Adorable and affordable Cape Cod style home located in sought after Estabrook School District has been updated for the next owner. Property is located on a lightly traveled side road in North Lexington known as "The Manor" with easy access to not only Estabrook School, but Kineen Park, and the Minuteman Bike Path as well. Wonderful list of improvements include new roof, refinished hardwood floors, interior paint, renovated kitchen cabinets, updated electrical panel, light fixtures, plugs and switches. Exterior painting and extensive list of beautiful new plantings and mulch complete the outside. This is a comfortable home with 4 generous size bedrooms all with hardwood floors and good closet space, 2 full bathrooms, 1 car garage with direct access to mudroom and a spacious and level backyard off the kitchen. Lexington Center, major shopping centers and Routes 2 & 128 are all a short distance from this home. Stove and dryer fueled by propane gas. Open house Sunday 1-3.
Single-familyProperty Type
1941Year Built
7,000 sq ftLot Size
$843Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Leslie Manning• Kraft Fine Homes
Bought with Wei Wenny Fu• Phoenix Real Estate Partners, LLC
Located on the north side of Lexington, in the "Manor", part of town, this charming Cape sits on a quiet tree-lined street a short distance to Estabrook Elementary School, Kineen Park, and the Minuteman Bike Path. The home is conveniently located close to the center of town, the Landlocked Forest, area shopping centers, and major highways. Lexington is well regarded for its in-town services for you and your family. The home has an open design, with dining room and kitchen adjacent to the living room-hardwood floors throughout. The home has 2 full updated bathrooms, and 4 ample sized bedrooms with deep closets. The kitchen has solid granite countertops, with tiled and mirrored backsplashes; the backdoor accesses a level and sizable backyard. Don't miss this opportunity to own property in Lexington; room for future expansion. One car garage has direct entry into a mudroom; the driveway will accommodate 3 more cars.
MLS PIN #70129609
Mar 15, 2005
Sold
$590,000
$398/sq ft
Jan 14, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Dec 30, 2004
Listed
$598,000
$404/sq ft
Lovely sunfilled Cape located on one of the prettiest streets in the popular manor section. Many improvements, fireplaced living room, beautiful hardwood floors throughout, new kitchen,granite counters, replacement windows, new roof, new driveway/walkway, new landscaping and freshly painted inside and out. Come see the tasteful decor, a pleasure to show! No showings until broker open 1/5/2005.
MLS PIN #30498003
Aug 14, 2001
Sold
$450,000
$304/sq ft
May 9, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Apr 25, 2001
Listed
$479,900
$324/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 1, 1989
Sold
$215,500
$145/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$14,144 (+6.2%)
$819,000 + $330,000
$1,149,000
2025
$13,318 (+3.4%)
$781,000 + $308,000
$1,089,000
2024
$12,875 (+4.4%)
$743,000 + $308,000
$1,051,000
2023
$12,337 (+4.2%)
$676,000 + $273,000
$949,000
2022
$11,840 (+3.4%)
$614,000 + $244,000
$858,000
2021
$11,454 (+2.4%)
$560,000 + $236,000
$796,000
2020
$11,184 (+5.1%)
$560,000 + $236,000
$796,000
2019
$10,646 (+5.3%)
$533,000 + $221,000
$754,000
2018
$10,110 (−1.7%)
$508,000 + $199,000
$707,000
2017
$10,288 (+9.8%)
$497,000 + $213,000
$710,000
2016
$9,373 (+19.9%)
$453,000 + $189,000
$642,000
2014
$7,817 (+3.1%)
$374,000 + $130,000
$504,000
2013
$7,585 (+4.0%)
$374,000 + $125,000
$499,000
2012
$7,290 (+3.9%)
$374,000 + $113,000
$487,000
2011
$7,013 (+3.9%)
$374,000 + $113,000
$487,000
2010
$6,750 (+2.0%)
$374,000 + $113,000
$487,000
2009
$6,615
$394,000 + $116,000
$510,000
Tax history for 17 Nichols Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$14,144 (+6.2%)
$819,000 + $330,000
$1,149,000
2025
$13,318 (+3.4%)
$781,000 + $308,000
$1,089,000
2024
$12,875 (+4.4%)
$743,000 + $308,000
$1,051,000
2023
$12,337 (+4.2%)
$676,000 + $273,000
$949,000
2022
$11,840 (+3.4%)
$614,000 + $244,000
$858,000
2021
$11,454 (+2.4%)
$560,000 + $236,000
$796,000
2020
$11,184 (+5.1%)
$560,000 + $236,000
$796,000
2019
$10,646 (+5.3%)
$533,000 + $221,000
$754,000
2018
$10,110 (−1.7%)
$508,000 + $199,000
$707,000
2017
$10,288 (+9.8%)
$497,000 + $213,000
$710,000
2016
$9,373 (+19.9%)
$453,000 + $189,000
$642,000
2014
$7,817 (+3.1%)
$374,000 + $130,000
$504,000
2013
$7,585 (+4.0%)
$374,000 + $125,000
$499,000
2012
$7,290 (+3.9%)
$374,000 + $113,000
$487,000
2011
$7,013 (+3.9%)
$374,000 + $113,000
$487,000
2010
$6,750 (+2.0%)
$374,000 + $113,000
$487,000
2009
$6,615
$394,000 + $116,000
$510,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,970 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,482
Year built
1941
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2473502S
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: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #3 Information
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #4 Information
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
Directions: Simmonds Road, to Blake Road to Nichols
UnparsedAddress: 17 Nichols Road, Lexington MA 02420
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Park, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,482
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1941
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2473502S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Joseph Estabrook Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
Wm Diamond Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Lexington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
10/10
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