Charming and expanded 5-bedroom, 3-bath Cape just a short stroll to Lexington Center! This sun-filled home blends classic character with modern updates, featuring a beautifully renovated kitchen, hardwood floors throughout, and a cozy fireplace in the living room. The flexible floor plan includes a versatile first-floor bonus room—perfect for a family room or spacious dining room—and a generous second-floor primary suite addition. Step outside to a lovely deck overlooking a level, fenced-in yard ideal for entertaining, gardening, or play. Energy-efficient with seller-owned solar panels under warranty through 2039. A true gem in a prime location!
Single-familyProperty Type
1958Year Built
7,405 sq ftLot Size
$607Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by The Laura Baliestiero Team• Coldwell Banker Realty - Concord
Bought with Beth Sager Group• Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
Spacious full dormer Cape with versatile floor plan on private level lot. Great room with fireplace opens to 2 tiered deck and private yard. Very generous sized rooms including fireplaced dining room perfect for gracious entertaining. bright, eat-in Kitchen, full bath and 2 bedrooms complete the first level. Master bedroom with attached large sitting room plus an additional bedroom and full bath on the second floor. Lower level consists of a rec room with fp and an office.
MLS PIN #50494694
Jun 1, 1998
Sold
$400,000
$157/sq ft
Mar 29, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Mar 26, 1998
Listed
$395,000
$155/sq ft
GRAND CAPE ! MOVE IN CONDITION.FIREPLACED GREAT ROOM. TRIPLE SLIDERS TO HUGE TWO LEVEL DECK.LARGE EAT IN KIT FIREPLACED BANQUET SIZED DINING ROOM. FINISHED LOWER LEVEL WITH FIREPLACED RECREATION ROOM AND OFFICE WITH BERBER
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$14,587 (+6.6%)
$670,000 + $515,000
$1,185,000
2025
$13,685 (+2.7%)
$638,000 + $481,000
$1,119,000
2024
$13,328 (+5.9%)
$608,000 + $480,000
$1,088,000
2023
$12,584 (+4.3%)
$552,000 + $416,000
$968,000
2022
$12,061
$502,000 + $372,000
$874,000
2021
$12,059 (+2.4%)
$478,000 + $360,000
$838,000
2020
$11,774 (+4.0%)
$478,000 + $360,000
$838,000
2019
$11,324 (+6.1%)
$455,000 + $347,000
$802,000
2018
$10,668 (−5.7%)
$434,000 + $312,000
$746,000
2017
$11,317 (+9.8%)
$400,000 + $381,000
$781,000
2016
$10,308 (+8.1%)
$381,000 + $325,000
$706,000
2014
$9,539 (+4.1%)
$308,000 + $307,000
$615,000
2013
$9,166 (+7.0%)
$308,000 + $295,000
$603,000
2012
$8,563 (+4.0%)
$291,000 + $281,000
$572,000
2011
$8,237 (+3.9%)
$291,000 + $281,000
$572,000
2010
$7,928 (+2.9%)
$291,000 + $281,000
$572,000
2009
$7,704
$306,000 + $288,000
$594,000
Tax history for 17 Hamblen St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$14,587 (+6.6%)
$670,000 + $515,000
$1,185,000
2025
$13,685 (+2.7%)
$638,000 + $481,000
$1,119,000
2024
$13,328 (+5.9%)
$608,000 + $480,000
$1,088,000
2023
$12,584 (+4.3%)
$552,000 + $416,000
$968,000
2022
$12,061
$502,000 + $372,000
$874,000
2021
$12,059 (+2.4%)
$478,000 + $360,000
$838,000
2020
$11,774 (+4.0%)
$478,000 + $360,000
$838,000
2019
$11,324 (+6.1%)
$455,000 + $347,000
$802,000
2018
$10,668 (−5.7%)
$434,000 + $312,000
$746,000
2017
$11,317 (+9.8%)
$400,000 + $381,000
$781,000
2016
$10,308 (+8.1%)
$381,000 + $325,000
$706,000
2014
$9,539 (+4.1%)
$308,000 + $307,000
$615,000
2013
$9,166 (+7.0%)
$308,000 + $295,000
$603,000
2012
$8,563 (+4.0%)
$291,000 + $281,000
$572,000
2011
$8,237 (+3.9%)
$291,000 + $281,000
$572,000
2010
$7,928 (+2.9%)
$291,000 + $281,000
$572,000
2009
$7,704
$306,000 + $288,000
$594,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Interior Features: Lighting - Overhead, Closet, Play Room, Office
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,550
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Blue
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Generation: Solar
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.17
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $13,685
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Generator, Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Ductless, Fireplace
Cooling: Ductless
Location
Location Information
Directions: Please use GPS
UnparsedAddress: 17 Hamblen Street, Lexington MA 02421
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,550
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2337356S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: Green
Home facts updated by owner on Jun 6, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Maria Hastings Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
Wm Diamond Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
9/10
Lexington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
10/10
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