Impeccable 5-Bedroom 1890’s Colonial in the heart of Lexington Center! Elegant, rich detail includes soaring-ceilings, built-ins, bay windows and hardwood floors. You’ll love the updated granite Kitchen, first floor Family Room with walls of glass overlooking an idyllic, private, fenced backyard. Two-car Garage, updated electrical. Third floor offers 5th Bedroom wth full Bath. Desirable street steps to Hayden, Bridge School and all of the Center’s shops, restaurants, parks & recreation.
Single-familyProperty Type
1890Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$657Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Elizabeth Crampton• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lexington
Bought with David Williams• Lester E. Savage, Real Estate
Gracious Colonial in sought after neighborhood - walk to center, Hayden & Town Recreation - spacious open floor plan built-ins, moldings, high ceilings, window seats, three floors of living, 1st fl fam rm, second floor sleeping porch and third floor library/5th bedroom and full bath
MLS PIN #70321153
Apr 27, 2006
Sold
$850,000
$283/sq ft
Feb 8, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Jan 26, 2006
Listed
$889,000
$296/sq ft
A Diamond In The Rough! Home is sold in “AS IS” condition — Bring your contractor. A much admired 1890 Antique Dutch Colonial on a side street in the middle of everything - Bridge School, LHS, Hayden Recreation/Ice Center, Town Pools, Basketball, Tennis, Track, Skate Board Park, Lincoln Fields, Bandstand and Fitness Path. Restore this prized home. Old world charm & detail throughout. Numerous expansion possibilities. 2 unheated bedrooms on the 3rd floor. Detached 2 car garage.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$27,636 (+5.1%)
$873,000 + $1,372,000
$2,245,000
2025
$26,295 (−3.7%)
$832,000 + $1,318,000
$2,150,000
2024
$27,305 (+0.9%)
$792,000 + $1,437,000
$2,229,000
2023
$27,066 (+4.2%)
$720,000 + $1,362,000
$2,082,000
2022
$25,972 (+3.8%)
$655,000 + $1,227,000
$1,882,000
2021
$25,024 (−0.2%)
$597,000 + $1,142,000
$1,739,000
2020
$25,065 (+4.7%)
$597,000 + $1,187,000
$1,784,000
2019
$23,933 (+4.0%)
$568,000 + $1,127,000
$1,695,000
2018
$23,023 (−5.6%)
$542,000 + $1,068,000
$1,610,000
2017
$24,401 (+0.2%)
$529,000 + $1,155,000
$1,684,000
2016
$24,353 (+72.5%)
$482,000 + $1,186,000
$1,668,000
2014
$14,114 (+4.6%)
$399,000 + $511,000
$910,000
2013
$13,498 (+2.6%)
$399,000 + $489,000
$888,000
2012
$13,159 (+0.5%)
$399,000 + $480,000
$879,000
2011
$13,090 (+3.9%)
$399,000 + $510,000
$909,000
2010
$12,599 (+4.5%)
$399,000 + $510,000
$909,000
2009
$12,062
$420,000 + $510,000
$930,000
Tax history for 17 Audubon Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$27,636 (+5.1%)
$873,000 + $1,372,000
$2,245,000
2025
$26,295 (−3.7%)
$832,000 + $1,318,000
$2,150,000
2024
$27,305 (+0.9%)
$792,000 + $1,437,000
$2,229,000
2023
$27,066 (+4.2%)
$720,000 + $1,362,000
$2,082,000
2022
$25,972 (+3.8%)
$655,000 + $1,227,000
$1,882,000
2021
$25,024 (−0.2%)
$597,000 + $1,142,000
$1,739,000
2020
$25,065 (+4.7%)
$597,000 + $1,187,000
$1,784,000
2019
$23,933 (+4.0%)
$568,000 + $1,127,000
$1,695,000
2018
$23,023 (−5.6%)
$542,000 + $1,068,000
$1,610,000
2017
$24,401 (+0.2%)
$529,000 + $1,155,000
$1,684,000
2016
$24,353 (+72.5%)
$482,000 + $1,186,000
$1,668,000
2014
$14,114 (+4.6%)
$399,000 + $511,000
$910,000
2013
$13,498 (+2.6%)
$399,000 + $489,000
$888,000
2012
$13,159 (+0.5%)
$399,000 + $480,000
$879,000
2011
$13,090 (+3.9%)
$399,000 + $510,000
$909,000
2010
$12,599 (+4.5%)
$399,000 + $510,000
$909,000
2009
$12,062
$420,000 + $510,000
$930,000
*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
5
Baths
4.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,686
Year built
1890
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2370900S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
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Directions: Lincoln Street to Audubon Road across from the Hayden Recreation Center
UnparsedAddress: 17 Audubon Road, Lexington MA 02420
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,686
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2370900S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer & Dryer
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Maria Hastings Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
Wm Diamond Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
9/10
Lexington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
10/10
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