Located in the heart of Lincoln, the Laird, James Thomas House, originally built in 1865, has been handsomely updated and maintained over the years. Find well-proportioned rooms with large entertaining spaces as well as five generous bedrooms. The banquet-sized Dining Room opens seamlessly to a fireplaced Living Room graced with high ceilings and stately floor-to-ceiling windows. Glass doors lead to the expansive stone patio which is framed by a low stone wall. Imagine summer evenings in the private, level back yard and patio, or welcome your neighbors for the 4th of July parade outside your front door. Gather in the spacious eat-in kitchen with a built-in window seat. Three floors of living afford privacy and flexible bedroom and office options while the detached two car garage/barn includes a bonus exercise or office area and future expansion opportunities. Ideally located in the center of town, a short stroll to schools, library, shopping, town swimming & tennis, train, and trails.
Single-familyProperty Type
1865Year Built
0.94 acresLot Size
$604Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Terry Perlmutter• Barrett Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Andersen Group Realty• Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
New price! Welcome home to the best of Lincoln living! This classic Farmhouse with some modern twists has so much to offer. We love the graceful, open floor plan. This expansive space is perfect for entertaining & every day casual living. Relax by the fireplace on chilly nights or spread out onto the huge 32 x 27 backyard patio that spans the rear of the home to make the most of outdoor opportunities! The white kitchen features stainless appliances, wood counters & a great built-in window seat eating area. Adjacent is the important mudroom space & awesome family room beyond! The soaring wood ceiling here is so cool and unique, & the wall of glass doors to the patio & yard create the perfect connection from outside to in. Upstairs you'll be pleased to discover 5 bedrooms, including the master suite with a private bathroom and sitting room. There is even a classic New England barn which offers garage parking, heated office, and amazing space above! In the heart of it all, ideal location.
MLS PIN #71263952
Oct 31, 2011
Sold
$1,200,000
$407/sq ft
Aug 25, 2011
Contingent
—
Jul 20, 2011
Listed
$1,275,000
$432/sq ft
+5
Charming sunny center of town Colonial with spacious barn, Beautiful landscaped fenced yard and walk to school, library, and conservation trails. This property features dining room with French door to back yard patio, living room with fireplace, family room with fireplace, eat-in kitchen, master bedroom with sitting room, 5 total bedrooms. and a bonus room/office in barn. The second floor of the barn offers great play space possibilities.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,270 (+5.8%)
$794,100 + $710,200
$1,504,300
2024
$18,210 (+11.8%)
$778,400 + $634,300
$1,412,700
2023
$16,288 (+4.1%)
$631,600 + $538,500
$1,170,100
2022
$15,650 (−18.4%)
$584,500 + $463,700
$1,048,200
2021
$19,190 (−3.9%)
$546,300 + $690,200
$1,236,500
2020
$19,971 (+10.9%)
$566,800 + $733,400
$1,300,200
2019
$18,016 (+3.2%)
$551,700 + $732,400
$1,284,100
2018
$17,464 (+5.4%)
$551,700 + $732,400
$1,284,100
2017
$16,577 (+1.0%)
$546,300 + $663,700
$1,210,000
2016
$16,417 (+5.7%)
$530,600 + $642,900
$1,173,500
2015
$15,538 (+3.8%)
$491,000 + $607,100
$1,098,100
2014
$14,972 (+4.2%)
$457,500 + $581,500
$1,039,000
2013
$14,372 (+22.4%)
$443,800 + $566,200
$1,010,000
2012
$11,745 (+5.6%)
$466,200 + $384,300
$850,500
2011
$11,119 (+7.9%)
$482,100 + $416,800
$898,900
2010
$10,307 (−5.2%)
$497,300 + $401,300
$898,600
2009
$10,870
$457,300 + $547,300
$1,004,600
Tax history for 38 Lincoln Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,270 (+5.8%)
$794,100 + $710,200
$1,504,300
2024
$18,210 (+11.8%)
$778,400 + $634,300
$1,412,700
2023
$16,288 (+4.1%)
$631,600 + $538,500
$1,170,100
2022
$15,650 (−18.4%)
$584,500 + $463,700
$1,048,200
2021
$19,190 (−3.9%)
$546,300 + $690,200
$1,236,500
2020
$19,971 (+10.9%)
$566,800 + $733,400
$1,300,200
2019
$18,016 (+3.2%)
$551,700 + $732,400
$1,284,100
2018
$17,464 (+5.4%)
$551,700 + $732,400
$1,284,100
2017
$16,577 (+1.0%)
$546,300 + $663,700
$1,210,000
2016
$16,417 (+5.7%)
$530,600 + $642,900
$1,173,500
2015
$15,538 (+3.8%)
$491,000 + $607,100
$1,098,100
2014
$14,972 (+4.2%)
$457,500 + $581,500
$1,039,000
2013
$14,372 (+22.4%)
$443,800 + $566,200
$1,010,000
2012
$11,745 (+5.6%)
$466,200 + $384,300
$850,500
2011
$11,119 (+7.9%)
$482,100 + $416,800
$898,900
2010
$10,307 (−5.2%)
$497,300 + $401,300
$898,600
2009
$10,870
$457,300 + $547,300
$1,004,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
40,946
Year renovated
2023
Sq. Ft.
2,951
Year built
1865
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
563711
Parking Spaces
6
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Pool
Last updated by owner on Sep 20, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Detached, Barn, Off Street, Paved