Once in a generation does this kind of opportunity present itself! The " George W. Taylor House", a Grand Victorian prominently situated in the Battle Green District is being offered for sale after 58 years in the same family ownership. With generous dimensions throughout, this 13 room home retains much of its original period architectural details and hardwood floors. Built on a considerably large lot for the neighborhood, it also features a detached carriage house with an attached one-bedroom apartment. A rare opportunity for the new owner to restore the property to its original stature as a Grande Dame of Lexington.
For sale
$2,925,000
1949 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA 02421
8beds
4,101sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1850
0.57 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$713/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Grand victorianHardwood floorsGenerous dimensions throughout
- 68 days |
- 622 |
- 21 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jeffrey Lyon 781-953-7560,
W. H. Lyon, Inc. REALTORS® 781-862-2300
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73507044
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
Bedroom 5
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Central, Hot Water, Oil, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Bedroom, Walk-up Attic
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
- Basement: Concrete,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,101
- Total interior livable area: 4,101 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,101
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Detached, Barn, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Porch, Barn/Stable
- Frontage length: 210.00
Lot
- Size: 0.57 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Barn/Stable
- Parcel number: M:0057 L:000006,554676
- Zoning: RS
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian,Italianate
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Post & Beam
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1850
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Fuses, 60 Amps/Less, Knob & Tube Wiring
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Lexington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $713/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,042,000
- Annual tax amount: $24,974
- Date on market: 4/24/2026
- Listing terms: Contract
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$4,912/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,925,000$713/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,974 +3% | $2,042,000 +3.2% |
| 2024 | $24,243 +2.1% | $1,979,000 +8.4% |
| 2023 | $23,738 +5% | $1,826,000 +11.4% |
| 2022 | $22,618 +1.6% | $1,639,000 +5.9% |
| 2021 | $22,261 +2% | $1,547,000 -0.5% |
| 2020 | $21,834 +4.5% | $1,554,000 +5% |
| 2019 | $20,898 +5.4% | $1,480,000 +6.7% |
| 2018 | $19,834 +6.2% | $1,387,000 +7.6% |
| 2017 | $18,678 -0.1% | $1,289,000 +0.7% |
| 2016 | $18,688 -0.7% | $1,280,000 +1.1% |
| 2015 | $18,813 +10.6% | $1,266,000 +15.4% |
| 2014 | $17,014 +4.6% | $1,097,000 +2.5% |
| 2013 | $16,264 +2.4% | $1,070,000 +0.8% |
| 2012 | $15,883 +0.2% | $1,061,000 -3.6% |
| 2011 | $15,854 +3.9% | $1,101,000 |
| 2010 | $15,260 +5.6% | $1,101,000 -1.2% |
| 2009 | $14,449 +1.9% | $1,114,000 -1.6% |
| 2008 | $14,173 +9.5% | $1,132,000 -0.8% |
| 2007 | $12,939 +7.4% | $1,141,000 +5.3% |
| 2006 | $12,043 +3.9% | $1,084,000 +6.1% |
| 2005 | $11,589 +11.6% | $1,022,000 +3% |
| 2004 | $10,386 +17.5% | $992,000 +22.9% |
| 2003 | $8,837 +5.2% | $807,000 +8.3% |
| 2002 | $8,404 +6.5% | $745,000 +15.7% |
| 2000 | $7,889 +3.7% | $644,000 +8.2% |
| 1999 | $7,610 | $595,000 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 02421
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Maria Hastings Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 9/10Wm Diamond Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 10/10Lexington High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Maria Hastings
- Middle: Diamond
- High: Lhs
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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Lexington
- 02421
- 1949 Massachusetts Ave
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