OFF MARKET

Off market may 2015 for $1.2M

$2,215,499

•

2,701

sq ft

38 Highland Ave, Lexington, MA 02420

About this home

Rarely available Classic Brick Colonial in the coveted Munroe Hill neighborhood. This lovely residence has been well maintained and features 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. To the right of the entry hall is a large living room with wood burning fireplace and an attached office plus bathroom (could be used as a 1st floor bedroom). To the left of the entry hall is a dining room with access to the screened-in Spring/Summer porch. The 2nd floor consists of 3 bedrooms, including a master bedroom suite, and a main bathroom. The master bedroom suite with bathroom, walk-in closet and attached dressing room/study also has access to the outside roof deck. On the 3rd floor are bedrooms 4 and 5 plus bonus closets for extended storage. Lovely front gardens enhance the curb appeal and conservation area offers trails for recreational pleasure at the end of the street. A beautiful backyard finishes the portrait with a deck off the kitchen, set back waterfall feature, plus 2 car garage and carport

Single-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

0.28 acresLot Size

$820Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Singer and Stokes • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Bought with Judy Tedesco • The Higgins Group REALTORS®

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•Source:MLS PIN #71807306

Redfin Estimate

$2,215,499

$939K since sold in May 2015$26K since September

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This home's estimate is 32.7% higher than the average sale price ($1.67M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,790,000
A
5 beds4 baths3,064 sq ft
34 Oak St, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$1,570,000
B
5 beds3.5 baths2,906 sq ft
10 Hayes Ave, Lexington, MA 02420
SOLD SEP 1, 2026
$1,850,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,706 sq ft
59 Forest St, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$1,785,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths2,822 sq ft
12 Tower Rd, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$1,433,000
E
4 beds3 baths2,446 sq ft
3 Watson Rd, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$1,590,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,949 sq ft
15 Hancock St, Lexington, MA 02420

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Market trends in 02421, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

100.9%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$1.7M

$31K MoM

Avg. days on market

33d

8 days MoM

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Sale history for 38 Highland Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$23,500 (+7.2%)

$1,089,000 + $820,000

$1,909,000

2025

$21,916 (+1.4%)

$1,037,000 + $755,000

$1,792,000

2024

$21,609 (+13.2%)

$988,000 + $776,000

$1,764,000

2023

$19,084 (−0.7%)

$898,000 + $570,000

$1,468,000

2022

$19,210 (+3.2%)

$816,000 + $576,000

$1,392,000

2021

$18,606 (+3.3%)

$777,000 + $516,000

$1,293,000

2020

$18,012 (+4.3%)

$777,000 + $505,000

$1,282,000

2019

$17,269 (+4.2%)

$740,000 + $483,000

$1,223,000

2018

$16,574 (+6.4%)

$685,000 + $474,000

$1,159,000

2017

$15,577 (+9.3%)

$653,000 + $422,000

$1,075,000

2016

$14,250 (+11.5%)

$600,000 + $376,000

$976,000

2014

$12,780 (+2.4%)

$488,000 + $336,000

$824,000

2013

$12,479 (−0.8%)

$488,000 + $333,000

$821,000

2012

$12,575 (+2.5%)

$510,000 + $330,000

$840,000

2011

$12,269 (+3.9%)

$502,000 + $350,000

$852,000

2010

$11,809 (+3.7%)

$502,000 + $350,000

$852,000

2009

$11,388

$528,000 + $350,000

$878,000

Tax history for 38 Highland Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$23,500 (+7.2%)

$1,089,000 + $820,000

$1,909,000

2025

$21,916 (+1.4%)

$1,037,000 + $755,000

$1,792,000

2024

$21,609 (+13.2%)

$988,000 + $776,000

$1,764,000

2023

$19,084 (−0.7%)

$898,000 + $570,000

$1,468,000

2022

$19,210 (+3.2%)

$816,000 + $576,000

$1,392,000

2021

$18,606 (+3.3%)

$777,000 + $516,000

$1,293,000

2020

$18,012 (+4.3%)

$777,000 + $505,000

$1,282,000

2019

$17,269 (+4.2%)

$740,000 + $483,000

$1,223,000

2018

$16,574 (+6.4%)

$685,000 + $474,000

$1,159,000

2017

$15,577 (+9.3%)

$653,000 + $422,000

$1,075,000

2016

$14,250 (+11.5%)

$600,000 + $376,000

$976,000

2014

$12,780 (+2.4%)

$488,000 + $336,000

$824,000

2013

$12,479 (−0.8%)

$488,000 + $333,000

$821,000

2012

$12,575 (+2.5%)

$510,000 + $330,000

$840,000

2011

$12,269 (+3.9%)

$502,000 + $350,000

$852,000

2010

$11,809 (+3.7%)

$502,000 + $350,000

$852,000

2009

$11,388

$528,000 + $350,000

$878,000

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.28 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,793

Year built

1920

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3757191S

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
Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 247
Length: 13
Width: 19
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 130
Length: 13
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 195
Length: 13
Width: 15
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 195
Length: 13
Width: 15
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 28
Length: 4
Width: 7
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Vinyl

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 54
Length: 9
Width: 6
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 24
Length: 4
Width: 6
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 325
Length: 13
Width: 25
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 182
Length: 13
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 180
Length: 18
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Vinyl

Office Room Information
Area: 104
Length: 8
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Study, Office

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,701
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Brick/Wht

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Deck
Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Deck

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.28
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $13,388.86
Tax Year: 2015

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
Directions: Mass Ave to Percy Road to Highland Avenue
UnparsedAddress: 38 Highland Ave., Lexington MA 02420

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,793
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3757191S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Maria Hastings Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.7mi

10/10

Wm Diamond Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi

9/10

Lexington High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

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

50% 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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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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Estimated sale price

$2.11M – $2.55M

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Home values near 38 Highland Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
36 Highland Ave, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3135 Sq. Ft.	$2,030,744
37 Highland Ave, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2194 Sq. Ft.	$1,599,073

Address	Redfin Estimate
40 Highland Ave, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3112 Sq. Ft.	$2,260,638
35 Highland Ave, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2655 Sq. Ft.	$1,768,459

Address	Redfin Estimate
43 Highland Ave, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1983 Sq. Ft.	$1,535,361
33 Highland Ave, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1276 Sq. Ft.	$1,354,556

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