OFF MARKET

Off market aug 2018 for $1.2M

$1,875,512

•

3,040

sq ft

5 Watson Rd, Lexington, MA 02421

About this home

Located in the heart of Follen Hill, this is the one you have been waiting for! This pristine and expanded 1930's colonial has been lovingly maintained and updated by the same family for the last 25 years! The first floor welcomes you to a front to back living room with fireplace & built-ins, a richly appointed dining room, updated sky-lit cherry kitchen with seated island, professional grade appliances, eating & office areas. A cozy den with french doors, perfect for morning coffee or afternoon relaxation. The second floor offers 4 generous bedrooms & stylishly updated bathroom. The sunny, sky-lit third floor has bedroom, two versatile rooms, bathroom & plenty of closet space. The lower level has a family/rec room, laundry & additional storage. Numerous recent updates. Level, low maintenance yard with bluestone patio & irrigation. Quiet tree lined street with an easy walk to Lexington Center, Wilson's Farm, Minuteman Bikeway, multiple conservations areas/trails and the Bowman School!

Single-familyProperty Type

1930Year Built

6,970 sq ftLot Size

$617Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Kristin Brown • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lexington

Bought with Stephen McKenna • Bowes Real Estate Real Living

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•Source:MLS PIN #72360420

Redfin Estimate

$1,875,512

$577K since sold in August 2018$5,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 20.7% higher than the average sale price ($1.55M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$1,430,000
A
5 beds2.5 baths2,752 sq ft
5 Richard Rd, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$1,433,000
B
4 beds3 baths2,446 sq ft
3 Watson Rd, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,600,000
C
5 beds3.5 baths2,910 sq ft
209 Follen Rd, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,625,000
D
5 beds3.5 baths2,826 sq ft
9 Tower Rd, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$1,785,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths2,822 sq ft
12 Tower Rd, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$1,450,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,618 sq ft
847 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA 02420

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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

$58K MoM

Avg. days on market

25d

3 days MoM

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Redfin agents who toured

This older home has lots of new modern finishes. The home has a very quaint feeling to it. The one car detached garage is on the smaller side.
8 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
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Sale history for 5 Watson Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$21,629 (+4.3%)

$1,009,000 + $748,000

$1,757,000

2025

$20,730 (+2.6%)

$961,000 + $734,000

$1,695,000

2024

$20,200 (+2.2%)

$915,000 + $734,000

$1,649,000

2023

$19,773 (+6.1%)

$832,000 + $689,000

$1,521,000

2022

$18,644 (+3.5%)

$756,000 + $595,000

$1,351,000

2021

$18,016 (+3.3%)

$720,000 + $532,000

$1,252,000

2020

$17,436 (+13.2%)

$720,000 + $521,000

$1,241,000

2019

$15,405 (+4.4%)

$686,000 + $405,000

$1,091,000

2018

$14,758 (+13.4%)

$635,000 + $397,000

$1,032,000

2017

$13,012 (+8.4%)

$605,000 + $293,000

$898,000

2016

$12,001 (+15.3%)

$555,000 + $267,000

$822,000

2014

$10,407 (+3.7%)

$452,000 + $219,000

$671,000

2013

$10,032 (−1.2%)

$452,000 + $208,000

$660,000

2012

$10,150 (+2.5%)

$473,000 + $205,000

$678,000

2011

$9,907 (+3.9%)

$479,000 + $209,000

$688,000

2010

$9,536 (+3.0%)

$479,000 + $209,000

$688,000

2009

$9,261

$505,000 + $209,000

$714,000

Tax history for 5 Watson Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$21,629 (+4.3%)

$1,009,000 + $748,000

$1,757,000

2025

$20,730 (+2.6%)

$961,000 + $734,000

$1,695,000

2024

$20,200 (+2.2%)

$915,000 + $734,000

$1,649,000

2023

$19,773 (+6.1%)

$832,000 + $689,000

$1,521,000

2022

$18,644 (+3.5%)

$756,000 + $595,000

$1,351,000

2021

$18,016 (+3.3%)

$720,000 + $532,000

$1,252,000

2020

$17,436 (+13.2%)

$720,000 + $521,000

$1,241,000

2019

$15,405 (+4.4%)

$686,000 + $405,000

$1,091,000

2018

$14,758 (+13.4%)

$635,000 + $397,000

$1,032,000

2017

$13,012 (+8.4%)

$605,000 + $293,000

$898,000

2016

$12,001 (+15.3%)

$555,000 + $267,000

$822,000

2014

$10,407 (+3.7%)

$452,000 + $219,000

$671,000

2013

$10,032 (−1.2%)

$452,000 + $208,000

$660,000

2012

$10,150 (+2.5%)

$473,000 + $205,000

$678,000

2011

$9,907 (+3.9%)

$479,000 + $209,000

$688,000

2010

$9,536 (+3.0%)

$479,000 + $209,000

$688,000

2009

$9,261

$505,000 + $209,000

$714,000

*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

6,970 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,409

Year built

1930

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Middlesex County

APN

2748377S

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: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Level: Third
Features: Skylight,Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

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

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Third
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors

Family Room Information
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Skylight,Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Stainless Steel Appliances

Basement Information
Basement: Partially Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Door Features: French Doors
Window Features: Skylight, Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Closet, Den, Mud Room, Bonus Room, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,040
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Color: Taupe

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

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.16
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $14,758
Tax Year: 2018

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Follen to Lexington to Watson Road
UnparsedAddress: 5 Watson Rd, Lexington MA 02421

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,409
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2748377S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Exclusions: None. Washer/Dryer And Ll Fridge Included.
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Bowman Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

10/10

Jonas Clarke Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

10/10

Lexington High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

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, 14 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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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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Estimated sale price

$1.78M – $2.16M

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Home values near 5 Watson Rd

Data from public records.

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3 Watson Road, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2446 Sq. Ft.	$1,681,217
41 Locust Avenue, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2234 Sq. Ft.	$1,697,872

Address	Redfin Estimate
4 Watson Road, Lexington, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2478 Sq. Ft.	$1,616,103
39 Locust Avenue, Lexington, MA 6 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 4028 Sq. Ft.	$2,222,995

Address	Redfin Estimate
8 Watson Road, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1855 Sq. Ft.	$1,542,696
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