OFF MARKET

Off market jul 2021 for $1.4M

$1,700,347

•

2,848

sq ft

40 Cottage St, Lexington, MA 02420

About this home

Tucked away on a quiet street, this one-of-a-kind home combines original charm blended with a large modern addition and is only steps away from Lexington Center on the Minuteman Bikeway. Perfect for entertaining, the Kitchen is open to the Family Room and Living Room and features a 3-seat peninsula, hardwood floors, eat-in area, and a spacious pantry. Formal Dining Room and First Floor Half Bath. The Family Room features a wall of windows and French doors leading out to the new patio. Attractive sunken Living Room includes a wood-burning fireplace, original sliding doors with a stone hearth and mantle, built-in bench seats, and a bay of windows. Spacious Master Suite with comfortable window seat, walk-in closet with custom built-ins, heated bathroom floors, spa Master Bath. Loft overlooking the private backyard separates the Master from 3 additional Bedrooms. New Second Floor Full Family Bath and updated guest En-Suite Bath. Third floor bright and spacious private Office/Den.

Single-familyProperty Type

1880Year Built

7,193 sq ftLot Size

$597Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Maija Sawyer • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Bought with Matthew Slowik • Compass

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•Source:MLS PIN #72834743

Redfin Estimate

$1,700,347

$300K since sold in July 2021$14K since September

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This home's estimate is 4.5% lower than the average sale price ($1.78M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,785,000
A
4 beds3.5 baths2,822 sq ft
12 Tower Rd, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD SEP 1, 2026
$1,850,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,706 sq ft
59 Forest St, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$1,433,000
C
4 beds3 baths2,446 sq ft
3 Watson Rd, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$1,880,000
D
4 beds4 baths3,062 sq ft
4 Stetson St, Lexington, MA 02420
SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$2,150,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths3,167 sq ft
12 Hancock Ave, Lexington, MA 02420
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 02420, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.3%

0.9% MoM

Median sale price

$1.5M

$31K MoM

Avg. days on market

32d

4 days MoM

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9 MoM

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26 Fifer Ln #26, Lexington, MA 02420
$988,000
2 beds2.5 baths1,472 sq ft
3 Seaborn Pl #3, Lexington, MA 02420
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Sale history for 40 Cottage St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72834743

Jul 1, 2021

Sold

$1,400,000

$492/sq ft

May 25, 2021

Contingent

—

May 19, 2021

Listed

$1,325,000

$465/sq ft

MLS PIN #71758252

Dec 16, 2014

Sold

$1,060,000

$372/sq ft

Oct 22, 2014

Contingent

—

Oct 16, 2014

Listed

$1,060,000

$372/sq ft

+25

Sun-filled, comfortable home maintains much of its original character and detailing with pristine hardwood floors & carved solid wooden doors, yet a 1993 addition adds a warm contemporary side. Added was a handsome sunken family room with stone wood-burning fireplace and walls of windows. Master Suite with cozy window seats, walk-in closet and newer master bath. Relax with that good book in the sun-filled 14’ x 12’ loft overlooking your private backyard. Layer on the original homes warm open eat-in kitchen with room for three at the counter. Amazing outdoor spaces allow a wonderful connection to nature with stone paths leading through tranquil landscaped gardens, past the koi pond. A bluestone pathway guides you to a peaceful bench to view flowering perennials and trees. Watch the seasons change through the many oversized windows. Short walk to bike path and Tuesday’s farmers market for fresh vegetables. Conveniently located with easy access to Lexington Center, Rt 2, 128.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$16,397 (+5.2%)

$681,000 + $651,000

$1,332,000

2025

$15,593 (+3.8%)

$649,000 + $626,000

$1,275,000

2024

$15,019 (+3.2%)

$618,000 + $608,000

$1,226,000

2023

$14,560 (+4.2%)

$562,000 + $558,000

$1,120,000

2022

$13,979 (+1.9%)

$511,000 + $502,000

$1,013,000

2021

$13,714 (+0.4%)

$486,000 + $467,000

$953,000

2020

$13,657 (+4.7%)

$486,000 + $486,000

$972,000

2019

$13,047 (−5.1%)

