Elegantly situated on a beautifully landscaped lot adorned with vibrant flower and vegetable gardens, as well as generous outdoor space for recreation and leisure. The home blends timeless architectural charm with the comforts of modern living.The living room exudes warmth, featuring a striking fireplace, vaulted and beamed ceilings, and refined crown molding that together create an atmosphere of classic sophistication. The thoughtfully designed kitchen is ideal for both culinary pursuits and social gatherings, boasting a peninsula and a sunny eat-in dining area. Skylights invite an abundance of natural light.A family room opens gracefully to the deck and patio, offering picturesque views of the private rear yard and surrounding landscape, perfect for indoor-outdoor living. The main-level primary bedroom provides both comfort and convenience.Located blocks from Lexington Center, this home enjoys close proximity to local amenities, conservation land, and Rte. 95
Single-familyProperty Type
1840Year Built
0.29 acresLot Size
$959Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Andrea Jackson• Barrett Sotheby's International Realty
MOVE RIGHT IN . . . to this sophisticated, renovated and updated residence. This "IT" location is just a stone's throw from sought after Fiske Elementary, Chiesa Farm Conservation, shops, restarurants, pool & tennis. Walk-to-town and Diamond Middle school. The interior showcases lovely living room and dining room with great entertainment flow, hardwood floors, built-ins and oversized windows. The private 1st floor master has a lovely master bath and his / hers closets. Updated and airy gourmet kitchen offers large pantry, stainless steel appliances, lovely eating area with cathedral ceilings, skylight, mudroom, powder room, direct access to 2 car garage and much more. Here it is...finally your place to call home!
MLS PIN #70051311
Jan 13, 2005
Sold
$610,000
$363/sq ft
Dec 17, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Jun 17, 2004
Listed
$629,900
$374/sq ft
Charming American classic with all modern amenities and incredible charm! Spectacular custom birch kitchen w/birch floor, built-in hutch, dining area & 1/2 bath. Direct entry 2 car garage. New baths in '95 - generous fam rm w/bow window & sliders to deck & fenced in yd. First fl MBR w/ba. Walk to Town, Fiske & Diamond. THIS IS A GEM!
Public Records
Aug 30, 1995
Sold
$312,000
$185/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$16,200 (+3.6%)
$800,000 + $516,000
$1,316,000
2025
$15,630 (+6.0%)
$762,000 + $516,000
$1,278,000
2024
$14,749 (+2.4%)
$726,000 + $478,000
$1,204,000
2023
$14,404 (+4.2%)
$660,000 + $448,000
$1,108,000
2022
$13,828 (+3.4%)
$600,000 + $402,000
$1,002,000
2021
$13,368 (+3.5%)
$547,000 + $382,000
$929,000
2020
$12,912 (+4.2%)
$547,000 + $372,000
$919,000
2019
$12,397 (+3.5%)
$521,000 + $357,000
$878,000
2018
$11,983 (−2.4%)
$496,000 + $342,000
$838,000
2017
$12,273 (+6.9%)
$485,000 + $362,000
$847,000
2016
$11,476 (+32.1%)
$442,000 + $344,000
$786,000
2014
$8,686 (+3.5%)
$365,000 + $195,000
$560,000
2013
$8,390 (+2.3%)
$365,000 + $187,000
$552,000
2012
$8,204 (+1.9%)
$365,000 + $183,000
$548,000
2011
$8,050 (+3.9%)
$365,000 + $194,000
$559,000
2010
$7,748 (+3.3%)
$365,000 + $194,000
$559,000
2009
$7,497
$384,000 + $194,000
$578,000
Tax history for 36 Adams St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$16,200 (+3.6%)
$800,000 + $516,000
$1,316,000
2025
$15,630 (+6.0%)
$762,000 + $516,000
$1,278,000
2024
$14,749 (+2.4%)
$726,000 + $478,000
$1,204,000
2023
$14,404 (+4.2%)
$660,000 + $448,000
$1,108,000
2022
$13,828 (+3.4%)
$600,000 + $402,000
$1,002,000
2021
$13,368 (+3.5%)
$547,000 + $382,000
$929,000
2020
$12,912 (+4.2%)
$547,000 + $372,000
$919,000
2019
$12,397 (+3.5%)
$521,000 + $357,000
$878,000
2018
$11,983 (−2.4%)
$496,000 + $342,000
$838,000
2017
$12,273 (+6.9%)
$485,000 + $362,000
$847,000
2016
$11,476 (+32.1%)
$442,000 + $344,000
$786,000
2014
$8,686 (+3.5%)
$365,000 + $195,000
$560,000
2013
$8,390 (+2.3%)
$365,000 + $187,000
$552,000
2012
$8,204 (+1.9%)
$365,000 + $183,000
$548,000
2011
$8,050 (+3.9%)
$365,000 + $194,000
$559,000
2010
$7,748 (+3.3%)
$365,000 + $194,000
$559,000
2009
$7,497
$384,000 + $194,000
$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
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.29 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,440
Year built
1840
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3416379S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Open Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Spaces: 6
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Workshop in Garage, Oversized, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Directions: Massachusetts Avenue to Hancock Street to Adams Street
UnparsedAddress: 36 Adams Street, Lexington MA 02420
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,440
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1840
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3416379S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Fiske
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
9/10
Wm Diamond Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
Lexington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
10/10
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