Off Market Jun 2011 for $1M

$1,963,850

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,867/mo

•

3,304

sq ft

40 Fern St, Lexington, MA 02421

About this home

Rare offering! The Isaac Buttrick house privately sited on nearly 2 tranquil acres, offering serene views of meadows & greenery from every window. Tastefully updated, carefully maintained, flexible floor plan. Experience charm, period detail, antique pine floors to the dramatic 2 story fam rm addition w/French Doors to private patio. Continue to au-pair/teen suite, office on one side & attached 3 story barn on the other. Own a piece of history in easy commuting loc, just steps from Wilson Farm.

Single-familyProperty Type

1830Year Built

1.81 acresLot Size

$594Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

6 spacesParking

Listed by Judith Moore • The Higgins Group REALTORS®

Listed by • The Higgins Group REALTORS®

Bought with Karen Butt • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

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•Source:MLS PIN #71212817

Redfin Estimate

$1,963,850

$939K since sold in June 2011$35K since August

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B
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C
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D
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E
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F
4 beds2.5 baths3,909 sq ft
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Market trends in 02421, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

102.5%

+0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$1.6M

$71K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

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Sale history for 40 Fern St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71212817

Jun 2, 2011

Sold

$1,025,000

$310/sq ft

Apr 11, 2011

Contingent

—

Apr 7, 2011

Listed

$989,000

$299/sq ft

MLS PIN #30376095

Feb 28, 2000

Sold

$785,000

$238/sq ft

Jan 3, 2000

Listing Removed

—

Dec 31, 1999

Listed

$795,000

$241/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 15, 1993

Sold

$379,350

$115/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 15, 1993

Sold

$573,500

$174/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 15, 1993

Sold

$379,345

$115/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$17,591 (+5.2%)

$855,000 + $574,000

$1,429,000

2025

$16,718 (+4.7%)

$815,000 + $552,000

$1,367,000

2024

$15,962 (+1.7%)

$777,000 + $526,000

$1,303,000

2023

$15,691 (+3.7%)

$708,000 + $499,000

$1,207,000

2022

$15,125 (+1.6%)

$645,000 + $451,000

$1,096,000

2021

$14,894 (+0.9%)

$615,000 + $420,000

$1,035,000

2020

$14,767 (+4.5%)

$615,000 + $436,000

$1,051,000

2019

$14,134 (+2.2%)

$586,000 + $415,000

$1,001,000

2018

$13,828 (+2.2%)

$559,000 + $408,000

$967,000

2017

$13,534 (+0.6%)

$532,000 + $402,000

$934,000

2016

$13,447 (+3.0%)

$507,000 + $414,000

$921,000

2014

$13,059 (+6.1%)

$419,000 + $423,000

$842,000

2013

$12,312 (+3.5%)

$419,000 + $391,000

$810,000

2012

$11,901 (+3.6%)

$419,000 + $376,000

$795,000

2011

$11,491 (+3.9%)

$399,000 + $399,000

$798,000

2010

$11,060 (+4.3%)

$399,000 + $399,000

$798,000

2009

$10,609

$419,000 + $399,000

$818,000

Tax history for 40 Fern St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$17,591 (+5.2%)

$855,000 + $574,000

$1,429,000

2025

$16,718 (+4.7%)

$815,000 + $552,000

$1,367,000

2024

$15,962 (+1.7%)

$777,000 + $526,000

$1,303,000

2023

$15,691 (+3.7%)

$708,000 + $499,000

$1,207,000

2022

$15,125 (+1.6%)

$645,000 + $451,000

$1,096,000

2021

$14,894 (+0.9%)

$615,000 + $420,000

$1,035,000

2020

$14,767 (+4.5%)

$615,000 + $436,000

$1,051,000

2019

$14,134 (+2.2%)

$586,000 + $415,000

$1,001,000

2018

$13,828 (+2.2%)

$559,000 + $408,000

$967,000

2017

$13,534 (+0.6%)

$532,000 + $402,000

$934,000

2016

$13,447 (+3.0%)

$507,000 + $414,000

$921,000

2014

$13,059 (+6.1%)

$419,000 + $423,000

$842,000

2013

$12,312 (+3.5%)

$419,000 + $391,000

$810,000

2012

$11,901 (+3.6%)

$419,000 + $376,000

$795,000

2011

$11,491 (+3.9%)

$399,000 + $399,000

$798,000

2010

$11,060 (+4.3%)

$399,000 + $399,000

$798,000

2009

$10,609

$419,000 + $399,000

$818,000

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

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

Baths

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.13 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,744

Year built

1830

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2985590S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Open Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 180
Length: 15
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 25
Length: 5
Width: 5
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 50
Length: 10
Width: 5
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 63
Length: 7
Width: 9
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 180
Length: 15
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 252
Length: 18
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 238
Length: 17
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Window(s) - Picture,Flooring - Vinyl

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

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1

Appliances
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Plumbed For Ice Maker

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Door Features: French Doors
Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom, Great Room, Home Office, Den

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,304
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Certified Historic
Color: Winter Wt

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Balcony / Deck, Porch, Patio, Barn/Stable, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Barn/Stable

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 1.81
Lot Features: Easements, Gentle Sloping
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s)
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,060
Tax Year: 2011

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Oil, Fireplace
Cooling: Central Air, Other

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Bowman
Middle Or Junior School: Clarke
High School: Lexington High

Location Information
Directions: Pleasant Street to Fern
UnparsedAddress: 40 Fern St, Lexington MA 02421

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,744
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.13 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1830
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2985590S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

Bowman Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

10/10

Jonas Clarke Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

10/10

Lexington High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi

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

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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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
12 Fern Street, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1408 Sq. Ft.	$943,541
49 Fern Street, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2264 Sq. Ft.	$1,314,528

Address	Redfin Estimate
36 Fern Street, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1872 Sq. Ft.	$1,362,729
43 Fern Street, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2693 Sq. Ft.	$1,729,570

Address	Redfin Estimate
38 Fern Street, Lexington, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 704 Sq. Ft.	$649,489
27 Fern Street, Lexington, MA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 6100 Sq. Ft.	$3,072,317

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