Unlock the potential of this prime Lexington Center gem—a rare opportunity to create your dream home in one of the town’s most sought-after neighborhoods. This charming property is full of promise, beginning with a gracious entry that opens to a spacious living room featuring original natural wood coffered ceilings, a center fireplace, and large windows framing the landscaped yard. The formal dining room, also with coffered ceilings and a bay window, flows into the oversized kitchen with gas cooktop, center peninsula, and abundant pantry storage—perfect for future updates or entertaining. Upstairs, the primary bedroom offers double closets, a window seat, and updated en-suite bath. Two additional bedrooms share a family bath, and a sunlit 3rd-floor room with skylight makes a great bedroom or office. The lower level has storage, laundry, and a heated playroom. Enjoy the deck, then walk to shops, schools, or grab coffee and ice cream downtown—location, location, location!
Sold for $1,535,000
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$1,535,000
1468 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA 02420
4beds
3,204sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1928
0.41 Acres Lot
$1,556,600 Zestimate®
$479/sqft
$5,832 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,556,600
$1.43M - $1.70M
$5,832/mo
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Center fireplaceOversized kitchenFormal dining roomPrimary bedroomHeated playroomUpdated en-suite bathAbundant pantry storage
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Listed by:
The Murphy Group Lexington 781-771-5146,
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services 781-861-9600,
Joyce Murphy 781-771-5146
Bought with:
Alina Wang Team
Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73397196
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 400
- Dimensions: 20 x 20
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Closet, Flooring - Laminate, Remodeled
- Level: Third
- Area: 368
- Dimensions: 16 x 23
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
- Level: Second
- Area: 56
- Dimensions: 7 x 8
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
- Level: Second
- Area: 45
- Dimensions: 9 x 5
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - 1/4
- Level: Basement
- Area: 20
- Dimensions: 5 x 4
Dining room
- Features: Coffered Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, French Doors, Chair Rail, Pocket Door
- Level: First
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 13 x 14
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Cabinets - Upgraded, Gas Stove, Pocket Door
- Level: First
- Area: 294
- Dimensions: 21 x 14
Living room
- Features: Coffered Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Sconce, Crown Molding
- Level: First
- Area: 350
- Dimensions: 14 x 25
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Sun Room, Play Room, Mud Room, Walk-up Attic
- Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Bulkhead,Radon Remediation System,Concrete
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,204
- Total interior livable area: 3,204 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,647
- Finished area below ground: 557
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Permeable Paving, Deck, Rain Gutters, Garden
- Frontage length: 119.00
Lot
- Size: 0.41 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Level
Details
- Parcel number: M:0048 L:000001,552967
- Zoning: RS
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1928
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, Sidewalks
- Subdivision: Munroe Hill
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Lexington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $479/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,493,000
- Annual tax amount: $18,259
- Date on market: 1/14/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/31/2025 | Sold | $1,535,000$479/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73397196 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2025 | Contingent | $1,535,000$479/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73397196 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,535,000-5%$479/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73397196 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2025 | Listing removed | $1,615,000$504/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73372033 Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2025 | Price change | $1,615,000-4.4%$504/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73372033 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2025 | Price change | $1,689,000-4.9%$527/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73372033 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,776,000+70%$554/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73372033 Report a problem | ||
| 7/13/2015 | Sold | $1,045,000+127.2%$326/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/1996 | Sold | $460,000+2.2%$144/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/17/1994 | Sold | $450,000+12.5%$140/sqft |
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| 9/20/1989 | Sold | $400,000$125/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,259 +6.2% | $1,493,000 +6.3% |
| 2024 | $17,199 +2.6% | $1,404,000 +8.8% |
| 2023 | $16,770 +4% | $1,290,000 +10.4% |
| 2022 | $16,118 +0.8% | $1,168,000 +5.1% |
| 2021 | $15,987 +3.4% | $1,111,000 +1% |
| 2020 | $15,455 +4.2% | $1,100,000 +4.8% |
| 2019 | $14,826 +5.3% | $1,050,000 +6.6% |
| 2018 | $14,086 +5.3% | $985,000 +6.7% |
| 2017 | $13,374 +10.9% | $923,000 +11.7% |
| 2016 | $12,060 +5.9% | $826,000 +7.8% |
| 2015 | $11,383 -4.3% | $766,000 -0.1% |
| 2014 | $11,896 +4.1% | $767,000 +2% |
| 2013 | $11,430 +0.7% | $752,000 -0.8% |
| 2012 | $11,347 +1.7% | $758,000 -2.2% |
| 2011 | $11,160 +3.9% | $775,000 |
| 2010 | $10,742 +3.8% | $775,000 -2.9% |
| 2009 | $10,350 +4.1% | $798,000 +0.5% |
| 2008 | $9,941 +7.3% | $794,000 -2.8% |
| 2007 | $9,265 +4.1% | $817,000 +2% |
| 2006 | $8,899 +8.5% | $801,000 +10.8% |
| 2005 | $8,199 +13.2% | $723,000 +4.5% |
| 2004 | $7,245 +9.9% | $692,000 +15% |
| 2003 | $6,592 +4.7% | $602,000 +7.9% |
| 2002 | $6,294 +12.9% | $558,000 +22.6% |
| 2000 | $5,574 +5.8% | $455,000 +10.4% |
| 1999 | $5,269 | $412,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 02420
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Maria Hastings Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.7 mi
- 9/10Wm Diamond Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 10/10Lexington High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Hastings
- Middle: Diamond
- High: Lhs
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Lexington
- 02420
- 1468 Massachusetts Ave
