OFF MARKET

Off Market Dec 2018 for $1M

$1,807,261

•

3,007

sq ft

8 Childs Rd, Lexington, MA 02421

About this home

Nestled on a quiet side street, this custom built, one-owner home has 9 rooms, 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths has been meticulously maintained over the years. As you enter, a bright & sunny fireplaced LR with bay window greets you, formal DR with sliders leading to a 3 season sun room overlooking landscaped grounds, EIK with ample counter space and tons of cabinets for all your storage needs, laundry area & half bath. Master bedroom with private master bath & walk-in closet, plus 2 add'l good size bedrooms all with ample closet space, and full ceramic tiled bath. The 2nd fl offers 2 additional bedrooms with full ceramic tiled bath, plus extra-large storage area that could be finished for add'l living space. The lower level is unfinished but could be finished for future expansion. Add'l features: hardwood floors, garage, cedar closet, updates - 200 amp electrical service, main sewer line (13), oil tank (08), solar panel and so much more. Do not miss this rare in-town opportunity.

Single-familyProperty Type

1956Year Built

0.53 acresLot Size

$601Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Maureen Schlegel • Century 21 Advance Realty

Bought with The Janovitz-Tse Team • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

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•Source:MLS PIN #72376554

Redfin Estimate

$1,807,261

$709K since sold in December 2018$25K since July

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This home's estimate is 3.1% lower than the average sale price ($1.87M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 23, 2026
$1,750,000
A
5 beds3 baths3,100 sq ft
58 Hill St, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$2,705,000
B
5 beds4.5 baths4,559 sq ft
16 Hastings Rd, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$1,860,000
C
4 beds3 baths3,528 sq ft
32 Baskin Rd, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,372,000
D
5 beds4 baths2,962 sq ft
15 Ellison Rd, Lexington, MA 02420
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN JUL 16, 2026
$1,755,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths3,185 sq ft
30 Wachusett Dr, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD MAY 27, 2026
$1,750,000
F
4 beds3 baths2,910 sq ft
117 Cedar St, Lexington, MA 02421

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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

Recently sold homes

26 MoM

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3D WALKTHROUGH
$999,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,372 sq ft
1 Constitution Rd, Lexington, MA 02421
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Open floorplan on main level with two bedrooms. Three bedrooms on upper level and the hardwood floors showing some wear. Large unfinished basement with great potential for expansion.
8 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
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Sale history for 8 Childs Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$19,314 (+6.4%)

$1,014,000 + $555,000

$1,569,000

2025

$18,149 (+2.0%)

$966,000 + $518,000

$1,484,000

2024

$17,787 (+4.8%)

$920,000 + $532,000

$1,452,000

2023

$16,978 (+4.2%)

$836,000 + $470,000

$1,306,000

2022

$16,298 (+2.8%)

$760,000 + $421,000

$1,181,000

2021

$15,858 (+2.4%)

$695,000 + $407,000

$1,102,000

2020

$15,483 (+1.1%)

$695,000 + $407,000

$1,102,000

2019

$15,320 (+7.0%)

$689,000 + $396,000

$1,085,000

2018

$14,314 (−1.2%)

$630,000 + $371,000

$1,001,000

2017

$14,490 (−3.7%)

$600,000 + $400,000

$1,000,000

2016

$15,053 (+11.8%)

$572,000 + $459,000

$1,031,000

2014

$13,463 (+6.5%)

$473,000 + $395,000

$868,000

2013

$12,646 (+3.1%)

$473,000 + $359,000

$832,000

2012

$12,260 (+6.4%)

$465,000 + $354,000

$819,000

2011

$11,520 (+3.9%)

$446,000 + $354,000

$800,000

2010

$11,088 (+3.9%)

$446,000 + $354,000

$800,000

2009

$10,674

$469,000 + $354,000

$823,000

Tax history for 8 Childs Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$19,314 (+6.4%)

$1,014,000 + $555,000

$1,569,000

2025

$18,149 (+2.0%)

$966,000 + $518,000

$1,484,000

2024

$17,787 (+4.8%)

$920,000 + $532,000

$1,452,000

2023

$16,978 (+4.2%)

$836,000 + $470,000

$1,306,000

2022

$16,298 (+2.8%)

$760,000 + $421,000

$1,181,000

2021

$15,858 (+2.4%)

$695,000 + $407,000

$1,102,000

2020

$15,483 (+1.1%)

$695,000 + $407,000

$1,102,000

2019

$15,320 (+7.0%)

$689,000 + $396,000

$1,085,000

2018

$14,314 (−1.2%)

$630,000 + $371,000

$1,001,000

2017

$14,490 (−3.7%)

$600,000 + $400,000

$1,000,000

2016

$15,053 (+11.8%)

$572,000 + $459,000

$1,031,000

2014

$13,463 (+6.5%)

$473,000 + $395,000

$868,000

2013

$12,646 (+3.1%)

$473,000 + $359,000

$832,000

2012

$12,260 (+6.4%)

$465,000 + $354,000

$819,000

2011

$11,520 (+3.9%)

$446,000 + $354,000

$800,000

2010

$11,088 (+3.9%)

$446,000 + $354,000

$800,000

2009

$10,674

$469,000 + $354,000

$823,000

*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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.53 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,284

Year built

1956

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3422978S

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: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Bedroom Information
Main Level Bedrooms: 3

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 300
Length: 15
Width: 20
Level: Main,First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Main,First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 180
Length: 15
Width: 12
Level: Main,First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 204
Length: 17
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Cable Hookup

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 255
Length: 15
Width: 17
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Main Level Bathrooms: 3
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 36
Length: 6
Width: 6
Level: Main,First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 40
Length: 5
Width: 8
Level: Main,First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 80
Length: 10
Width: 8
Level: Main,First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 308
Length: 22
Width: 14
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Dining Room Information
Area: 182
Length: 13
Width: 14
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access

Kitchen Information
Area: 350
Length: 25
Width: 14
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Dryer Hookup - Electric,Washer Hookup

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

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Chute, Washer Hookup, First Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Beamed Ceilings, Dining Area, Slider, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Sun Room, Bathroom, Laundry Chute

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,007
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Beige

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Patio, Rain Gutters

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Levels: Multi/Split
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.53
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public, Dead End
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $14,314
Tax Year: 2018

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Mass Ave to Hastings Rd to Childs. On corner of Childs Rd and Diana Lane
UnparsedAddress: 8 Childs Road, Lexington MA 02421

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, House of Worship, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,284
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.53 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3422978S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Exclusions: Personal Belongings
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Maria Hastings Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

10/10

Wm Diamond Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

9/10

Lexington High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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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

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

3/10 Air Factor

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

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Estimated sale price

$1.72M – $2.08M

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Data from public records.

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