Off market jun 2005 for $722K

$1,572,257

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,971/mo

•

2,611

sq ft

42 Ward St, Lexington, MA 02421

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1890Year Built

10,000 sq ftLot Size

$602Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by David Williams • Lester E. Savage, Real Estate

Bought with Emily Forshay Crowley • Century 21 Adams KC

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•Source:MLS PIN #70159079

Redfin Estimate

$1,572,257

$850K since sold in June 2005$25K since October

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This home's estimate is 24.1% higher than the average sale price ($1.27M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 1, 2026
$1,850,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,706 sq ft
59 Forest St, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD JUN 17, 2026
$1,475,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,661 sq ft
6 Freemont St, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,008,000
C
2 beds1 bath1,014 sq ft
9 Hillside Ter, Lexington, MA 02420
SOLD OCT 16, 2026
$949,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,488 sq ft
18 Wyman Rd, Lexington, MA 02420
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$1,180,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,347 sq ft
1 Valley Rd, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$1,137,500
F
4 beds3 baths1,843 sq ft
148 Cedar St, Lexington, MA 02421

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Market trends in 02421, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

100.9%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$1.7M

$31K MoM

Avg. days on market

33d

8 days MoM

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22 MoM

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Sale history for 42 Ward St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$21,875 (+2.6%)

$709,000 + $1,068,000

$1,777,000

2025

$21,317 (+59.9%)

$675,000 + $1,068,000

$1,743,000

2024

$13,328 (+2.5%)

$643,000 + $445,000

$1,088,000

2023

$13,000 (+4.1%)

$584,000 + $416,000

$1,000,000

2022

$12,489 (+0.8%)

$531,000 + $374,000

$905,000

2021

$12,390 (+3.6%)

$506,000 + $355,000

$861,000

2020

$11,957 (+4.2%)

$506,000 + $345,000

$851,000

2019

$11,480 (+6.1%)

$482,000 + $331,000

$813,000

2018

$10,825 (−2.7%)

$440,000 + $317,000

$757,000

2017

$11,128 (+7.2%)

$428,000 + $340,000

$768,000

2016

$10,381 (+2.0%)

$408,000 + $303,000

$711,000

2014

$10,175 (+7.3%)

$351,000 + $305,000

$656,000

2013

$9,485 (+10.0%)

$344,000 + $280,000

$624,000

2012

$8,623 (+1.3%)

$337,000 + $239,000

$576,000

2011

$8,510 (+3.9%)

$337,000 + $254,000

$591,000

2010

$8,191 (+6.3%)

$337,000 + $254,000

$591,000

2009

$7,704

$340,000 + $254,000

$594,000

Tax history for 42 Ward St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$21,875 (+2.6%)

$709,000 + $1,068,000

$1,777,000

2025

$21,317 (+59.9%)

$675,000 + $1,068,000

$1,743,000

2024

$13,328 (+2.5%)

$643,000 + $445,000

$1,088,000

2023

$13,000 (+4.1%)

$584,000 + $416,000

$1,000,000

2022

$12,489 (+0.8%)

$531,000 + $374,000

$905,000

2021

$12,390 (+3.6%)

$506,000 + $355,000

$861,000

2020

$11,957 (+4.2%)

$506,000 + $345,000

$851,000

2019

$11,480 (+6.1%)

$482,000 + $331,000

$813,000

2018

$10,825 (−2.7%)

$440,000 + $317,000

$757,000

2017

$11,128 (+7.2%)

$428,000 + $340,000

$768,000

2016

$10,381 (+2.0%)

$408,000 + $303,000

$711,000

2014

$10,175 (+7.3%)

$351,000 + $305,000

$656,000

2013

$9,485 (+10.0%)

$344,000 + $280,000

$624,000

2012

$8,623 (+1.3%)

$337,000 + $239,000

$576,000

2011

$8,510 (+3.9%)

$337,000 + $254,000

$591,000

2010

$8,191 (+6.3%)

$337,000 + $254,000

$591,000

2009

$7,704

$340,000 + $254,000

$594,000

*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

4.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

10,019 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,520

Year built

1890

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1929299S

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
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 221
Length: 17
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 204
Length: 17
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 140
Length: 14
Width: 10
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 130
Length: 13
Width: 10
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 221
Length: 17
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 270
Length: 18
Width: 15
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Bulkhead

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Third Floor

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,611
Foundation Area: 1
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: WHITE

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Porch, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.23
Frontage Length: 100
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,308.29
Tax Year: 2004

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil

Location

HOA Information
Homeowners Association Membership Not Required

Location Information
Directions: REED TO ASH RIGHT ONTO WARD
UnparsedAddress: 42 Ward St, Lexington MA 02421

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Park, Walk/Jog Trails

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,520
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1929299S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 11, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer,Dryer,Refrig.,Weathervane
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Joseph Estabrook Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi

9/10

Wm Diamond Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

9/10

Lexington High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

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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Estimated sale price

$1.49M – $1.81M

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36 Ward St, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3804 Sq. Ft.	$2,122,959
37 Ward St, Lexington, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4000 Sq. Ft.	$2,595,583

Address	Redfin Estimate
38 Ward St, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1554 Sq. Ft.	$1,036,484
60 Ward St, Lexington, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3000 Sq. Ft.	$2,040,180

Address	Redfin Estimate
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28 Ward St, Lexington, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4268 Sq. Ft.	$2,496,155

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