Woodwork, built-ins, and cozy niches abound in this reproduction salt-box colonial nestled in the sought-after Manor. Enjoy the fine craftsmanship and attention to detail. High-end updates include granite kitchen, custom Marvin windows, architectural roof shingles, cedar siding with Tyvek barrier, copper gutters, and more. Flower beds, play areas, deck, and two patios. Walkout lower-level family room not included in square footage. House has passed lead inspection.
UNIQUE OFFERING! POST & BEAM SALTBOX COLONIAL EXUDES WARMTH AND RUSTIC CHARACTER. ABUNDANCE OF NAT'L WOODWORK, EXPOSED BEAMS, BUILT-INS AND NOOKS & CRANNIES. FLEXIBLE FLOOR PLAN, FIREP'D LL FAMILY RM, NEAR SCHOOLS, PARK AND CONSERV LAND.
Public Records
Jul 30, 1996
Sold
$375,000
$213/sq ft
Public Records
May 30, 1990
Sold
$306,000
$174/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$15,227 (+4.6%)
$823,000 + $414,000
$1,237,000
2025
$14,554 (+3.1%)
$784,000 + $406,000
$1,190,000
2024
$14,112 (+2.4%)
$747,000 + $405,000
$1,152,000
2023
$13,780 (+5.6%)
$679,000 + $381,000
$1,060,000
2022
$13,055 (+5.7%)
$617,000 + $329,000
$946,000
2021
$12,347 (+2.2%)
$563,000 + $295,000
$858,000
2020
$12,083 (+4.2%)
$563,000 + $297,000
$860,000
2019
$11,593 (+2.6%)
$536,000 + $285,000
$821,000
2018
$11,297 (+12.5%)
$510,000 + $280,000
$790,000
2017
$10,042 (+6.1%)
$499,000 + $194,000
$693,000
2016
$9,461 (+10.1%)
$454,000 + $194,000
$648,000
2014
$8,593 (+2.6%)
$376,000 + $178,000
$554,000
2013
$8,375 (+1.5%)
$376,000 + $175,000
$551,000
2012
$8,248 (+3.4%)
$376,000 + $175,000
$551,000
2011
$7,978 (+3.9%)
$376,000 + $178,000
$554,000
2010
$7,678 (+3.3%)
$376,000 + $178,000
$554,000
2009
$7,432
$395,000 + $178,000
$573,000
Tax history for 21 Nichols Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$15,227 (+4.6%)
$823,000 + $414,000
$1,237,000
2025
$14,554 (+3.1%)
$784,000 + $406,000
$1,190,000
2024
$14,112 (+2.4%)
$747,000 + $405,000
$1,152,000
2023
$13,780 (+5.6%)
$679,000 + $381,000
$1,060,000
2022
$13,055 (+5.7%)
$617,000 + $329,000
$946,000
2021
$12,347 (+2.2%)
$563,000 + $295,000
$858,000
2020
$12,083 (+4.2%)
$563,000 + $297,000
$860,000
2019
$11,593 (+2.6%)
$536,000 + $285,000
$821,000
2018
$11,297 (+12.5%)
$510,000 + $280,000
$790,000
2017
$10,042 (+6.1%)
$499,000 + $194,000
$693,000
2016
$9,461 (+10.1%)
$454,000 + $194,000
$648,000
2014
$8,593 (+2.6%)
$376,000 + $178,000
$554,000
2013
$8,375 (+1.5%)
$376,000 + $175,000
$551,000
2012
$8,248 (+3.4%)
$376,000 + $175,000
$551,000
2011
$7,978 (+3.9%)
$376,000 + $178,000
$554,000
2010
$7,678 (+3.3%)
$376,000 + $178,000
$554,000
2009
$7,432
$395,000 + $178,000
$573,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,689
Year built
1952
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Middlesex County
APN
3288351S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem
Green Energy Efficient : Attic Vent Elec., Thermostat
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.17
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,432
Tax Year: 2009
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: 110 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Simonds to Blake to Nichols
UnparsedAddress: 21 Nichols Rd, Lexington MA 02420
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,689
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3288351S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
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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