Offers due Tuesday at 12PM. Quintessential Boston. A freestanding 3 unit home, with beautiful period details, and a traditional mansard roof line. Owner occupied since the 1980s! Large rooms, tall ceilings, a finished basement, and second and third story deck with amazing northern views. Several opportunities present for the new owner to preserve historical charm, renovate and increase rents, convert to condos, or redevelop. First showings will be at the Open House Saturday 3/16 from 11-1
Sold for $1,100,000
$1,100,000
42 Lexington St, East Boston, MA 02128
6beds
2,722sqft
3 Family
Built in 1900
-- sqft lot
$1,146,500 Zestimate®
$404/sqft
$3,545 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,146,500
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Third story deckBeautiful period detailsTall ceilingsLarge rooms
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Listed by:
Amanda George 617-347-0699,
Century 21 Shawmut Properties 617-787-2121
Bought with:
Saul Perlera
Perlera Real Estate
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73212308
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Washer, Dryer
Features
- Storage, Bathroom with Shower Stall
- Basement: Full,Finished,Interior Entry
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,722
- Total interior livable area: 2,722 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck, Deck - Roof
- Exterior features: Garden
Lot
- Size: 2,500 Square Feet
- Features: Cleared
Details
- Parcel number: W:01 P:02618 S:000,1333160
- Zoning: R3
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: 3 Family
Materials
- Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar, Other
- Roof: Rubber,Other
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Location
- Region: East Boston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $404/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $854,000
- Annual tax amount: $9,172
- Date on market: 1/14/2026
- Exclusions: Tenants Belongings.
- Total actual rent: 3000
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/30/2024 | Sold | $1,100,000+12.8%$404/sqft |
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| 3/20/2024 | Contingent | $975,000$358/sqft |
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| 3/14/2024 | Listed for sale | $975,000+3150%$358/sqft |
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| 12/27/1999 | Sold | $30,000$11/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,508 +11.8% | $907,400 +5.2% |
| 2024 | $9,402 +2.5% | $862,600 +1% |
| 2023 | $9,172 +7.6% | $854,000 +9% |
| 2022 | $8,524 +2% | $783,500 |
| 2021 | $8,360 +25.6% | $783,500 +24.3% |
| 2020 | $6,655 +12.2% | $630,200 +12% |
| 2019 | $5,931 +12.7% | $562,700 +12% |
| 2018 | $5,264 +404.1% | $502,300 +15% |
| 2017 | $1,044 -75% | $436,600 +15% |
| 2016 | $4,177 +17% | $379,700 +28.8% |
| 2015 | $3,571 +14.5% | $294,900 +24.2% |
| 2013 | $3,119 -2.3% | $237,400 -3% |
| 2012 | $3,192 +1.9% | $244,800 |
| 2011 | $3,131 +1.2% | $244,800 -6% |
| 2010 | $3,094 -9.2% | $260,400 -18.7% |
| 2009 | $3,406 -28.3% | $320,400 -26% |
| 2008 | $4,752 -2.1% | $433,200 -1.9% |
| 2007 | $4,854 | $441,700 |
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Neighborhood: East Boston
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