Affordable Storybook Cape! This great starter home has 3 generously sized bedrooms 1.5 baths on 1/3 acre lot. First floor features Living room with fireplace and formal Dining room open to the kitchen, full bath and one bedroom. Second floor features spacious 2 Bedrooms and 1/2 bath, master bedroom has a full length of closet. Many updates by the present owner, vinyl siding replacement, window replacement, roof replacement, newer appliances in the kitchen, new vanities for bathroom, new oil tank, landscaping includes stone work and steps, etc. Hardwood floors, fireplace, deck. Open floor plan and large lot close to major routes, MBTA, Lincoln Lab. Full basement and shed for additional storage.
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
0.29 acresLot Size
$725Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 spacesParking
Listed by Insung Kim• Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington
Attention first-time homebuyers hoping to buy before April: 1950s cape with 3 generously sized bedrooms, 1.5 baths. Freshly painted interior. Full shed dormer allows for spacious 2nd floor. Hardwood floors, fireplace, deck. Open floor plan and large lot close to major routes. MBTA route. Close to Hartwell, Lincoln Lab. Full basement and shed for additional storage. 1/3-acre lot. Outside needs a little TLC, but move-in ready.
Public Records
Aug 20, 1985
Sold
$92,500
$68/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,833 (+6.3%)
$612,000 + $268,000
$880,000
2025
$10,188 (+3.4%)
$583,000 + $250,000
$833,000
2024
$9,849 (+4.4%)
$555,000 + $249,000
$804,000
2023
$9,438 (+4.3%)
$505,000 + $221,000
$726,000
2022
$9,053 (+0.2%)
$459,000 + $197,000
$656,000
2021
$9,037 (+1.4%)
$437,000 + $191,000
$628,000
2020
$8,908 (+5.1%)
$437,000 + $197,000
$634,000
2019
$8,472 (+5.4%)
$416,000 + $184,000
$600,000
2018
$8,037 (+2.0%)
$396,000 + $166,000
$562,000
2017
$7,883 (+11.1%)
$366,000 + $178,000
$544,000
2016
$7,096 (+13.5%)
$344,000 + $142,000
$486,000
2014
$6,251 (+2.3%)
$278,000 + $125,000
$403,000
2013
$6,110 (+6.3%)
$278,000 + $124,000
$402,000
2012
$5,748 (+6.7%)
$263,000 + $121,000
$384,000
2011
$5,386 (+3.9%)
$253,000 + $121,000
$374,000
2010
$5,184 (+3.3%)
$253,000 + $121,000
$374,000
2009
$5,019
$266,000 + $121,000
$387,000
Tax history for 291 Wood St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,833 (+6.3%)
$612,000 + $268,000
$880,000
2025
$10,188 (+3.4%)
$583,000 + $250,000
$833,000
2024
$9,849 (+4.4%)
$555,000 + $249,000
$804,000
2023
$9,438 (+4.3%)
$505,000 + $221,000
$726,000
2022
$9,053 (+0.2%)
$459,000 + $197,000
$656,000
2021
$9,037 (+1.4%)
$437,000 + $191,000
$628,000
2020
$8,908 (+5.1%)
$437,000 + $197,000
$634,000
2019
$8,472 (+5.4%)
$416,000 + $184,000
$600,000
2018
$8,037 (+2.0%)
$396,000 + $166,000
$562,000
2017
$7,883 (+11.1%)
$366,000 + $178,000
$544,000
2016
$7,096 (+13.5%)
$344,000 + $142,000
$486,000
2014
$6,251 (+2.3%)
$278,000 + $125,000
$403,000
2013
$6,110 (+6.3%)
$278,000 + $124,000
$402,000
2012
$5,748 (+6.7%)
$263,000 + $121,000
$384,000
2011
$5,386 (+3.9%)
$253,000 + $121,000
$374,000
2010
$5,184 (+3.3%)
$253,000 + $121,000
$374,000
2009
$5,019
$266,000 + $121,000
$387,000
*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
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.29 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,365
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3198705S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 182
Length: 13
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Closet - Double
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 154
Length: 11
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 121
Length: 11
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Living Room Information
Area: 234
Length: 18
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture
Dining Room Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen Information
Area: 121
Length: 11
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Vinyl
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,365
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: White
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Storage
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.29
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,052
Tax Year: 2022
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Mass Ave to Wood Street
UnparsedAddress: 291 Wood St, Lexington MA 02421
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Highway Access, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,365
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3198705S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: Bidet In 1st Floor Bathroom
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Maria Hastings Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
10/10
Wm Diamond Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
9/10
Lexington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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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 98° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Lexington, MA • 02421
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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.
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Estimated sale price
$941,000 – $1.14M
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