In prestigious Follen Hill, a lovely 9 room, 4 bedroom 1 car garage, Colonial. The welcoming foyer leads into an endearing living room with fireplace and a formal dining room with built-in China closet. The updated kitchen has granite counters, a breakfast bar and pantry. There is a cozy family room off the kitchen, a half bath, and a home office with its own entry. Also included is a wonderful deck which offers the perfect spot for outdoor entertaining. The second floor has a spacious master bedroom, three additional bedrooms and a full bath. The lower level offers an inviting playroom with fireplace, laundry and plenty of storage.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
7,484 sq ftLot Size
$820Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Judy Tedesco• Barrett Sotheby's International Realty
Rich in detail and charm, this four Bedroom 1940's colonial features brand new designer Kitchen and Baths! Elegant Foyer, Living Room with fireplace and plantation shutters. The first floor also offers oak floors, French doors, a Library, step-up Playroom and top-of-the line custom Kitchen. The 4th Bedroom makes an ideal nursery or dressing room. The lower level features a new, cozy den with Berber carpet & fireplace. On lovely Follen Hill Street with gorgeous, fenced backyard.
MLS PIN #70247941
Jan 11, 2006
Sold
$665,000
$402/sq ft
Nov 21, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Aug 24, 2005
Listed
$650,000
$393/sq ft
Charming, 1940 colonial on one of Follen Hill's most quiet, peaceful streets. As soon as you enter this home you feel the quality, from the crown molding to the french doors & built-in china cabinet in the dining room. Fourth BR on second floor could be a study, "sewing room" or a nursery. If that isn't enough, the yard seems big beyond it's actual sq footage. Flexible closing possible. OFFERS OVER $650,000 WILL BE CONSIDERED ON NOV 16th. CALL OFFICE FOR DETAILS.
Public Records
Sep 9, 1983
Sold
$165,500
$100/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$16,963 (+4.8%)
$1,015,000 + $363,000
$1,378,000
2025
$16,193 (+4.1%)
$967,000 + $357,000
$1,324,000
2024
$15,558 (+2.7%)
$921,000 + $349,000
$1,270,000
2023
$15,145 (+5.1%)
$837,000 + $328,000
$1,165,000
2022
$14,407 (+2.4%)
$761,000 + $283,000
$1,044,000
2021
$14,073 (+2.9%)
$725,000 + $253,000
$978,000
2020
$13,671 (+4.4%)
$725,000 + $248,000
$973,000
2019
$13,089 (+5.0%)
$690,000 + $237,000
$927,000
2018
$12,470 (+9.8%)
$639,000 + $233,000
$872,000
2017
$11,360 (+6.1%)
$609,000 + $175,000
$784,000
2016
$10,702 (+11.8%)
$559,000 + $174,000
$733,000
2014
$9,570 (+2.9%)
$455,000 + $162,000
$617,000
2013
$9,302 (−2.0%)
$455,000 + $157,000
$612,000
2012
$9,491 (+2.5%)
$476,000 + $158,000
$634,000
2011
$9,259 (+3.9%)
$482,000 + $161,000
$643,000
2010
$8,912 (+2.7%)
$482,000 + $161,000
$643,000
2009
$8,677
$508,000 + $161,000
$669,000
Tax history for 79 Robbins Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$16,963 (+4.8%)
$1,015,000 + $363,000
$1,378,000
2025
$16,193 (+4.1%)
$967,000 + $357,000
$1,324,000
2024
$15,558 (+2.7%)
$921,000 + $349,000
$1,270,000
2023
$15,145 (+5.1%)
$837,000 + $328,000
$1,165,000
2022
$14,407 (+2.4%)
$761,000 + $283,000
$1,044,000
2021
$14,073 (+2.9%)
$725,000 + $253,000
$978,000
2020
$13,671 (+4.4%)
$725,000 + $248,000
$973,000
2019
$13,089 (+5.0%)
$690,000 + $237,000
$927,000
2018
$12,470 (+9.8%)
$639,000 + $233,000
$872,000
2017
$11,360 (+6.1%)
$609,000 + $175,000
$784,000
2016
$10,702 (+11.8%)
$559,000 + $174,000
$733,000
2014
$9,570 (+2.9%)
$455,000 + $162,000
$617,000
2013
$9,302 (−2.0%)
$455,000 + $157,000
$612,000
2012
$9,491 (+2.5%)
$476,000 + $158,000
$634,000
2011
$9,259 (+3.9%)
$482,000 + $161,000
$643,000
2010
$8,912 (+2.7%)
$482,000 + $161,000
$643,000
2009
$8,677
$508,000 + $161,000
$669,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,531
Year built
1940
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Middlesex County
APN
3715203S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 180
Length: 15
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 110
Length: 11
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 108
Length: 12
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 72
Length: 9
Width: 8
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 16
Length: 4
Width: 4
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half
Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 42
Length: 7
Width: 6
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Closet - Linen
Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Home Office, Play Room, Internet Available - Satellite
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,654
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Grey
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.17
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $13,090
Tax Year: 2019
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Steam, Oil, Fireplace
Location
Location Information
Directions: Follen Road to Richard right on Robbins
UnparsedAddress: 79 Robbins Road, Lexington MA 02421
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,531
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3715203S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
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Bowman Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
10/10
Jonas Clarke Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
10/10
Lexington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
10/10
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