OFF MARKET

Off market nov 2024 for $800K

$948,773

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,269/mo

•

1,356

sq ft

42 Baker Ave, Lexington, MA 02421

About this home

Buyer backed out! Craftsman charm and character awaits! This magnificent home located in Liberty Heights. Through sunny front porch and foyer you enter to spacious bay window living room that leads to a grand dining room with custom shelves for storage. Our kitchen is equipped with gas stove, stone countertops, a pantry, dining area and opens to a back porch for outdoor dining overlooking a grand private back yard, another seating area, and an expansive fenced in garden area for home farm. Second floor has a large primary bedroom with two closets and potential seating area and another bedroom with room for you office furniture. Family Room, Home Office, 1/4 bath and washer/dryer + sink are located in the basement. Plentiful storage spaces. Close to Starbucks, T-Joe's, Bakery, Shops, Variety of Restaurants, Spa, Sutherland Parks, Wilson Farm, and Bike path. A fabulous and very commuter friendly location. Rte 2 and Near by MBTA Bus 62,76 & 78,84 to Alewife, Harvard station.

Single-familyProperty Type

1925Year Built

6,400 sq ftLot Size

$700Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Anne Mahon • Leading Edge Real Estate

Bought with Maribeth McCauley Lynch • Thrive Real Estate Specialists

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•Source:MLS PIN #73291365

Redfin Estimate

$948,773

$149K since sold in November 2024$1,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 9% lower than the average sale price ($1.04M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 24, 2026
$1,340,000
A
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SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$855,000
B
3 beds1 bath1,422 sq ft
65 Oak, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD SEP 23, 2026
$990,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,750 sq ft
59 Fottler Ave, Lexington, MA 02420
SOLD BY REDFIN MAY 11, 2026
$1,040,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,345 sq ft
12 Arnold St, Arlington, MA 02476
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$1,240,000
E
3 beds2 baths2,452 sq ft
3 Chase Ave, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$787,500
F
2 beds2 baths1,681 sq ft
44 Piedmont St, Arlington, MA 02476

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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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Sale history for 42 Baker Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$10,119 (−0.3%)

$660,000 + $162,000

$822,000

2025

$10,151 (+2.8%)

$629,000 + $201,000

$830,000

2024

$9,874 (+4.6%)

$599,000 + $207,000

$806,000

2023

$9,438 (+0.6%)

$544,000 + $182,000

$726,000

2022

$9,384 (+2.5%)

$495,000 + $185,000

$680,000

2021

$9,152 (+2.9%)

$471,000 + $165,000

$636,000

2020

$8,894 (+4.3%)

$471,000 + $162,000

$633,000

2019

$8,528 (+3.0%)

$449,000 + $155,000

$604,000

2018

$8,280 (+13.8%)

$427,000 + $152,000

$579,000

2017

$7,274 (+3.6%)

$394,000 + $108,000

$502,000

2016

$7,023 (+9.4%)

$376,000 + $105,000

$481,000

2014

$6,421 (+3.3%)

$304,000 + $110,000

$414,000

2013

$6,217 (+5.4%)

$304,000 + $105,000

$409,000

2012

$5,898 (+2.1%)

$287,000 + $107,000

$394,000

2011

$5,774 (+3.9%)

$287,000 + $114,000

$401,000

2010

$5,558 (+3.0%)

$287,000 + $114,000

$401,000

2009

$5,396

$302,000 + $114,000

$416,000

Tax history for 42 Baker Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$10,119 (−0.3%)

$660,000 + $162,000

$822,000

2025

$10,151 (+2.8%)

$629,000 + $201,000

$830,000

2024

$9,874 (+4.6%)

$599,000 + $207,000

$806,000

2023

$9,438 (+0.6%)

$544,000 + $182,000

$726,000

2022

$9,384 (+2.5%)

$495,000 + $185,000

$680,000

2021

$9,152 (+2.9%)

$471,000 + $165,000

$636,000

2020

$8,894 (+4.3%)

$471,000 + $162,000

$633,000

2019

$8,528 (+3.0%)

$449,000 + $155,000

$604,000

2018

$8,280 (+13.8%)

$427,000 + $152,000

$579,000

2017

$7,274 (+3.6%)

$394,000 + $108,000

$502,000

2016

$7,023 (+9.4%)

$376,000 + $105,000

$481,000

2014

$6,421 (+3.3%)

$304,000 + $110,000

$414,000

2013

$6,217 (+5.4%)

$304,000 + $105,000

$409,000

2012

$5,898 (+2.1%)

$287,000 + $107,000

$394,000

2011

$5,774 (+3.9%)

$287,000 + $114,000

$401,000

2010

$5,558 (+3.0%)

$287,000 + $114,000

$401,000

2009

$5,396

$302,000 + $114,000

$416,000

*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

6,534 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,165

Year built

1925

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3930493S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.

Property details

Parking

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

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 221.33
Length: 16.92
Width: 13.08
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 179.46
Length: 12.17
Width: 14.75
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Lighting - Overhead

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 30
Length: 7.5
Width: 4
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - Half

Living Room Information
Area: 175.56
Length: 13.33
Width: 13.17
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Lighting - Overhead

Family Room Information
Area: 124.68
Length: 15.92
Width: 7.83
Level: Basement
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Vinyl,Exterior Access,Lighting - Overhead

Dining Room Information
Area: 154.44
Length: 13.33
Width: 11.58
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Lighting - Overhead

Kitchen Information
Area: 162.56
Length: 12.83
Width: 12.67
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood,Balcony / Deck,Pantry,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove

Office Room Information
Area: 65.72
Length: 7.58
Width: 8.67
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Vinyl

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 13'9X9'10
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Exterior Access, Washer Hookup, In Basement

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Flooring - Vinyl
Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Home Office, Internet Available - Unknown

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,356
Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: pale green

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Rain Gutters, Garden, Stone Wall

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.15
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,874
Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Off of Taft Ave or Peacock Farm Road
UnparsedAddress: 42 Baker Avenue, Lexington MA 02421

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

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,165
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3930493S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
Exclusions: Staging Furniture.
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

Bowman Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi

10/10

Jonas Clarke Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi

10/10

Lexington High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi

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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Lexington, MA • 02421

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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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$902,000 – $1.09M

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Data from public records.

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51 Baker Avenue, Lexington, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1230 Sq. Ft.	$1,031,291

Address	Redfin Estimate
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49 Baker Avenue, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$756,677

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