Buyer backed out! Craftsman charm and character awaits! This magnificent home located in Liberty Heights. Through sunny front porch and foyer you enter to spacious bay window living room that leads to a grand dining room with custom shelves for storage. Our kitchen is equipped with gas stove, stone countertops, a pantry, dining area and opens to a back porch for outdoor dining overlooking a grand private back yard, another seating area, and an expansive fenced in garden area for home farm. Second floor has a large primary bedroom with two closets and potential seating area and another bedroom with room for you office furniture. Family Room, Home Office, 1/4 bath and washer/dryer + sink are located in the basement. Plentiful storage spaces. Close to Starbucks, T-Joe's, Bakery, Shops, Variety of Restaurants, Spa, Sutherland Parks, Wilson Farm, and Bike path. A fabulous and very commuter friendly location. Rte 2 and Near by MBTA Bus 62,76 & 78,84 to Alewife, Harvard station.
Sold for $800,000
$800,000
42 Baker Ave, Lexington, MA 02421
2beds
1,356sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
6,400 Square Feet Lot
$1,093,900 Zestimate®
$590/sqft
$3,255 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,093,900
$974,000 - $1.26M
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Listed by:
Anne Mahon 617-990-7660,
Leading Edge Real Estate 617-484-1900
Bought with:
Maribeth McCauley Lynch
Thrive Real Estate Specialists
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73291365
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
- Area: 221.33
- Dimensions: 16.92 x 13.08
Bedroom 2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
- Area: 179.46
- Dimensions: 12.17 x 14.75
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
- Area: 30
- Dimensions: 7.5 x 4
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: Basement
Dining room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 154.44
- Dimensions: 13.33 x 11.58
Family room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Vinyl, Exterior Access, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Basement
- Area: 124.68
- Dimensions: 15.92 x 7.83
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Balcony / Deck, Pantry, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove
- Level: First
- Area: 162.56
- Dimensions: 12.83 x 12.67
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 175.56
- Dimensions: 13.33 x 13.17
Office
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Vinyl
- Area: 65.72
- Dimensions: 7.58 x 8.67
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Exterior Access, Washer Hookup, In Basement
Features
- Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Home Office, Internet Available - Unknown
- Flooring: Flooring - Vinyl
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,356
- Total interior livable area: 1,356 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached, Off Street, Paved
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck
- Exterior features: Porch, Deck, Rain Gutters, Garden, Stone Wall
- Waterfront features: Lake/Pond, 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Lot
- Size: 6,400 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: M:0013 L:000182,548224
- Zoning: RS
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Lexington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $590/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $806,000
- Annual tax amount: $9,874
- Date on market: 1/19/2026
- Exclusions: Staging Furniture.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/15/2024 | Sold | $800,000-5.8%$590/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73291365 Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2024 | Listed for sale | $849,000+346.8%$626/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73291365 Report a problem | ||
| 1/19/1989 | Sold | $190,000$140/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,151 +2.8% | $830,000 +3% |
| 2024 | $9,874 +4.6% | $806,000 +11% |
| 2023 | $9,438 +0.6% | $726,000 +6.8% |
| 2022 | $9,384 +2.5% | $680,000 +6.9% |
| 2021 | $9,152 +2.9% | $636,000 +0.5% |
| 2020 | $8,894 +4.3% | $633,000 +4.8% |
| 2019 | $8,528 +3% | $604,000 +4.3% |
| 2018 | $8,280 +13.8% | $579,000 +15.3% |
| 2017 | $7,274 +3.6% | $502,000 +4.4% |
| 2016 | $7,023 +4.8% | $481,000 +6.7% |
| 2015 | $6,702 +4.4% | $451,000 +8.9% |
| 2014 | $6,421 +3.3% | $414,000 +1.2% |
| 2013 | $6,217 +5.4% | $409,000 +3.8% |
| 2012 | $5,898 +2.1% | $394,000 -1.7% |
| 2011 | $5,774 +3.9% | $401,000 |
| 2010 | $5,558 +3% | $401,000 -3.6% |
| 2009 | $5,396 +2.1% | $416,000 -1.4% |
| 2008 | $5,283 +3.3% | $422,000 -6.4% |
| 2007 | $5,114 +6.8% | $451,000 +4.6% |
| 2006 | $4,788 +8.3% | $431,000 +10.5% |
| 2005 | $4,423 +10.6% | $390,000 +2.1% |
| 2004 | $4,000 +8.4% | $382,000 +13.4% |
| 2003 | $3,690 +5.9% | $337,000 +9.1% |
| 2002 | $3,486 +14.7% | $309,000 +24.6% |
| 2000 | $3,038 +9% | $248,000 +13.8% |
| 1999 | $2,788 | $218,000 |
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Neighborhood: 02421
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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Lexington
- 02421
- 42 Baker Ave
