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Off market oct 2023 for $1.9M

$2,118,492

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,071/mo

•

3,667

sq ft

78 School St, Lexington, MA 02421

About this home

Light & bright, casually elegant, 2013 5-bed/4 bath colonial offers ease of living, an open plan, & lots of flexibility of use. This home was architect designed & built by a well-respected developer. The open plan K/FR is truly the heart of the home, offering a large island w/lots of storage, dining area, gas fireplace, custom built-ins, & sliders to a paver patio overlooking an easy care, private back yard. Additionally, the 1st fl offers a bedroom/office & bath, formal DR w/coffered ceiling, & mudroom to 2 car garage. The 2nd floor features a master suite w/walk-in closet & bath including shower area, tub, double sinks, & private toilet rm. A guest suite w/bath, two add'l beds w/Jack & Jill bath, & an impressive laundry room complete the 2nd floor. The third floor provides a large bonus rm that can be used as a bedrm, office, playroom, art studio or gym. Easy access to Lincoln Fields, Hayden Ctr, HS, Hastings Elem, and the Old Res. Commuter's dream. Ready for you to move right in!

Single-familyProperty Type

2013Year Built

7,500 sq ftLot Size

$578Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Sheila Watson • Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington

Bought with Dream Team • Dreamega International Realty LLC

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•Source:MLS PIN #73151983

Redfin Estimate

$2,118,492

$129K since sold in October 2023$32K since September

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B
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C
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D
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E
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SOLD MAY 26, 2026
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F
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Market trends in 02421, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

100.9%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$1.7M

$31K MoM

Avg. days on market

33d

8 days MoM

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Sale history for 78 School St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73151983

Oct 3, 2023

Sold

$1,989,000

$542/sq ft

Aug 31, 2023

Contingent

—

Aug 24, 2023

Listed

$1,949,000

$531/sq ft

MLS PIN #71637730

May 16, 2014

Sold

$1,300,000

$355/sq ft

Mar 21, 2014

Contingent

—

Mar 8, 2014

Relisted

—

Mar 3, 2014

Contingent

—

Feb 27, 2014

Listed

$1,295,000

$353/sq ft

+23

Just completed ! Architect designed Colonial Home. Abundance of windows with amazing natural light, open living area with a fabulous kitchen featuring custom cabinetry, high-end appliances, large island, eat-in area and family room with fireplace & sliders out to beautiful paver patio. Also on the first floor, elegant dining room, office or 5th bedroom with bath, and mudroom entry to 2-car garage. 2nd Floor offers a beautifully appointed master suite and 3 additional bedrooms. A Jack-and-Jill bath between bedrooms 3/4 and an en-suite bath in the 4th bedroom & laundry room. Flexible 3rd floor space ideal for gym, office or playroom and another bedroom. Rough plumbed for future bath. Backup Generator included. Steps from the Hastings School. Minutes to Lincoln Park & Hayden Recreation and Lexington Center ! Easy access to Routes 2 & 95 !

MLS PIN #30239469

Aug 7, 1998

Sold

$274,900

$75/sq ft

Jul 17, 1998

Listing Removed

—

Jul 8, 1998

Listed

$274,900

$75/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$24,755 (+5.0%)

$742,000 + $1,269,000

$2,011,000

2025

$23,579 (+3.1%)

$707,000 + $1,221,000

$1,928,000

2024

$22,859 (+7.3%)

$673,000 + $1,193,000

$1,866,000

2023

$21,307 (+2.7%)

$612,000 + $1,027,000

$1,639,000

2022

$20,741 (−0.3%)

$557,000 + $946,000

$1,503,000

2021

$20,808 (+7.8%)

$507,000 + $939,000

$1,446,000

2020

$19,305 (+2.2%)

$507,000 + $867,000

$1,374,000

2019

$18,893 (+3.5%)

$483,000 + $855,000

$1,338,000

2018

$18,247 (+1.2%)

