OFF MARKET

Off Market May 2013 for $762K

$1,426,562

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,089/mo

•

1,668

sq ft

28 Independence Ave, Lexington, MA 02421

About this home

Exceptional Follen Hill Colonial - sited on a quarter acre lot, this home features hardwood floors, a large living room and master bedroom, great storage, and an expansive fenced-in backyard with a blue stone patio. The owner has meticulously maintained the home and invested in several improvements including exterior painting, refinishing and painting the entire interior, crown molding, new ceilings with recessed lighting, new paneling and a built-in for the dining room, and window restoration.

Single-familyProperty Type

1944Year Built

0.26 acresLot Size

$855Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Andrew Dixon • Andrew Mitchell & Company, LLC

Bought with C. J. Snow • Hammond Residential

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•Source:MLS PIN #71478218

Redfin Estimate

$1,426,562

$664K since sold in May 2013$7,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 3.7% higher than the average sale price ($1.38M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,200,000
A
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SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,280,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,884 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$2,068,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths3,301 sq ft
42 Buckman Dr, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$1,726,500
D
4 beds1.5 baths2,600 sq ft
49 Follen Rd, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$855,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,422 sq ft
65 Oak, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD JAN 2, 2026
$1,125,000
F
3 beds3 baths1,900 sq ft
35 Tower Rd, Lexington, MA 02421

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Market trends in 02420, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.2%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.5M

$213K MoM

Avg. days on market

28d

7 days MoM

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Sale history for 28 Independence Ave

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71478218

May 30, 2013

Sold

$762,500

$457/sq ft

Mar 30, 2013

Contingent

—

Mar 4, 2013

Price Changed

$785,000

$471/sq ft

Feb 1, 2013

Listed

$810,000

$486/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 27, 2008

Sold

$740,000

$444/sq ft

MLS PIN #70732607

Jun 27, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Jun 27, 2008

Sold

$740,000

$444/sq ft

Apr 29, 2008

Contingent

—

Apr 2, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Mar 27, 2008

Listed

$749,000

$449/sq ft

Updated colonial in desirable Follen Hill. Front-back living room with custom built-ins and fireplace. New tasteful interior decor compliments charming '40s details. Enjoy spring and summer in the large professionally landscaped backyard, with bluestone patio and sprinkler system. New boiler. Chimney re-lined and repointed. Lovingly maintained. Plans exist for possible expansion. Close to Wilson Farms and Route 2. Great use of space. Must be seen to be fully appreciated.

MLS PIN #70181706

Jun 30, 2005

Sold

$740,500

$444/sq ft

Jun 7, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Apr 28, 2005

Listed

$749,000

$449/sq ft

This pristine Follen Hill Colonial will delight you! Features include new kitchen and baths, a 23 foot fireplaced living room with custom media center and bookshelves, front-to-back master bedroom, a large professionally landscaped and fenced yard with bluestone patio and sprinklers. Garage, lower level office. This fine home is on a lightly-traveled street near Wilson Farms, public transportation and Rte 2.

Public Records

May 4, 1992

Sold

$249,000

$149/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$16,729 (+4.8%)

$1,018,000 + $341,000

$1,359,000

2025

$15,960 (+3.6%)

$970,000 + $335,000

$1,305,000

2024

$15,398 (+2.8%)

$923,000 + $334,000

$1,257,000

2023

$14,976 (+5.1%)

$839,000 + $313,000

$1,152,000

2022

$14,255 (+2.2%)

$763,000 + $270,000

$1,033,000

2021

$13,944 (+3.0%)

$727,000 + $242,000

$969,000

2020

$13,544 (−1.9%)

$727,000 + $237,000

$964,000

2019

$13,809 (+5.1%)

$729,000 + $249,000

$978,000

2018

$13,142 (+9.9%)

$675,000 + $244,000

$919,000

2017

$11,954 (+6.2%)

$643,000 + $182,000

$825,000

2016

$11,257 (+11.8%)

$590,000 + $181,000

$771,000

2014

$10,066 (+3.0%)

$480,000 + $169,000

$649,000

2013

$9,774 (−2.7%)

$480,000 + $163,000

$643,000

2012

$10,045 (+2.4%)

$502,000 + $169,000

$671,000

2011

$9,806 (+3.9%)

$509,000 + $172,000

$681,000

2010

$9,439 (+2.8%)

$509,000 + $172,000

$681,000

2009

$9,183

$536,000 + $172,000

$708,000

Tax history for 28 Independence Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$16,729 (+4.8%)

$1,018,000 + $341,000

$1,359,000

2025

$15,960 (+3.6%)

$970,000 + $335,000

$1,305,000

2024

$15,398 (+2.8%)

$923,000 + $334,000

$1,257,000

2023

$14,976 (+5.1%)

$839,000 + $313,000

$1,152,000

2022

$14,255 (+2.2%)

$763,000 + $270,000

$1,033,000

2021

$13,944 (+3.0%)

$727,000 + $242,000

$969,000

2020

$13,544 (−1.9%)

$727,000 + $237,000

$964,000

2019

$13,809 (+5.1%)

$729,000 + $249,000

$978,000

2018

$13,142 (+9.9%)

$675,000 + $244,000

$919,000

2017

$11,954 (+6.2%)

$643,000 + $182,000

$825,000

2016

$11,257 (+11.8%)

$590,000 + $181,000

$771,000

2014

$10,066 (+3.0%)

$480,000 + $169,000

$649,000

2013

$9,774 (−2.7%)

$480,000 + $163,000

$643,000

2012

$10,045 (+2.4%)

$502,000 + $169,000

$671,000

2011

$9,806 (+3.9%)

$509,000 + $172,000

$681,000

2010

$9,439 (+2.8%)

$509,000 + $172,000

$681,000

2009

$9,183

$536,000 + $172,000

$708,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.26 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,536

Year built

1944

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Middlesex County

APN

2307949S

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: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 216
Length: 12
Width: 18
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 121
Length: 11
Width: 11
Level: Second

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Living Room Information
Area: 276
Length: 12
Width: 23
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

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

Kitchen Information
Area: 110
Length: 11
Width: 10
Level: First

Office Room Information
Area: 88
Length: 11
Width: 8
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Basement Information
Basement: Partially Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Flooring: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Laminate
Interior Features: Home Office

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,668
Foundation Area: 720
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Tan

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Storage, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.26
Lot Features: Sloped
Frontage Length: 70
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,045
Tax Year: 2012

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Massachusetts Avenue - or - Locust Avenue to Independence
UnparsedAddress: 28 Independence Avenue, Lexington MA 02421

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,536
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1944
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2307949S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
Exclusions: Dining Room Chandelier & Kitchen Hanging Light
StandardStatus: Closed

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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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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

50% 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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$1.36M – $1.64M

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Home values near 28 Independence Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
35 Independence Ave, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1320 Sq. Ft.	$1,125,973
27 Independence Ave, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2002 Sq. Ft.	$1,470,142

Address	Redfin Estimate
33 Independence Ave, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1320 Sq. Ft.	$1,336,786
19 Independence Ave, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2000 Sq. Ft.	$1,389,199

Address	Redfin Estimate
31 Independence Ave, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1785 Sq. Ft.	$1,901,144
18 Independence Ave, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2072 Sq. Ft.	$1,512,158

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