A Follen Hill beauty, this meticulously maintained and updated center-entrance Colonial offers a prime location only steps to public transportation, the bike path, and a short stroll to popular Wilson Farm. Decorative columns define the front-to-back living room, a wonderful place to entertain or hang out with the family while gathered around the wood burning fireplace. A French door opens to the versatile sunroom perfect as an office, exercise space and more. The heart of the home unfolds with the beautifully updated, open concept kitchen featuring quartz counters, newer SS appliances, a farmhouse sink, newly refinished hardwood flooring and stylish white cabinetry. The dining room opens seamlessly beneath a decorative arch, allowing the chef to put the finishing touches on dinner while interacting with guests. The lower level was recently finished, adding an inviting family room, office, laundry and full bathroom. With so many recent updates, there is nothing to do but move right in!
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
7,750 sq ftLot Size
$734Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Danielle Fleming• MA Properties
Bought with Cook Real Estate Partners• Keller Williams Elite
Follen Hill Neighborhood. Warmth and charm in this absolutely delightful three bedroom center entrance Colonial which features a front to back living room with coffered ceiling, updated kitchen with an open arch way to the formal dining room. There is a cozy deck off the kitchen for your enjoyment and a bonus sunporch. Lower level has a finished family room and work shop. Convenient to public transportation, Wilson Farms and major routes.
MLS PIN #70202038
Aug 30, 2005
Sold
$682,000
$341/sq ft
Jul 18, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Jun 2, 2005
Listed
$689,900
$345/sq ft
Meticulously renovated Center Entrance Colonial on "Follen Hill". New gourmet kitchen with granite counters, fireplaced front-to-back living room with columns and coffered ceiling, formal dining room, family room, newer baths, garage. Walk to public transportation, Wilson Farms and bicycle path.
MLS PIN #30443115
Oct 20, 2000
Sold
$470,000
$235/sq ft
Oct 10, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Sep 7, 2000
Listed
$469,900
$235/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$16,249 (+5.0%)
$1,019,000 + $301,000
$1,320,000
2025
$15,471 (+1.6%)
$970,000 + $295,000
$1,265,000
2024
$15,227 (+3.5%)
$924,000 + $319,000
$1,243,000
2023
$14,716 (+5.0%)
$840,000 + $292,000
$1,132,000
2022
$14,021 (+2.4%)
$764,000 + $252,000
$1,016,000
2021
$13,699 (+2.9%)
$727,000 + $225,000
$952,000
2020
$13,319 (+2.5%)
$727,000 + $221,000
$948,000
2019
$12,990 (+5.1%)
$692,000 + $228,000
$920,000
2018
$12,355 (+9.7%)
$641,000 + $223,000
$864,000
2017
$11,259 (+5.5%)
$611,000 + $166,000
$777,000
2016
$10,673 (+9.1%)
$561,000 + $170,000
$731,000
2014
$9,787 (+2.5%)
$457,000 + $174,000
$631,000
2013
$9,546 (−1.9%)
$457,000 + $171,000
$628,000
2012
$9,731 (+2.4%)
$477,000 + $173,000
$650,000
2011
$9,504 (+3.9%)
$484,000 + $176,000
$660,000
2010
$9,148 (+2.1%)
$484,000 + $176,000
$660,000
2009
$8,962
$510,000 + $181,000
$691,000
Tax history for 27 Independence Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$16,249 (+5.0%)
$1,019,000 + $301,000
$1,320,000
2025
$15,471 (+1.6%)
$970,000 + $295,000
$1,265,000
2024
$15,227 (+3.5%)
$924,000 + $319,000
$1,243,000
2023
$14,716 (+5.0%)
$840,000 + $292,000
$1,132,000
2022
$14,021 (+2.4%)
$764,000 + $252,000
$1,016,000
2021
$13,699 (+2.9%)
$727,000 + $225,000
$952,000
2020
$13,319 (+2.5%)
$727,000 + $221,000
$948,000
2019
$12,990 (+5.1%)
$692,000 + $228,000
$920,000
2018
$12,355 (+9.7%)
$641,000 + $223,000
$864,000
2017
$11,259 (+5.5%)
$611,000 + $166,000
$777,000
2016
$10,673 (+9.1%)
$561,000 + $170,000
$731,000
2014
$9,787 (+2.5%)
$457,000 + $174,000
$631,000
2013
$9,546 (−1.9%)
$457,000 + $171,000
$628,000
2012
$9,731 (+2.4%)
$477,000 + $173,000
$650,000
2011
$9,504 (+3.9%)
$484,000 + $176,000
$660,000
2010
$9,148 (+2.1%)
$484,000 + $176,000
$660,000
2009
$8,962
$510,000 + $181,000
$691,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,841 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,364
Year built
1948
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Middlesex County
APN
2353556S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Storage, Off Street, Driveway
Interior Features: Crown Molding, Recessed Lighting, Sun Room, Office
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,002
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
Color: White
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Screens
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Gentle Sloping
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $14,021
Tax Year: 2022
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Mass Ave to Independence Ave
UnparsedAddress: 27 Independence Ave, Lexington MA 02421
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,364
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2353556S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Bowman Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
Jonas Clarke Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
10/10
Lexington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
10/10
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