Charm and character is offered with this 1920's Colonial located in the coveted Prospect Hill neighborhood. A short walk to the Acclaimed Bridge Elementary School and "Old Res". This wonderful home has been tastefully updated in recent years with a fabulous layout. Greeted by a sunsplashed formal fireplaced living room with an adjoining sun room is ideal for relaxing with a book. Open to the kitchen with newer stainless appliances, cabinet fronts with reclaimed wood, direct access to the detailed dining room with built in cabinet and vaulted family room with bay window and seat allows for easy entertaining and family fun. All three bedrooms on the second level feature HW flooring, along with an updated full bath with tile. The master bedroom provides access to a third level loft office so convenient for privacy. The level back yard with patio and 2-car detached garage is set back from the road and is perfect for activities. A Delightful Home in a Fantastic Neighborhood!
Single-familyProperty Type
1927Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$666Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Bryan Joyce• Barrett Sotheby's International Realty
Character and charm abound in this lovely Colonial home. This home has three bedrooms on the second floor and the current owners use the "other" room on the first floor as a bedroom. There is also a walk-up attic with great potential. Close to "Old Res" beach. Walk to Bridge and Clarke Schools, and Lexington High School.
Public Records
Jul 16, 1992
Sold
$266,000
$132/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$15,646 (+4.1%)
$869,000 + $402,000
$1,271,000
2025
$15,031 (+5.9%)
$827,000 + $402,000
$1,229,000
2024
$14,198 (+2.6%)
$788,000 + $371,000
$1,159,000
2023
$13,832 (+4.1%)
$716,000 + $348,000
$1,064,000
2022
$13,289 (+3.7%)
$651,000 + $312,000
$963,000
2021
$12,821 (+3.3%)
$594,000 + $297,000
$891,000
2020
$12,406 (+4.3%)
$594,000 + $289,000
$883,000
2019
$11,889 (+7.4%)
$565,000 + $277,000
$842,000
2018
$11,068 (+0.2%)
$538,000 + $236,000
$774,000
2017
$11,041 (+5.9%)
$526,000 + $236,000
$762,000
2016
$10,424 (+20.2%)
$480,000 + $234,000
$714,000
2014
$8,670 (+3.3%)
$396,000 + $163,000
$559,000
2013
$8,390 (+2.3%)
$396,000 + $156,000
$552,000
2012
$8,204 (+2.3%)
$396,000 + $152,000
$548,000
2011
$8,021 (+3.9%)
$396,000 + $161,000
$557,000
2010
$7,720 (+3.0%)
$396,000 + $161,000
$557,000
2009
$7,497
$417,000 + $161,000
$578,000
Tax history for 35 Downing Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$15,646 (+4.1%)
$869,000 + $402,000
$1,271,000
2025
$15,031 (+5.9%)
$827,000 + $402,000
$1,229,000
2024
$14,198 (+2.6%)
$788,000 + $371,000
$1,159,000
2023
$13,832 (+4.1%)
$716,000 + $348,000
$1,064,000
2022
$13,289 (+3.7%)
$651,000 + $312,000
$963,000
2021
$12,821 (+3.3%)
$594,000 + $297,000
$891,000
2020
$12,406 (+4.3%)
$594,000 + $289,000
$883,000
2019
$11,889 (+7.4%)
$565,000 + $277,000
$842,000
2018
$11,068 (+0.2%)
$538,000 + $236,000
$774,000
2017
$11,041 (+5.9%)
$526,000 + $236,000
$762,000
2016
$10,424 (+20.2%)
$480,000 + $234,000
$714,000
2014
$8,670 (+3.3%)
$396,000 + $163,000
$559,000
2013
$8,390 (+2.3%)
$396,000 + $156,000
$552,000
2012
$8,204 (+2.3%)
$396,000 + $152,000
$548,000
2011
$8,021 (+3.9%)
$396,000 + $161,000
$557,000
2010
$7,720 (+3.0%)
$396,000 + $161,000
$557,000
2009
$7,497
$417,000 + $161,000
$578,000
*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
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,836
Year built
1927
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2197273S
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: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 195
Length: 15
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 140
Length: 14
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 100
Length: 10
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Wood Laminate, Laminate
Interior Features: Sun Room, Office, Walk-Up Attic
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,017
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.25
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,041
Tax Year: 2017
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
Location
Location Information
Directions: Marrett Road to Downing Road
UnparsedAddress: 35 Downing Road, Lexington MA 02421
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Walk/Jog Trails, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,836
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1927
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2197273S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: Dining Room Light Fixture And Tv And Bracket In Family Room
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Bridge Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
10/10
Jonas Clarke Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
10/10
Lexington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
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