Experience elegance and history just four blocks from Lexington Center. This beautifully renovated townhome offers four bedrooms, three full baths, and a detached one-car garage. Filled with natural light, it blends antique character with thoughtful 2014 updates and designer wallpaper accents that add warmth and style. The first floor features a living room with a wood-burning fireplace, a spacious primary suite, and a bright kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and generous windows overlooking a fenced garden and deck. Upstairs, two bedrooms offer flexibility, while the third-floor suite includes a large bedroom, sitting area, home office, and extra room ideal for a walk-in closet or kitchenette. One of three units, this home is set on the grounds of a historic estate anchored by a grand oak tree believed to date back to the Revolutionary War.
Sold for $1,267,500
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$1,267,500
223 Waltham St Unit 223, Lexington, MA 02421
4beds
2,719sqft
Condominium, Townhouse
Built in 1857
1.42 Acres Lot
$1,275,800 Zestimate®
$466/sqft
$5,797 Estimated rent
Home value
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$1.19M - $1.38M
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Wood-burning fireplaceAntique characterDetached one-car garageBright kitchenFenced garden and deckGranite countertopsSpacious primary suite
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Peggy Dowcett 978-302-3988,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Concord 978-369-1000,
Sarah Dowcett-Barston 978-505-8823
Bought with:
Robb Cohen Team
Engel & Volkers Boston
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73453669
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Flooring - Engineered Hardwood, Window Seat
- Level: First
- Area: 212.01
- Dimensions: 11.1 x 19.1
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 162.54
- Dimensions: 12.9 x 12.6
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 108.36
- Dimensions: 12.9 x 8.4
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Third
- Area: 805.04
- Dimensions: 23.2 x 34.7
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
- Level: First
- Area: 64.6
- Dimensions: 7.6 x 8.5
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
- Level: Second
- Area: 73.15
- Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.7
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
- Level: Third
- Area: 57.34
- Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.1
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 133.2
- Dimensions: 11.1 x 12
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 96.9
- Dimensions: 8.5 x 11.4
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 214.49
- Dimensions: 8.9 x 24.1
Living room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
- Level: First
- Area: 254.34
- Dimensions: 15.7 x 16.2
Office
- Features: Skylight, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Third
- Area: 216.08
- Dimensions: 14.6 x 14.8
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Second Floor
Features
- Office
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Has basement: Yes
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,719
- Total interior livable area: 2,719 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,719
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Entry location: Unit Placement(Street)
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck
- Exterior features: Porch, Deck, Garden, Professional Landscaping
- Waterfront features: Lake/Pond, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Lot
- Size: 1.42 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 552125
- Zoning: RS
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subtype: Condominium, Townhouse
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1857
- Major remodel year: 1980
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
Location
- Region: Lexington
HOA & financial
HOA
- HOA fee: $750 monthly
- Services included: Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/9/2026 | Sold | $1,267,500-2.4%$466/sqft |
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| 11/26/2025 | Contingent | $1,299,000$478/sqft |
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| 11/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,299,000-1.5%$478/sqft |
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| 6/23/2025 | Listing removed | $1,319,000$485/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73367614 Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2025 | Price change | $1,319,000-5.7%$485/sqft |
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| 5/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,399,000+66.5%$515/sqft |
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| 4/25/2014 | Sold | $840,000+78.7%$309/sqft |
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| 9/28/1998 | Sold | $470,000+22.1%$173/sqft |
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| 8/1/1995 | Sold | $385,000+11.6%$142/sqft |
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| 1/28/1987 | Sold | $345,000$127/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,144 +3.7% | $1,320,000 +3.9% |
| 2024 | $15,570 +15.1% | $1,271,000 +22.1% |
| 2023 | $13,533 -0.7% | $1,041,000 +5.4% |
| 2022 | $13,634 +1% | $988,000 +5.3% |
| 2021 | $13,498 +0.7% | $938,000 -1.7% |
| 2020 | $13,404 +6.1% | $954,000 +6.6% |
| 2019 | $12,637 +4.2% | $895,000 +5.5% |
| 2018 | $12,126 +6.1% | $848,000 +7.5% |
| 2017 | $11,433 +9.8% | $789,000 +10.7% |
| 2016 | $10,410 +8.4% | $713,000 +10.4% |
| 2015 | $9,600 -1.1% | $646,000 +3.2% |
| 2014 | $9,709 +2% | $626,000 |
| 2013 | $9,515 +0.3% | $626,000 -1.3% |
| 2012 | $9,491 +6.1% | $634,000 +2.1% |
| 2011 | $8,942 +5.4% | $621,000 +1.5% |
| 2010 | $8,482 +1.9% | $612,000 -4.7% |
| 2009 | $8,327 -0.1% | $642,000 -3.6% |
| 2008 | $8,338 +12.4% | $666,000 +1.8% |
| 2007 | $7,416 +5.3% | $654,000 +3.2% |
| 2006 | $7,044 +2% | $634,000 +4.1% |
| 2005 | $6,906 +7.6% | $609,000 -0.7% |
| 2004 | $6,418 +10% | $613,000 +15% |
| 2003 | $5,836 +2% | $533,000 +5.1% |
| 2002 | $5,719 +7.6% | $507,000 +16.8% |
| 2000 | $5,317 +22.3% | $434,000 +27.6% |
| 1999 | $4,349 | $340,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 02421
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Maria Hastings Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 9/10Wm Diamond Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 10/10Lexington High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Hastings
- Middle: Diamond
- High: Lexington High
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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- Middlesex County
- Lexington
- 02421
- 223 Waltham St Unit 223
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