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Off Market Jul 2025 for $1.5M

$1,487,800

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,411/mo

•

2,060

sq ft

20 Taft Ave, Lexington, MA 02421

About this home

Beautifully updated and deceptively spacious, this expanded Cape offers over 2000 sq ft of living on one of the largest lots in Liberty Heights! Extensive list of upgrades (attached), this 4 bed, 2 bath home includes a stunning kitchen with skylight and specialty high-end appliances for the gourmet chef with a retro vibe, elegant Art Deco light fixtures and period details throughout. A cozy breakfast bar addition looks out to expansive backyard and opens to private patio, just in time for summer grilling. Great options for guests/privacy, with two beds + full bath on main level, plus two beds + full bath upstairs. Finished basement adds flex media/playroom/office, laundry room w/sink, and attached garage + yard storage shed. Highly efficient central heat/AC and quality windows provide year round comfort. With the bonus of Lexington schools, this East end home is just down the street from Sutherland Woods, West Farm, and nearby conveniences of both Arlington Heights and Lexington Center

Single-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

0.36 acresLot Size

$722Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Laura Segal • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Bought with Lauren Holleran Team • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #73388713

Redfin Estimate

$1,487,800

$17K since sold in July 2025$22K since August

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This home's estimate is 6.3% higher than the average sale price ($1.40M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,130,000
A
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B
4 beds2.5 baths2,240 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 27, 2026
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C
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D
4 beds3 baths2,148 sq ft
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E
4 beds1.5 baths1,993 sq ft
171 Park Ave, Arlington, MA 02476
SOLD BY REDFIN JUL 31, 2026
$1,250,000
F
4 beds2 baths2,600 sq ft
21 Bartlett Ave, Lexington, MA 02420

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Market trends in 02421, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.2%

1.2% MoM

Median sale price

$1.7M

$57K MoM

Avg. days on market

25d

3 days MoM

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Sale history for 20 Taft Ave

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73388713

Jul 14, 2025

Sold

$1,505,000

$731/sq ft

Jun 18, 2025

Contingent

—

Jun 10, 2025

Listed

$1,349,000

$655/sq ft

MLS PIN #72231978

Nov 9, 2017

Sold

$900,000

$437/sq ft

Sep 26, 2017

Pending

—

Sep 21, 2017

Listed

$799,000

$388/sq ft

+13

Welcome home to this pristine, move-in ready, captivating Cape style home in the delightful East Lexington community! Enjoy the open plan kitchen/dining room with access to a tiled sunroom/screened porch overlooking a new patio with stone walls, plantings, and a deep backyard, ready for exploration & play. Great living & entertaining space in the sunny fireplaced living room. 2 well-sized bedrms & full bath on the first floor offer versatility while the 2 very generous 2nd floor bedrms share a large, remodeled jack & jill bath. Relax in the renovated media center/playrm. The current owners have done a lot of the heavy lifting: replacement windows, front door, paint inside & out, roof, water heater, driveway, appliances, insulation, landscaping, new shed, mudrm area off garage! Hardwood throughout most of the home. A short stroll to the Alewife bus, shops & restaurants, Sutherland Park, & the bike path. Easy commute to 2/95. Bowman, Clarke, & Lex HS. Start making memories today!

Public Records

Jun 15, 2009

Sold

$560,000

$272/sq ft

MLS PIN #70896517

Jun 15, 2009

Listing Removed

—

Jun 15, 2009

Sold

$560,000

$272/sq ft

Apr 1, 2009

Listed

$569,000

$276/sq ft

Charming brick front ranch-style cape nestled in East Lexington! Meticulously maintained; spacious & versatile floor plan, hw flrs throughout including EIK, LR w/FP, DR, Sunroom, 2 bdrms & full bath on first floor; 2 bdrms & connecting full bath on 2nd floor. Bonus playroom in LL. Central air, new gas furnace & one car garage. Lovely landscaped grounds w/mature plantings & stone walls complete this lovingly cared for home. Steps to Sutherland Park, MBTA, shopping & Minuteman Bikeway.

