Sold for $790,000

$790,000

138 Lexington St, East Boston, MA 02128

3beds

2,094sqft

3 Family

Built in 1880

-- sqft lot

$895,600 Zestimate^®

$377/sqft

$3,463 Estimated rent

Home value

$895,600

$815,000 - $985,000

$3,463/mo

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What's special

Gas heatLots of restaurantsBeautiful crown moldingSolid buildingSailing center

Solid building, no big surprises here. Great location, minutes to the T. Angela's Cafe across the street. Address qualifies for the 5% down, no PMI loan from Cambridge Savings Bank. Median area rents for apts <650 sq ft is $2200/mo! 2nd unit is vacant, others are tenant-at-will. Beautiful crown molding and architectural details. New split a/c and heat in unit 3. Gas heat in other 2. Washer/dryer and fully functioning bathroom in basement. All gas powered water heaters <5 yrs old. Harwood floors. On the bus route. Great community oriented neighborhood, burgeoning and diverse, lots of restaurants, social attractions. Minutes from Fanueil Hall and Aquarium. Foodies delight. Steps to Rino's, Saigon Hut. Minutes from the amazing Piers Park & Sailing Center, and the Greenway which is great for jogging, biking and community gardening. See virtual tour, it's very detailed and you can see the mechanics in the basement. Unit 2 is easy to show. Others need advanced notice

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 3

Features

Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Interior Entry,Bulkhead,Concrete
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,094
Total interior livable area: 2,094 sqft

Property

Parking

Parking features: On Street
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Waterfront features: Harbor, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)

Lot

Size: 1,120 Square Feet
Features: Level

Details

Parcel number: W:01 P:03065 S:000,1333550
Zoning: R3

Construction

Type & style

Home type: MultiFamily
Property subtype: 3 Family

Materials

Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar

Condition

Year built: 1880

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Location

Region: East Boston

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $377/sqft
Tax assessed value: $672,400
Annual tax amount: $7,222
Date on market: 9/8/2025
Total actual rent: 6600

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/25/2023	Sold	$790,000-4.2%$377/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73114598 Report a problem
9/11/2023	Price change	$824,900-2.9%$394/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73114598 Report a problem
6/22/2023	Price change	$849,900-5.5%$406/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73114598 Report a problem
5/21/2023	Listed for sale	$899,000+149.7%$429/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73114598 Report a problem
10/9/2014	Listing removed	$1,375$1/sqft
Source: Postlets Report a problem
9/4/2014	Listed for rent	$1,375$1/sqft
Source: Keller William Realty Int'l Report a problem
10/1/2003	Sold	$360,000+126.6%$172/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
7/23/1999	Sold	$158,900+81.6%$76/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
10/8/1997	Sold	$87,500$42/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$8,606 +16.3%	$743,200 +9.4%
2024	$7,402 +2.5%	$679,100 +1%
2023	$7,222 +7.6%	$672,400 +9%
2022	$6,711 +2%	$616,800
2021	$6,581 +13.6%	$616,800 +12.4%
2020	$5,793 +12.2%	$548,600 +12%
2019	$5,162 +12.6%	$489,800 +12%
2018	$4,583 +404.2%	$437,300 +15%
2017	$909 -75%	$380,100 +15%
2016	$3,636 +14.8%	$330,500 +26.3%
2015	$3,168 +14.5%	$261,600 +24.2%
2013	$2,767 +5.2%	$210,600 +4.4%
2012	$2,631 +1.9%	$201,800
2011	$2,581 +1.3%	$201,800 -6%
2010	$2,549 -21.9%	$214,600 -30.1%
2009	$3,262 -28.2%	$306,900 -25.9%
2008	$4,543 -3.6%	$414,100 -3.4%
2007	$4,713	$428,800