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Off Market Jun 2017 for $965K

$1,351,671

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $728/mo

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1,874

sq ft

5 Cary Ave, Lexington, MA 02421

About this home

Welcome home! This cape has quintessential New England charm and has been remodeled, expanded and meticulously maintained. This house has the kitchen of your dreams with cathedral ceilings, cherry cabinets, a granite island with a chef sink, a gas cooktop that vents out, a window seat, a pantry, a china cabinet, recessed lights and so much more. The kitchen is open to the dinning room with a slider out to the deck and the landscaped yard. The first floor has a generous sized mudroom, a living room with a picture window with water views, an office, a bedroom and a full bath. Upstairs are 3 nice size bedrooms and a full bath that can be entered either from the master bedroom or the main hall. The lower level has a finished room, a laundry and plenty of storage. The roof was done in 2005. Centrally located across from the old reservoir. Walk to the Bridge School. Convenient to public transportation and major routes.

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

0.3 acresLot Size

$721Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Judith Brosnan • RE/MAX Leading Edge

Bought with Samita Mandelia • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lexington

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•Source:MLS PIN #72134240

Redfin Estimate

$1,351,671

$387K since sold in June 2017$30K since August

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This home's estimate is 8.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.25M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$1,390,000
A
4 beds2 baths2,978 sq ft
365 Marrett, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$1,137,500
B
4 beds3 baths1,843 sq ft
148 Cedar St, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$1,150,000
C
4 beds2 baths1,625 sq ft
94 Middle St, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$988,000
D
4 beds1.5 baths1,792 sq ft
282 Marrett Rd, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD OCT 27, 2025
$1,120,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,278 sq ft
8 Marlboro Rd, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$1,685,000
F
5 beds3 baths2,271 sq ft
14 Normandy Rd, Lexington, MA 02421

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Market trends in 02421, MA

Last updated August 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 5 Cary Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,095 (+6.7%)

$653,000 + $492,000

$1,145,000

2025

$13,208 (+2.7%)

$621,000 + $459,000

$1,080,000

2024

$12,863 (+4.8%)

$592,000 + $458,000

$1,050,000

2023

$12,272 (+4.4%)

$538,000 + $406,000

$944,000

2022

$11,758

$489,000 + $363,000

$852,000

2021

$11,757 (+2.4%)

$466,000 + $351,000

$817,000

2020

$11,479 (+5.2%)

$466,000 + $351,000

$817,000

2019

$10,915 (+2.7%)

$444,000 + $329,000

$773,000

2018

$10,625 (+6.0%)

$422,000 + $321,000

$743,000

2017

$10,027 (+2.7%)

$390,000 + $302,000

$692,000

2016

$9,767 (+27.0%)

$371,000 + $298,000

$669,000

2014

$7,693 (+3.5%)

$300,000 + $196,000

$496,000

2013

$7,433 (+6.8%)

$300,000 + $189,000

$489,000

2012

$6,961 (+3.1%)

$283,000 + $182,000

$465,000

2011

$6,754 (+3.9%)

$283,000 + $186,000

$469,000

2010

$6,500 (+3.6%)

$283,000 + $186,000

$469,000

2009

$6,277

$298,000 + $186,000

$484,000

Tax history for 5 Cary Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,095 (+6.7%)

$653,000 + $492,000

$1,145,000

2025

$13,208 (+2.7%)

$621,000 + $459,000

$1,080,000

2024

$12,863 (+4.8%)

$592,000 + $458,000

$1,050,000

2023

$12,272 (+4.4%)

$538,000 + $406,000

$944,000

2022

$11,758

$489,000 + $363,000

$852,000

2021

$11,757 (+2.4%)

$466,000 + $351,000

$817,000

2020

$11,479 (+5.2%)

$466,000 + $351,000

$817,000

2019

$10,915 (+2.7%)

$444,000 + $329,000

$773,000

2018

$10,625 (+6.0%)

$422,000 + $321,000

$743,000

2017

$10,027 (+2.7%)

$390,000 + $302,000

$692,000

2016

$9,767 (+27.0%)

$371,000 + $298,000

$669,000

2014

$7,693 (+3.5%)

$300,000 + $196,000

$496,000

2013

$7,433 (+6.8%)

$300,000 + $189,000

$489,000

2012

$6,961 (+3.1%)

$283,000 + $182,000

$465,000

2011

$6,754 (+3.9%)

$283,000 + $186,000

$469,000

2010

$6,500 (+3.6%)

$283,000 + $186,000

$469,000

2009

$6,277

$298,000 + $186,000

$484,000

*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

0.3 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,905

Year built

1950

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1678518S

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: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 231
Length: 11
Width: 21
Level: Second
Features: Skylight,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Skylight,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Cedar Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 143
Length: 11
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

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

Living Room Information
Area: 240
Length: 15
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture

Family Room Information
Area: 400
Length: 16
Width: 25
Level: Basement

Dining Room Information
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Area: 368
Length: 23
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Balcony / Deck,Pantry,Kitchen Island,Wet Bar,Cabinets - Upgraded,Chair Rail,Deck - Exterior,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Slider,Gas Stove

Office Room Information
Area: 100
Length: 10
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Partially Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Closet, Office, Mud Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,874
Foundation Details: Irregular
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: grey

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck, Professional Landscaping

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Has Waterview

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.3
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s)
WaterfrontYN: Yes
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,027
Tax Year: 2017

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Wall Unit(s), Whole House Fan

Location

Location Information
Directions: Cary at the corner of Marrett, overlooking the resevoir
UnparsedAddress: 5 Cary Avenue, Lexington MA 02421

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,905
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1678518S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 11, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Bridge Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

10/10

Jonas Clarke Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

10/10

Lexington High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

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 96° 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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$1.29M – $1.56M

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Data from public records.

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8 Cary Avenue, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1783 Sq. Ft.	$1,283,214
16 Cary Avenue, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2750 Sq. Ft.	$1,850,152

Address	Redfin Estimate
12 Cary Avenue, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1344 Sq. Ft.	$1,046,068
23 Cary Avenue, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2184 Sq. Ft.	$1,244,953

Address	Redfin Estimate
14 Cary Avenue, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3100 Sq. Ft.	$1,914,093
17 Cary Avenue, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1909 Sq. Ft.	$1,931,664

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