OFF MARKET

Off market dec 2016 for $707K

$1,209,046

•

1,536

sq ft

53 Cary Ave, Lexington, MA 02421

About this home

Inviting Colonial in sought after neighborhood steps to Bridge Elementary and Lexington Res. Sun splashed open floor plan with large rooms, numerous updates and tasteful decor that sets the tone for this unique offering on approximately 1/2 acre level lot. Handsome hardwood floors throughout, large living room with fireplace, formal dining room with built-in china cabinet, eat-in kitchen and one car garage. Updated heating system, electrical service, replacement windows, siding, kitchen appliances and roof just to mention a few of the thoughtful improvements made to this incredible home with easy access to schools, recreation and commuter routes. If you're looking for a home in turn-key condition, your search is over!

Single-familyProperty Type

1928Year Built

0.46 acresLot Size

$787Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Stephen Stratford • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Bought with Deborah Fogarty • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lexington

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•Source:MLS PIN #72079768

Redfin Estimate

$1,209,046

$502K since sold in December 2016$4,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 15.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.04M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 22, 2026
$975,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,580 sq ft
28 Middle St, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD OCT 16, 2026
$1,150,000
B
3 beds1 bath2,101 sq ft
8 Wellington Lane Ave, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD JUN 2, 2026
$1,350,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths3,180 sq ft
46 Outlook Dr, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$1,050,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,330 sq ft
780 Waltham St, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$988,000
E
4 beds1.5 baths1,792 sq ft
282 Marrett Rd, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$750,000
F
3 beds1 bath1,329 sq ft
34 Copeland St, Waltham, MA 02451

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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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Sale history for 53 Cary Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$13,763 (+4.0%)

$760,000 + $358,000

$1,118,000

2025

$13,233 (+5.8%)

$724,000 + $358,000

$1,082,000

2024

$12,507 (+5.3%)

$689,000 + $332,000

$1,021,000

2023

$11,882 (+4.0%)

$626,000 + $288,000

$914,000

2022

$11,426 (+0.8%)

$569,000 + $259,000

$828,000

2021

$11,339 (+3.3%)

$542,000 + $246,000

$788,000

2020

$10,973 (+4.3%)

$542,000 + $239,000

$781,000

2019

$10,519 (+2.0%)

$516,000 + $229,000

$745,000

2018

$10,310 (+3.7%)

$492,000 + $229,000

$721,000

2017

$9,940 (+6.7%)

$454,000 + $232,000

$686,000

2016

$9,315 (+22.1%)

$432,000 + $206,000

$638,000

2014

$7,631 (+3.3%)

$349,000 + $143,000

$492,000

2013

$7,387 (+6.1%)

$349,000 + $137,000

$486,000

2012

$6,961 (+3.3%)

$330,000 + $135,000

$465,000

2011

$6,739 (+3.9%)

$325,000 + $143,000

$468,000

2010

$6,486 (+3.1%)

$325,000 + $143,000

$468,000

2009

$6,290

$342,000 + $143,000

$485,000

Tax history for 53 Cary Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$13,763 (+4.0%)

$760,000 + $358,000

$1,118,000

2025

$13,233 (+5.8%)

$724,000 + $358,000

$1,082,000

2024

$12,507 (+5.3%)

$689,000 + $332,000

$1,021,000

2023

$11,882 (+4.0%)

$626,000 + $288,000

$914,000

2022

$11,426 (+0.8%)

$569,000 + $259,000

$828,000

2021

$11,339 (+3.3%)

$542,000 + $246,000

$788,000

2020

$10,973 (+4.3%)

$542,000 + $239,000

$781,000

2019

$10,519 (+2.0%)

$516,000 + $229,000

$745,000

2018

$10,310 (+3.7%)

$492,000 + $229,000

$721,000

2017

$9,940 (+6.7%)

$454,000 + $232,000

$686,000

2016

$9,315 (+22.1%)

$432,000 + $206,000

$638,000

2014

$7,631 (+3.3%)

$349,000 + $143,000

$492,000

2013

$7,387 (+6.1%)

$349,000 + $137,000

$486,000

2012

$6,961 (+3.3%)

$330,000 + $135,000

$465,000

2011

$6,739 (+3.9%)

$325,000 + $143,000

$468,000

2010

$6,486 (+3.1%)

$325,000 + $143,000

$468,000

2009

$6,290

$342,000 + $143,000

$485,000

*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

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

19,856

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,536

Year built

1928

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3468966S

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jan 25, 2021.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 242
Length: 22
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 88
Length: 11
Width: 8
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 242
Length: 22
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Chair Rail

Kitchen Information
Area: 200
Length: 20
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Laminate,Dining Area,Exterior Access

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Concrete, Unfinished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Tile, Laminate, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Sun Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,536
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Cream

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Porch

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.46
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,315
Tax Year: 2016

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Steam, Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
Directions: Marrett Road to Cary Avenue
UnparsedAddress: 53 Cary Avenue, Lexington MA 02421

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,536
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 5
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3468966S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Jan 25, 2021

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Bridge Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

10/10

Jonas Clarke Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

10/10

Lexington High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

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

2/10 Air Factor

1 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

$1.15M – $1.40M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
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60 Cary Avenue, Lexington, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4019 Sq. Ft.	$2,456,096

Address	Redfin Estimate
54 Cary Avenue, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3069 Sq. Ft.	$1,646,670
62 Cary Avenue, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1320 Sq. Ft.	$1,732,468

Address	Redfin Estimate
56 Cary Avenue, Lexington, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4163 Sq. Ft.	$2,530,317
66 Cary Avenue, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2643 Sq. Ft.	$1,455,378

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