OFF MARKET

Off Market Jul 2019 for $2M

$2,755,389

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,749/mo

•

4,027

sq ft

8 Bird Hill Rd, Lexington, MA 02421

About this home

Refreshed, renewed, and renovated! A recent major investment has reconditioned the Boston Society of Architects’ award-winning "Big Dig House." This iconic home is located in the Six Moon Hill neighborhood of East Lexington. A masterful property that is constructed from over 600,000 pounds of reclaimed steel and concrete from the $14.6 billion interim I-93 highway renovation. The home boasts six levels of living with soaring ceilings, polished concrete floors, and an abundance of natural light. A 1,000 sq. ft. open area encompasses a sleek modern kitchen with all new appliances, dining area and lounge space with charming swing! The living room showcases 20' floor-to-ceiling glass windows, 3-sided fireplace, and a steel cable suspended staircase. Master bedroom suite with rear-facing balcony and luxe master bath. Relax in the rooftop Japanese garden or soak in the hot tub with views. A rare opportunity to own an architecturally distinctive and historically significant home!

Single-familyProperty Type

2006Year Built

0.44 acresLot Size

$684Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by The Tom and Joanne Team • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Bought with Currier, Lane & Young • Compass

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•Source:MLS PIN #72429776

Redfin Estimate

$2,755,389

$755K since sold in July 2019$112K since July

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$1,480,000
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Market trends in 02421, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

102.4%

0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$1.7M

$12K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

3 days MoM

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26 MoM

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Sale history for 8 Bird Hill Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72429776

Jul 15, 2019

Sold

$2,000,000

$497/sq ft

May 8, 2019

Pending

—

Apr 9, 2019

Price Changed

$2,195,000

$545/sq ft

Dec 4, 2018

Listed

$2,295,000

$570/sq ft

MLS PIN #70653048

Dec 20, 2007

Sold

$2,000,000

$497/sq ft

Oct 12, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Sep 24, 2007

Listed

$2,125,000

$528/sq ft

The Big Dig house, as seen in numerous TV and print media boasts 6,000 tons of concrete recycled from Boston's major highway rebirth. This eco friendly home offers 6 levels with every convenience and amenity. Wide open floor plan includes state of the art 1,000 SF kitchen/family rm, dramatic LR with 26ft ceilings flanked by walls of custom insulated glass. Master suite leads to convertable bedroom or office and large, sophisticated master bath. Exercise room,4-door 2-car garage,roofdeck & More.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$31,144 (−14.9%)

$955,000 + $1,575,000

$2,530,000

2025

$36,592 (+7.0%)

$909,000 + $2,083,000

$2,992,000

2024

$34,190 (+5.6%)

$866,000 + $1,925,000

$2,791,000

2023

$32,383 (+9.6%)

$787,000 + $1,704,000

$2,491,000

2022

$29,560 (−2.0%)

$716,000 + $1,426,000

$2,142,000

2021

$30,176 (−0.4%)

$710,000 + $1,387,000

$2,097,000

2020

$30,292 (+3.6%)

$710,000 + $1,446,000

$2,156,000

2019

$29,228 (+1.1%)

$676,000 + $1,394,000

$2,070,000

2018

$28,900 (+1.7%)

$644,000 + $1,377,000

$2,021,000

2017

$28,415 (+2.6%)

$613,000 + $1,348,000

$1,961,000

2016

$27,682 (−4.1%)

$584,000 + $1,312,000

$1,896,000

2014

$28,880 (+2.6%)

$483,000 + $1,379,000

$1,862,000

2013

$28,150 (+0.3%)

$483,000 + $1,369,000

$1,852,000

2012

$28,069 (−0.7%)

$502,000 + $1,373,000

$1,875,000

2011

$28,267 (+3.1%)

$497,000 + $1,466,000

$1,963,000

2010

$27,415 (+4.7%)