Public Records

Jun 1, 1976

Sold

$49,500

$24/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$15,351 (+6.5%)

$743,000 + $504,000

$1,247,000

2025

$14,419 (+3.9%)

$708,000 + $471,000

$1,179,000

2024

$13,879 (+11.0%)

$674,000 + $459,000

$1,133,000

2023

$12,506 (+12.2%)

$613,000 + $349,000

$962,000

2022

$11,150 (+0.1%)

$557,000 + $251,000

$808,000

2021

$11,138 (+2.4%)

$531,000 + $243,000

$774,000

2020

$10,875 (+5.1%)

$531,000 + $243,000

$774,000

2019

$10,350 (+5.8%)

$505,000 + $228,000

$733,000

2018

$9,781 (+4.3%)

$481,000 + $203,000

$684,000

2017

$9,375 (+3.6%)

$444,000 + $203,000

$647,000

2016

$9,052 (+9.7%)

$423,000 + $197,000

$620,000

2014

$8,251 (+3.4%)

$342,000 + $190,000

$532,000

2013

$7,980 (+17.4%)

$342,000 + $183,000

$525,000

2012

$6,796 (+1.7%)

$323,000 + $131,000

$454,000

2011

$6,682 (+3.9%)

$323,000 + $141,000

$464,000

2010

$6,431 (+3.1%)

$323,000 + $141,000

$464,000

2009

$6,239

$340,000 + $141,000

$481,000

Tax history for 20 Taft Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$15,351 (+6.5%)

$743,000 + $504,000

$1,247,000

2025

$14,419 (+3.9%)

$708,000 + $471,000

$1,179,000

2024

$13,879 (+11.0%)

$674,000 + $459,000

$1,133,000

2023

$12,506 (+12.2%)

$613,000 + $349,000

$962,000

2022

$11,150 (+0.1%)

$557,000 + $251,000

$808,000

2021

$11,138 (+2.4%)

$531,000 + $243,000

$774,000

2020

$10,875 (+5.1%)

$531,000 + $243,000

$774,000

2019

$10,350 (+5.8%)

$505,000 + $228,000

$733,000

2018

$9,781 (+4.3%)

$481,000 + $203,000

$684,000

2017

$9,375 (+3.6%)

$444,000 + $203,000

$647,000

2016

$9,052 (+9.7%)

$423,000 + $197,000

$620,000

2014

$8,251 (+3.4%)

$342,000 + $190,000

$532,000

2013

$7,980 (+17.4%)

$342,000 + $183,000

$525,000

2012

$6,796 (+1.7%)

$323,000 + $131,000

$454,000

2011

$6,682 (+3.9%)

$323,000 + $141,000

$464,000

2010

$6,431 (+3.1%)

$323,000 + $141,000

$464,000

2009

$6,239

$340,000 + $141,000

$481,000

*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

0.36 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,699

Year built

1940

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1558046S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Storage, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wood,Recessed Lighting,Closet - Double

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wood,Recessed Lighting,Closet - Double

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood,Lighting - Overhead

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood,Lighting - Overhead

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Lighting - Sconce

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Lighting - Sconce

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding

Family Room Information
Level: Basement
Features: Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Closet - Double

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Chair Rail,Lighting - Pendant,Crown Molding

Kitchen Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Skylight,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled

Basement Information
Basement: Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Garage Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Lighting - Overhead, Sink, In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Window(s) - Picture, Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Renewable/Sustainable Flooring Materials, Flooring - Vinyl
Interior Features: Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Pendant, Lighting - Overhead, Sun Room, Mud Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,060
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: white

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Fenced Yard, Garden

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled, Remodeled
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.36
Lot Features: Easements, Sloped
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $14,419
Tax Year: 2025

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Natural Gas, Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)
Cooling: Central Air, Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Mass. Ave. to Taft Ave.
UnparsedAddress: 20 Taft Avenue, Lexington MA 02421

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,699
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.36 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1558046S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer/Dryer & Extra Fridge Are Excluded (Negotiable). Inclusions: Patio Storage Bin Included.
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Bowman Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi

10/10

Jonas Clarke Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi

10/10

Lexington High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi

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

53% 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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Estimated sale price

$1.41M – $1.71M

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Address	Redfin Estimate
14 Taft Ave, Lexington, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2052 Sq. Ft.	$1,260,145
21 Taft Ave, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2451 Sq. Ft.	$1,496,932

Address	Redfin Estimate
16 Taft Ave, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1249 Sq. Ft.	$1,047,914
19 Taft Ave, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1650 Sq. Ft.	$1,248,497

Address	Redfin Estimate
18 Taft Ave, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1687 Sq. Ft.	$1,170,842
15 Taft Ave, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1730 Sq. Ft.	$1,193,455

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