Opportunity abound in this 2 family historic building. Nestled on the flat between two rises on Sylvia Street, with hardwood floors and 3 bedrooms per unit, this could be a lovely home with an income unit or an investment for one's real estate portfolio. A small yard in back offers space for gardens, a swing set, or additional parking.
Quality construction, solid building. Great investment opportunity, or a pleasure to own a building of historic integrity! Well mantained, charming, updated, and deleaded two family home. Easy condo conversion with seperate utilities. Recent applianced kitchens, updated electric and replacement windows throughout. Gleaming hardwood floors, private fenced yard, and off street parking for four cars. Washer and dryer hook ups in basement. Recent rents of $1450, and (second floor) $1,650.
Public Records
May 1, 1981
Sold
$88,000
$37/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,138 (+3.2%)
$559,000 + $427,000
$986,000
2025
$11,765 (+4.6%)
$532,000 + $430,000
$962,000
2024
$11,246 (−1.8%)
$507,000 + $411,000
$918,000
2023
$11,453 (−1.1%)
$461,000 + $420,000
$881,000
2022
$11,578 (+0.5%)
$419,000 + $420,000
$839,000
2021
$11,526 (+1.3%)
$399,000 + $402,000
$801,000
2020
$11,381 (+1.9%)
$399,000 + $411,000
$810,000
2019
$11,169 (+3.9%)
$380,000 + $411,000
$791,000
2018
$10,754 (+17.8%)
$362,000 + $390,000
$752,000
2017
$9,129 (+17.5%)
$334,000 + $296,000
$630,000
2016
$7,767 (+11.5%)
$318,000 + $214,000
$532,000
2014
$6,964 (+2.0%)
$257,000 + $192,000
$449,000
2013
$6,825 (+1.3%)
$257,000 + $192,000
$449,000
2012
$6,737 (+0.8%)
$243,000 + $207,000
$450,000
2011
$6,682 (+3.9%)
$243,000 + $221,000
$464,000
2010
$6,431 (+1.4%)
$243,000 + $221,000
$464,000
2009
$6,342
$256,000 + $233,000
$489,000
Tax history for 23-25 Sylvia St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,138 (+3.2%)
$559,000 + $427,000
$986,000
2025
$11,765 (+4.6%)
$532,000 + $430,000
$962,000
2024
$11,246 (−1.8%)
$507,000 + $411,000
$918,000
2023
$11,453 (−1.1%)
$461,000 + $420,000
$881,000
2022
$11,578 (+0.5%)
$419,000 + $420,000
$839,000
2021
$11,526 (+1.3%)
$399,000 + $402,000
$801,000
2020
$11,381 (+1.9%)
$399,000 + $411,000
$810,000
2019
$11,169 (+3.9%)
$380,000 + $411,000
$791,000
2018
$10,754 (+17.8%)
$362,000 + $390,000
$752,000
2017
$9,129 (+17.5%)
$334,000 + $296,000
$630,000
2016
$7,767 (+11.5%)
$318,000 + $214,000
$532,000
2014
$6,964 (+2.0%)
$257,000 + $192,000
$449,000
2013
$6,825 (+1.3%)
$257,000 + $192,000
$449,000
2012
$6,737 (+0.8%)
$243,000 + $207,000
$450,000
2011
$6,682 (+3.9%)
$243,000 + $221,000
$464,000
2010
$6,431 (+1.4%)
$243,000 + $221,000
$464,000
2009
$6,342
$256,000 + $233,000
$489,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,920 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,356
Year built
1913
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Middlesex County
APN
3335927S
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: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Basement Information
Basement: Partially Finished
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
Interior Features: Storage, Bathroom With Tub, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room
Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N
Unit #2 Information
# of Floors: 2
Lease: N
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,356
Foundation Details: Stone
Stories (Total): 2
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Certified Historic
Color: Green
Lead Paint: Certified Treated
Property Information
PropertySubType: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.09
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,715.46
Tax Year: 2015
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Steam, Oil
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Massachusetts Avenue to Sylvia Street
UnparsedAddress: 23-25 Sylvia Street, Lexington MA 02421
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Private School
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,356
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,920 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1913
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3335927S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
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 • 2.4mi
10/10
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