$497,000 + $1,481,000

$1,978,000

2009

$26,186

$523,000 + $1,496,000

$2,019,000

Tax history for 8 Bird Hill Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$31,144 (−14.9%)

$955,000 + $1,575,000

$2,530,000

2025

$36,592 (+7.0%)

$909,000 + $2,083,000

$2,992,000

2024

$34,190 (+5.6%)

$866,000 + $1,925,000

$2,791,000

2023

$32,383 (+9.6%)

$787,000 + $1,704,000

$2,491,000

2022

$29,560 (−2.0%)

$716,000 + $1,426,000

$2,142,000

2021

$30,176 (−0.4%)

$710,000 + $1,387,000

$2,097,000

2020

$30,292 (+3.6%)

$710,000 + $1,446,000

$2,156,000

2019

$29,228 (+1.1%)

$676,000 + $1,394,000

$2,070,000

2018

$28,900 (+1.7%)

$644,000 + $1,377,000

$2,021,000

2017

$28,415 (+2.6%)

$613,000 + $1,348,000

$1,961,000

2016

$27,682 (−4.1%)

$584,000 + $1,312,000

$1,896,000

2014

$28,880 (+2.6%)

$483,000 + $1,379,000

$1,862,000

2013

$28,150 (+0.3%)

$483,000 + $1,369,000

$1,852,000

2012

$28,069 (−0.7%)

$502,000 + $1,373,000

$1,875,000

2011

$28,267 (+3.1%)

$497,000 + $1,466,000

$1,963,000

2010

$27,415 (+4.7%)

$497,000 + $1,481,000

$1,978,000

2009

$26,186

$523,000 + $1,496,000

$2,019,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.44 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,573

Year built

2006

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3498444S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Storage, Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 221
Length: 13
Width: 17
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Balcony / Deck,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Features: Closet,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 180
Length: 10
Width: 18
Features: Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 130
Length: 10
Width: 13
Features: Closet,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 180
Length: 12
Width: 15
Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Bidet,Recessed Lighting

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 55
Length: 5
Width: 11
Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 35
Length: 5
Width: 7
Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 440
Length: 20
Width: 22
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,French Doors,Deck - Exterior

Kitchen Information
Area: 930
Length: 30
Width: 31
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Deck - Exterior,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Interior Entry, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 3X4
Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Door Features: French Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Tile, Concrete, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Exercise Room, Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,027
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Stone, See Remarks
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
Color: Brown/Red
Lead Paint: None

Exterior Features
Roof: Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Deck - Roof
Exterior Features: Deck, Deck - Roof, Balcony, Hot Tub/Spa, Professional Landscaping, Garden, Cistern Water Storage

Pool Information
Has Spa
Spa Features: Private

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Water Conservation: Water Recycling
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.44
Lot Features: Easements, Cleared, Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $30,062.89
Tax Year: 2019

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Radiant, Oil
Cooling: Central Air

Location

HOA Information
Has Association
Association Fee: $660
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Homeowners Association Membership Required

Location Information
Directions: Philip Road to Rockville Avenue to Bird Hill
UnparsedAddress: 8 Bird Hill Rd, Lexington MA 02421

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,573
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.44 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2006
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3498444S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 8

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Bowman Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

10/10

Jonas Clarke Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

10/10

Lexington High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi

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

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

4/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

51% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

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

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Lexington, MA • 02421

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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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$2.62M – $3.17M

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Home values near 8 Bird Hill Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
4 Bird Hill Rd, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1157 Sq. Ft.	$1,156,622
7 Bird Hill Rd, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2490 Sq. Ft.	$2,287,382

Address	Redfin Estimate
10 Bird Hill Rd, Lexington, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4000 Sq. Ft.	$2,544,283
14 Bird Hill Rd, Lexington, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5800 Sq. Ft.	$2,774,927

Address	Redfin Estimate
17 Bird Hill Rd, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2463 Sq. Ft.	$1,406,157
16 Bird Hill Rd, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1696 Sq. Ft.	$1,435,781

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