OFF MARKET

Off market aug 2019 for $800K

$1,309,704

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,522/mo

•

2,198

sq ft

81 Adams St, Lexington, MA 02420

About this home

Built in 1950, this charming four-bedroom Cape Cod-style residence presents a comfortable layout for easy living and entertaining plus an excellent opportunity to live in Lexington with highly-rated public schools.The main level is filled with natural sunlight and features a living room with a picture window and wood-burning fireplace, an open kitchen dining area with a large center island, a sunroom off the kitchen area that serves as a great playroom, and a versatile family room or bedroom with a walk-in closet and extensive built-in bookshelves. The second floor contains three good-sized bedrooms, one with an adjacent office/closet or dressing room and built-in drawers. The lower level is comprised of an unfinished playroom/family room, a laundry room, exceptional storage with shelving, and direct entry into the garage. The 18,000 square foot lot offers wonderful outdoor space to play and entertain.Updates include 2017 exterior paint, and 2010 roof. Close proximity to major routes.

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

0.42 acresLot Size

$596Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Barrie Wheeler • Hammond Residential Real Estate

Bought with Weihua Ke • United Real Estate, LLC

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•Source:MLS PIN #72513391

Redfin Estimate

$1,309,704

$510K since sold in August 2019$19K since September

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This home's estimate is 18.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.11M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,234,000
A
4 beds2 baths2,304 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 8, 2026
$1,200,000
B
4 beds2 baths2,294 sq ft
590 Lowell St, Lexington, MA 02420
SOLD AUG 18, 2026
$759,900
C
4 beds2 baths1,776 sq ft
9 Eugene Rd, Burlington, MA 01803
SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$875,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,657 sq ft
88 Muller Rd, Burlington, MA 01803
SOLD AUG 18, 2026
$1,455,000
E
3 beds3 baths2,482 sq ft
4 Westwood Rd, Lexington, MA 02420
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$1,125,000
F
4 beds2 baths2,400 sq ft
281 Lowell St, Lexington, MA 02420

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Market trends in 02420, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.3%

0.9% MoM

Median sale price

$1.5M

$31K MoM

Avg. days on market

32d

4 days MoM

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9 MoM

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Sale history for 81 Adams St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72513391

Aug 8, 2019

Sold

$800,000

$364/sq ft

Jun 26, 2019

Pending

—

Jun 12, 2019

Pending

—

Jun 5, 2019

Listed

$749,900

$341/sq ft

MLS PIN #71198204

Jun 30, 2011

Sold

$649,000

$295/sq ft

May 29, 2011

Contingent

—

May 24, 2011

Relisted

—

May 23, 2011

Contingent

—

Mar 10, 2011

Listed

$679,000

$309/sq ft

A must see! Lovely 4 bedroom expanded cape in the Fiske School district with a beautiful landscaped yard! The home features a first floor master with built-ins and large walk-in closet, eat-in 'Country' kitchen with an oversized island and dining area full of charm, fireplaced living room, sunroom with spiral staircase leading up to office/bedroom, and a fireplaced family room in the lower level! Many improvements including newer roof & windows.

MLS PIN #70185912

Jul 13, 2005

Sold

$679,000

$309/sq ft

May 20, 2005

Listing Removed

—

May 5, 2005

Listed

$679,000

$309/sq ft

Public Records

May 31, 1988

Sold

$255,000

$116/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,341 (+6.4%)

$713,000 + $452,000

$1,165,000

2025

$13,477 (+2.9%)

$679,000 + $423,000

$1,102,000

2024

$13,095 (+4.8%)

$647,000 + $422,000

$1,069,000

2023

$12,493 (+4.3%)

$588,000 + $373,000

$961,000

2022

$11,978 (+0.2%)

$535,000 + $333,000

$868,000

2021

$11,958 (+2.4%)

$509,000 + $322,000

$831,000

2020

$11,676 (+5.1%)

$509,000 + $322,000

$831,000

2019

$11,112 (+2.0%)

$485,000 + $302,000

$787,000

2018

$10,897 (+4.0%)

$462,000 + $300,000

$762,000

2017

$10,476 (+2.9%)

$440,000 + $283,000

$723,000

2016

$10,176 (+18.2%)

$419,000 + $278,000

$697,000

2014

$8,608 (+3.5%)

$346,000 + $209,000

$555,000

2013

$8,314 (+6.8%)

$346,000 + $201,000

$547,000

2012

$7,784 (+3.6%)

$346,000 + $174,000

$520,000

2011

$7,517 (+3.9%)

$343,000 + $179,000

$522,000

2010

$7,235 (+3.3%)

$343,000 + $179,000

$522,000

2009

$7,004

$361,000 + $179,000

$540,000

Tax history for 81 Adams St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,341 (+6.4%)

$713,000 + $452,000

$1,165,000

2025

$13,477 (+2.9%)

$679,000 + $423,000

$1,102,000

2024

$13,095 (+4.8%)

$647,000 + $422,000

$1,069,000

2023

$12,493 (+4.3%)

$588,000 + $373,000

$961,000

2022

$11,978 (+0.2%)

$535,000 + $333,000

$868,000

2021

$11,958 (+2.4%)

$509,000 + $322,000

$831,000

2020

$11,676 (+5.1%)

$509,000 + $322,000

$831,000

2019

$11,112 (+2.0%)

$485,000 + $302,000

$787,000

2018

$10,897 (+4.0%)

$462,000 + $300,000

$762,000

2017

$10,476 (+2.9%)

$440,000 + $283,000

$723,000

2016

$10,176 (+18.2%)

$419,000 + $278,000

$697,000

2014

$8,608 (+3.5%)

$346,000 + $209,000

$555,000

2013

$8,314 (+6.8%)

$346,000 + $201,000

$547,000

2012

$7,784 (+3.6%)

$346,000 + $174,000

$520,000

2011

$7,517 (+3.9%)

$343,000 + $179,000

$522,000

2010

$7,235 (+3.3%)

$343,000 + $179,000

$522,000

2009

$7,004

$361,000 + $179,000

$540,000

*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

0.42 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,198

Year built

1950

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2743646S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 266
Length: 14
Width: 19
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 209
Length: 11
Width: 19
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 99
Length: 9
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 272
Length: 16
Width: 17
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Area: 221
Length: 17
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture

Family Room Information
Area: 272
Length: 16
Width: 17
Level: First
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture

Dining Room Information
Area: 88
Length: 8
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Dining Area,Country Kitchen

Office Room Information
Area: 216
Length: 12
Width: 18
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling - Cathedral,Flooring - Hardwood

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Office, Play Room, Sun Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,198
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Blue
Lead Paint: Certified Treated

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.42
Frontage Length: 100

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,112
Tax Year: 2019

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: East right onto Adams Street
UnparsedAddress: 81 Adams St, Lexington MA 02420

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,198
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.42 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2743646S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Fiske

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

9/10

Wm Diamond Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

9/10

Lexington High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

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 96° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

48% 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 • 02420

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$1.25M – $1.51M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
93 Adams Street, Lexington, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4454 Sq. Ft.	$2,255,913
83 Adams Street, Lexington, MA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 6002 Sq. Ft.	$3,223,639

Address	Redfin Estimate
91 Adams Street, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1850 Sq. Ft.	$1,348,178
79 Adams Street, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1839 Sq. Ft.	$1,227,716

Address	Redfin Estimate
87 Adams Street, Lexington, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5500 Sq. Ft.	$2,131,345
75 Adams Street, Lexington, MA 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 4049 Sq. Ft.	$2,751,534

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