Charming Side Entrance Colonial in a great location with access to the Minuteman Bike Path, walking trails, and conservation land. Many important updates have been completed (heating, hot water, kitchen, baths) and all natural gas utilities. Enjoy this wonderful home for the holidays. There is a spacious dining room for family gatherings, a cozy study to get some work done, a high-end kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite counters, and a center island. Open family room with vaulted ceiling, two skylights, and access to the backyard. Upstairs there is an updated full bath and three bedrooms, one with walk-up access to the unfinished third floor. Out back there is a detached garage and a great backyard with plenty of room for fun and gardening. .
Single-familyProperty Type
1926Year Built
6,714 sq ftLot Size
$754Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Robert Smith• Grant B. Cole, REALTORS®, Inc
Start the school year in this move-in ready colonial! New kitchen with granite counters, stainless appliances and center island opens onto a generous family room with wrap around windows, cathedral ceiling and electric fireplace. The entry and charming living room offer built in cabinets that create an alcove for office area or music room. The second level offers 3 generous bedroom, updated tile bath and walk-up attic for convenient storage. A great location and desirable neighborhood near Minuteman Bike Trail and major routes. Nice level yard, and one car garage. Wonderful Lexington property.
MLS PIN #71789278
Apr 30, 2015
Sold
$585,000
$394/sq ft
Apr 6, 2015
Pending
—
Apr 6, 2015
Relisted
—
Mar 10, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Mar 10, 2015
Pending
—
Feb 18, 2015
Relisted
—
Feb 11, 2015
Pending
—
Feb 2, 2015
Listed
$574,900
$387/sq ft
+6
AMAZING opportunity and value!! 1920's colonial offering charm and character galore. Located in a highly desirable neighborhood great for commuting! Walk to Lexington Center with its many quaint restaurants and shops or take your bike out of the garage to enjoy the Minuteman Bike path. Many updates throughout the home include as a newer gas heating system, on demand tankless water heater, updated bathroom and kitchen with granite countertops and large 3 season additon overlooking a great level lot! Hardwood floors throughout under carpet. Home has tremendous potential with more updates as well as numerous expansion possibilities! This home is waiting for your personal touch to make it your own.
Public Records
Oct 1, 1978
Sold
$35,000
$24/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,793 (+4.8%)
$663,000 + $295,000
$958,000
2025
$11,252 (+3.3%)
$631,000 + $289,000
$920,000
2024
$10,890 (+2.4%)
$601,000 + $288,000
$889,000
2023
$10,634 (+5.4%)
$547,000 + $271,000
$818,000
2022
$10,088 (+2.6%)
$497,000 + $234,000
$731,000
2021
$9,828 (+3.2%)
$473,000 + $210,000
$683,000
2020
$9,526 (+8.6%)
$473,000 + $205,000
$678,000
2019
$8,769 (+4.8%)
$451,000 + $170,000
$621,000
2018
$8,366 (+9.6%)
$429,000 + $156,000
$585,000
2017
$7,636 (+3.0%)
$396,000 + $131,000
$527,000
2016
$7,417 (+12.5%)
$377,000 + $131,000
$508,000
2014
$6,592 (+3.0%)
$305,000 + $120,000
$425,000
2013
$6,399 (+5.5%)
$305,000 + $116,000
$421,000
2012
$6,063 (+5.5%)
$288,000 + $117,000
$405,000
2011
$5,746 (+3.9%)
$279,000 + $120,000
$399,000
2010
$5,530 (+3.0%)
$279,000 + $120,000
$399,000
2009
$5,370
$294,000 + $120,000
$414,000
Tax history for 55 Reed St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,793 (+4.8%)
$663,000 + $295,000
$958,000
2025
$11,252 (+3.3%)
$631,000 + $289,000
$920,000
2024
$10,890 (+2.4%)
$601,000 + $288,000
$889,000
2023
$10,634 (+5.4%)
$547,000 + $271,000
$818,000
2022
$10,088 (+2.6%)
$497,000 + $234,000
$731,000
2021
$9,828 (+3.2%)
$473,000 + $210,000
$683,000
2020
$9,526 (+8.6%)
$473,000 + $205,000
$678,000
2019
$8,769 (+4.8%)
$451,000 + $170,000
$621,000
2018
$8,366 (+9.6%)
$429,000 + $156,000
$585,000
2017
$7,636 (+3.0%)
$396,000 + $131,000
$527,000
2016
$7,417 (+12.5%)
$377,000 + $131,000
$508,000
2014
$6,592 (+3.0%)
$305,000 + $120,000
$425,000
2013
$6,399 (+5.5%)
$305,000 + $116,000
$421,000
2012
$6,063 (+5.5%)
$288,000 + $117,000
$405,000
2011
$5,746 (+3.9%)
$279,000 + $120,000
$399,000
2010
$5,530 (+3.0%)
$279,000 + $120,000
$399,000
2009
$5,370
$294,000 + $120,000
$414,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,534 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,224
Year built
1926
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Middlesex County
APN
3644142S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 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, Paved
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Sink, In Basement
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Laminate, Hardwood
Interior Features: Study, Walk-Up Attic
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,485
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
Color: Green
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.15
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,526
Tax Year: 2020
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
Has Cooling
Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Bedford St to Reed St
UnparsedAddress: 55 Reed St, Lexington MA 02421
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Bike Path, Highway Access
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,224
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1926
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3644142S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Joseph Estabrook Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
Wm Diamond Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
Lexington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
10/10
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