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Off Market May 2020 for $639K

$890,686

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,176/mo

•

1,092

sq ft

16 Bowker St, Lexington, MA 02421

About this home

A jewel in the desirable Liberty Heights neighborhood of East Lexington! This well maintained 1937 Cape is a short walk to the Minuteman Bikeway, Sutherland Woods trails, and is across from 5.5 acres of town conservation land. The home features many charming period details such as built-in china cabinets, bureaus, and early 20th century trim. The first floor plan is versatile with potential to expand out back. Building plans already drawn up for two-story addition. Upstairs you will find two bedrooms and a full bath. Private back deck overlooking backyard is perfect for family gatherings. Recent improvements include stainless appliances, custom kitchen cabinets, complete bathroom remodel, Therma-Tru front door, and freestanding hot water tank. Wilson Farm, Trader Joe's and coffee shops are a short stroll from your doorstep. Commuter friendly with easy access to Route 2, 128 and bus lines. Situated in a family-friendly neighborhood in Lexington, this house is not to be missed

Single-familyProperty Type

1937Year Built

3,819 sq ftLot Size

$816Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Jeffrey Lyon • W. H. Lyon, Inc. REALTORS®

Bought with Ellen & Janis Team • Compass

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•Source:MLS PIN #72642188

Redfin Estimate

$890,686

$252K since sold in May 2020$8,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 2.9% lower than the average sale price ($918K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$890,000
A
3 beds1 bath1,092 sq ft
299 Appleton St, Arlington, MA 02476
SOLD MAY 21, 2026
$860,000
B
3 beds1 bath1,490 sq ft
451 Appleton St, Arlington, MA 02476
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$855,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,422 sq ft
65 Oak, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$1,025,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,179 sq ft
45 Sunset Rd, Arlington, MA 02474
SOLD JUN 11, 2026
$840,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,280 sq ft
541 Summer St, Arlington, MA 02474
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$1,035,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,219 sq ft
220 Hillside Ave, Arlington, MA 02476

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Market trends in 02421, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

102.5%

+0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$1.6M

$71K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

0 days MoM

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14 MoM

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Cute uncluttered feel to this 1937 cape. Dormers create great visual angles in the 2 bedrooms upstairs. The bedrooms also both have well crafted built-in drawers. Efficient use of space can also be seen in front room closet (coat closet) as well as...
12 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
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Sale history for 16 Bowker St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72642188

May 29, 2020

Sold

$639,000

$585/sq ft

Apr 21, 2020

Pending

—

Apr 15, 2020

Contingent

—

Apr 8, 2020

Listed

$629,000

$576/sq ft

MLS PIN #71673482

Aug 14, 2014

Sold

$467,500

$428/sq ft

May 29, 2014

Price Changed

$475,000

$435/sq ft

May 29, 2014

Contingent

—

May 1, 2014

Listed

$489,000

$448/sq ft

Attention single family & condo buyers! Located in a desirable Liberty Heights/East Lexington location, this charming & well maintained 1937 Cape is in close proximity to public transportation, restaurants, shops, the Minuteman Bikeway and is across from 5.5 acres of town conservation land. The first floor offers a versatile floor plan with expansion potential to the rear. Create open space between the kitchen & family rooms! Built-in china cabinets and bureaus are among the special period details. Other features include a bright eat-in kitchen, hardwood floors, dormered bedrooms, a Burnham boiler (2009), thermo-pane windows, recent exterior paint (2013), walk-out basement & a small one car garage.The graceful front walkway and retaining wall were redone in 2005 and insulation was installed in 2011. Sip lemonade and relax on the 22 x 10 foot deck that overlooks a lovely private yard adorned with perennials. Why buy a condo when this very special offering is within reach?

