8 Forest St, Lawrence, MA 01841
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8 Forest St
Lawrence, MA 01841

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,374 sqft

$464,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 5, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,735/mo*
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$464,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 5, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,735/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,374 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Adorable & Affordable Colonial located in Tower Hill neighborhood. Fireplaced Living room and dining room, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, vinyl siding. Enjoy your summers relaxing on private rear fenced in yard. Close to major routes I93, public transportation, schools and shopping center.
8 Forest St, Lawrence, MA 01841 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,374 sqft single-family home built in 1905. It last sold for $134,900 on Mar 9, 2018. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $464,500, with a rent estimate of $2,950/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
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Outdoor
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A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
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Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 8 Forest St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Linoleum Vinyl
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 5

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: Vinyl

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1905
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2613 sqft

Price History for 8 Forest St

DatePriceEventSource
03/09/2018$134,900Sold
N/A
12/22/2017$134,900PendingAgent Provided
12/04/2017$134,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
11/02/2017$149,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
05/06/2005$190,000Sold
N/A
05/05/1995$19,000Sold
N/A
12/11/1989$87,500Sold
N/A

Market trends in Lawrence

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$3,408
Assessment$387,300
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 8 Forest St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
5 Blakelin St, Lawrence, MA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$435,000
09/22/25
2
2
1,816
139 West St, Lawrence, MA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$329,900
12/12/25
3
1
1,292
514 Haverhill St, Lawrence, MA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$440,000
08/25/25
3
1
1,188
70 Butler St, Lawrence, MA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$480,000
04/10/26
4
2
1,581
50 Shawmut St, Lawrence, MA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$550,000
11/25/25
4
1.5
1,688
4 Bicknell Ter, Lawrence, MA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$560,000
06/25/26
4
2.5
1,709
15 Bunkerhill St, Lawrence, MA
0.88
Single-Family Home
$265,000
09/02/25
4
1.5
1,536
5 Magnolia St, Lawrence, MA
0.49
Single-Family Home
$530,000
11/07/25
3
1.5
1,111
2 Maurice Ave, Lawrence, MA
0.45
Single-Family Home
$570,000
02/06/26
4
2
1,536
10 Yale St, Lawrence, MA
0.37
Single-Family Home
$650,000
05/22/26
4
2
2,196

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What Locals Say about Lawrence

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  • 81 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 70 % Say car is needed

  • 69 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 68 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 67 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 66 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 62 % Say kids play outside

  • 60 % Say parking is easy

  • 59 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 56 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 49 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 49 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 42 % Say it's quiet

  • 42 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 38 % Say there are community events

  • 34 % Say there's wildlife

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    "Great commute anywhere. Fast food restaurants near by are really good. I lived here 34 years and it has been improving "
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    "To expensive the rent and mortgages, I don't know why if the city is not one of the best communities on the area."
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    "The commute is hectic on pick time between 8am and 10am is horrible to cross any of the bridges. And later between 3pm and 5pm. "
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  • Sarai C.
    "Unfortunately no safe parks for kids or for adults that would like to go and spend time reading a book or just time for yourself "
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    "Particularly the neighborhood ha deteriorated in the last 3-4 years . Is unsafe to walk due that there is illicit drugs selling and shooting."
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