Lovely Cape in Hilltop Neighborhood, near Bowman School and Peacock Farm. Charming home with sunny fireplaced living room and custom bookcases, kitchen/dining area, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, a finished basement with familyroom, office space, and laundry area,an excellent use of space which is not included in the approx.liv. area. Beacon Hill backyard with lovely brick patio. Walk to Wilson Farms and Mass Ave. busline. Minutes to Cambridge. Don't Miss Out!
Single-familyProperty Type
1962Year Built
5,400 sq ftLot Size
$783Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Lynn MacDonald• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Belmont
Bought with Susan Scott• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lexington
MOVE IN & ENJOY! THIS TURN KEY HOME FEATURES A SUNNY FIREPLACED LIVING ROOM, UPDATED KITCHEN, 3 BEDROOMS, 1 1/2 BATHS, A FINISHED FAMILY RM IN THE BASEMENT & A TRULY CHARMING "BEACON HILL" STYLE BACKYARD PATIO + GARDEN!
MLS PIN #50304238
Nov 7, 1995
Sold
$229,500
$188/sq ft
Oct 6, 1995
Listing Removed
—
Oct 6, 1995
Listed
$229,000
$187/sq ft
SUBERB CONDITION! BRIGHT SUNNY, CHARMING CAPE. WELL LANDSCAPED GROUNDS. COUNTRY KITCHEN WITH CERAMIC TILE & NEWLY FINISHED OAK FLOORS. CONTINGENT UPON SELLERS OBTAINING HOME OF THEIR CHOICE BY 10/12/95.NO SHOWINGS UNTIL 11:00AM.
Public Records
Aug 31, 1992
Sold
$190,000
$155/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,931 (+6.1%)
$627,000 + $261,000
$888,000
2025
$10,298 (+3.5%)
$598,000 + $244,000
$842,000
2024
$9,947 (+3.5%)
$569,000 + $243,000
$812,000
2023
$9,607 (+8.4%)
$517,000 + $222,000
$739,000
2022
$8,860 (+0.3%)
$470,000 + $172,000
$642,000
2021
$8,835 (+2.4%)
$448,000 + $166,000
$614,000
2020
$8,627 (+4.8%)
$448,000 + $166,000
$614,000
2019
$8,232 (+4.5%)
$427,000 + $156,000
$583,000
2018
$7,879 (+4.6%)
$406,000 + $145,000
$551,000
2017
$7,535 (+3.8%)
$375,000 + $145,000
$520,000
2016
$7,256 (+10.3%)
$357,000 + $140,000
$497,000
2014
$6,576 (+2.8%)
$289,000 + $135,000
$424,000
2013
$6,399 (+6.3%)
$289,000 + $132,000
$421,000
2012
$6,018 (+4.0%)
$272,000 + $130,000
$402,000
2011
$5,789 (+3.9%)
$272,000 + $130,000
$402,000
2010
$5,572 (+3.0%)
$272,000 + $130,000
$402,000
2009
$5,408
$287,000 + $130,000
$417,000
Tax history for 10 Ames Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,931 (+6.1%)
$627,000 + $261,000
$888,000
2025
$10,298 (+3.5%)
$598,000 + $244,000
$842,000
2024
$9,947 (+3.5%)
$569,000 + $243,000
$812,000
2023
$9,607 (+8.4%)
$517,000 + $222,000
$739,000
2022
$8,860 (+0.3%)
$470,000 + $172,000
$642,000
2021
$8,835 (+2.4%)
$448,000 + $166,000
$614,000
2020
$8,627 (+4.8%)
$448,000 + $166,000
$614,000
2019
$8,232 (+4.5%)
$427,000 + $156,000
$583,000
2018
$7,879 (+4.6%)
$406,000 + $145,000
$551,000
2017
$7,535 (+3.8%)
$375,000 + $145,000
$520,000
2016
$7,256 (+10.3%)
$357,000 + $140,000
$497,000
2014
$6,576 (+2.8%)
$289,000 + $135,000
$424,000
2013
$6,399 (+6.3%)
$289,000 + $132,000
$421,000
2012
$6,018 (+4.0%)
$272,000 + $130,000
$402,000
2011
$5,789 (+3.9%)
$272,000 + $130,000
$402,000
2010
$5,572 (+3.0%)
$272,000 + $130,000
$402,000
2009
$5,408
$287,000 + $130,000
$417,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood
Interior Features: Office
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,224
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Red
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,706
Tax Year: 2005
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Location
Location Information
Directions: Mass.Ave. to Oak to Carville to Ames Avenue.
UnparsedAddress: 10 Ames Avenue, Lexington MA 02421
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,260
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2166305S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 11, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: ,Washer,Dryer And Refrig.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Bowman Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
10/10
Jonas Clarke Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
10/10
Lexington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
10/10
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