Lovely brick Craftsman’s Cape bursting with charm & character. A home for those who enjoy living inside & out. First floor level with wood-burning fireplace opens to sun-drenched DR with French doors to entertaining size & styled patio. Outdoor living includes stone patio with wisteria covered pergola over dining area with working wood burning grill. Large level back yard with petite sports court. Interior custom wood work with updated eat-in kitchen and baths. Owner converted 4th BR to study. 2nd floor cathedral ceiling BR with floor-to-ceiling windows. Option to convert unfinished attic space into 2nd floor master bedroom. Architectural exterior details include stucco, cedar beams and trellis trim, stone walls, terraced front yard and semi-circle drive with mature plantings. Large lower level with fireplace & walk-out to private side patio & separate entrance. Private setting in Manor neighborhood. Close by to Diamond Middle School, new Estabrook and bike path to Lexington Center
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
0.37 acresLot Size
$662Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Peter Rooney• William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Bought with Suzanne Palmeri• Barrett Sotheby's International Realty
Walking distance to Diamond Middle School. House is located a height with great views of neighborhood. Brick exterior and interior wood log cabin style makes this house very unique and appealing. Flat backyard, clean and dry walk out basement.
8 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
SOLIDLY BUILT BRICK CAPE RANCH IN DESIRABLE & CONVENIENT AREA. IN NEED OF TLC. WONDERFUL YARD-WALK TO MIDDLE SCHOOL.ALLOW 48 HOURS FOR OFFERS.OWNERS OUT OF COUNTRY.NO SHOWINGS UNTIL 10/4/2 AFTER B.O. "AS IS CONIDTION".
Public Records
Dec 1, 1969
Sold
$38,000
$17/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$16,545 (+6.4%)
$871,000 + $473,000
$1,344,000
2025
$15,557 (+3.2%)
$830,000 + $442,000
$1,272,000
2024
$15,080 (+4.7%)
$790,000 + $441,000
$1,231,000
2023
$14,404 (+4.2%)
$718,000 + $390,000
$1,108,000
2022
$13,828 (+1.9%)
$653,000 + $349,000
$1,002,000
2021
$13,570 (+2.4%)
$595,000 + $348,000
$943,000
2020
$13,249 (+19.1%)
$595,000 + $348,000
$943,000
2019
$11,127 (+5.6%)
$567,000 + $221,000
$788,000
2018
$10,539 (+0.3%)
$540,000 + $197,000
$737,000
2017
$10,505 (+2.9%)
$528,000 + $197,000
$725,000
2016
$10,205 (+13.4%)
$481,000 + $218,000
$699,000
2014
$8,996 (+3.1%)
$419,000 + $161,000
$580,000
2013
$8,725 (+2.8%)
$419,000 + $155,000
$574,000
2012
$8,488 (+4.1%)
$419,000 + $148,000
$567,000
2011
$8,150 (+3.9%)
$418,000 + $148,000
$566,000
2010
$7,845 (+1.7%)
$418,000 + $148,000
$566,000
2009
$7,717
$440,000 + $155,000
$595,000
Tax history for 30 Blake Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$16,545 (+6.4%)
$871,000 + $473,000
$1,344,000
2025
$15,557 (+3.2%)
$830,000 + $442,000
$1,272,000
2024
$15,080 (+4.7%)
$790,000 + $441,000
$1,231,000
2023
$14,404 (+4.2%)
$718,000 + $390,000
$1,108,000
2022
$13,828 (+1.9%)
$653,000 + $349,000
$1,002,000
2021
$13,570 (+2.4%)
$595,000 + $348,000
$943,000
2020
$13,249 (+19.1%)
$595,000 + $348,000
$943,000
2019
$11,127 (+5.6%)
$567,000 + $221,000
$788,000
2018
$10,539 (+0.3%)
$540,000 + $197,000
$737,000
2017
$10,505 (+2.9%)
$528,000 + $197,000
$725,000
2016
$10,205 (+13.4%)
$481,000 + $218,000
$699,000
2014
$8,996 (+3.1%)
$419,000 + $161,000
$580,000
2013
$8,725 (+2.8%)
$419,000 + $155,000
$574,000
2012
$8,488 (+4.1%)
$419,000 + $148,000
$567,000
2011
$8,150 (+3.9%)
$418,000 + $148,000
$566,000
2010
$7,845 (+1.7%)
$418,000 + $148,000
$566,000
2009
$7,717
$440,000 + $155,000
$595,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.37 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,674
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2979820S
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, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters, Stone Wall
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Workshop
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.37
Lot Features: Wooded
Frontage Length: 115
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,505
Tax Year: 2017
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Location
Location Information
Directions: Hancock > Burlington > Blake
UnparsedAddress: 30 Blake Rd, Lexington MA 02420
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,674
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.37 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2979820S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Joseph Estabrook Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
9/10
Wm Diamond Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
Lexington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
10/10
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