Immaculate 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Cape Codder with cathedral Family Room and attached Garage. Move right in and enjoy eat-in Kitchen, first floor Bedroom/Office, newer Family Bath, Central Air, Oak floors, fireplace, two wood stoves and much more! Walk-out Lower Level with spacious Playroom. Beautifully maintained inside and out with park-like grounds showcasing hydrangea, lilies, dogwood, Rose of Sharon, ornamental grasses. Vacation right in your own back yard - 33' Deck overlooks gorgeous kidney-shaped, gunite, saltwater pool with water feature, surrounded by rod iron fence and exquisite landscaping.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.32 acresLot Size
$646Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Elizabeth Crampton• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lexington
Well-maintained home with plenty of space. Backyard and pool area are landscaped nicely.
9 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Melissa Savioli
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 259 Wood St
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #72222403
Jan 3, 2018
Sold
$760,000
$417/sq ft
Sep 12, 2017
Pending
—
Sep 4, 2017
Listed
$739,000
$406/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,581 (+6.3%)
$623,000 + $399,000
$1,022,000
2025
$11,839 (+3.4%)
$594,000 + $374,000
$968,000
2024
$11,454 (+4.6%)
$565,000 + $370,000
$935,000
2023
$10,946 (+4.2%)
$514,000 + $328,000
$842,000
2022
$10,502 (+0.1%)
$467,000 + $294,000
$761,000
2021
$10,490 (+2.4%)
$445,000 + $284,000
$729,000
2020
$10,242 (+14.9%)
$445,000 + $284,000
$729,000
2019
$8,910 (+4.5%)
$424,000 + $207,000
$631,000
2018
$8,523 (+2.8%)
$404,000 + $192,000
$596,000
2017
$8,288 (+8.1%)
$372,000 + $200,000
$572,000
2016
$7,665 (+15.5%)
$350,000 + $175,000
$525,000
2014
$6,638 (+3.2%)
$283,000 + $145,000
$428,000
2013
$6,430 (+6.6%)
$283,000 + $140,000
$423,000
2012
$6,033 (+1.9%)
$267,000 + $136,000
$403,000
2011
$5,918 (+3.9%)
$271,000 + $140,000
$411,000
2010
$5,696 (+3.3%)
$271,000 + $140,000
$411,000
2009
$5,512
$285,000 + $140,000
$425,000
Tax history for 259 Wood St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,581 (+6.3%)
$623,000 + $399,000
$1,022,000
2025
$11,839 (+3.4%)
$594,000 + $374,000
$968,000
2024
$11,454 (+4.6%)
$565,000 + $370,000
$935,000
2023
$10,946 (+4.2%)
$514,000 + $328,000
$842,000
2022
$10,502 (+0.1%)
$467,000 + $294,000
$761,000
2021
$10,490 (+2.4%)
$445,000 + $284,000
$729,000
2020
$10,242 (+14.9%)
$445,000 + $284,000
$729,000
2019
$8,910 (+4.5%)
$424,000 + $207,000
$631,000
2018
$8,523 (+2.8%)
$404,000 + $192,000
$596,000
2017
$8,288 (+8.1%)
$372,000 + $200,000
$572,000
2016
$7,665 (+15.5%)
$350,000 + $175,000
$525,000
2014
$6,638 (+3.2%)
$283,000 + $145,000
$428,000
2013
$6,430 (+6.6%)
$283,000 + $140,000
$423,000
2012
$6,033 (+1.9%)
$267,000 + $136,000
$403,000
2011
$5,918 (+3.9%)
$271,000 + $140,000
$411,000
2010
$5,696 (+3.3%)
$271,000 + $140,000
$411,000
2009
$5,512
$285,000 + $140,000
$425,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.32 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,566
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2833776S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 7
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Exterior Access, Washer Hookup, In Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Den
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,821
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
Color: White
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle, Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Composite, Covered
Exterior Features: Deck - Composite, Covered Patio/Deck, Pool - Inground Heated, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Fenced Yard, Stone Wall
Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: Pool - Inground Heated
Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.32
Lot Features: Wooded, Gentle Sloping, Level
Frontage Length: 100
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,129
Tax Year: 2017
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Electric Baseboard
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Massachusetts Avenue to Wood Street. Home is past "Lincoln Labs," on the right
UnparsedAddress: 259 Wood Street, Lexington MA 02421
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,566
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2833776S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Maria Hastings Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
10/10
Wm Diamond Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
9/10
Lexington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
10/10
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