Welcome home to this captivating, lovingly cared for & beautifully enhanced 3 bed, 1.5 bath colonial in Lexington's most coveted Liberty Heights neighborhood. The 1st floor offers a bright, open plan K w/SS appliances & breakfast bar, DR w/built-in cabinets & recessed lighting, generous LR w/built-in bookcases, & a bonus rm off the LR for office &/or play. A 1/2 bath completes this level. The 2nd floor has a generous primary bedroom, 2 add'l beds & a full bath. There are 2 newly updated & inviting outdoor areas, both w/composite decking: A welcoming front porch & a large back deck for summer entertaining. Updates include: central AC, HW heater, refrig, W&D, dishwasher, interior & exterior painting. Home has replacement windows, newer bath vanity & lights. The lower level is unfinished & walk-out to driveway or garage, offers a mud-room area, laundry, & good storage. Close to renovated Sunderland Park. Great sense of community, easy commute to Boston or Cambridge. Start making memories!
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
5,040 sq ftLot Size
$759Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Sheila Watson• Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington
Bought with Michaela Mahtani• Leading Edge Real Estate
Fall in love with this sweet 3 bedroom Colonial in Lexington's coveted Liberty Heights neighborhood! Well maintained, with replacement windows, updated bath and kitchen with stainless steel appliances, and a comfortable breakfast bar. Kitchen is open to the dining room which has built-in cabinets and recessed lighting. The spacious living room has hardwood floors, a built-in book case and adjoins another room, currently used as a home office. A half bath completes the first floor. The charm continues upstairs with 3 bedrooms and a full tiled bath, recently painted with new vanity and lights. Pull down attic for out of season storage. Conversations await you on the back deck, where you can easily fit a dining table, love seats and chiminea. Laundry is in the unfinished basement which leads to the garage, ideal for your Mini Cooper, a workshop or storage. Near Sutherland Park, Wilson Farm, Mass Ave shops, this neighborhood is known for its block parties and kid friendly atmosphere.
MLS PIN #70370799
Aug 1, 2006
Sold
$539,000
$374/sq ft
Jun 25, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Apr 20, 2006
Listed
$539,500
$375/sq ft
Sunny, inviting Liberty Heights 3 BR colonial in move-in condition. This meticulously maintained home has been updated w/ a new custom gourmet ss kitchen, hrdwd flrs & recessed lighting. Bonus room offers study/play/formal dining area. New paint in & out, updated BA's & expansive mstr bdrm w/ sitting area/nursery. Updated boiler & hot water heater. Exterior has new roof, decking, Manchester cedar fencing & front porch. Family neighborh'd, mins to Rt 2 & 95. Walk to Wilson's & bike trail.
Public Records
Jan 29, 1999
Sold
$332,500
$231/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,347 (+3.7%)
$610,000 + $393,000
$1,003,000
2025
$11,912 (+6.2%)
$581,000 + $393,000
$974,000
2024
$11,221 (+2.4%)
$553,000 + $363,000
$916,000
2023
$10,959 (+4.2%)
$503,000 + $340,000
$843,000
2022
$10,516 (+0.8%)
$457,000 + $305,000
$762,000
2021
$10,433 (+3.6%)
$435,000 + $290,000
$725,000
2020
$10,074 (+4.2%)
$435,000 + $282,000
$717,000
2019
$9,672 (−5.3%)
$415,000 + $270,000
$685,000
2018
$10,210 (+24.3%)
$395,000 + $319,000
$714,000
2017
$8,216 (+3.3%)
$364,000 + $203,000
$567,000
2016
$7,957 (+6.7%)
$347,000 + $198,000
$545,000
2014
$7,460 (+3.8%)
$280,000 + $201,000
$481,000
2013
$7,190 (+9.4%)
$280,000 + $193,000
$473,000
2012
$6,572 (−1.6%)
$265,000 + $174,000
$439,000
2011
$6,682 (+3.9%)
$265,000 + $199,000
$464,000
2010
$6,431 (+3.7%)
$265,000 + $199,000
$464,000
2009
$6,200
$279,000 + $199,000
$478,000
Tax history for 70 Baker Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,347 (+3.7%)
$610,000 + $393,000
$1,003,000
2025
$11,912 (+6.2%)
$581,000 + $393,000
$974,000
2024
$11,221 (+2.4%)
$553,000 + $363,000
$916,000
2023
$10,959 (+4.2%)
$503,000 + $340,000
$843,000
2022
$10,516 (+0.8%)
$457,000 + $305,000
$762,000
2021
$10,433 (+3.6%)
$435,000 + $290,000
$725,000
2020
$10,074 (+4.2%)
$435,000 + $282,000
$717,000
2019
$9,672 (−5.3%)
$415,000 + $270,000
$685,000
2018
$10,210 (+24.3%)
$395,000 + $319,000
$714,000
2017
$8,216 (+3.3%)
$364,000 + $203,000
$567,000
2016
$7,957 (+6.7%)
$347,000 + $198,000
$545,000
2014
$7,460 (+3.8%)
$280,000 + $201,000
$481,000
2013
$7,190 (+9.4%)
$280,000 + $193,000
$473,000
2012
$6,572 (−1.6%)
$265,000 + $174,000
$439,000
2011
$6,682 (+3.9%)
$265,000 + $199,000
$464,000
2010
$6,431 (+3.7%)
$265,000 + $199,000
$464,000
2009
$6,200
$279,000 + $199,000
$478,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Office
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,440
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Yellow
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Composite
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Composite
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Frontage Length: 63
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,515.60
Tax Year: 2022
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Mass Ave to Oak St to Baker Ave
UnparsedAddress: 70 Baker Ave, Lexington MA 02421
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,440
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2465090S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: Basement Refrigerator And Alarm System
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Bowman Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
10/10
Jonas Clarke Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
10/10
Lexington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
10/10
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