SPACIOUS & CHARMING! Set on a near half acre lot, this antique colonial c1790 has been beautifully restored and meticulously maintained while retaining its original charm. This bright, sun-lit home offers four spacious bedrooms, eat-in kitchen with adjoining dining room and fireplaced living room with hand hewn beams and original wide pine wainscoting. The three season porch is the perfect place to relax with your favorite book and cup of coffee and enjoy stunning views of the sweeping private yard. Several recent updates include but are not limited to NEW half bath (2016), conversion from oil to NATURAL GAS & NEW FURNACE, NEW roof, NEW shed, NEW fireplace insert, NEW stainless steel gas range with vent hood, and solar energy (all 2015)! Just a stone's throw from Harrington Elementary, and a commuter's dream with easy access to both Routes 2 & 128. Don't miss out - this gracious home that reflects Lexington's history and charm could be yours!
Single-familyProperty Type
1790Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$727Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
5 spacesParking
Listed by Samita Mandelia• Barrett Sotheby's International Realty
Situated at the corner of two fairly busy roads. Very large, fenced-in lot. Four bedrooms upstairs share just one full bath.
9 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Terence Egan
Redfin Associate agent
Beautiful historic home. Original beams and wide floorboards ((in ciling above) preserved and exposed in a very thoughtful renovation of the living room. Everything is updated and well-maintained, but the home still oozes early Colonial charm.
9 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Terence Egan
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 162 Maple St
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #72259352
Feb 16, 2018
Sold
$740,000
$421/sq ft
Jan 5, 2018
Pending
—
Jan 4, 2018
Price Changed
$749,000
$426/sq ft
Dec 12, 2017
Price Changed
$780,000
$443/sq ft
Nov 29, 2017
Listed
$820,000
$466/sq ft
MLS PIN #71745415
Dec 19, 2014
Sold
$608,000
$346/sq ft
Oct 29, 2014
Contingent
—
Sep 18, 2014
Listed
$615,000
$350/sq ft
+3
The Fessenden farmhouse c.1790 has been beautifully restored and meticulously cared for by the current owner. On a glorious and secluded near half-acre graced with mature trees and an old stone wall, the Harrington School stands on the home’s former fields. With 4 bedrooms, a 15x13-foot dining room, renovated eat-in kitchen with exposed brick and pantry plus a living room with hand-hewn beams, fireplace and original wide-pine wainscoting, this fine home is exceptionally spacious for a house in this price range. The three-season porch offers views of the sweeping yard and nearby patio. Enjoy privacy while being exceptionally close to the Harrington School as well as the Minuteman Bikeway, Wilson Farms, the Arlington Reservoir and access points for both Rte 2 and Rte 128. Own a gracious example of Lexington’s venerable history.
MLS PIN #50371520
Jun 26, 1997
Sold
$238,800
$136/sq ft
May 7, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Apr 7, 1997
Listed
$239,900
$136/sq ft
A RARE TREAT! BRIGHT, SUNNY ELEGANT ANTIQUE COLONIAL ORIGINAL HAND HEWN OAK BEAMS, WAINSCOTTING. LOVINGLY RESTORED & UPDATED, RETAINING ITS CHARM. GREAT ENTER- TAINING SPACES & GLASS PORCH OVERLOOKS LARGE FENCED GROUNDS.
Public Records
May 3, 1997
Sold
$238,800
$136/sq ft
Public Records
May 25, 1995
Sold
$150,000
$85/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$17,948 (+2.9%)
$671,000 + $787,000
$1,458,000
2025
$17,440 (+0.3%)
$639,000 + $787,000
$1,426,000
2024
$17,383 (+48.9%)
$608,000 + $811,000
$1,419,000
2023
$11,674 (+5.6%)
$553,000 + $345,000
$898,000
2022
$11,054 (+3.0%)
$503,000 + $298,000
$801,000
2021
$10,735 (+3.1%)
$479,000 + $267,000
$746,000
2020
$10,411 (+4.7%)
$479,000 + $262,000
$741,000
2019
$9,940 (+2.7%)
$456,000 + $248,000
$704,000
2018
$9,681 (+14.6%)
$434,000 + $243,000
$677,000
2017
$8,448 (+4.1%)
$414,000 + $169,000
$583,000
2016
$8,118 (+11.6%)
$389,000 + $167,000
$556,000
2014
$7,274 (+3.1%)
$322,000 + $147,000
$469,000
2013
$7,053 (+1.5%)
$322,000 + $142,000
$464,000
2012
$6,946 (+2.8%)
$322,000 + $142,000
$464,000
2011
$6,754 (+3.9%)
$324,000 + $145,000
$469,000
2010
$6,500 (+3.1%)
$324,000 + $145,000
$469,000
2009
$6,303
$341,000 + $145,000
$486,000
Tax history for 162 Maple St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$17,948 (+2.9%)
$671,000 + $787,000
$1,458,000
2025
$17,440 (+0.3%)
$639,000 + $787,000
$1,426,000
2024
$17,383 (+48.9%)
$608,000 + $811,000
$1,419,000
2023
$11,674 (+5.6%)
$553,000 + $345,000
$898,000
2022
$11,054 (+3.0%)
$503,000 + $298,000
$801,000
2021
$10,735 (+3.1%)
$479,000 + $267,000
$746,000
2020
$10,411 (+4.7%)
$479,000 + $262,000
$741,000
2019
$9,940 (+2.7%)
$456,000 + $248,000
$704,000
2018
$9,681 (+14.6%)
$434,000 + $243,000
$677,000
2017
$8,448 (+4.1%)
$414,000 + $169,000
$583,000
2016
$8,118 (+11.6%)
$389,000 + $167,000
$556,000
2014
$7,274 (+3.1%)
$322,000 + $147,000
$469,000
2013
$7,053 (+1.5%)
$322,000 + $142,000
$464,000
2012
$6,946 (+2.8%)
$322,000 + $142,000
$464,000
2011
$6,754 (+3.9%)
$324,000 + $145,000
$469,000
2010
$6,500 (+3.1%)
$324,000 + $145,000
$469,000
2009
$6,303
$341,000 + $145,000
$486,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
17,242
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,759
Year built
1790
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3901784S
Parking Spaces
5
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
No
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2019.
Mar 17, 2026 • Final
Electrical
Install a rooftop solar system on a residential building. The installation includes solar modules and microinverters.
Electrical
Solar
Feb 25, 2026 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Location
Location Information
Directions: House is on the corner of Maple St. & Lowell St. Driveway is on Lowell St. Enter from driveway.
UnparsedAddress: 162 Maple Street, Lexington MA 02420
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,759
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 5
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1790
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3901784S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Jul 30, 2019
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
Exclusions: Stair Runner Going Up To Second Floor And All Of Seller's Personal Belongings.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Harrington Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
10/10
Jonas Clarke Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
10/10
Lexington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
10/10
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