OFF MARKET

Off Market Nov 2013 for $930K

$1,898,180

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,424/mo

•

3,004

sq ft

8 Plainfield St, Lexington, MA 02421

About this home

Follen Hill! Hip Roof Colonial with all the charm you would expect from a 1917 home plus quality updates and thoughtful expansion that suit today’s lifestyle. A sought after floor plan with a separate entrance first floor guest/in law/studio or teen suite with newly renovated bath,a first floor family room featuring radiant heated Mexican tile floors/skylights /cathedral ceilings and custom built in cabinetry, a chef’s kitchen in white with accents of cobalt blue and breakfast area, master suite with private bath plus well proportioned formal spaces that help make entertaining a breeze. The current owners have further enhanced this home with the newly finished lower level home office and playroom & third floor loft space. The perfect side of town for a Cambridge/Boston commute, convenient to Wilson Farms, Lexington Center, the Minuteman Bikeway & the bus to Alewife, this cherished home is nicely sited on a side street with large, fenced, level yard, deck, patio & 2 car garage.

Single-familyProperty Type

1917Year Built

0.26 acresLot Size

$632Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Bryan Joyce • The Higgins Group REALTORS®

Bought with Bryan Joyce • The Higgins Group REALTORS®

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•Source:MLS PIN #71575212

Redfin Estimate

$1,898,180

$968K since sold in November 2013$41K since August

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This home's estimate is 17.5% higher than the average sale price ($1.62M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,750,000
A
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SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$1,785,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths2,822 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,625,000
C
5 beds3.5 baths2,826 sq ft
9 Tower Rd, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$1,433,000
D
4 beds3 baths2,446 sq ft
3 Watson Rd, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,600,000
E
5 beds3.5 baths2,910 sq ft
209 Follen Rd, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD DEC 12, 2025
$1,500,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths3,033 sq ft
36 Independence Ave, Lexington, MA 02421

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Market trends in 02421, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

102.5%

+0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$1.6M

$71K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

0 days MoM

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14 MoM

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Sale history for 8 Plainfield St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71575212

Nov 8, 2013

Sold

$930,000

$310/sq ft

Sep 25, 2013

Contingent

—

Aug 27, 2013

Listed

$998,000

$332/sq ft

MLS PIN #70525665

Jul 16, 2007

Sold

$859,000

$286/sq ft

Jun 19, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Apr 26, 2007

Price Changed

$859,000

$286/sq ft

Feb 13, 2007

Listed

$898,000

$299/sq ft

Center entrance colonial with flexible floor plan situated in the charming Follen Hill neighborhood. With 1920’s grace this 3-4 bedroom home is warm & welcoming with classic style and modern conveniences. First floor boasts a large multi-use suite with full bath for either an additional master bedroom, in-law or office. Enjoy radiant heat in the sky-lit family room, newer kitchen and fabulous fenced yard framed by perennial gardens. Convenient to bus line, bike trail & Wilson's Farm!

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$21,579 (+4.4%)

$1,074,000 + $679,000

$1,753,000

2025

$20,669 (+2.8%)

$1,023,000 + $667,000

$1,690,000

2024

$20,115 (+2.3%)

$975,000 + $667,000

$1,642,000

2023

$19,656 (+5.8%)

$886,000 + $626,000

$1,512,000

2022

$18,575 (+3.2%)

$805,000 + $541,000

$1,346,000

2021

$18,002 (+3.2%)

$767,000 + $484,000

$1,251,000

2020

$17,436 (+4.3%)

$767,000 + $474,000

$1,241,000

2019

$16,718 (+4.3%)

$731,000 + $453,000

$1,184,000

2018

$16,030 (+11.3%)

$676,000 + $445,000

$1,121,000

2017

$14,403 (+8.2%)

$644,000 + $350,000

$994,000

2016

$13,315 (+6.8%)

$592,000 + $320,000

$912,000

2014

$12,470 (+3.5%)

$482,000 + $322,000

$804,000

2013

$12,054

$482,000 + $311,000

$793,000

2012

$12,066 (+4.2%)

$503,000 + $303,000

$806,000

2011

$11,578 (+3.9%)

$495,000 + $309,000

$804,000

2010

$11,143 (+3.5%)

$495,000 + $309,000

$804,000

2009

$10,765

$521,000 + $309,000

$830,000

Tax history for 8 Plainfield St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$21,579 (+4.4%)

$1,074,000 + $679,000

$1,753,000

2025

$20,669 (+2.8%)

$1,023,000 + $667,000

$1,690,000

2024

$20,115 (+2.3%)

$975,000 + $667,000

$1,642,000

2023

$19,656 (+5.8%)

$886,000 + $626,000

$1,512,000

2022

$18,575 (+3.2%)

$805,000 + $541,000

$1,346,000

2021

$18,002 (+3.2%)

$767,000 + $484,000

$1,251,000

2020

$17,436 (+4.3%)

$767,000 + $474,000

$1,241,000

2019

$16,718 (+4.3%)

$731,000 + $453,000

$1,184,000

2018

$16,030 (+11.3%)

$676,000 + $445,000

$1,121,000

2017

$14,403 (+8.2%)

$644,000 + $350,000

$994,000

2016

$13,315 (+6.8%)

$592,000 + $320,000

$912,000

2014

$12,470 (+3.5%)

$482,000 + $322,000

$804,000

2013

$12,054

$482,000 + $311,000

$793,000

2012

$12,066 (+4.2%)

$503,000 + $303,000

$806,000

2011

$11,578 (+3.9%)

$495,000 + $309,000

$804,000

2010

$11,143 (+3.5%)

$495,000 + $309,000

$804,000

2009

$10,765

$521,000 + $309,000

$830,000

*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

0.26 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,115

Year built

1917

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Middlesex County

APN

3746999S

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: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Workshop in Garage, Off Street

Interior

Bedroom Information
Main Level Bedrooms: 1

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 180
Length: 15
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 208
Length: 16
Width: 13
Level: Main,First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Exterior Access,Remodeled

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 108
Length: 12
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 54
Length: 9
Width: 6
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Remodeled

Living Room Information
Area: 252
Length: 21
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 240
Length: 20
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Remodeled

Dining Room Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Chair Rail

Kitchen Information
Area: 180
Length: 20
Width: 9
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Dining Area,Balcony / Deck,French Doors,Remodeled

Office Room Information
Area: 253
Length: 23
Width: 11
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Laminate

Basement Information
Basement: Finished, Sump Pump

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 15X7
Laundry Features: Flooring - Laminate, In Basement

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Door Features: French Doors
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Laminate
Interior Features: Play Room, Home Office-Separate Entry, Loft

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,004
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Block, Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
Color: Butter

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.26
Frontage Length: 127
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $12,053
Tax Year: 2013

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Radiant, Natural Gas
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Mass Avenue to Plainfield
UnparsedAddress: 8 Plainfield Street, Lexington MA 02421

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Private School, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,115
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1917
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3746999S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Bowman Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

10/10

Jonas Clarke Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

10/10

Lexington High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

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

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

50% 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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$1.80M – $2.18M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
10 Plainfield St, Lexington, MA 7 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4524 Sq. Ft.	$2,042,893
7 Plainfield St, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1729 Sq. Ft.	$1,340,661

Address	Redfin Estimate
11 Plainfield St, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1376 Sq. Ft.	$1,149,273
9 Plainfield St, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2999 Sq. Ft.	$2,046,685

Address	Redfin Estimate
3 Plainfield St, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 4994 Sq. Ft.	$2,176,763
6 Plainfield St, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2741 Sq. Ft.	$2,033,460

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