Off market mar 2002 for $315K

$981,561

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $662/mo

•

1,404

sq ft

20 Cottage St, Lexington, MA 02420

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1850Year Built

0.43 acresLot Size

$699Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by David Williams • Lester E. Savage, Real Estate

Bought with David Williams • Lester E. Savage, Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #30581852

Redfin Estimate

$981,561

$667K since sold in March 2002$10K since September

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This home's estimate is 24.5% lower than the average sale price ($1.30M) of 6 comparable homes.

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A
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B
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SOLD JUL 9, 2026
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C
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D
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E
4 beds2 baths2,400 sq ft
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F
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Market trends in 02420, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.9%

1.4% MoM

Median sale price

$1.5M

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

34d

4 days MoM

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11 MoM

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Sale history for 20 Cottage St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$13,467 (+4.7%)

$770,000 + $324,000

$1,094,000

2025

$12,866 (+3.3%)

$734,000 + $318,000

$1,052,000

2024

$12,458 (+2.6%)

$699,000 + $318,000

$1,017,000

2023

$12,142 (+5.4%)

$635,000 + $299,000

$934,000

2022

$11,523 (+2.5%)

$577,000 + $258,000

$835,000

2021

$11,239 (+3.1%)

$550,000 + $231,000

$781,000

2020

$10,903 (+4.3%)

$550,000 + $226,000

$776,000

2019

$10,449 (+34.6%)

$524,000 + $216,000

$740,000

2018

$7,765 (+0.7%)

$478,000 + $65,000

$543,000

2017

$7,709 (+3.7%)

$465,000 + $67,000

$532,000

2016

$7,431 (+15.7%)

$443,000 + $66,000

$509,000

2014

$6,421 (+4.3%)

$382,000 + $32,000

$414,000

2013

$6,156 (+3.3%)

$374,000 + $31,000

$405,000

2012

$5,958 (+4.7%)

$366,000 + $32,000

$398,000

2011

$5,688 (+3.9%)

$363,000 + $32,000

$395,000

2010

$5,475 (+6.1%)

$363,000 + $32,000

$395,000

2009

$5,162

$366,000 + $32,000

$398,000

Tax history for 20 Cottage St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$13,467 (+4.7%)

$770,000 + $324,000

$1,094,000

2025

$12,866 (+3.3%)

$734,000 + $318,000

$1,052,000

2024

$12,458 (+2.6%)

$699,000 + $318,000

$1,017,000

2023

$12,142 (+5.4%)

$635,000 + $299,000

$934,000

2022

$11,523 (+2.5%)

$577,000 + $258,000

$835,000

2021

$11,239 (+3.1%)

$550,000 + $231,000

$781,000

2020

$10,903 (+4.3%)

$550,000 + $226,000

$776,000

2019

$10,449 (+34.6%)

$524,000 + $216,000

$740,000

2018

$7,765 (+0.7%)

$478,000 + $65,000

$543,000

2017

$7,709 (+3.7%)

$465,000 + $67,000

$532,000

2016

$7,431 (+15.7%)

$443,000 + $66,000

$509,000

2014

$6,421 (+4.3%)

$382,000 + $32,000

$414,000

2013

$6,156 (+3.3%)

$374,000 + $31,000

$405,000

2012

$5,958 (+4.7%)

$366,000 + $32,000

$398,000

2011

$5,688 (+3.9%)

$363,000 + $32,000

$395,000

2010

$5,475 (+6.1%)

$363,000 + $32,000

$395,000

2009

$5,162

$366,000 + $32,000

$398,000

*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

0.43 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,500

Year built

1900

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Middlesex County

APN

2367420S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 170
Length: 17
Width: 10
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 170
Length: 17
Width: 10
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 187
Length: 17
Width: 11
Level: Second

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 170
Length: 17
Width: 10
Level: First

Family Room Information
Area: 110
Length: 11
Width: 10
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Area: 187
Length: 17
Width: 11
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Garage Access, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,404
Foundation Area: 1
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: BROWN

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

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.42
Lot Features: Wooded
Frontage Length: 485
Road Frontage Type: Private Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,417.84
Tax Year: 2002

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Steam

Location

HOA Information
Homeowners Association Membership Not Required

Location Information
Directions: WOBURN ST. TO COTTAGE ST.
UnparsedAddress: 20 Cottage Street, Lexington MA 02420

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,500
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.43 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2367420S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Harrington Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi

10/10

Jonas Clarke Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi

10/10

Lexington High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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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

48% 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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Lexington, MA • 02420

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$933,000 – $1.13M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
4 Cottage St, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1980 Sq. Ft.	$1,096,982
19 Cottage St, Lexington, MA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 4973 Sq. Ft.	$2,523,396

Address	Redfin Estimate
6 Cottage St, Lexington, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1027 Sq. Ft.	$880,913
17 Cottage St, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1600 Sq. Ft.	$1,160,360

Address	Redfin Estimate
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