Move right into this beautifully updated, vintage Colonial in a fabulous neighborhood setting! This mint condition home offers inviting open floor plan, hardwood floors, and every amenity. Beautifully renovated and expanded in 2005. Unlimited improvements include new windows, 2-zone central air conditioning, gas furnace, 200 amp electrical service, first floor family room with gas fireplace and custom built-ins. The eat-in granite kitchen boasts new stainless appliances. Very recent updates include new dryer, irrigation system, garage roof, boiler and water tank, and much more. Four bedrooms on the second floor plus updated family bath. Spacious master suite with vaulted ceiling, master bath with outfitted laundry room. Inviting deep front porch and full-width private backyard patio. Enjoy easy living steps from the Minuteman Bike path, Garfield Park, neighborhood tennis courts and Lexington Center.
Single-familyProperty Type
1910Year Built
10,572 sq ftLot Size
$710Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Elizabeth Crampton• Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington
A beautifully renovated Colonial home on tree lined street. Featuring a open floor plan and hardwood floors. Tastefully renovated and enlarged in 2005 with all of the amenities desired today. All new exterior maintenance-free shingle siding, roof, new windows, central air conditioning, 200 amp electrical service, first floor family room with gas fireplace, granite kitchen and spacious master suite on the 2nd floor with vaulted ceiling, master bath, 2nd floor laundry and a fully updated family bath. Covered porch on the front and large private patio in the back provide ample spaces to enjoy the outdoors. All of this, steps away from the Minuteman Bike path, Garfield Park and Lexington Center.
MLS PIN #30678843
Jun 26, 2003
Sold
$457,000
$203/sq ft
Mar 25, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Jan 9, 2003
Listed
$469,900
$209/sq ft
CLASSIC COLONIAL WITH 4 BEDROOMS, 2 CAR GARAGE ON MANICURED LOT,FORMAL DINING RM,EAT-IN KITCHEN,WOOD FLOORING, UPDATED ELECTRICAL & FRESH PAINT, WALK TO PARK,BIKE PATH PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION.
MLS PIN #30250652
Oct 15, 1998
Sold
$288,660
$128/sq ft
Sep 10, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Aug 17, 1998
Listed
$299,900
$133/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 14, 1990
Sold
$178,000
$79/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$15,474 (+8.3%)
$700,000 + $557,000
$1,257,000
2025
$14,285 (+13.5%)
$667,000 + $501,000
$1,168,000
2024
$12,581 (+2.5%)
$635,000 + $392,000
$1,027,000
2023
$12,272 (+3.9%)
$577,000 + $367,000
$944,000
2022
$11,813 (+0.7%)
$525,000 + $331,000
$856,000
2021
$11,728 (+3.6%)
$500,000 + $315,000
$815,000
2020
$11,324 (+4.2%)
$500,000 + $306,000
$806,000
2019
$10,872 (+3.4%)
$476,000 + $294,000
$770,000
2018
$10,511 (+3.8%)
$453,000 + $282,000
$735,000
2017
$10,129 (+2.3%)
$418,000 + $281,000
$699,000
2016
$9,899 (+30.8%)
$398,000 + $280,000
$678,000
2014
$7,569 (−10.9%)
$322,000 + $166,000
$488,000
2013
$8,497 (+30.8%)
$322,000 + $237,000
$559,000
2012
$6,497 (+4.4%)
$304,000 + $130,000
$434,000
2011
$6,221 (+3.9%)
$295,000 + $137,000
$432,000
2010
$5,988 (+3.3%)
$295,000 + $137,000
$432,000
2009
$5,798
$310,000 + $137,000
$447,000
Tax history for 56 Reed St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$15,474 (+8.3%)
$700,000 + $557,000
$1,257,000
2025
$14,285 (+13.5%)
$667,000 + $501,000
$1,168,000
2024
$12,581 (+2.5%)
$635,000 + $392,000
$1,027,000
2023
$12,272 (+3.9%)
$577,000 + $367,000
$944,000
2022
$11,813 (+0.7%)
$525,000 + $331,000
$856,000
2021
$11,728 (+3.6%)
$500,000 + $315,000
$815,000
2020
$11,324 (+4.2%)
$500,000 + $306,000
$806,000
2019
$10,872 (+3.4%)
$476,000 + $294,000
$770,000
2018
$10,511 (+3.8%)
$453,000 + $282,000
$735,000
2017
$10,129 (+2.3%)
$418,000 + $281,000
$699,000
2016
$9,899 (+30.8%)
$398,000 + $280,000
$678,000
2014
$7,569 (−10.9%)
$322,000 + $166,000
$488,000
2013
$8,497 (+30.8%)
$322,000 + $237,000
$559,000
2012
$6,497 (+4.4%)
$304,000 + $130,000
$434,000
2011
$6,221 (+3.9%)
$295,000 + $137,000
$432,000
2010
$5,988 (+3.3%)
$295,000 + $137,000
$432,000
2009
$5,798
$310,000 + $137,000
$447,000
*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
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,572
Year renovated
2023
Sq. Ft.
2,250
Year built
1910
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
879881S
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Green, Pool
Last updated by owner on Aug 13, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Electric Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air, Whole House Fan
Location
Location Information
Directions: Bedford Street to Reed Street
UnparsedAddress: 56 Reed Street, 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, Private School, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,250
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 10,572 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: 2023
County: Middlesex County
APN: 879881S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Green, Pool
Home facts updated by owner on Aug 13, 2023
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Joseph Estabrook Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
Wm Diamond Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
Lexington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
10/10
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