Public Records

Aug 24, 1988

Sold

$185,500

$170/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$9,233 (+6.2%)

$550,000 + $200,000

$750,000

2025

$8,696 (+3.5%)

$524,000 + $187,000

$711,000

2024

$8,404 (+4.4%)

$499,000 + $187,000

$686,000

2023

$8,047 (+4.1%)

$454,000 + $165,000

$619,000

2022

$7,728 (+0.2%)

$412,000 + $148,000

$560,000

2021

$7,713 (+2.4%)

$393,000 + $143,000

$536,000

2020

$7,531 (+5.0%)

$393,000 + $143,000

$536,000

2019

$7,173 (+5.6%)

$374,000 + $134,000

$508,000

2018

$6,793 (+4.6%)

$356,000 + $119,000

$475,000

2017

$6,492 (+3.9%)

$329,000 + $119,000

$448,000

2016

$6,249 (+23.6%)

$313,000 + $115,000

$428,000

2014

$5,056 (+2.7%)

$253,000 + $73,000

$326,000

2013

$4,925 (+6.5%)

$253,000 + $71,000

$324,000

2012

$4,626 (+2.0%)

$239,000 + $70,000

$309,000

2011

$4,536 (+3.9%)

$239,000 + $76,000

$315,000

2010

$4,366 (+2.9%)

$239,000 + $76,000

$315,000

2009

$4,241

$251,000 + $76,000

$327,000

Tax history for 16 Bowker St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$9,233 (+6.2%)

$550,000 + $200,000

$750,000

2025

$8,696 (+3.5%)

$524,000 + $187,000

$711,000

2024

$8,404 (+4.4%)

$499,000 + $187,000

$686,000

2023

$8,047 (+4.1%)

$454,000 + $165,000

$619,000

2022

$7,728 (+0.2%)

$412,000 + $148,000

$560,000

2021

$7,713 (+2.4%)

$393,000 + $143,000

$536,000

2020

$7,531 (+5.0%)

$393,000 + $143,000

$536,000

2019

$7,173 (+5.6%)

$374,000 + $134,000

$508,000

2018

$6,793 (+4.6%)

$356,000 + $119,000

$475,000

2017

$6,492 (+3.9%)

$329,000 + $119,000

$448,000

2016

$6,249 (+23.6%)

$313,000 + $115,000

$428,000

2014

$5,056 (+2.7%)

$253,000 + $73,000

$326,000

2013

$4,925 (+6.5%)

$253,000 + $71,000

$324,000

2012

$4,626 (+2.0%)

$239,000 + $70,000

$309,000

2011

$4,536 (+3.9%)

$239,000 + $76,000

$315,000

2010

$4,366 (+2.9%)

$239,000 + $76,000

$315,000

2009

$4,241

$251,000 + $76,000

$327,000

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3,920 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,092

Year built

1937

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2431120S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Heated Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 165
Length: 15
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 135
Length: 15
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Countertops - Upgraded,Cabinets - Upgraded,Remodeled

Living Room Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 117
Length: 13
Width: 9
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Cabinets - Upgraded,Remodeled,Gas Stove

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Garage Access, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Exterior Access, Washer Hookup, In Basement

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,092
Foundation Area: 624
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Color: Yellow

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Deck, Deck - Wood

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.09
Frontage Length: 44
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,173
Tax Year: 2019

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Steam, Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
Directions: Mass Ave to Bowker
UnparsedAddress: 16 Bowker St, Lexington MA 02421

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,092
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,920 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1937
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2431120S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Bowman Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi

10/10

Jonas Clarke Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi

10/10

Lexington High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi

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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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
22 Bowker St, Lexington, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1644 Sq. Ft.	$1,007,464
25 Bowker St, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1938 Sq. Ft.	$1,358,330

Address	Redfin Estimate
26 Bowker St, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3007 Sq. Ft.	$1,682,836
7 Bowker St, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1108 Sq. Ft.	$957,487

Address	Redfin Estimate
12 Bowker St, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1788 Sq. Ft.	$1,013,603
3 Bowker St, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1808 Sq. Ft.	$925,477

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