$460,000 + $816,000

$1,276,000

2017

$18,026 (+0.5%)

$450,000 + $794,000

$1,244,000

2016

$17,929 (+174.6%)

$410,000 + $818,000

$1,228,000

2014

$6,530 (+3.3%)

$277,000 + $144,000

$421,000

2013

$6,323 (+6.1%)

$277,000 + $139,000

$416,000

2012

$5,958 (+3.2%)

$262,000 + $136,000

$398,000

2011

$5,774 (+3.9%)

$262,000 + $139,000

$401,000

2010

$5,558 (+3.3%)

$262,000 + $139,000

$401,000

2009

$5,383

$276,000 + $139,000

$415,000

Tax history for 78 School St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$24,755 (+5.0%)

$742,000 + $1,269,000

$2,011,000

2025

$23,579 (+3.1%)

$707,000 + $1,221,000

$1,928,000

2024

$22,859 (+7.3%)

$673,000 + $1,193,000

$1,866,000

2023

$21,307 (+2.7%)

$612,000 + $1,027,000

$1,639,000

2022

$20,741 (−0.3%)

$557,000 + $946,000

$1,503,000

2021

$20,808 (+7.8%)

$507,000 + $939,000

$1,446,000

2020

$19,305 (+2.2%)

$507,000 + $867,000

$1,374,000

2019

$18,893 (+3.5%)

$483,000 + $855,000

$1,338,000

2018

$18,247 (+1.2%)

$460,000 + $816,000

$1,276,000

2017

$18,026 (+0.5%)

$450,000 + $794,000

$1,244,000

2016

$17,929 (+174.6%)

$410,000 + $818,000

$1,228,000

2014

$6,530 (+3.3%)

$277,000 + $144,000

$421,000

2013

$6,323 (+6.1%)

$277,000 + $139,000

$416,000

2012

$5,958 (+3.2%)

$262,000 + $136,000

$398,000

2011

$5,774 (+3.9%)

$262,000 + $139,000

$401,000

2010

$5,558 (+3.3%)

$262,000 + $139,000

$401,000

2009

$5,383

$276,000 + $139,000

$415,000

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,405 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,667

Year built

2013

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2380495S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.

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Gas

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Water heater

Jan 19, 2021 • Final

Plumbing

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Plumbing

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Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 396
Length: 22
Width: 18
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Double Vanity,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Overhead

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 320
Length: 20
Width: 16
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 192
Length: 16
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 208
Length: 16
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 196
Length: 14
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 63
Length: 9
Width: 7
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Double Vanity,Soaking Tub

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 60
Length: 10
Width: 6
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Family Room Information
Area: 336
Length: 21
Width: 16
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Slider

Dining Room Information
Area: 196
Length: 14
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Coffered Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Wainscoting

Kitchen Information
Area: 304
Length: 19
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Pendant

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Unfinished

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 9X8
Laundry Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Sink, Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom - 3/4, Wainscoting, Bonus Room, Mud Room, Bathroom, Foyer, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,667
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Grey
Lead Paint: None

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Stone Wall

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Green Energy Generation: Solar
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.17

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $21,307
Tax Year: 2023

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Generator, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Mass Ave or Marrett Rd to School Street
UnparsedAddress: 78 School Street, Lexington MA 02421

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,667
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2013
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2380495S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4

Listing Information
Exclusions: Tv In The Family Room.
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Maria Hastings Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

10/10

Wm Diamond Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi

9/10

Lexington High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

10/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 98° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
79 School St, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1356 Sq. Ft.	$1,261,615
69 School St, Lexington, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4104 Sq. Ft.	$1,732,074

Address	Redfin Estimate
75 School St, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2283 Sq. Ft.	$1,144,600
66 School St, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3264 Sq. Ft.	$1,548,021

Address	Redfin Estimate
73 School St, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2700 Sq. Ft.	$1,715,132
74 School St, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1572 Sq. Ft.	$1,022,332

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