Pristine home with hardwood floors, open floor plan including fireplace and built-ins in living room, dining room with built-in hutch and direct access to screened porch. Bright and sunny kitchen overlooks patio and beautifully landscaped yard. Three bedrooms and updated bathrooms offer move in simplicity. Separate lower level playroom, storage, workroom, and direct garage access. Fabulously located between Lexington Center and Rte. 95, close to both Fiske Elementary and Diamond Middle schools, Chiesa Farm conservation land and trail system.
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
0.39 acresLot Size
$666Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Andrea Jackson• Hammond Residential
Bought with Peter Rooney• William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
LOCATION, CONDITION AND PRICE ! Enjoy the lovely terraced yard with full blooming perennials from the newly renovated screened-in porch. Located just a stone’s throw from Fiske Elementary and Chiesa Farm Conservation, this pristine home also offers easy access to Diamond Middle School, The Bike Path, Town Center, major routes and great shopping. The newly updated and freshly painted interior, complete with new/updated hardwood flooring, has an open floor plan with fire-placed living room, built-in shelving, dining room with built-in hutch and direct access to cathedral ceilinged porch. Three generous sized bedrooms and new family bath offer updated ‘turn key’ luxury. The sunny kitchen overlooks the lush, grassy yard with paver patio for outdoor entertaining. Separate lower level playroom, attached one-car garage, updated electric and central air; also offered for today’s discerning buyer. Hurry !
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$13,098 (+4.0%)
$708,000 + $356,000
$1,064,000
2025
$12,597 (+3.0%)
$674,000 + $356,000
$1,030,000
2024
$12,226 (+2.8%)
$642,000 + $356,000
$998,000
2023
$11,895 (+5.2%)
$584,000 + $331,000
$915,000
2022
$11,302 (+2.3%)
$531,000 + $288,000
$819,000
2021
$11,052 (+4.0%)
$505,000 + $263,000
$768,000
2020
$10,622 (+6.4%)
$505,000 + $251,000
$756,000
2019
$9,983 (+4.2%)
$481,000 + $226,000
$707,000
2018
$9,581 (+7.5%)
$459,000 + $211,000
$670,000
2017
$8,911 (+6.3%)
$437,000 + $178,000
$615,000
2016
$8,380 (+23.9%)
$416,000 + $158,000
$574,000
2014
$6,762 (+3.9%)
$344,000 + $92,000
$436,000
2013
$6,506 (+1.5%)
$344,000 + $84,000
$428,000
2012
$6,407 (+4.2%)
$344,000 + $84,000
$428,000
2011
$6,149 (+3.9%)
$343,000 + $84,000
$427,000
2010
$5,918 (+2.5%)
$343,000 + $84,000
$427,000
2009
$5,772
$361,000 + $84,000
$445,000
Tax history for 79 Adams St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$13,098 (+4.0%)
$708,000 + $356,000
$1,064,000
2025
$12,597 (+3.0%)
$674,000 + $356,000
$1,030,000
2024
$12,226 (+2.8%)
$642,000 + $356,000
$998,000
2023
$11,895 (+5.2%)
$584,000 + $331,000
$915,000
2022
$11,302 (+2.3%)
$531,000 + $288,000
$819,000
2021
$11,052 (+4.0%)
$505,000 + $263,000
$768,000
2020
$10,622 (+6.4%)
$505,000 + $251,000
$756,000
2019
$9,983 (+4.2%)
$481,000 + $226,000
$707,000
2018
$9,581 (+7.5%)
$459,000 + $211,000
$670,000
2017
$8,911 (+6.3%)
$437,000 + $178,000
$615,000
2016
$8,380 (+23.9%)
$416,000 + $158,000
$574,000
2014
$6,762 (+3.9%)
$344,000 + $92,000
$436,000
2013
$6,506 (+1.5%)
$344,000 + $84,000
$428,000
2012
$6,407 (+4.2%)
$344,000 + $84,000
$428,000
2011
$6,149 (+3.9%)
$343,000 + $84,000
$427,000
2010
$5,918 (+2.5%)
$343,000 + $84,000
$427,000
2009
$5,772
$361,000 + $84,000
$445,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Directions: Hancock to Adams Street or Middlesex Turnpike to Adams Street
UnparsedAddress: 79 Adams St, Lexington MA 02420
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,174
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.38 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2467283S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Fiske
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
Wm Diamond Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
Lexington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
10/10
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