Google street view image for 23 Thoreau Rd, Lexington, MA 02420

Off Market Dec 1982 for $141K

$5,452,629

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $886/mo

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9 ba

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7,932

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23 Thoreau Rd, Lexington, MA 02420

About this home

23 Thoreau Rd is a 7,932 square foot house on a 0.7 acre lot with 6 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms. - it last sold on December 01, 1982 for $141,000. Based on Redfin's Lexington data, we estimate the home's value is $5,452,629.

Single-familyProperty Type

2022Year Built

0.7 acresLot Size

$687Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 garage spacesParking

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$5,452,629

$5.3M since sold in December 1982$453K since August

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This home's estimate is 67.5% higher than the average sale price ($3.26M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$4,570,000
A
6 beds7.5 baths6,081 sq ft
14 Thoreau Rd, Lexington, MA 02420
SOLD DEC 19, 2025
$3,717,000
B
6 beds7 baths6,196 sq ft
3 Brown Rd, Lexington, MA 02420
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$2,850,000
C
6 beds5.5 baths5,230 sq ft
2 Westwood Rd, Lexington, MA 02420
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$2,275,000
D
5 beds5.5 baths4,089 sq ft
555 Lowell St, Lexington, MA 02420
SOLD APR 30, 2026
$3,245,000
E
6 beds6.5 baths7,634 sq ft
71 Webb St, Lexington, MA 02420
SOLD APR 28, 2026
$2,878,000
F
5 beds4.5 baths5,254 sq ft
57 Colony Rd, Lexington, MA 02420

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$5,528/mo

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Market trends in 02420, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.2%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.5M

$213K MoM

Avg. days on market

28d

7 days MoM

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10 MoM

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Sale history for 23 Thoreau Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$61,648 (+11.4%)

$1,210,000 + $3,798,000

$5,008,000

2025

$55,329 (+64.3%)

$800,000 + $3,724,000

$4,524,000

2024

$33,675 (+111.3%)

$762,000 + $1,987,000

$2,749,000

2023

$15,938 (+4.4%)

$693,000 + $533,000

$1,226,000

2022

$15,263 (−1.1%)

$630,000 + $476,000

$1,106,000

2021

$15,440 (+2.4%)

$600,000 + $473,000

$1,073,000

2020

$15,076 (+5.4%)

$600,000 + $473,000

$1,073,000

2019

$14,304 (+3.1%)

$571,000 + $442,000

$1,013,000

2018

$13,871 (+9.3%)

$544,000 + $426,000

$970,000

2017

$12,693 (+2.2%)

$518,000 + $358,000

$876,000

2016

$12,425 (+10.7%)

$494,000 + $357,000

$851,000

2014

$11,229 (+3.9%)

$408,000 + $316,000

$724,000

2013

$10,807 (+3.9%)

$408,000 + $303,000

$711,000

2012

$10,404 (+5.8%)

$408,000 + $287,000

$695,000

2011

$9,835 (+3.9%)

$389,000 + $294,000

$683,000

2010

$9,466 (+3.8%)

$389,000 + $294,000

$683,000

2009

$9,118

$409,000 + $294,000

$703,000

Tax history for 23 Thoreau Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$61,648 (+11.4%)

$1,210,000 + $3,798,000

$5,008,000

2025

$55,329 (+64.3%)

$800,000 + $3,724,000

$4,524,000

2024

$33,675 (+111.3%)

$762,000 + $1,987,000

$2,749,000

2023

$15,938 (+4.4%)

$693,000 + $533,000

$1,226,000

2022

$15,263 (−1.1%)

$630,000 + $476,000

$1,106,000

2021

$15,440 (+2.4%)

$600,000 + $473,000

$1,073,000

2020

$15,076 (+5.4%)

$600,000 + $473,000

$1,073,000

2019

$14,304 (+3.1%)

$571,000 + $442,000

$1,013,000

2018

$13,871 (+9.3%)

$544,000 + $426,000

$970,000

2017

$12,693 (+2.2%)

$518,000 + $358,000

$876,000

2016

$12,425 (+10.7%)

$494,000 + $357,000

$851,000

2014

$11,229 (+3.9%)

$408,000 + $316,000

$724,000

2013

$10,807 (+3.9%)

$408,000 + $303,000

$711,000

2012

$10,404 (+5.8%)

$408,000 + $287,000

$695,000

2011

$9,835 (+3.9%)

$389,000 + $294,000

$683,000

2010

$9,466 (+3.8%)

$389,000 + $294,000

$683,000

2009

$9,118

$409,000 + $294,000

$703,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Permits

Feb 29, 2024 • Final

Mechanical

Install four central heat pumps with hybrid backup coils and exhaust fans for bathrooms and the kitchen hood. Include a make-up air damper, two energy recovery ventilator units, and a dryer exhaust.

HVAC

Jun 30, 2023 • Final

Sewer

Install a new sewer service from the main line to an on-site manhole and connect it to a new home.

Plumbing

Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,595

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 8
# of 1/2 Baths: 2

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 16

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Style Type: Contemporary
Exterior Wall: Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Subdivision Name: BURNHAM FARMS SEC 03
Living Sq. Ft: 7,932
Gross Sq. Ft: 9,744
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 4,210
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 30,492
Municipality Name: LEXINGTON
Acres: 0.7
Zoning Code: RO
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 9.0
Sq. Ft.: 7,932
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.7 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2022
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1926656S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Fiske

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

9/10

Wm Diamond Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

9/10

Lexington High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi

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

50% 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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Historical weather

Lexington, MA • 02420

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

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Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

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Dec

Sun exposure

63/ 100

Moderate sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

6.6 hrs

5 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$5.18M – $6.27M

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Home values near 23 Thoreau Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
27 Thoreau Rd, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2147 Sq. Ft.	$1,333,809
19 Thoreau Rd, Lexington, MA 5 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 7000 Sq. Ft.	$3,979,262

Address	Redfin Estimate
25 Thoreau Rd, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2020 Sq. Ft.	$1,747,927
22 Thoreau Rd, Lexington, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 6208 Sq. Ft.	$1,304,608

Address	Redfin Estimate
21 Thoreau Rd, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2559 Sq. Ft.	$1,878,013
24 Thoreau Rd, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2400 Sq. Ft.	$1,729,273

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