Off Market Oct 2008 for $542K

$1,079,137

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,427/mo

•

1,585

sq ft

261 Waltham St, Lexington, MA 02421

About this home

Classic Colonial with "In-Town" Center location steps to most of Lexington's highly sought amenities; Hayden Recreation, Town Pool & Tennis Courts, schools, library & more! Charming & Spacious with HW thru-out, Large LR w/ fireplace & built-ins, updated Kitchen, formal DR w/ twin china cabinets, 1st floor FR and cozy den w/ sliders to beautiful and private back yard retreat, 2nd floor offers large Mst BR and two additional BR's, Lower level Rec Rm w/ Frpl, oversized 2-car garage and new windows

Single-familyProperty Type

1947Year Built

0.3 acresLot Size

$681Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Stephen Stratford • Carlson GMAC Real Estate

Bought with Gail Green • Carlson GMAC Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #70816015

Redfin Estimate

$1,079,137

$537K since sold in October 2008$94K since August

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This home's estimate is 22.9% lower than the average sale price ($1.40M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,149,000
A
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SOLD AUG 28, 2026
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B
4 beds2 baths2,978 sq ft
365 Marrett, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$988,000
C
4 beds1.5 baths1,792 sq ft
282 Marrett Rd, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD MAY 14, 2026
$1,575,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,194 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 1, 2026
$1,850,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,706 sq ft
59 Forest St, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$1,450,000
F
3 beds3 baths2,200 sq ft
46 Bridge St, Lexington, MA 02421

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Market trends in 02421, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.2%

1.2% MoM

Median sale price

$1.7M

$57K MoM

Avg. days on market

25d

3 days MoM

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Sale history for 261 Waltham St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$12,027 (+4.7%)

$699,000 + $278,000

$977,000

2025

$11,484 (+3.5%)

$666,000 + $273,000

$939,000

2024

$11,099 (+2.6%)

$634,000 + $272,000

$906,000

2023

$10,816 (+5.3%)

$577,000 + $255,000

$832,000

2022

$10,267 (+5.7%)

$524,000 + $220,000

$744,000

2021

$9,713 (+3.0%)

$478,000 + $197,000

$675,000

2020

$9,428 (+3.0%)

$478,000 + $193,000

$671,000

2019

$9,150 (−4.6%)

$455,000 + $193,000

$648,000

2018

$9,595 (+15.2%)

$482,000 + $189,000

$671,000

2017

$8,332 (+8.1%)

$444,000 + $131,000

$575,000

2016

$7,709 (+4.6%)

$400,000 + $128,000

$528,000

2014

$7,367 (+3.1%)

$330,000 + $145,000

$475,000

2013

$7,144 (+1.5%)

$330,000 + $140,000

$470,000

2012

$7,036 (+8.1%)

$330,000 + $140,000

$470,000

2011

$6,509 (+3.9%)

$310,000 + $142,000

$452,000

2010

$6,265 (+3.2%)

$310,000 + $142,000

$452,000

2009

$6,070

$326,000 + $142,000

$468,000

Tax history for 261 Waltham St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$12,027 (+4.7%)

$699,000 + $278,000

$977,000

2025

$11,484 (+3.5%)

$666,000 + $273,000

$939,000

2024

$11,099 (+2.6%)

$634,000 + $272,000

$906,000

2023

$10,816 (+5.3%)

$577,000 + $255,000

$832,000

2022

$10,267 (+5.7%)

$524,000 + $220,000

$744,000

2021

$9,713 (+3.0%)

$478,000 + $197,000

$675,000

2020

$9,428 (+3.0%)

$478,000 + $193,000

$671,000

2019

$9,150 (−4.6%)

$455,000 + $193,000

$648,000

2018

$9,595 (+15.2%)

$482,000 + $189,000

$671,000

2017

$8,332 (+8.1%)

$444,000 + $131,000

$575,000

2016

$7,709 (+4.6%)

$400,000 + $128,000

$528,000

2014

$7,367 (+3.1%)

$330,000 + $145,000

$475,000

2013

$7,144 (+1.5%)

$330,000 + $140,000

$470,000

2012

$7,036 (+8.1%)

$330,000 + $140,000

$470,000

2011

$6,509 (+3.9%)

$310,000 + $142,000

$452,000

2010

$6,265 (+3.2%)

$310,000 + $142,000

$452,000

2009

$6,070

$326,000 + $142,000

$468,000

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.3 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,512

Year built

1947

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Middlesex County

APN

2580429S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.

Aug 12, 2023 • Final

Insulation

Perform residential weatherization and air sealing. No structural changes are included.

Remodel

Mar 9, 2023 • Final

Plumbing

Install a water meter for an irrigation system.

Electrical

Electric meter

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

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 192
Length: 16
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 144
Length: 16
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Living Room Information
Area: 252
Length: 21
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 192
Length: 24
Width: 8
Level: First
Features: Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s)

Dining Room Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Partially Finished

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Wood
Interior Features: Den, Game Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,585
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Green

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.3
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Wooded
Frontage Length: 102
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,909
Tax Year: 2008

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Fireplace

Location

Location Information
Directions: Corner of Waltham St & Worthen Road
UnparsedAddress: 261 Waltham St, Lexington MA 02421

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,512
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2580429S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Maria Hastings Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi

10/10

Wm Diamond Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi

9/10

Lexington High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.1mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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

27% 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 • 02421

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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.03M – $1.24M

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Home values near 261 Waltham St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
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267 Waltham St, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4713 Sq. Ft.	$1,815,165

Address	Redfin Estimate
248 Waltham St, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1225 Sq. Ft.	$1,187,940
255 Waltham St, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 4072 Sq. Ft.	$2,151,113

Address	Redfin Estimate
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256 Waltham St, Lexington, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3893 Sq. Ft.	$1,838,306

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