What makes this home so special? Being within .5 mile of Lexington Center and blocks from the high school are high on the list. Inside, a flexible layout combining formal and more relaxed spaces welcomes family and friends for every occasion. The well-equipped eat-in kitchen features a skylight, cherry cabinets, honed granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. The family room is the ideal gathering spot, with a wood-burning fireplace and views of the backyard. In the living room, there’s a second fireplace and spotlights for your favorite art; the dining room has French doors and space for a large table. Upstairs are three good-sized bedrooms plus a spacious master suite with four-piece bath. Each bedroom has ample closet space, and the hall bath was just updated. In the lower level, enjoy a built-in movie projector and screen, surround sound system, and additional finished and utility spaces. A two-car garage, laundry room, half bath, and a lovely yard complete the package.
Classic center entrance colonial in a prime in-town location. Walk to everything! Newer skylighted eat-in cherry kitchen opening to a large family room w/ fireplace. Spectacular new master bath! 4 ample bedrooms. All on a serene level lot. It's not every day you can have this location.
MLS PIN #50384973
Jan 21, 1998
Sold
$537,500
$165/sq ft
Nov 19, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Sep 12, 1997
Listed
$549,000
$168/sq ft
FABULOUS ONE OWNER HOME IN PRIME LOCATION. TOTALLY UPDATED. HARDWOOD ON FIRST FLOOR EXCEPT FAMILY ROOM. STAIRS AND UPSTAIRS HALL ARE HARDWOOD. POOL AND A/C. SUPERB LANDSCAPING PROPERTY IN MINT CONDITION!!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$20,484 (+4.4%)
$978,000 + $686,000
$1,664,000
2025
$19,629 (+2.8%)
$931,000 + $674,000
$1,605,000
2024
$19,098 (+1.6%)
$887,000 + $672,000
$1,559,000
2023
$18,798 (+5.9%)
$806,000 + $640,000
$1,446,000
2022
$17,747 (+5.9%)
$733,000 + $553,000
$1,286,000
2021
$16,764 (+3.3%)
$670,000 + $495,000
$1,165,000
2020
$16,228 (+1.8%)
$670,000 + $485,000
$1,155,000
2019
$15,941 (+3.7%)
$665,000 + $464,000
$1,129,000
2018
$15,373 (+12.0%)
$608,000 + $467,000
$1,075,000
2017
$13,722 (+1.6%)
$579,000 + $368,000
$947,000
2016
$13,505 (+0.4%)
$551,000 + $374,000
$925,000
2014
$13,447 (+3.2%)
$456,000 + $411,000
$867,000
2013
$13,026 (+3.2%)
$456,000 + $401,000
$857,000
2012
$12,620 (+4.0%)
$448,000 + $395,000
$843,000
2011
$12,139 (+15.1%)
$441,000 + $402,000
$843,000
2010
$10,547 (+3.7%)
$441,000 + $320,000
$761,000
2009
$10,168
$464,000 + $320,000
$784,000
Tax history for 8 John Poulter Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$20,484 (+4.4%)
$978,000 + $686,000
$1,664,000
2025
$19,629 (+2.8%)
$931,000 + $674,000
$1,605,000
2024
$19,098 (+1.6%)
$887,000 + $672,000
$1,559,000
2023
$18,798 (+5.9%)
$806,000 + $640,000
$1,446,000
2022
$17,747 (+5.9%)
$733,000 + $553,000
$1,286,000
2021
$16,764 (+3.3%)
$670,000 + $495,000
$1,165,000
2020
$16,228 (+1.8%)
$670,000 + $485,000
$1,155,000
2019
$15,941 (+3.7%)
$665,000 + $464,000
$1,129,000
2018
$15,373 (+12.0%)
$608,000 + $467,000
$1,075,000
2017
$13,722 (+1.6%)
$579,000 + $368,000
$947,000
2016
$13,505 (+0.4%)
$551,000 + $374,000
$925,000
2014
$13,447 (+3.2%)
$456,000 + $411,000
$867,000
2013
$13,026 (+3.2%)
$456,000 + $401,000
$857,000
2012
$12,620 (+4.0%)
$448,000 + $395,000
$843,000
2011
$12,139 (+15.1%)
$441,000 + $402,000
$843,000
2010
$10,547 (+3.7%)
$441,000 + $320,000
$761,000
2009
$10,168
$464,000 + $320,000
$784,000
*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
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
15,500
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,260
Year built
1967
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3718287S
Parking Spaces
6
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 14, 2025.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Attic Access
Interior Features: Recessed Lighting, Cedar Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Media Room, Central Vacuum, Wired for Sound
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,260
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.36
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $16,377
Tax Year: 2019
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Electric, Propane
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Worthen Road or Winthrop Road to John Poulter Road.
UnparsedAddress: 8 John Poulter Rd, Lexington MA 02421
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,260
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 6
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.36 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1967
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3718287S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Jun 14, 2025
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Maria Hastings Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
10/10
Wm Diamond Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
9/10
Lexington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
10/10
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