Soaring ceilings, streaming sunlight, stunning newer contemporary kitchen and baths are just some of the outstanding features of this appealing young Contemporary Colonial. Enjoy a flexible, open floor plan that features a first floor family room or 5th bedroom option and a finished lower level au-pair/ guest suite with an exercise room and separate entrance. Additional recent improvements include skylights throughout, roof, systems converted to gas, extensive stone work, blue stone patio with awning and so much more. Lovely plantings and exquisite gardens create low maintenance grounds and a private backyard to enjoy. All located in a convenient location just steps from restaurants, shops, bike path and public transportation. Welcome home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1984Year Built
5,227 sq ftLot Size
$571Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Judith Moore• Barrett Sotheby's International Realty
Cathedral ceilings and skylights give this home a bright, open feel. Lots of glass and metal in kitchen and bathrooms mesh well with contemporary design.
8 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Terence Egan
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 27 Charles St
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #72360148
Aug 24, 2018
Sold
$1,032,001
$416/sq ft
Jul 18, 2018
Pending
—
Jul 11, 2018
Listed
$895,000
$360/sq ft
MLS PIN #50294315
Nov 30, 1995
Sold
$283,100
$114/sq ft
Nov 1, 1995
Listing Removed
—
Jul 20, 1995
Listed
$299,000
$120/sq ft
CAMBRIDGE AMBIENCE IN LEXINGTON! NEARLY NEW COL.W. COMPLETE OPEN FLOW,CATH.CEIL,SKYLTS,2-STORY KIT.BEAUT. ATRIUM DOORS OPEN TO 30-FT DECK OVERLKG LEVEL LOT. LOWER LVL IS WALKOUT,W COMPLETE AU PAIR STE INCL.FULL BTH,2 DEEP CLOSETS,LRG
Public Records
Jun 21, 1985
Sold
$235,000
$95/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$16,926 (+2.6%)
$627,000 + $748,000
$1,375,000
2025
$16,498 (+2.1%)
$598,000 + $751,000
$1,349,000
2024
$16,158 (+1.7%)
$569,000 + $750,000
$1,319,000
2023
$15,886 (+6.7%)
$517,000 + $705,000
$1,222,000
2022
$14,890 (+4.1%)
$470,000 + $609,000
$1,079,000
2021
$14,304 (+3.0%)
$448,000 + $546,000
$994,000
2020
$13,881 (+30.9%)
$448,000 + $540,000
$988,000
2019
$10,604 (+2.4%)
$427,000 + $324,000
$751,000
2018
$10,353 (+19.9%)
$406,000 + $318,000
$724,000
2017
$8,636 (+2.3%)
$375,000 + $221,000
$596,000
2016
$8,439 (+4.2%)
$357,000 + $221,000
$578,000
2014
$8,096 (+3.6%)
$289,000 + $233,000
$522,000
2013
$7,813 (+5.7%)
$289,000 + $225,000
$514,000
2012
$7,395 (+0.9%)
$272,000 + $222,000
$494,000
2011
$7,330 (+2.7%)
$272,000 + $237,000
$509,000
2010
$7,138 (+3.8%)
$272,000 + $243,000
$515,000
2009
$6,874
$287,000 + $243,000
$530,000
Tax history for 27 Charles St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$16,926 (+2.6%)
$627,000 + $748,000
$1,375,000
2025
$16,498 (+2.1%)
$598,000 + $751,000
$1,349,000
2024
$16,158 (+1.7%)
$569,000 + $750,000
$1,319,000
2023
$15,886 (+6.7%)
$517,000 + $705,000
$1,222,000
2022
$14,890 (+4.1%)
$470,000 + $609,000
$1,079,000
2021
$14,304 (+3.0%)
$448,000 + $546,000
$994,000
2020
$13,881 (+30.9%)
$448,000 + $540,000
$988,000
2019
$10,604 (+2.4%)
$427,000 + $324,000
$751,000
2018
$10,353 (+19.9%)
$406,000 + $318,000
$724,000
2017
$8,636 (+2.3%)
$375,000 + $221,000
$596,000
2016
$8,439 (+4.2%)
$357,000 + $221,000
$578,000
2014
$8,096 (+3.6%)
$289,000 + $233,000
$522,000
2013
$7,813 (+5.7%)
$289,000 + $225,000
$514,000
2012
$7,395 (+0.9%)
$272,000 + $222,000
$494,000
2011
$7,330 (+2.7%)
$272,000 + $237,000
$509,000
2010
$7,138 (+3.8%)
$272,000 + $243,000
$515,000
2009
$6,874
$287,000 + $243,000
$530,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Interior Features: Cable Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Den, Exercise Room
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,483
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Driftwood
Lead Paint: None
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Garden, Stone Wall
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled, Remodeled
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s)
Frontage Length: 60
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,353
Tax Year: 2018
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Mass Ave to Charles Street
UnparsedAddress: 27 Charles Street, Lexington MA 02421
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,799
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1984
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3729002S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
Exclusions: See List Of Inclusions And Exclusions At House.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Bowman Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
10/10
Jonas Clarke Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
10/10
Lexington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
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
53% 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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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56
63
45
52
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38
24
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Sun exposure
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.
9 hrs
4.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$1.35M – $1.63M
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