Welcome to 1 Homestead Street! This lovely three bedroom cape has been thoughtfully updated with today's amenities. Cozy up to the wood burning stove that generates enough heat for the 1st floor home office and living room spaces. Many updates include: New roof (2015) with solar panels installed in 2016, updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops (in 2018), new bathroom on the second level in 2022 and new furnace in 2021. (See attachment for full list of updates). This home is perfect for first time homebuyers looking for an entry into Lexington's fine schools, recreation and lovely town center. Come and see!
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
6,151 sq ftLot Size
$865Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Coleen McAdam• Charlesgate Realty Group, llc
Bought with Coleen McAdam• Charlesgate Realty Group, llc
You'll fall in love with this sunny Dutch Colonial tucked into a quiet and coveted Lexington neighborhood. Offering 2-3 bedrooms, 1.5 updated baths, hardwood floors & neutral decor. Spacious kitchen with separate dining area and pantry. The main living area has an arched entry into the cozy den/family room with a wood burning stove. Spacious master bedroom with great closet and storage space. Lovingly cared for with many updates and a beautifully maintained level yard, patio and one car garage. Walk to golf courses, conservation trails and Hastings Elementary School and located less than one mile from Hayden, LHS and Lexington Center!
MLS PIN #70389703
Aug 17, 2006
Sold
$509,000
$388/sq ft
Jul 7, 2006
Listing Removed
—
May 17, 2006
Listed
$509,000
$388/sq ft
Inviting, sun-filled Dutch Colonial in a quaint & quiet Lexington neighborhood. This home boasts lots of charm, hardwood floors & neutral decor. Large kitchen w/ an informal separate dining area and pantry. Living room has an arched entry into the den w/ woodburning stove. Large master bedroom w/ plenty of closet and storage space. Lovingly cared for w/ many recent updates. Beautifully maintained & landscaped yard, a new patio & one car garage. Walk to golf, conservation trails & town.
Public Records
Mar 30, 2000
Sold
$312,800
$238/sq ft
MLS PIN #50394660
Aug 14, 1998
Sold
$259,750
$198/sq ft
Apr 20, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Mar 28, 1998
Listed
$265,000
$202/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 1, 1968
Sold
$22,500
$17/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,879 (+4.0%)
$658,000 + $307,000
$965,000
2025
$11,423 (+6.1%)
$627,000 + $307,000
$934,000
2024
$10,768 (+5.9%)
$597,000 + $282,000
$879,000
2023
$10,166 (+4.1%)
$543,000 + $239,000
$782,000
2022
$9,770 (+0.7%)
$493,000 + $215,000
$708,000
2021
$9,699 (+3.2%)
$470,000 + $204,000
$674,000
2020
$9,399 (+4.3%)
$470,000 + $199,000
$669,000
2019
$9,009 (+3.4%)
$447,000 + $191,000
$638,000
2018
$8,709 (+4.0%)
$426,000 + $183,000
$609,000
2017
$8,375 (+5.6%)
$393,000 + $185,000
$578,000
2016
$7,928 (+13.3%)
$374,000 + $169,000
$543,000
2014
$6,995 (+3.4%)
$303,000 + $148,000
$451,000
2013
$6,764 (+5.8%)
$303,000 + $142,000
$445,000
2012
$6,392 (+2.0%)
$286,000 + $141,000
$427,000
2011
$6,264 (+3.9%)
$286,000 + $149,000
$435,000
2010
$6,029 (+3.3%)
$286,000 + $149,000
$435,000
2009
$5,837
$301,000 + $149,000
$450,000
Tax history for 1 Homestead St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,879 (+4.0%)
$658,000 + $307,000
$965,000
2025
$11,423 (+6.1%)
$627,000 + $307,000
$934,000
2024
$10,768 (+5.9%)
$597,000 + $282,000
$879,000
2023
$10,166 (+4.1%)
$543,000 + $239,000
$782,000
2022
$9,770 (+0.7%)
$493,000 + $215,000
$708,000
2021
$9,699 (+3.2%)
$470,000 + $204,000
$674,000
2020
$9,399 (+4.3%)
$470,000 + $199,000
$669,000
2019
$9,009 (+3.4%)
$447,000 + $191,000
$638,000
2018
$8,709 (+4.0%)
$426,000 + $183,000
$609,000
2017
$8,375 (+5.6%)
$393,000 + $185,000
$578,000
2016
$7,928 (+13.3%)
$374,000 + $169,000
$543,000
2014
$6,995 (+3.4%)
$303,000 + $148,000
$451,000
2013
$6,764 (+5.8%)
$303,000 + $142,000
$445,000
2012
$6,392 (+2.0%)
$286,000 + $141,000
$427,000
2011
$6,264 (+3.9%)
$286,000 + $149,000
$435,000
2010
$6,029 (+3.3%)
$286,000 + $149,000
$435,000
2009
$5,837
$301,000 + $149,000
$450,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,312
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3881144S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 247
Length: 13
Width: 19
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Closet - Double
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 120
Length: 10
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 90
Length: 9
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 30
Length: 6
Width: 5
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 48
Length: 8
Width: 6
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Oil, Active Solar
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Mass. Ave to Cedar Street. On the corner of Cedar and Homestead.
UnparsedAddress: 1 Homestead St, Lexington MA 02421
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,312
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3881144S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Maria Hastings Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
Wm Diamond Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
Lexington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
10/10
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