ANTIQUE LOVER'S DREAM-HIGH CEILINGS-CHARMING VILLAGE COLONIAL IN LEXINGTON CENTER.OPEN AND BRIGHT-7 YR.OLD COUNTRY KITCHEN.UPDATED SYSTEMS INCLUDING CENTRAL AIR- TWO NEW BATHS-SCREENED PORCH OFF KITCHEN-GAS STOVE IN LIVING
Single-familyProperty Type
1888Year Built
5,841 sq ftLot Size
$885Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Norma Perry• Dewolfe-Lexington
Bought with Lester Savage• Lester E. Savage, Real Estate
LOCATION! LOCATION! AND LOCATION! PRIME CORNER LOT IN THE HEART OF LEXINGTON CENTER. OWNER HAS DONE MANY UPGRADES AND RENOVATIONS. FEATURES INCLUDE CENTRAL AIR AND SCREENED PORCH BUYER BROKER CALL OFFICE PRIOR TO SHOWING.
Public Records
Oct 3, 1994
Sold
$225,000
$156/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$16,311 (+3.1%)
$661,000 + $664,000
$1,325,000
2025
$15,813 (+6.4%)
$629,000 + $664,000
$1,293,000
2024
$14,859 (+3.6%)
$599,000 + $614,000
$1,213,000
2023
$14,339 (+4.3%)
$545,000 + $558,000
$1,103,000
2022
$13,745 (+3.0%)
$495,000 + $501,000
$996,000
2021
$13,340 (+3.9%)
$451,000 + $476,000
$927,000
2020
$12,842 (+4.1%)
$451,000 + $463,000
$914,000
2019
$12,341 (+3.5%)
$430,000 + $444,000
$874,000
2018
$11,926 (+1.1%)
$409,000 + $425,000
$834,000
2017
$11,795 (+12.5%)
$377,000 + $437,000
$814,000
2016
$10,483 (+1.5%)
$340,000 + $378,000
$718,000
2014
$10,330 (+4.6%)
$281,000 + $385,000
$666,000
2013
$9,880 (+3.6%)
$281,000 + $369,000
$650,000
2012
$9,536 (+34.3%)
$281,000 + $356,000
$637,000
2011
$7,099 (+3.9%)
$277,000 + $216,000
$493,000
2010
$6,833 (+3.7%)
$277,000 + $216,000
$493,000
2009
$6,589
$292,000 + $216,000
$508,000
Tax history for 72 Waltham St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$16,311 (+3.1%)
$661,000 + $664,000
$1,325,000
2025
$15,813 (+6.4%)
$629,000 + $664,000
$1,293,000
2024
$14,859 (+3.6%)
$599,000 + $614,000
$1,213,000
2023
$14,339 (+4.3%)
$545,000 + $558,000
$1,103,000
2022
$13,745 (+3.0%)
$495,000 + $501,000
$996,000
2021
$13,340 (+3.9%)
$451,000 + $476,000
$927,000
2020
$12,842 (+4.1%)
$451,000 + $463,000
$914,000
2019
$12,341 (+3.5%)
$430,000 + $444,000
$874,000
2018
$11,926 (+1.1%)
$409,000 + $425,000
$834,000
2017
$11,795 (+12.5%)
$377,000 + $437,000
$814,000
2016
$10,483 (+1.5%)
$340,000 + $378,000
$718,000
2014
$10,330 (+4.6%)
$281,000 + $385,000
$666,000
2013
$9,880 (+3.6%)
$281,000 + $369,000
$650,000
2012
$9,536 (+34.3%)
$281,000 + $356,000
$637,000
2011
$7,099 (+3.9%)
$277,000 + $216,000
$493,000
2010
$6,833 (+3.7%)
$277,000 + $216,000
$493,000
2009
$6,589
$292,000 + $216,000
$508,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,663 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,542
Year built
1880
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1766594S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Mar 31, 2024 • Final
Residential kitchen
Kitchen
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: Second
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: Second
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 90
Length: 10
Width: 9
Level: Second
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Living Room Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: First
Dining Room Information
Area: 294
Length: 21
Width: 14
Level: First
Kitchen Information
Area: 234
Length: 18
Width: 13
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,439
Foundation Details: Stone
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed
Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed
Property Information
Security Features: Security System
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,194
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: VINEBROOK
UnparsedAddress: 72 Waltham Street, Lexington MA
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,542
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1880
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1766594S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
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Schools
Maria Hastings Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
10/10
Wm Diamond Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
Lexington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
10/10
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