Gorgeous 1920's Colonial features 4 bedrooms, 2 full and 1 1/2 baths, hardwood floors, high ceilings, fireplace and a large family room w/ beautiful picture window and a first floor bedroom. Enjoy a brand new remodeled kitchen w/ stainless steel appliances and many updates through out, including all brand new windows, doors, fresh paint and carpet. This home is in mint condition with an over sized porch, a beautiful back yard with flowering trees and there is only a short walk to school.
Single-familyProperty Type
1929Year Built
0.28 acresLot Size
$698Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
5 spacesParking
Listed by Justine Wirtanen• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lexington
Bought with Teresa Scioletti• Coldwell Banker First Quality Realty
Lovingly maintained 4 BR, 2.5 BA classic 1920’s Colonial boasts period charm and character. Featuring high ceilings, HW floors, FP living room, EIK, dining area. Recent improvements; several kitchen appl, roof, etc. Airy 1st floor FR and BR/Office with separate entrance and adjacent powder room. Master BR suite with master bath, 2 more BRs, one with loft and skylight and family bath with whirlpool tub. Lovely views of the level lush backyard from the spacious FR and oversized deck. Welcome Home!
MLS PIN #70586356
Nov 15, 2007
Sold
$584,000
$292/sq ft
Oct 16, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Sep 22, 2007
Price Changed
$584,000
$292/sq ft
Jul 5, 2007
Price Changed
$599,000
$300/sq ft
May 29, 2007
Listed
$624,000
$312/sq ft
+11
Classic '20s colonial has charm & character w/3 bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths, high ceilings, hardwood floors, lots of closets, newer kitchen with spacious eat-in area overlooking an oversized deck & large level back yard w/flowering trees for playing & entertaining. A columned entry porch welcomes you to the fireplaced living room & newly refinished hardwood floors. Fresh paint, carpeting & many updates make this move-in-condition home a real gem!
Public Records
Jul 20, 1984
Sold
$149,000
$75/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$14,981 (+7.5%)
$623,000 + $594,000
$1,217,000
2025
$13,942 (+0.7%)
$593,000 + $547,000
$1,140,000
2024
$13,843 (+5.1%)
$565,000 + $565,000
$1,130,000
2023
$13,169 (−1.7%)
$514,000 + $499,000
$1,013,000
2022
$13,400 (+3.9%)
$467,000 + $504,000
$971,000
2021
$12,893 (+3.5%)
$445,000 + $451,000
$896,000
2020
$12,462 (+4.3%)
$445,000 + $442,000
$887,000
2019
$11,946 (+4.2%)
$423,000 + $423,000
$846,000
2018
$11,469 (+3.9%)
$387,000 + $415,000
$802,000
2017
$11,041 (+4.7%)
$376,000 + $386,000
$762,000
2016
$10,541 (+8.6%)
$354,000 + $368,000
$722,000
2014
$9,709 (+30.6%)
$305,000 + $321,000
$626,000
2013
$7,433 (+5.9%)
$299,000 + $190,000
$489,000
2012
$7,021 (+0.9%)
$293,000 + $176,000
$469,000
2011
$6,955 (+3.9%)
$296,000 + $187,000
$483,000
2010
$6,694 (+6.4%)
$296,000 + $187,000
$483,000
2009
$6,290
$298,000 + $187,000
$485,000
Tax history for 261 Marrett Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$14,981 (+7.5%)
$623,000 + $594,000
$1,217,000
2025
$13,942 (+0.7%)
$593,000 + $547,000
$1,140,000
2024
$13,843 (+5.1%)
$565,000 + $565,000
$1,130,000
2023
$13,169 (−1.7%)
$514,000 + $499,000
$1,013,000
2022
$13,400 (+3.9%)
$467,000 + $504,000
$971,000
2021
$12,893 (+3.5%)
$445,000 + $451,000
$896,000
2020
$12,462 (+4.3%)
$445,000 + $442,000
$887,000
2019
$11,946 (+4.2%)
$423,000 + $423,000
$846,000
2018
$11,469 (+3.9%)
$387,000 + $415,000
$802,000
2017
$11,041 (+4.7%)
$376,000 + $386,000
$762,000
2016
$10,541 (+8.6%)
$354,000 + $368,000
$722,000
2014
$9,709 (+30.6%)
$305,000 + $321,000
$626,000
2013
$7,433 (+5.9%)
$299,000 + $190,000
$489,000
2012
$7,021 (+0.9%)
$293,000 + $176,000
$469,000
2011
$6,955 (+3.9%)
$296,000 + $187,000
$483,000
2010
$6,694 (+6.4%)
$296,000 + $187,000
$483,000
2009
$6,290
$298,000 + $187,000
$485,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Loft
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,000
Foundation Details: Irregular
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: White
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Professional Landscaping, Fruit Trees
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.28
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,021
Tax Year: 2013
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Natural Gas
Location
Location Information
Directions: Waltham Street or Mass Ave to Marrett Road; Rte 2A
UnparsedAddress: 261 Marrett Rd, Lexington MA 02421
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,000
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 5
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: 2024
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1669826S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: Views, Green
Home facts updated by owner on Feb 17, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer / Dryer Are Negotiable
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Bridge Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
10/10
Jonas Clarke Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
10/10
Lexington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
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