OFF MARKET

Off Market Dec 2024 for $2M

$2,057,987

•

3,060

sq ft

38 Downing Rd, Lexington, MA 02421

About this home

Modern Farmhouse IN A GREAT LOCATION: Enjoy a cool, hip atmosphere loaded with natural finishes & abundant natural light. The thoughtful floor plan includes a wrap-around deck & covered porch, perfectly combining indoor/outdoor living. Set in Prospect Hill, with plenty of perks, including: a spectacular, deep backyard, (perfect for sledding) a spacious “She-Shed” offering easy upgrade potential. The open-concept first floor is anchored by the well outfitted kitchen with a huge island, & plenty of entertaining space with living room with fireplace, cozy sitting room or office, & three additional bedrooms on the 2nd floor (one ensuite) offering flexible living spaces. The primary is a hotel-like retreat (2019) with sitting area, reclaimed windows, gorgeous bath, with steam shower, soaking tub & hidden closets. The lower level has radiant heat flooring & provides plenty of play/ exercise space + half bath. Located in the desirable Bridge School neighborhood, 5-minutes to schools & Res.

Single-familyProperty Type

2003Year Built

0.43 acresLot Size

$673Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Deborah Fogarty • Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington

Bought with The Petrowsky Jones Group • Compass

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•Source:MLS PIN #73290901

Redfin Estimate

$2,057,987

$43K since sold in December 2024$12K since July

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This home's estimate is 16.5% higher than the average sale price ($1.77M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$2,020,000
A
5 beds3.5 baths3,277 sq ft
70 Spring St, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$1,860,000
B
4 beds3 baths3,528 sq ft
32 Baskin Rd, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD JUN 2, 2026
$1,520,000
C
4 beds3 baths2,795 sq ft
30 Fairbanks Rd, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD DEC 22, 2025
$1,510,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,564 sq ft
69 Bridge St, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD NOV 24, 2025
$1,935,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths3,063 sq ft
2 Marlboro Rd, Lexington, MA 02421
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN JUL 16, 2026
$1,755,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths3,185 sq ft
30 Wachusett Dr, Lexington, MA 02421

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Market trends in 02421, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

102.4%

0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$1.7M

$12K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

26 MoM

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$999,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,372 sq ft
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$3,195,000
7 beds5 baths5,114 sq ft
16 Middleby Rd, Lexington, MA 02421
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Sale history for 38 Downing Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73290901

Dec 16, 2024

Sold

$2,015,000

$658/sq ft

Sep 25, 2024

Contingent

—

Sep 17, 2024

Listed

$1,899,000

$621/sq ft

MLS PIN #71264739

Sep 28, 2011

Sold

$949,000

$310/sq ft

Jul 21, 2011

Contingent

—

Jul 21, 2011

Listed

$949,000

$310/sq ft

No Cookie Cutter here: Architect's own 2003-built home, meticulously designed w/attention to detail and efficient use of space/flow. Kitchen w/SubZero, Wolf, Fireslate counters + island; 9-foot ceilings; smart built-ins and gorgeous blend of finishes (hardwood, slate, tile, concrete, marble) throughout. Siting and window placement for passive solar qualities; highly efficient 3-zones of heat/cooling. Master w/bath; shared 2-sink bath + laundry; 2 more bedrooms. 3rd floor 4th BR/studio/TV room.

