Amazing opportunity to buy a charming bungalow in the Liberty Heights neighborhood of Lexington, a stone's throw to Wilson Farm, restaurants, shops, bike path, public transportation, and conservation land. This is the kind of house with character that you'll fall in love with. Desirable period features like warm hardwood floors, crown moldings, & a fireplace. One-car garage. Great level backyard. A finished second floor, not including in the living area total, offers flexible bonus space as an office, studio, or play area. Kitchen with marble counters. Awesome mudroom with a half bath. Walk-put lower level with even more possibilities. Are you leaving a condo in the city? Are you looking to downsize? Want your own manageable space and private yard? Top school system in close commuter distance? Look no further than this sweet house. Circa-2007 roof. 2014 boiler + gas conversion. New kitchen counters, sink, dishwasher + flooring 2011. New basement windows '16. Azek front/rear steps '17.
Single-familyProperty Type
1927Year Built
5,311 sq ftLot Size
$1,056Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by The Janovitz-Tse Team• Compass
Bought with The Mavroules Team• Atlantic Coast Homes,Inc
Welcome to 3 Baker Avenue a classic “Craftsman Style” Bungalow flooded with light and located high on a hill on the Lexington/ Arlington border. This classic antique has been updated and meticulously maintained including a new roof in 2007. The living room and dining room are warmed by the original hardwood moldings and chair rail. The dormered, walkup attic offers abundant storage and the potential for expansion. There is a full, walkout basement and a well landscaped, private yard.
MLS PIN #30787104
Apr 30, 2004
Sold
$387,000
$387/sq ft
Mar 17, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Nov 5, 2003
Listed
$389,000
$389/sq ft
CHARMING BUNGALOW WITH LOVELY ORIGINAL WOODWORK IN LIV ROOM AND DIN ROOM. FIREST FLOOR DEN/OFFICE.EXPANSION POSSIBILITIES FOR SECOND FLOOR. WELL LANDSCAPED GREAT BACKYARD. CONVENIENT LOCATION,WALK TO BUS,STORES & PARK.
MLS PIN #30610696
Jul 30, 2002
Sold
$359,000
$359/sq ft
Jun 2, 2002
Listing Removed
—
May 28, 2002
Listed
$349,000
$349/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 1, 1965
Sold
$17,000
$17/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$14,895 (+50.9%)
$623,000 + $587,000
$1,210,000
2025
$9,870 (+5.0%)
$593,000 + $214,000
$807,000
2024
$9,396 (+4.9%)
$565,000 + $202,000
$767,000
2023
$8,957 (+5.5%)
$514,000 + $175,000
$689,000
2022
$8,487 (+0.3%)
$467,000 + $148,000
$615,000
2021
$8,461 (+5.6%)
$445,000 + $143,000
$588,000
2020
$8,009 (+4.1%)
$445,000 + $125,000
$570,000
2019
$7,695 (+3.3%)
$424,000 + $121,000
$545,000
2018
$7,450 (+10.6%)
$403,000 + $118,000
$521,000
2017
$6,738 (+4.6%)
$372,000 + $93,000
$465,000
2016
$6,439 (+7.0%)
$354,000 + $87,000
$441,000
2014
$6,018 (+5.6%)
$287,000 + $101,000
$388,000
2013
$5,700 (+6.4%)
$287,000 + $88,000
$375,000
2012
$5,359 (+2.5%)
$271,000 + $87,000
$358,000
2011
$5,227 (+3.9%)
$271,000 + $92,000
$363,000
2010
$5,031 (+7.5%)
$271,000 + $92,000
$363,000
2009
$4,682
$285,000 + $76,000
$361,000
Tax history for 3 Baker Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$14,895 (+50.9%)
$623,000 + $587,000
$1,210,000
2025
$9,870 (+5.0%)
$593,000 + $214,000
$807,000
2024
$9,396 (+4.9%)
$565,000 + $202,000
$767,000
2023
$8,957 (+5.5%)
$514,000 + $175,000
$689,000
2022
$8,487 (+0.3%)
$467,000 + $148,000
$615,000
2021
$8,461 (+5.6%)
$445,000 + $143,000
$588,000
2020
$8,009 (+4.1%)
$445,000 + $125,000
$570,000
2019
$7,695 (+3.3%)
$424,000 + $121,000
$545,000
2018
$7,450 (+10.6%)
$403,000 + $118,000
$521,000
2017
$6,738 (+4.6%)
$372,000 + $93,000
$465,000
2016
$6,439 (+7.0%)
$354,000 + $87,000
$441,000
2014
$6,018 (+5.6%)
$287,000 + $101,000
$388,000
2013
$5,700 (+6.4%)
$287,000 + $88,000
$375,000
2012
$5,359 (+2.5%)
$271,000 + $87,000
$358,000
2011
$5,227 (+3.9%)
$271,000 + $92,000
$363,000
2010
$5,031 (+7.5%)
$271,000 + $92,000
$363,000
2009
$4,682
$285,000 + $76,000
$361,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,638
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1927
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2354684S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer/Dryer
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Bowman Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
10/10
Jonas Clarke Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
10/10
Lexington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
10/10
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