VALUE, NEIGHBORHOOD, & A SPARKLING BRAND NEW KITCHEN, what a combination. Thoughtfully designed by the current owners, who were not planning to sell, this sunny Cape style home offers a stylish, brand new kitchen, highly efficient in design, with plenty of work space & storage. Crisp white & navy cabinetry, stainless appliances, quartz counters, and a light, bright, dining area. Additional updates include a more open floorplan & recessed lighting. Hardwood flooring throughout. The first floor has a nice size living room, home office with plenty of natural light & easy access to the screened porch, plus 2 bedrooms with well-designed closets and a full bath. Upstairs has an additional 2 bedrooms & full bath. Lower level is partially finished with space for future improvement. Set on a side street, in a bikeable and convenient neighborhood known as "the Manor." Backyard with paver patio. Enjoy a quick stroll to Kineen Park or the Minuteman Bike Path or Diamond Middle School.
Single-familyProperty Type
1936Year Built
6,000 sq ftLot Size
$634Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Deborah Fogarty• Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington
Bought with Alina Wang• Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington
Move in ready Cape style home with flexible first floor plan (bedroom could be a den). Newer large bath on second floor. Finished lower level with lots of storage.
10 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Carol Stevenson
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 55 Harding Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #73080946
Mar 23, 2023
Sold
$1,105,250
$525/sq ft
Feb 22, 2023
Listed
$949,000
$451/sq ft
MLS PIN #71948675
Jun 21, 2016
Sold
$731,500
$347/sq ft
Apr 14, 2016
Pending
—
Feb 19, 2016
Price Changed
$749,000
$356/sq ft
Feb 11, 2016
Relisted
—
Jan 21, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Jan 21, 2016
Pending
—
Jan 14, 2016
Listed
$765,000
$363/sq ft
+15
Perennial Garden Summer Oasis in the desirable Manor Section of Lexington. Meticulously maintained Cape with French doors connecting living room to south facing sunroom/office. A formal dining room is adjacent to the kitchen with new appliances. Two bedrooms, a full bath and a screened-in porch complete the first floor. Recessed lighting too. The second level has two bedrooms and a newly expanded bath with Italian tiled shower. Hardwood floors throughout. Lower level: music room with raised floor & wall to wall carpet, a workshop, laundry room & storage. Fully insulated walls, double glazed windows including on the lower level. New furnace, gas hookup for dryer. Private yard has patio, fire pit, arbor with support for hammock, gardens and fruit trees. Direct entry garage & parking for four cars. Nearby public transportation, Minuteman Bike Path, Kinneen Park & Diamond Middle School. Newly built Estabrook Elementary School District. Internet wiring in level one and two. Move right in!
MLS PIN #30483634
May 3, 2001
Sold
$450,000
$214/sq ft
Mar 8, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Mar 7, 2001
Listed
$449,000
$213/sq ft
QUINTESSENTIAL NE CAPE ON A QUIET STREET.THIS CHARMER BOASTS HW FLS,EI KIT,1ST FL FR, GLASSED PORCH,5 BDS,RECENT THERMAL WINDOWS,NEWER ROOF & FURNACE,UNDERGROUND SPRINKLERS,FRENCH DOORS,SKYLIGHT,LEVEL YARD & PRISTINE CONDITION!
Public Records
May 1, 1973
Sold
$33,000
$16/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$13,996 (+6.3%)
$812,000 + $325,000
$1,137,000
2025
$13,172 (+3.3%)
$773,000 + $304,000
$1,077,000
2024
$12,752 (+4.5%)
$737,000 + $304,000
$1,041,000
2023
$12,207 (+4.2%)
$670,000 + $269,000
$939,000
2022
$11,716 (+3.5%)
$609,000 + $240,000
$849,000
2021
$11,325 (+2.4%)
$555,000 + $232,000
$787,000
2020
$11,057 (+4.8%)
$555,000 + $232,000
$787,000
2019
$10,548 (+6.0%)
$529,000 + $218,000
$747,000
2018
$9,953 (+0.1%)
$503,000 + $193,000
$696,000
2017
$9,940 (+7.2%)
$492,000 + $194,000
$686,000
2016
$9,271 (+13.0%)
$448,000 + $187,000
$635,000
2014
$8,205 (+3.2%)
$371,000 + $158,000
$529,000
2013
$7,950 (+2.5%)
$371,000 + $152,000
$523,000
2012
$7,754 (+4.0%)
$371,000 + $147,000
$518,000
2011
$7,459 (+3.9%)
$371,000 + $147,000
$518,000
2010
$7,179 (+3.1%)
$371,000 + $147,000
$518,000
2009
$6,965
$390,000 + $147,000
$537,000
Tax history for 55 Harding Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$13,996 (+6.3%)
$812,000 + $325,000
$1,137,000
2025
$13,172 (+3.3%)
$773,000 + $304,000
$1,077,000
2024
$12,752 (+4.5%)
$737,000 + $304,000
$1,041,000
2023
$12,207 (+4.2%)
$670,000 + $269,000
$939,000
2022
$11,716 (+3.5%)
$609,000 + $240,000
$849,000
2021
$11,325 (+2.4%)
$555,000 + $232,000
$787,000
2020
$11,057 (+4.8%)
$555,000 + $232,000
$787,000
2019
$10,548 (+6.0%)
$529,000 + $218,000
$747,000
2018
$9,953 (+0.1%)
$503,000 + $193,000
$696,000
2017
$9,940 (+7.2%)
$492,000 + $194,000
$686,000
2016
$9,271 (+13.0%)
$448,000 + $187,000
$635,000
2014
$8,205 (+3.2%)
$371,000 + $158,000
$529,000
2013
$7,950 (+2.5%)
$371,000 + $152,000
$523,000
2012
$7,754 (+4.0%)
$371,000 + $147,000
$518,000
2011
$7,459 (+3.9%)
$371,000 + $147,000
$518,000
2010
$7,179 (+3.1%)
$371,000 + $147,000
$518,000
2009
$6,965
$390,000 + $147,000
$537,000
*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
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,614
Year built
1936
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2460212S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 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, Under, Paved Drive, Off Street
Directions: Bedford Street to Simonds to Harding Road
UnparsedAddress: 55 Harding Road, Lexington MA 02420
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Bike Path
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,614
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1936
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2460212S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: Refrigerator In The Basement
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Joseph Estabrook Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
Wm Diamond Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
Lexington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
10/10
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