MLS PIN #30611319

Sep 30, 2002

Sold

$450,000

$147/sq ft

Jun 14, 2002

Listing Removed

—

May 28, 2002

Listed

$445,000

$145/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$22,466 (+3.1%)

$929,000 + $896,000

$1,825,000

2025

$21,782 (+5.3%)

$885,000 + $896,000

$1,781,000

2024

$20,690 (+2.2%)

$843,000 + $846,000

$1,689,000

2023

$20,254 (+4.2%)

$766,000 + $792,000

$1,558,000

2022

$19,444 (+3.0%)

$697,000 + $712,000

$1,409,000

2021

$18,880 (+3.9%)

$635,000 + $677,000

$1,312,000

2020

$18,167 (+4.1%)

$635,000 + $658,000

$1,293,000

2019

$17,452 (+18.5%)

$605,000 + $631,000

$1,236,000

2018

$14,729 (−5.0%)

$576,000 + $454,000

$1,030,000

2017

$15,504 (+6.1%)

$563,000 + $507,000

$1,070,000

2016

$14,615 (+9.8%)

$513,000 + $488,000

$1,001,000

2014

$13,308 (+3.6%)

$424,000 + $434,000

$858,000

2013

$12,844 (+4.9%)

$424,000 + $421,000

$845,000

2012

$12,245 (+0.9%)

$424,000 + $394,000

$818,000

2011

$12,139 (+3.4%)

$420,000 + $423,000

$843,000

2010

$11,739 (+3.6%)

$420,000 + $427,000

$847,000

2009

$11,336

$442,000 + $432,000

$874,000

Tax history for 38 Downing Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$22,466 (+3.1%)

$929,000 + $896,000

$1,825,000

2025

$21,782 (+5.3%)

$885,000 + $896,000

$1,781,000

2024

$20,690 (+2.2%)

$843,000 + $846,000

$1,689,000

2023

$20,254 (+4.2%)

$766,000 + $792,000

$1,558,000

2022

$19,444 (+3.0%)

$697,000 + $712,000

$1,409,000

2021

$18,880 (+3.9%)

$635,000 + $677,000

$1,312,000

2020

$18,167 (+4.1%)

$635,000 + $658,000

$1,293,000

2019

$17,452 (+18.5%)

$605,000 + $631,000

$1,236,000

2018

$14,729 (−5.0%)

$576,000 + $454,000

$1,030,000

2017

$15,504 (+6.1%)

$563,000 + $507,000

$1,070,000

2016

$14,615 (+9.8%)

$513,000 + $488,000

$1,001,000

2014

$13,308 (+3.6%)

$424,000 + $434,000

$858,000

2013

$12,844 (+4.9%)

$424,000 + $421,000

$845,000

2012

$12,245 (+0.9%)

$424,000 + $394,000

$818,000

2011

$12,139 (+3.4%)

$420,000 + $423,000

$843,000

2010

$11,739 (+3.6%)

$420,000 + $427,000

$847,000

2009

$11,336

$442,000 + $432,000

$874,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.43 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,480

Year built

2003

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2744432S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 600
Length: 24
Width: 25
Level: Third
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Skylight,Ceiling Fan(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 156
Length: 12
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 21
Length: 3
Width: 7
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 64
Length: 8
Width: 8
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 40
Length: 5
Width: 8
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub

Living Room Information
Area: 285
Length: 15
Width: 19
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

Family Room Information
Area: 522
Length: 18
Width: 29
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Laminate,Recessed Lighting

Kitchen Information
Area: 320
Length: 20
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Radon Remediation System

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 8X4
Laundry Features: Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Window Features: Skylight, Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Bathroom - With Tub, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom, Sitting Room, Great Room, Central Vacuum

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,060
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: White
Lead Paint: None

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle, Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Exterior, Porch, Patio, Covered
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.43
Frontage Length: 50
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $20,690
Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Radiant, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Marrett Road to Downing Road
UnparsedAddress: 38 Downing Road, Lexington MA 02421

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,480
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.43 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2003
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2744432S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

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Bridge Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

10/10

Jonas Clarke Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

10/10

Lexington High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

10/10

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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 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Lexington, MA • 02421

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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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$1.96M – $2.37M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
22 Downing Road, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2129 Sq. Ft.	$1,459,390
34 Downing Road, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1841 Sq. Ft.	$1,922,252

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26 Downing Road, Lexington, MA 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 4325 Sq. Ft.	$2,435,198
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