1556 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA 02420

Off market jul 2008 for $882K

$1,779,552

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,234/mo

•

2,794

sq ft

1556 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA 02420

About this home

Antique Colonial in Lex. Center. 2003 renovation by one of Lexington's premier craftsman, Matt Thenen. No details spared! New kitchen includes granite counters, breakfast bar, desk area & butler's pantry. Beaut. spacious family room w/French door, formal dining & living rooms w/gas fps, mud room & laundry area complete the downstairs. Wonderful master bedroom w/tray ceiling, walk-in closet & lovely bath w/slipper tub, sep. shower. This beautiful home offers 3 additional bedrooms w/a full bath.

Single-familyProperty Type

1820Year Built

8,230 sq ftLot Size

$637Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Mary Lou McDonough • The Higgins Group REALTORS®

Bought with Kevin Balboni • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Concord

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #70731340

Redfin Estimate

$1,779,552

$898K since sold in July 2008$10K since October

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This home's estimate is 2.7% higher than the average sale price ($1.73M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,850,000
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$2,150,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths3,167 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$1,590,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,949 sq ft
15 Hancock St, Lexington, MA 02420
SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$1,570,000
D
5 beds3.5 baths2,906 sq ft
10 Hayes Ave, Lexington, MA 02420
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$1,433,000
E
4 beds3 baths2,446 sq ft
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SOLD DEC 19, 2025
$1,800,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,792 sq ft
12 Coolidge Ave, Lexington, MA 02420

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Market trends in 02420, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.9%

1.4% MoM

Median sale price

$1.5M

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

34d

4 days MoM

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Sale history for 1556 Massachusetts Ave

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Jul 31, 2008

Sold

$882,000

$316/sq ft

MLS PIN #70731340

Jul 31, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Jul 31, 2008

Sold

$882,000

$316/sq ft

Jul 22, 2008

Contingent

—

Jun 6, 2008

Price Changed

$969,000

$347/sq ft

May 16, 2008

Relisted

—

Apr 29, 2008

Contingent

—

Apr 17, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Apr 14, 2008

Price Changed

$999,000

$358/sq ft

Mar 24, 2008

Listed

$1,050,000

$376/sq ft

MLS PIN #30647694

Mar 21, 2003

Sold

$787,500

$282/sq ft

Feb 10, 2003

Listing Removed

—

Sep 17, 2002

Listed

$799,000

$286/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$21,272 (+5.2%)

$892,000 + $836,000

$1,728,000

2025

$20,216 (+4.1%)

$849,000 + $804,000

$1,653,000

2024

$19,416 (+1.5%)

$809,000 + $776,000

$1,585,000

2023

$19,123 (+4.0%)

$735,000 + $736,000

$1,471,000

2022

$18,382 (+1.7%)

$668,000 + $664,000

$1,332,000

2021

$18,074 (+0.5%)

$637,000 + $619,000

$1,256,000

2020

$17,984 (+4.7%)

$637,000 + $643,000

$1,280,000

2019

$17,184 (+3.4%)

$606,000 + $611,000

$1,217,000

2018

$16,617 (+3.8%)

$561,000 + $601,000

$1,162,000

2017

$16,011 (+4.8%)

$504,000 + $601,000

$1,105,000

2016

$15,272 (+5.3%)

$457,000 + $589,000

$1,046,000

2014

$14,502 (+11.8%)

$372,000 + $563,000

$935,000

2013

$12,966 (+0.5%)

$372,000 + $481,000

$853,000

2012

$12,904 (+2.8%)

$389,000 + $473,000

$862,000

2011

$12,557 (+3.9%)

$390,000 + $482,000

$872,000

2010

$12,086 (+4.5%)

$390,000 + $482,000

$872,000

2009

$11,569

$410,000 + $482,000

$892,000

Tax history for 1556 Massachusetts Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$21,272 (+5.2%)

$892,000 + $836,000

$1,728,000

2025

$20,216 (+4.1%)

$849,000 + $804,000

$1,653,000

2024

$19,416 (+1.5%)

$809,000 + $776,000

$1,585,000

2023

$19,123 (+4.0%)

$735,000 + $736,000

$1,471,000

2022

$18,382 (+1.7%)

$668,000 + $664,000

$1,332,000

2021

$18,074 (+0.5%)

$637,000 + $619,000

$1,256,000

2020

$17,984 (+4.7%)

$637,000 + $643,000

$1,280,000

2019

$17,184 (+3.4%)

$606,000 + $611,000

$1,217,000

2018

$16,617 (+3.8%)

$561,000 + $601,000

$1,162,000

2017

$16,011 (+4.8%)

$504,000 + $601,000

$1,105,000

2016

$15,272 (+5.3%)

$457,000 + $589,000

$1,046,000

2014

$14,502 (+11.8%)

$372,000 + $563,000

$935,000

2013

$12,966 (+0.5%)

$372,000 + $481,000

$853,000

2012

$12,904 (+2.8%)

$389,000 + $473,000

$862,000

2011

$12,557 (+3.9%)

$390,000 + $482,000

$872,000

2010

$12,086 (+4.5%)

$390,000 + $482,000

$872,000

2009

$11,569

$410,000 + $482,000

$892,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

8,276 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,125

Year built

1820

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3796406S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 221
Length: 17
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 210
Length: 15
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 196
Length: 14
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 238
Length: 17
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 391
Length: 23
Width: 17
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area

Dining Room Information
Area: 224
Length: 16
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Kitchen Information
Area: 224
Length: 16
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 7X6
Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, First Floor, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 3
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Living Room, Bedroom

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Window Features: Screens
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Sitting Room, Foyer, Mud Room, Wet Bar, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,794
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Certified Historic,Renovated Since
Color: White

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle, Shake
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Screens

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
Frontage Length: 73

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,968
Tax Year: 2008

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Close to corner of Winthrop Rd. & Mass. Ave.
UnparsedAddress: 1556 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington MA 02420

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,125
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1820
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3796406S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Maria Hastings Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi

10/10

Wm Diamond Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi

9/10

Lexington High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

10/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

50% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Lexington, MA • 02420

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$1.69M – $2.05M

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Address	Redfin Estimate
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