OFF MARKET

Off market jul 2020 for $1.1M

$1,494,126

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $246/mo

•

2,451

sq ft

21 Taft Ave, Lexington, MA 02421

About this home

Completely renovated and perfectly located, this gorgeous home offers all you might wish for in Lexington. Walk to everything from Wilson Farm, Great Meadows conservation, Sutherland Park, Minute Man Bike Path to numerous restaurants and shops. Near schools and steps from the MBTA bus stop that takes you into the Redline at Alewife. Easy bike ride or drive into Cambridge.Only 20 minutes to downtown Boston. Abundance of natural light with East-West orientation. Large back yard with patio for a private retreat. First floor offers it all: from formal living, formal dining room, superb eat-in kitchen, mud room in addition to bedroom, full bath and an office. Second floor has a master bedroom with generous closets space, full bath and two additional bedrooms. Finished walk out lower level has a family room and a workshop. Large garage and plenty of additional parking. Enjoy the best of both worlds in uncompromisingly balanced urban and suburban lifestyle offered in historic East Lexington.

Single-familyProperty Type

1936Year Built

0.27 acresLot Size

$610Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Miyana Bovan • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lexington

Bought with Gary Dwyer • Buyer Agents of Boston

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•Source:MLS PIN #72674232

Redfin Estimate

$1,494,126

$344K since sold in July 2020$29K since September

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This home's estimate is 16.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.28M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$1,365,000
A
4 beds2 baths2,287 sq ft
197 Hillside Ave, Arlington, MA 02476
SOLD BY REDFIN JUL 31, 2026
$1,250,000
B
4 beds2 baths2,600 sq ft
21 Bartlett Ave, Lexington, MA 02420
SOLD SEP 23, 2026
$990,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,750 sq ft
59 Fottler Ave, Lexington, MA 02420
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$1,130,000
D
4 beds2 baths2,021 sq ft
62 Nicod, Arlington, MA 02476
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$1,240,000
E
3 beds2 baths2,452 sq ft
3 Chase Ave, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$1,700,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,240 sq ft
3 Compton Cir, Lexington, MA 02421

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Market trends in 02421, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.2%

1.2% MoM

Median sale price

$1.7M

$58K MoM

Avg. days on market

25d

3 days MoM

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Sale history for 21 Taft Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$17,788 (+6.7%)

$711,000 + $734,000

$1,445,000

2025

$16,669 (+2.3%)

$677,000 + $686,000

$1,363,000

2024

$16,293 (+5.1%)

$645,000 + $685,000

$1,330,000

2023

$15,496 (+4.5%)

$586,000 + $606,000

$1,192,000

2022

$14,835 (−0.2%)

$533,000 + $542,000

$1,075,000

2021

$14,865 (+53.1%)

$508,000 + $525,000

$1,033,000

2020

$9,709 (+4.8%)

$508,000 + $183,000

$691,000

2019

$9,263 (+5.5%)

$484,000 + $172,000

$656,000

2018

$8,780 (+4.8%)

$461,000 + $153,000

$614,000

2017

$8,375 (+3.7%)

$425,000 + $153,000

$578,000

2016

$8,074 (+13.9%)

$405,000 + $148,000

$553,000

2014

$7,088 (+3.2%)

$327,000 + $130,000

$457,000

2013

$6,870 (+8.5%)

$327,000 + $125,000

$452,000

2012

$6,332 (+4.0%)

$309,000 + $114,000

$423,000

2011

$6,091 (+3.9%)

$309,000 + $114,000

$423,000

2010

$5,863 (+3.0%)

$309,000 + $114,000

$423,000

2009

$5,694

$325,000 + $114,000

$439,000

Tax history for 21 Taft Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$17,788 (+6.7%)

$711,000 + $734,000

$1,445,000

2025

$16,669 (+2.3%)

$677,000 + $686,000

$1,363,000

2024

$16,293 (+5.1%)

$645,000 + $685,000

$1,330,000

2023

$15,496 (+4.5%)

$586,000 + $606,000

$1,192,000

2022

$14,835 (−0.2%)

$533,000 + $542,000

$1,075,000

2021

$14,865 (+53.1%)

$508,000 + $525,000

$1,033,000

2020

$9,709 (+4.8%)

$508,000 + $183,000

$691,000

2019

$9,263 (+5.5%)

$484,000 + $172,000

$656,000

2018

$8,780 (+4.8%)

$461,000 + $153,000

$614,000

2017

$8,375 (+3.7%)

$425,000 + $153,000

$578,000

2016

$8,074 (+13.9%)

$405,000 + $148,000

$553,000

2014

$7,088 (+3.2%)

$327,000 + $130,000

$457,000

2013

$6,870 (+8.5%)

$327,000 + $125,000

$452,000

2012

$6,332 (+4.0%)

$309,000 + $114,000

$423,000

2011

$6,091 (+3.9%)

$309,000 + $114,000

$423,000

2010

$5,863 (+3.0%)

$309,000 + $114,000

$423,000

2009

$5,694

$325,000 + $114,000

$439,000

*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

0.27 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,719

Year built

1936

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2535253S

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: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Bedroom Information
Main Level Bedrooms: 1

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 216
Length: 12
Width: 18
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 110
Length: 11
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 77
Length: 11
Width: 7
Level: Main,Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Remodeled,Lighting - Overhead

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Main Level Bathrooms: 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 48
Length: 12
Width: 4
Level: Main,First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 35
Length: 7
Width: 5
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 187
Length: 17
Width: 11
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Crown Molding

Family Room Information
Area: 210
Length: 21
Width: 10
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Laminate,Exterior Access,Remodeled

Dining Room Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: Main,First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Remodeled,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding

Kitchen Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Main,First
Features: Pantry,Kitchen Island,Cabinets - Upgraded,Remodeled,Gas Stove

Office Room Information
Area: 91
Length: 13
Width: 7
Level: Main
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 14X8
Laundry Features: Flooring - Vinyl, In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Tile, Laminate, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Vinyl
Interior Features: Closet, Office, Mud Room, Foyer, Exercise Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,451
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Slab
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
Color: Gray

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Composite, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck - Composite, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Screens

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.27
Lot Features: Level
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s)
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,708.55
Tax Year: 2020

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Mass Ave to Taft Avenue
UnparsedAddress: 21 Taft Avenue, Lexington MA 02421

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,719
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1936
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2535253S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
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 • 2.3mi

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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$1.42M – $1.72M

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Home values near 21 Taft Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
16 Taft Avenue, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1249 Sq. Ft.	$1,047,686
24 Taft Avenue, Lexington, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1099 Sq. Ft.	$882,246

Address	Redfin Estimate
18 Taft Avenue, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1687 Sq. Ft.	$1,170,449
26 Taft Avenue, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1559 Sq. Ft.	$1,179,083

Address	Redfin Estimate
20 Taft Avenue, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2060 Sq. Ft.	$1,524,174
30 Taft Avenue, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1586 Sq. Ft.	$1,115,474

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