Perfect opportunity to get into Lexington within close proximity to spectacular schools, shopping, recreation, town center, and highway access. New Anderson windows, full insulation and central air provide comfortable and energy efficient living. Brand new roof. Full, dry, basement begs to be finished into additional living space. The large private fenced lot with blue stone patio offers expansion potential. Choose your own exterior color with seller credit for new paint. This sweet sun-filled home could be a show stopper.
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
0.36 acresLot Size
$931Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Judith Alexander• Barrett Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Manish Patwari• EXIT Premier Real Estate
Charming lovingly maintained ranch on near 1/2- acre lot with easy walk to Clarke, conserv'n, tennis, LHS, shops. Handy access to Rte 2. Front den could be dining room or third bedroom. Newly instld gas furnace, new Bosch DW, new gas stove, renovated 2nd bedroom (including newer bunk bed). A/C. Newly landscpd. incl. bluestone patio. Sun-filled home.Dry basement. A perfect blend of convenience in its setting and location as well as updating. Welcome home!
MLS PIN #70537045
Apr 19, 2007
Sold
$395,000
$400/sq ft
Mar 21, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Mar 8, 2007
Listed
$389,000
$394/sq ft
Cute one level home on pretty 15,500 square foot lot in convenient location. Featuring 2 bedrooms and a den, living room with fireplace and spacious eat in kitchen with new floor. This sunny home has hardwood floors throughout and a full basement ideal for future expansion. Other features include central air, new water heater, one car garage and a very pretty private rear yard.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,725 (+4.6%)
$632,000 + $158,000
$790,000
2025
$9,295 (+2.3%)
$602,000 + $158,000
$760,000
2024
$9,090 (+3.1%)
$573,000 + $169,000
$742,000
2023
$8,814 (+4.5%)
$521,000 + $157,000
$678,000
2022
$8,432 (+0.8%)
$474,000 + $137,000
$611,000
2021
$8,361 (+3.5%)
$451,000 + $130,000
$581,000
2020
$8,079 (+5.8%)
$451,000 + $124,000
$575,000
2019
$7,639 (+5.4%)
$429,000 + $112,000
$541,000
2018
$7,250 (+8.3%)
$409,000 + $98,000
$507,000
2017
$6,694 (+6.6%)
$377,000 + $85,000
$462,000
2016
$6,278 (+5.4%)
$355,000 + $75,000
$430,000
2014
$5,956 (+4.5%)
$287,000 + $97,000
$384,000
2013
$5,700 (+5.8%)
$287,000 + $88,000
$375,000
2012
$5,389 (+6.9%)
$271,000 + $89,000
$360,000
2011
$5,040 (+3.9%)
$261,000 + $89,000
$350,000
2010
$4,851 (+0.3%)
$261,000 + $89,000
$350,000
2009
$4,838
$289,000 + $84,000
$373,000
Tax history for 496 Waltham St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,725 (+4.6%)
$632,000 + $158,000
$790,000
2025
$9,295 (+2.3%)
$602,000 + $158,000
$760,000
2024
$9,090 (+3.1%)
$573,000 + $169,000
$742,000
2023
$8,814 (+4.5%)
$521,000 + $157,000
$678,000
2022
$8,432 (+0.8%)
$474,000 + $137,000
$611,000
2021
$8,361 (+3.5%)
$451,000 + $130,000
$581,000
2020
$8,079 (+5.8%)
$451,000 + $124,000
$575,000
2019
$7,639 (+5.4%)
$429,000 + $112,000
$541,000
2018
$7,250 (+8.3%)
$409,000 + $98,000
$507,000
2017
$6,694 (+6.6%)
$377,000 + $85,000
$462,000
2016
$6,278 (+5.4%)
$355,000 + $75,000
$430,000
2014
$5,956 (+4.5%)
$287,000 + $97,000
$384,000
2013
$5,700 (+5.8%)
$287,000 + $88,000
$375,000
2012
$5,389 (+6.9%)
$271,000 + $89,000
$360,000
2011
$5,040 (+3.9%)
$261,000 + $89,000
$350,000
2010
$4,851 (+0.3%)
$261,000 + $89,000
$350,000
2009
$4,838
$289,000 + $84,000
$373,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
15,539
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
987
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2352816S
Parking Spaces
3
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Green
Last updated by owner on Oct 29, 2025.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Route 2 or Mass Ave to Waltham Street (nearest cross street Kendall Road)
UnparsedAddress: 496 Waltham Street, Lexington MA 02421
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 987
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 3
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.36 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2352816S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Green
Home facts updated by owner on Oct 29, 2025
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Bridge Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
Jonas Clarke Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
10/10
Lexington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
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