth in Lowell 01851

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

This home
$214K$757K

This home is worth more than 94% of homes in Lowell 01851.

How it measures up in Lowell 01851

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lowell 01851.

Estimated value$688,413
CheaperTypical $460,922Pricier

Pricier than 94% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$404
CheaperTypical $301Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Living area1,706 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,752 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Year built1965
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 79% of homes nearby

How 40 W Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHighlandsLowell 01851Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$688,41392% of homes94% of homes38% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$40488% of homes90% of homes34% of homes
Living areabigger than1,706 ft²48% of homes47% of homes44% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac58% of homes66% of homes33% of homes
Year builtnewer than196579% of homes79% of homes59% of homes

About 40 W Forest St

How much is 40 W Forest St, Lowell, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 40 W Forest St, Lowell, MA is $688,413 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $648,387 to $728,439. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 40 W Forest St, Lowell, MA last sell?

40 W Forest St, Lowell, MA last sold on Nov 30, 2005 for $310,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 40 W Forest St, Lowell, MA?

40 W Forest St, Lowell, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,706 square feet of living space and a 0.19-acre lot.

When was 40 W Forest St, Lowell, MA built?

40 W Forest St, Lowell, MA was built in 1965, making it 61 years old. It is a raised ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 40 W Forest St, Lowell, MA?

40 W Forest St, Lowell, MA is assigned to Dr Gertrude Bailey (elementary), rated B; James S Daley Middle School (middle), rated A-; Lowell High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Lowell School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 40 W Forest St, Lowell, MA compare to other homes in Lowell 01851?

Among the 5,774 homes in Lowell 01851, it is worth more than 94% of them ($688,413 against a typical $460,922), its price per square foot is higher than 90% of them ($404 against a typical $301), it is bigger than 47% of them (1,706 ft² against a typical 1,752 ft²), its lot is bigger than 66% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 79% of them (1965 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 38% 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 40 W Forest St, Lowell, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 40 W Forest St, Lowell, MA was $5,987. The county assessed it at $521,500.

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