Great Location! A New England Colonial nestled in the heart of sought-after Lexington Manor neighborhood. Sitting on a well-shaped flat corner lot, this house exudes a stately New England charm. For the thoughtful owner this lot offers great potential for expansion. Amazing family room features a soaring ceiling with skylights and a gas fireplace. An updated spacious kitchen offers granite countertops, cherry wood cabinets and breakfast area. The second floor boasts 4 elegant bedrooms with Central AC. Stunning master suite with a cathedral ceiling, a sitting area, and a master bathroom. The finished lower level with walkout to the backyard offers a delightful playroom, storage room, exercise, laundry and utility room. Newly installed high-efficiency BOSCH gas heating system offers quiet comfort for four heating zones. This home seamlessly blends Elegant Living with a top location, 2 min to Estabrook Elementary, 5 min each to Diamond Middle and Lexington High. Don’t miss this gem!
Nice two-story home on a corner lot. The four bedrooms are upstairs and all are spacious. Downstairs includes a living room, updated kitchen and large family room with vaulted ceilings, with a slider opening to a nice deck. Finished basement has...
laundry room and two good size rooms for extra space. One car garage is off the kitchen.
10 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Dave Bennett
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 85 Blake Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #73240196
Jul 11, 2024
Sold
$1,590,000
$626/sq ft
May 22, 2024
Contingent
—
May 18, 2024
Price Changed
$1,590,000
$626/sq ft
May 18, 2024
Listed
$1,585,000
$624/sq ft
MLS PIN #72070345
Nov 29, 2016
Sold
$1,075,000
$423/sq ft
Sep 30, 2016
Pending
—
Sep 20, 2016
Listed
$995,000
$392/sq ft
+25
This exceptional center entrance colonial has been meticulously maintained and thoughtfully updated. Located in the highly desirable Manor neighborhood just steps from Kineen park, the newly built Estabrook elementary school, Diamond middle school, Minuteman bike path, conservation land and public transportation. Understated elegance best describes this warm and welcoming home with beautifully updated kitchen with granite countertops, red birch cabinets and stainless steel appliances that overlooks the spectacular family room with vaulted ceiling, fireplace and custom built-ins. The second floor boasts 4 generous size bedrooms, two updated full bathrooms including the stunning master suite with soaring ceiling and a private bath. The lower-level walkout offers a delightful playroom, exercise and laundry room. Central AC, Harvey windows. Rare opportunity to own an incredible home that is also ideally located.
Public Records
Apr 9, 2009
Sold
$780,000
$307/sq ft
MLS PIN #70866996
Apr 10, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Apr 9, 2009
Sold
$780,000
$307/sq ft
Mar 26, 2009
Contingent
—
Jan 22, 2009
Listed
$810,000
$319/sq ft
The perfect blend of NE charm yet fully renovated w/today's amenities located in the coveted Manor. This home's truly in move-in condition & features a granite & red birch kit, ss appliances, large fmrm with fp & vaulted ceiling, french door accents, opening to the large deck and wonderful yard. The mstr suite boasts vlted ceilings, blt in window seat, full bth w/custom designed fixtures. LL has a finished playroom, all conveniently located near Kineen Park, public trans, bike path & center
Public Records
Nov 30, 1999
Sold
$403,000
$159/sq ft
MLS PIN #30362751
Nov 30, 1999
Sold
$403,999
$159/sq ft
Oct 17, 1999
Listing Removed
—
Oct 15, 1999
Listed
$398,000
$157/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 15, 1988
Sold
$284,000
$112/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$19,167 (+4.1%)
$844,000 + $713,000
$1,557,000
2025
$18,406 (+2.6%)
$804,000 + $701,000
$1,505,000
2024
$17,946 (+2.0%)
$765,000 + $700,000
$1,465,000
2023
$17,602 (+6.2%)
$696,000 + $658,000
$1,354,000
2022
$16,574 (+6.2%)
$633,000 + $568,000
$1,201,000
2021
$15,613 (+3.4%)
$577,000 + $508,000
$1,085,000
2020
$15,104 (+4.4%)
$577,000 + $498,000
$1,075,000
2019
$14,473 (+2.1%)
$549,000 + $476,000
$1,025,000
2018
$14,171 (+11.3%)
$523,000 + $468,000
$991,000
2017
$12,737 (+2.8%)
$511,000 + $368,000
$879,000
2016
$12,395 (+8.1%)
$466,000 + $383,000
$849,000
2014
$11,462 (+3.7%)
$385,000 + $354,000
$739,000
2013
$11,050 (+1.8%)
$385,000 + $342,000
$727,000
2012
$10,853 (+3.0%)
$385,000 + $340,000
$725,000
2011
$10,541 (+24.7%)
$385,000 + $347,000
$732,000
2010
$8,455 (+2.5%)
$385,000 + $225,000
$610,000
2009
$8,249
$405,000 + $231,000
$636,000
Tax history for 85 Blake Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$19,167 (+4.1%)
$844,000 + $713,000
$1,557,000
2025
$18,406 (+2.6%)
$804,000 + $701,000
$1,505,000
2024
$17,946 (+2.0%)
$765,000 + $700,000
$1,465,000
2023
$17,602 (+6.2%)
$696,000 + $658,000
$1,354,000
2022
$16,574 (+6.2%)
$633,000 + $568,000
$1,201,000
2021
$15,613 (+3.4%)
$577,000 + $508,000
$1,085,000
2020
$15,104 (+4.4%)
$577,000 + $498,000
$1,075,000
2019
$14,473 (+2.1%)
$549,000 + $476,000
$1,025,000
2018
$14,171 (+11.3%)
$523,000 + $468,000
$991,000
2017
$12,737 (+2.8%)
$511,000 + $368,000
$879,000
2016
$12,395 (+8.1%)
$466,000 + $383,000
$849,000
2014
$11,462 (+3.7%)
$385,000 + $354,000
$739,000
2013
$11,050 (+1.8%)
$385,000 + $342,000
$727,000
2012
$10,853 (+3.0%)
$385,000 + $340,000
$725,000
2011
$10,541 (+24.7%)
$385,000 + $347,000
$732,000
2010
$8,455 (+2.5%)
$385,000 + $225,000
$610,000
2009
$8,249
$405,000 + $231,000
$636,000
*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
9,148 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,208
Year built
1948
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Middlesex County
APN
2578093S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Follow GPS, at the corner of Blake and Preston
UnparsedAddress: 85 Blake Rd, Lexington MA 02420
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,208
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,148 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2578093S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Joseph Estabrook Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
Wm Diamond Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
Lexington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
10/10
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