Known as the Bowman Tavern this renovated (1988) antique has beautiful wide plank flooring, high ceilings, hand adzed beams, charm and a fantastic East Village location. Convenient to Wilsons Farm, Waldorf School, playing fields and courts, conservation land, the MBTA busline and major routes. Own a piece of Lexington and national history!
Sold for $660,000
$660,000
837 Massachusetts Ave #1, Lexington, MA 02420
2beds
1,044sqft
Condominium, Townhouse
Built in 1770
0.3 Acres Lot
$660,300 Zestimate®
$632/sqft
$2,729 Estimated rent
Home value
$660,300
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Hand adzed beamsHigh ceilingsWide plank flooring
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Listed by:
Lester Savage 781-504-6856,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate 781-862-0202
Bought with:
Patricia Ortiz
Compass
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73397422
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
- Area: 197.78
- Dimensions: 14.83 x 13.33
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: First
- Area: 41.09
- Dimensions: 8.08 x 5.08
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: Second
- Area: 49.78
- Dimensions: 9.33 x 5.33
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl
- Level: First
- Area: 66
- Dimensions: 8.25 x 8
Living room
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Flooring - Wood, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Remodeled
- Level: First
- Area: 222.99
- Dimensions: 15.83 x 14.08
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Flooring - Wood, First Floor, In Building, In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Internet Available - Unknown
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl
- Windows: Storm Window(s)
- Has basement: Yes
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,044
- Total interior livable area: 1,044 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,044
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Porch, Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.3 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: M:0022 L:00391,549561
- Zoning: RT
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subtype: Condominium, Townhouse
Materials
- Frame, Stone, Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1770
- Major remodel year: 1988
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
HOA
- Services included: Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal
Location
- Region: Lexington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $632/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $587,000
- Annual tax amount: $7,179
- Date on market: 1/8/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/31/2025 | Sold | $660,000+10.4%$632/sqft |
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| 7/1/2025 | Contingent | $598,000$573/sqft |
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| 6/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $598,000+120.7%$573/sqft |
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| 3/21/2001 | Sold | $271,000$260/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,179 +3.7% | $587,000 +3.9% |
| 2024 | $6,921 +1.6% | $565,000 +7.8% |
| 2023 | $6,812 -0.7% | $524,000 +5.4% |
| 2022 | $6,859 +1% | $497,000 +5.3% |
| 2021 | $6,792 +6.9% | $472,000 +4.4% |
| 2020 | $6,351 +6.1% | $452,000 +6.6% |
| 2019 | $5,987 +4.1% | $424,000 +5.5% |
| 2018 | $5,749 +6.7% | $402,000 +8.1% |
| 2017 | $5,390 +9.6% | $372,000 +10.4% |
| 2016 | $4,920 -38.7% | $337,000 -37.6% |
| 2015 | $8,024 +66.9% | $540,000 +74.2% |
| 2014 | $4,808 +2% | $310,000 |
| 2013 | $4,712 -0.1% | $310,000 -1.6% |
| 2012 | $4,716 +6.3% | $315,000 +2.3% |
| 2011 | $4,435 +5.6% | $308,000 +1.7% |
| 2010 | $4,200 +1.8% | $303,000 -4.7% |
| 2009 | $4,124 -0.5% | $318,000 -3.9% |
| 2008 | $4,144 +13.8% | $331,000 +3.1% |
| 2007 | $3,640 | $321,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 02420
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GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Harrington Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 10/10Jonas Clarke Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 10/10Lexington High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Harrington
- Middle: Clarke
- 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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