Beautifully renovated and meticulously maintained Colonial home corner lot, just moments to Lexington Center. This charming single family home boasts an inviting farmer's porch and professional landscaping. Entry foyer welcomes you to an open floor plan featuring hardwood floors, vaulted ceiling family room, and two-sided gas fireplace shared by living and dining rooms. Expansive, renovated eat-in-kitchen with wood cabinetry, large island, and pantry closets offers a special place for meal prep and gathering. Broad picture windows in family room provide endless enjoyment of sun-drenched patio, backyard and tiered gardens. Second floor features a spacious primary bedroom complete with spa-grade bathroom plus three additional bedrooms and full bath. The completed third floor offers the 5th bedroom, a full bathroom plus office or den. Newer furnace and hot water heater, 2016 roof, and Tesla electric car charger, enhance this classic home for today's modern living.
Single-familyProperty Type
1902Year Built
8,169 sq ftLot Size
$639Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Wendy Reservitz• William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Bought with Alina Wang• Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington
Located close to Hayden Recreation and Lexington center. Very well maintained home. Completely renovated including new kitchen, newer roofs, newer hardwood floors, finished attic with a playroom, office area and full bath. Thoughtful and good use...
of space.
12 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Located on a quiet side street, 1/2 mile from Lexington center, this sun filled home was gut renovated & upgraded incl. two major additions recently constructed w/high-end materials. Pristine condition, 2 blocks from bike trail, shopping, coffee shop, restaurants & golf course. Walk to Hayden Rec., town pool, playground, Diamond middle school & high school. 5 bedrooms incl. master suite & large 2-room suite w/bath on 3rd floor. Brand new gourmet kitchen w/radiant heat & custom Crystal inset cabinets & top of line appliances such as Viking & Bosch...opens to sun lit family room w/radiant heat and wall of windows overlooking professionally landscaped perennial gardens, water fountain & in-ground landscaping lights. Private level back yard has plenty of room to play. Heated 2-car attached garage w/R16 insulated doors, mudroom w/closet &radiant heat. Finished bonus room in the dry water-proofed basement. Turn the key and enjoy your own paradise a stroll away from wonderful Lexington center
Public Records
Nov 16, 2006
Sold
$645,000
$231/sq ft
MLS PIN #70385706
Nov 20, 2006
Sold
$650,000
$233/sq ft
Sep 22, 2006
Listing Removed
—
May 11, 2006
Listed
$679,900
$244/sq ft
Spacious, sunny 1902 New England Farmhouse Colonial within walking distance to Lexington Center and Hayden Recreation Center. Beautiful gardens with viewing from the front porch in Spring and the rear deck in Summer and Fall. Bus stop at corner. List of up dates and improvements available. An ideal home to celebrate the upcoming Holidays. Also for rent at $2200.00
Public Records
May 1, 1992
Sold
$195,000
$70/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$19,856 (+3.5%)
$690,000 + $923,000
$1,613,000
2025
$19,189 (+3.5%)
$657,000 + $912,000
$1,569,000
2024
$18,534 (+1.1%)
$626,000 + $887,000
$1,513,000
2023
$18,330 (+4.2%)
$569,000 + $841,000
$1,410,000
2022
$17,595 (+2.0%)
$517,000 + $758,000
$1,275,000
2021
$17,254 (+0.2%)
$493,000 + $706,000
$1,199,000
2020
$17,225 (+4.7%)
$493,000 + $733,000
$1,226,000
2019
$16,450 (+3.4%)
$469,000 + $696,000
$1,165,000
2018
$15,902 (−0.4%)
$428,000 + $684,000
$1,112,000
2017
$15,968 (+9.5%)
$417,000 + $685,000
$1,102,000
2016
$14,585 (+55.2%)
$397,000 + $602,000
$999,000
2014
$9,399 (+5.2%)
$342,000 + $264,000
$606,000
2013
$8,938 (+3.8%)
$335,000 + $253,000
$588,000
2012
$8,608 (+3.1%)
$328,000 + $247,000
$575,000
2011
$8,352 (+3.9%)
$318,000 + $262,000
$580,000
2010
$8,039 (+6.3%)
$318,000 + $262,000
$580,000
2009
$7,562
$321,000 + $262,000
$583,000
Tax history for 20 Shirley St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$19,856 (+3.5%)
$690,000 + $923,000
$1,613,000
2025
$19,189 (+3.5%)
$657,000 + $912,000
$1,569,000
2024
$18,534 (+1.1%)
$626,000 + $887,000
$1,513,000
2023
$18,330 (+4.2%)
$569,000 + $841,000
$1,410,000
2022
$17,595 (+2.0%)
$517,000 + $758,000
$1,275,000
2021
$17,254 (+0.2%)
$493,000 + $706,000
$1,199,000
2020
$17,225 (+4.7%)
$493,000 + $733,000
$1,226,000
2019
$16,450 (+3.4%)
$469,000 + $696,000
$1,165,000
2018
$15,902 (−0.4%)
$428,000 + $684,000
$1,112,000
2017
$15,968 (+9.5%)
$417,000 + $685,000
$1,102,000
2016
$14,585 (+55.2%)
$397,000 + $602,000
$999,000
2014
$9,399 (+5.2%)
$342,000 + $264,000
$606,000
2013
$8,938 (+3.8%)
$335,000 + $253,000
$588,000
2012
$8,608 (+3.1%)
$328,000 + $247,000
$575,000
2011
$8,352 (+3.9%)
$318,000 + $262,000
$580,000
2010
$8,039 (+6.3%)
$318,000 + $262,000
$580,000
2009
$7,562
$321,000 + $262,000
$583,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,276 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,835
Year built
1902
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
875149S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Storage, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Exterior Features: Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Garden, Stone Wall
Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System
Other Structures: Workshop
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.19
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Wooded, Level
Frontage Length: 80
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $18,330
Tax Year: 2023
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Radiant, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Bedford Street to Shirley Street
UnparsedAddress: 20 Shirley Street, Lexington MA 02421
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,835
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1902
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 875149S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 5
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Maria Hastings Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
10/10
Wm Diamond Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
Lexington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
10/10
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