$463,000 + $461,000

$924,000

2018

$13,742 (−2.6%)

$423,000 + $538,000

$961,000

2017

$14,113 (+1.4%)

$411,000 + $563,000

$974,000

2016

$13,914 (+10.3%)

$392,000 + $561,000

$953,000

2014

$12,610 (+2.8%)

$337,000 + $476,000

$813,000

2013

$12,266 (+1.8%)

$331,000 + $476,000

$807,000

2012

$12,051 (+0.5%)

$324,000 + $481,000

$805,000

2011

$11,995 (+3.9%)

$324,000 + $509,000

$833,000

2010

$11,545 (+6.6%)

$324,000 + $509,000

$833,000

2009

$10,830

$326,000 + $509,000

$835,000

Tax history for 40 Cottage St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$16,397 (+5.2%)

$681,000 + $651,000

$1,332,000

2025

$15,593 (+3.8%)

$649,000 + $626,000

$1,275,000

2024

$15,019 (+3.2%)

$618,000 + $608,000

$1,226,000

2023

$14,560 (+4.2%)

$562,000 + $558,000

$1,120,000

2022

$13,979 (+1.9%)

$511,000 + $502,000

$1,013,000

2021

$13,714 (+0.4%)

$486,000 + $467,000

$953,000

2020

$13,657 (+4.7%)

$486,000 + $486,000

$972,000

2019

$13,047 (−5.1%)

$463,000 + $461,000

$924,000

2018

$13,742 (−2.6%)

$423,000 + $538,000

$961,000

2017

$14,113 (+1.4%)

$411,000 + $563,000

$974,000

2016

$13,914 (+10.3%)

$392,000 + $561,000

$953,000

2014

$12,610 (+2.8%)

$337,000 + $476,000

$813,000

2013

$12,266 (+1.8%)

$331,000 + $476,000

$807,000

2012

$12,051 (+0.5%)

$324,000 + $481,000

$805,000

2011

$11,995 (+3.9%)

$324,000 + $509,000

$833,000

2010

$11,545 (+6.6%)

$324,000 + $509,000

$833,000

2009

$10,830

$326,000 + $509,000

$835,000

*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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,405 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,848

Year built

1880

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3903780S

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: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Deeded, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 209
Length: 19
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 90
Length: 10
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

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

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 66
Length: 11
Width: 6
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 49
Length: 7
Width: 7
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Ceiling Fan(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 48
Length: 8
Width: 6
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Living Room Information
Area: 380
Length: 20
Width: 19
Level: Main,First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Cable Hookup,Open Floorplan

Family Room Information
Area: 260
Length: 20
Width: 13
Level: Main,First
Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,French Doors,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan

Dining Room Information
Area: 180
Length: 15
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Pendant

Kitchen Information
Area: 220
Length: 20
Width: 11
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Pantry,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Peninsula

Office Room Information
Area: 208
Length: 16
Width: 13
Level: Third
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Basement Information
Basement: Partial, Walk-Out Access

Laundry Information
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): 10
Door Features: Storm Door(s), French Doors
Window Features: Skylight(s)
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Balcony - Interior, Bathroom - Half, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Loft, Bathroom, Office, Central Vacuum

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,848
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Color: Blue

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
Roof: Asphalt/Composition Shingles
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.17
Lot Features: Wooded, Level
Road Frontage Type: Private Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $13,808
Tax Year: 2021

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard
Cooling: Window Unit(s), Wall Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Mass Ave to Woburn Street to Cottage Street
UnparsedAddress: 40 Cottage Street, Lexington MA 02420

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

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,848
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1880
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3903780S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 5

Listing Information
Exclusions: Playhouse Is Negotiable
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Harrington Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi

10/10

Jonas Clarke Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

10/10

Lexington High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

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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$1.62M – $1.96M

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Data from public records.

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19 Cottage St, Lexington, MA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 4973 Sq. Ft.	$2,616,832
22 Cottage St, Lexington, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 984 Sq. Ft.	$957,372

Address	Redfin Estimate
17 Cottage St, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1600 Sq. Ft.	$1,149,737
24 Cottage St, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1100 Sq. Ft.	$998,545

Address	Redfin Estimate
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