Discover the perfect blend of classic charm and modern comfort in this 4-bed, 2-bath Lexington, MA home. Timeless elegance meets contemporary living as original features harmonize with thoughtful updates. The main floor offers a great layout that offers space for easy entertaining and everyday living. It also offers a first floor bedroom which can also be used for a home office or other flex space as well as a full bathroom. The second floor offers 3 additional bedrooms and another full bath. The primary suite has stunning vaulted ceilings with accent beams and great natural light as well as a large walk in closet! Enjoy great walkability on sidewalks, exploring nearby parks, shops, and restaurants. A large storage shed adds convenience, while top-rated schools ensure an excellent education. Commuters will appreciate easy city access as well! Don't miss your chance, private showings only start Thursday.
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
0.38 acresLot Size
$693Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by The Diamond Group• Keller Williams Realty-Merrimack
Property is on a busy street but street noise was limited. Inside is well maintained with updated throughout. Basement has high ceilings; garage is a bit small for a car but provides excellent storage. Backyard is terraced / sloped but very long and...
goes back quite far.
3 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY TO BEGIN A HAPPY RELATIONSHIP WITH A DEAR LITTLE HOUSE IN LEX. THERE IS SPACE TO EXPAND AND THE LAND IN BACK IS JUST DELIGHTFUL! HARD WOOD FLOORS & PLASTER WALLS CAN GLEAM WITH SOME TLC. NEEDS NEW HOT WATER HEATER!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,815 (+3.6%)
$634,000 + $407,000
$1,041,000
2025
$12,365 (+7.0%)
$604,000 + $407,000
$1,011,000
2024
$11,552 (+2.5%)
$575,000 + $368,000
$943,000
2023
$11,271 (+4.0%)
$523,000 + $344,000
$867,000
2022
$10,833 (+0.8%)
$476,000 + $309,000
$785,000
2021
$10,749 (+3.5%)
$453,000 + $294,000
$747,000
2020
$10,383 (+4.3%)
$453,000 + $286,000
$739,000
2019
$9,955 (+3.4%)
$431,000 + $274,000
$705,000
2018
$9,624 (+3.1%)
$411,000 + $262,000
$673,000
2017
$9,332 (+7.8%)
$379,000 + $265,000
$644,000
2016
$8,658 (+26.3%)
$357,000 + $236,000
$593,000
2014
$6,855 (+6.9%)
$288,000 + $154,000
$442,000
2013
$6,414 (+7.4%)
$288,000 + $134,000
$422,000
2012
$5,973 (+6.1%)
$272,000 + $127,000
$399,000
2011
$5,630 (+3.9%)
$274,000 + $117,000
$391,000
2010
$5,419 (+5.8%)
$274,000 + $117,000
$391,000
2009
$5,123
$289,000 + $106,000
$395,000
Tax history for 498 Waltham St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,815 (+3.6%)
$634,000 + $407,000
$1,041,000
2025
$12,365 (+7.0%)
$604,000 + $407,000
$1,011,000
2024
$11,552 (+2.5%)
$575,000 + $368,000
$943,000
2023
$11,271 (+4.0%)
$523,000 + $344,000
$867,000
2022
$10,833 (+0.8%)
$476,000 + $309,000
$785,000
2021
$10,749 (+3.5%)
$453,000 + $294,000
$747,000
2020
$10,383 (+4.3%)
$453,000 + $286,000
$739,000
2019
$9,955 (+3.4%)
$431,000 + $274,000
$705,000
2018
$9,624 (+3.1%)
$411,000 + $262,000
$673,000
2017
$9,332 (+7.8%)
$379,000 + $265,000
$644,000
2016
$8,658 (+26.3%)
$357,000 + $236,000
$593,000
2014
$6,855 (+6.9%)
$288,000 + $154,000
$442,000
2013
$6,414 (+7.4%)
$288,000 + $134,000
$422,000
2012
$5,973 (+6.1%)
$272,000 + $127,000
$399,000
2011
$5,630 (+3.9%)
$274,000 + $117,000
$391,000
2010
$5,419 (+5.8%)
$274,000 + $117,000
$391,000
2009
$5,123
$289,000 + $106,000
$395,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.38 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,754
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1479620S
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
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Location
Location Information
Directions: Use GPS
UnparsedAddress: 498 Waltham St, Lexington MA 02421
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,754
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.38 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1479620S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Bridge Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
10/10
Jonas Clarke Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
10/10
Lexington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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