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Off market jun 2012 for $435K

$918,243

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $269/mo

•

1,152

sq ft

38 Taft Ave, Lexington, MA 02421

About this home

A charming & comfortable 1926 Colonial home with detached 2-car garage on interesting wooded & foliage covered corner lot in an inviting neighborhood with accessible public & private schools. Access to LEXPRESS, mass transit, Alewife Station, Mass Avenue, RT2 & 4/225, Lexington bikeway, conservation areas, job opportunities, Wilson’s Farm & stores & shops in Lexington Center and Arlington. Enclosed front porch, basement french drain & attic exhaust fan.

Single-familyProperty Type

1926Year Built

5,600 sq ftLot Size

$797Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by David Kaloupek • Avenue 3 Real Estate, LLC

Bought with Edie Ruquist • The Higgins Group REALTORS®

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•Source:MLS PIN #71374588

Redfin Estimate

$918,243

$483K since sold in June 2012$4,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 9.8% lower than the average sale price ($1.02M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$855,000
A
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SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$890,000
B
3 beds1 bath1,092 sq ft
299 Appleton St, Arlington, MA 02476
SOLD SEP 24, 2026
$1,340,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,624 sq ft
107 Park Ave, Arlington, MA 02476
SOLD APR 27, 2026
$1,115,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,650 sq ft
82 Oak St, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD BY REDFIN MAY 11, 2026
$1,040,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,345 sq ft
12 Arnold St, Arlington, MA 02476
SOLD SEP 24, 2026
$865,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,455 sq ft
10 Cummings Ave, 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

101.2%

1.2% MoM

Median sale price

$1.7M

$57K MoM

Avg. days on market

25d

3 days MoM

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2 MoM

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4 beds2 baths2,060 sq ft
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Sale history for 38 Taft Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$10,882 (+4.2%)

$637,000 + $247,000

$884,000

2025

$10,444 (+5.9%)

$607,000 + $247,000

$854,000

2024

$9,861 (+2.9%)

$578,000 + $227,000

$805,000

2023

$9,581 (+3.8%)

$525,000 + $212,000

$737,000

2022

$9,232 (+0.9%)

$478,000 + $191,000

$669,000

2021

$9,152 (+3.2%)

$455,000 + $181,000

$636,000

2020

$8,866 (+4.3%)

$455,000 + $176,000

$631,000

2019

$8,500 (+5.4%)

$433,000 + $169,000

$602,000

2018

$8,065 (+7.4%)

$413,000 + $151,000

$564,000

2017

$7,506 (+3.6%)

$381,000 + $137,000

$518,000

2016

$7,242 (+12.0%)

$362,000 + $134,000

$496,000

2014

$6,468 (+3.3%)

$293,000 + $124,000

$417,000

2013

$6,262 (+5.6%)

$293,000 + $119,000

$412,000

2012

$5,928 (+2.2%)

$277,000 + $119,000

$396,000

2011

$5,803 (+3.9%)

$277,000 + $126,000

$403,000

2010

$5,586 (+3.3%)

$277,000 + $126,000

$403,000

2009

$5,408

$291,000 + $126,000

$417,000

Tax history for 38 Taft Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$10,882 (+4.2%)

$637,000 + $247,000

$884,000

2025

$10,444 (+5.9%)

$607,000 + $247,000

$854,000

2024

$9,861 (+2.9%)

$578,000 + $227,000

$805,000

2023

$9,581 (+3.8%)

$525,000 + $212,000

$737,000

2022

$9,232 (+0.9%)

$478,000 + $191,000

$669,000

2021

$9,152 (+3.2%)

$455,000 + $181,000

$636,000

2020

$8,866 (+4.3%)

$455,000 + $176,000

$631,000

2019

$8,500 (+5.4%)

$433,000 + $169,000

$602,000

2018

$8,065 (+7.4%)

$413,000 + $151,000

$564,000

2017

$7,506 (+3.6%)

$381,000 + $137,000

$518,000

2016

$7,242 (+12.0%)

$362,000 + $134,000

$496,000

2014

$6,468 (+3.3%)

$293,000 + $124,000

$417,000

2013

$6,262 (+5.6%)

$293,000 + $119,000

$412,000

2012

$5,928 (+2.2%)

$277,000 + $119,000

$396,000

2011

$5,803 (+3.9%)

$277,000 + $126,000

$403,000

2010

$5,586 (+3.3%)

$277,000 + $126,000

$403,000

2009

$5,408

$291,000 + $126,000

$417,000

*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

5,663 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,152

Year built

1926

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2788612S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 180
Length: 15
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 72
Length: 9
Width: 8
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 42
Length: 7
Width: 6
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 195
Length: 15
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 190
Length: 19
Width: 10
Level: Basement
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Exterior Access

Dining Room Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 88
Length: 11
Width: 8
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Storm Window(s), Screens
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Closet, Entry Hall

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,152
Foundation Area: 1,200
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Unknown/Mixed

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Rain Gutters, Screens, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Frontage Length: 75
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,928
Tax Year: 2012

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts, Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Oil

Location

Location Information
Directions: Massachusetts Avenue to Bowker or Charles Streets to Taft Avenue
UnparsedAddress: 38 Taft Ave, Lexington MA 02421

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,152
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1926
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2788612S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Bowman Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi

10/10

Jonas Clarke Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi

10/10

Lexington High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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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

53% 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

$873,000 – $1.06M

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Data from public records.

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34 Taft Avenue, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2101 Sq. Ft.	$1,191,695

Address	Redfin Estimate
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40 Taft Avenue, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1152 Sq. Ft.	$927,217

Address	Redfin Estimate
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39 Taft Avenue, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2640 Sq. Ft.	$1,472,566

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