You will love this gorgeous home with its many attributes and exquisite location! The skylight over the custom made u-shaped central stair, two skylights in the kitchen, two skylights in the master bedroom, and skylight in the second bedroom brings a perfect amount of luminosity into this home. The Brazilian cherry inlay and wood-burning fireplace in the living room give off a lovely feeling. Spend quality time in the family room/ dining room with its double-sided fireplace. The master bdrm has a walk-in closet with California style storage, gas fireplace and master bath. The basement holds a studio with radiant heat flrs, not included in the sq footage and an office space. Once you make your way outside, you’ll be pleased to find the house has architectural roof shingles and two driveways. The location of this house is truly what sets it apart from others. Access to the town reservation/walking path and the bike path down the street, grocery store, route 95 and town center.
Single-familyProperty Type
1894Year Built
10,000 sq ftLot Size
$561Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
8 spacesParking
Listed by Mary Scimemi• RE/MAX Leading Edge
Bought with Kristen Dowell• Keller Williams Realty
Located in a pleasant quiet neighborhood. First floor has open floor concept with overall good quality updates. Upper level has spacious master bedroom suite and two other bedrooms. Upper level has uneven floors. Basement is partially finished....
Currently electricity is turned off. Yard shows lack of care.
9 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Beautiful charming home and ready to move in. Lots of light throughout . Kitchen and living room is big and has open concept. Granite counters and skylights in kitchen brings more light. Master bed room is huge with walkin closet. Basement is...
finished.
Notice some uneven flooring
9 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Amit Garg
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 68 Ward St
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #72135067
Jun 14, 2017
Sold
$889,000
$318/sq ft
Apr 26, 2017
Pending
—
Apr 11, 2017
Price Changed
$899,000
$321/sq ft
Mar 23, 2017
Listed
$924,900
$330/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 29, 1988
Sold
$265,900
$95/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$15,855 (+3.4%)
$709,000 + $579,000
$1,288,000
2025
$15,336 (+6.1%)
$675,000 + $579,000
$1,254,000
2024
$14,455 (+2.4%)
$643,000 + $537,000
$1,180,000
2023
$14,118 (+4.2%)
$584,000 + $502,000
$1,086,000
2022
$13,552 (+0.7%)
$531,000 + $451,000
$982,000
2021
$13,455 (+3.8%)
$506,000 + $429,000
$935,000
2020
$12,968 (+4.1%)
$506,000 + $417,000
$923,000
2019
$12,454 (+5.8%)
$482,000 + $400,000
$882,000
2018
$11,769 (+13.4%)
$440,000 + $383,000
$823,000
2017
$10,375 (+3.1%)
$428,000 + $288,000
$716,000
2016
$10,059 (+6.1%)
$408,000 + $281,000
$689,000
2014
$9,477 (+18.8%)
$351,000 + $260,000
$611,000
2013
$7,980 (+3.7%)
$344,000 + $181,000
$525,000
2012
$7,695 (+1.8%)
$337,000 + $177,000
$514,000
2011
$7,560 (+3.9%)
$337,000 + $188,000
$525,000
2010
$7,277 (+6.3%)
$337,000 + $188,000
$525,000
2009
$6,848
$340,000 + $188,000
$528,000
Tax history for 68 Ward St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$15,855 (+3.4%)
$709,000 + $579,000
$1,288,000
2025
$15,336 (+6.1%)
$675,000 + $579,000
$1,254,000
2024
$14,455 (+2.4%)
$643,000 + $537,000
$1,180,000
2023
$14,118 (+4.2%)
$584,000 + $502,000
$1,086,000
2022
$13,552 (+0.7%)
$531,000 + $451,000
$982,000
2021
$13,455 (+3.8%)
$506,000 + $429,000
$935,000
2020
$12,968 (+4.1%)
$506,000 + $417,000
$923,000
2019
$12,454 (+5.8%)
$482,000 + $400,000
$882,000
2018
$11,769 (+13.4%)
$440,000 + $383,000
$823,000
2017
$10,375 (+3.1%)
$428,000 + $288,000
$716,000
2016
$10,059 (+6.1%)
$408,000 + $281,000
$689,000
2014
$9,477 (+18.8%)
$351,000 + $260,000
$611,000
2013
$7,980 (+3.7%)
$344,000 + $181,000
$525,000
2012
$7,695 (+1.8%)
$337,000 + $177,000
$514,000
2011
$7,560 (+3.9%)
$337,000 + $188,000
$525,000
2010
$7,277 (+6.3%)
$337,000 + $188,000
$525,000
2009
$6,848
$340,000 + $188,000
$528,000
*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
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,019 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,405
Year built
1894
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1561687S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 8
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 440
Length: 22
Width: 20
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 132
Length: 11
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Master Bathroom Features: Yes
Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 44
Length: 4
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 96
Length: 12
Width: 8
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 50
Length: 5
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Directions: Bedford Street to Reed Street to Ward Street
UnparsedAddress: 68 Ward St, Lexington MA 02421
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,405
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1894
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1561687S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exclusions: Please See Inclusions/Exclusion With Info Packet
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Joseph Estabrook Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
9/10
Wm Diamond Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
9/10
Lexington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
10/10
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