Off market oct 2009 for $656K

$1,401,754

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,362/mo

•

2,116

sq ft

40 Preston Rd, Lexington, MA 02420

About this home

Sparkling vintage Classic Colonial with all that implies: newly finished hwfls, 8/8 windows, crown molding, solid paneled doors, fireplace and gracious size rooms. Many judicious updates include roof, furnace, insulation, and 1980's wing incl. 1st fl mahogany bookshelf library, 2nd fl studies off bedrooms. The Manor location is hard to beat: side street, near Kineen Park, easy access to highway, bike path, public transportation. Ideal home for those who appreciate understated charm and quality.

Single-familyProperty Type

1938Year Built

9,480 sq ftLot Size

$662Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Susan Harris • The Higgins Group REALTORS®

Bought with Judith Alexander • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lexington

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•Source:MLS PIN #70886080

Redfin Estimate

$1,401,754

$745K since sold in October 2009$13K since September

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This home's estimate is 11.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.26M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 31, 2025
$1,207,000
A
3 beds2 baths2,081 sq ft
22 Burlington St, Lexington, MA 02420
SOLD SEP 1, 2026
$1,850,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,706 sq ft
59 Forest St, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$1,330,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,702 sq ft
50 Fletcher Ave, Lexington, MA 02420
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$860,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,344 sq ft
52 Ivan St, Lexington, MA 02420
SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$1,137,500
E
4 beds3 baths1,843 sq ft
148 Cedar St, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$1,180,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,347 sq ft
1 Valley Rd, Lexington, MA 02421

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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

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

30d

2 days MoM

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Sale history for 40 Preston Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$15,769 (+4.2%)

$710,000 + $571,000

$1,281,000

2025

$15,129 (−6.4%)

$676,000 + $561,000

$1,237,000

2024

$16,170 (+2.3%)

$769,000 + $551,000

$1,320,000

2023

$15,808 (+9.5%)

$699,000 + $517,000

$1,216,000

2022

$14,435 (+6.0%)

$635,000 + $411,000

$1,046,000

2021

$13,613 (+3.2%)

$579,000 + $367,000

$946,000

2020

$13,193 (+4.3%)

$579,000 + $360,000

$939,000

2019

$12,652 (+2.5%)

$552,000 + $344,000

$896,000

2018

$12,341 (+11.6%)

$525,000 + $338,000

$863,000

2017

$11,056 (+9.0%)

$514,000 + $249,000

$763,000

2016

$10,147 (+11.6%)

$468,000 + $227,000

$695,000

2014

$9,089 (+3.3%)

$387,000 + $199,000

$586,000

2013

$8,801 (+1.7%)

$387,000 + $192,000

$579,000

2012

$8,653 (+3.4%)

$387,000 + $191,000

$578,000

2011

$8,366 (+3.9%)

$387,000 + $194,000

$581,000

2010

$8,053 (+3.3%)

$387,000 + $194,000

$581,000

2009

$7,795

$407,000 + $194,000

$601,000

Tax history for 40 Preston Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$15,769 (+4.2%)

$710,000 + $571,000

$1,281,000

2025

$15,129 (−6.4%)

$676,000 + $561,000

$1,237,000

2024

$16,170 (+2.3%)

$769,000 + $551,000

$1,320,000

2023

$15,808 (+9.5%)

$699,000 + $517,000

$1,216,000

2022

$14,435 (+6.0%)

$635,000 + $411,000

$1,046,000

2021

$13,613 (+3.2%)

$579,000 + $367,000

$946,000

2020

$13,193 (+4.3%)

$579,000 + $360,000

$939,000

2019

$12,652 (+2.5%)

$552,000 + $344,000

$896,000

2018

$12,341 (+11.6%)

$525,000 + $338,000

$863,000

2017

$11,056 (+9.0%)

$514,000 + $249,000

$763,000

2016

$10,147 (+11.6%)

$468,000 + $227,000

$695,000

2014

$9,089 (+3.3%)

$387,000 + $199,000

$586,000

2013

$8,801 (+1.7%)

$387,000 + $192,000

$579,000

2012

$8,653 (+3.4%)

$387,000 + $191,000

$578,000

2011

$8,366 (+3.9%)

$387,000 + $194,000

$581,000

2010

$8,053 (+3.3%)

$387,000 + $194,000

$581,000

2009

$7,795

$407,000 + $194,000

$601,000

*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

9,583 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,152

Year built

1938

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Middlesex County

APN

1611971S

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: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 192
Length: 16
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 110
Length: 11
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 308
Length: 22
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 255
Length: 17
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

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

Kitchen Information
Area: 108
Length: 12
Width: 9
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Flooring - Hardwood, First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Sitting Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,116
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: White

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.21
Frontage Length: 90
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,794.97
Tax Year: 2009

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Electric Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil
Cooling: Window Unit(s), Other, Whole House Fan

Location

Location Information
Directions: Bedford or Burlington to Simonds to Preston
UnparsedAddress: 40 Preston Road, Lexington MA 02420

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,152
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,583 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1611971S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 11, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4

Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer,Dryer
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

Joseph Estabrook Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

9/10

Wm Diamond Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

9/10

Lexington High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi

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 98° 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 • 02420

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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

$1.33M – $1.61M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
41 Preston Road, Lexington, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3327 Sq. Ft.	$1,748,171
35 Preston Road, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5500 Sq. Ft.	$2,477,527

Address	Redfin Estimate
39 Preston Road, Lexington, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1822 Sq. Ft.	$1,298,712
31 Preston Road, Lexington, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1096 Sq. Ft.	$1,012,168

Address	Redfin Estimate
37 Preston Road, Lexington, MA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5010 Sq. Ft.	$2,994,829
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