26 Brookside Avenue, Lexington MA 02421

Lexington, MA 02421

$549,000

Beds

1.5

Baths

1,638

Sq Ft

$335

Price/Sq Ft

0.27

Acres

1962

Year Built

Parking

Single Family Residence

Type

Days on Market

Sold Listed Nov 14, 2005 • MLS# 70293803 Copied! • Updated Mar 31, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview

Original List Price: $587,000

                            Final Sale Price:
                            $549,000
                        

Difference: $38,000 (-6.5%)

Performance Metrics

93.5%

List to Sale Ratio

Sold below asking price

Days on Market

Average time

Price per Square Foot Analysis

Original $/sq ft: $358

                            Sale $/sq ft:
                            $335
                        

This property sold for $335 per square foot

Sale Summary

This property sold for 6.5% below the original asking price.

The property spent 44 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 4 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property

$335/sq ft

Area Median

$491/sq ft

Difference

31.8%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

Great house in move in condition! Exc. location-steps to Clarke School. Expanded Cape with full shed dormer featurs 7 rooms (plus bonus room in basement), 3-4 bedrooms, and 1.5 baths. Newly refinshed HW floors, freshly painted interior, and newer Oil Htg. System! EIK with dishwasher and disposal. Fireplaced LR and formal dining room. Great commut access, steps to athletic fields, tennis, hiking trails, and conservation land. A great value.

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Property History

Market Insights

57.8%

Price Range

173

Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73588754

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Currently Listed

Oct 8, 2026

$1,299,999

MLS #73588754 - Active

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Sold

Feb 15, 2006

$549,000

Property sold

Days on Market: 173

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Listed for Sale

Nov 14, 2005

$587,000

Original listing

Agent: James LaChapelle Office: Re/max Walden Country, Inc.

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
10/08/2026	🏡 Currently Listed	$1,299,999	-	-	MLS #73588754 - Active
02/15/2006	✓ Sold	$549,000	-	-	Property sold
11/14/2005	🏠 Listed for Sale	$587,000	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
5	$5,250	$463,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$5,250

Tax Year 5

Assessed Value

$463,000

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Single Family Residence

Year Built 1962

Living Area 1,638 sq ft

Lot Size 0.27 acres

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 1

Half Baths 1

Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Oil

Cooling None

Flooring Wood, Flooring - Hardwood

Appliances Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Fireplace Living Room

Fireplaces 1

Basement Full, Partially Finished

Laundry In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Features Office

Exterior

Construction Frame

Architecture Cape

Roof Shingle

Features Deck, Tennis Court(s), Rain Gutters, Storage

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch Deck

Parking

Features Paved Drive, Off Street

Total Spaces 3

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Water Public, City/town Water

Sewer Public Sewer, City/town Sewer

Gas None

Other For Electric Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $5,250

Assessed Value $463,000

HOA & Community

Fee Includes None

Amenities None

Optional Fee Includes None

Association Required No

MA Disclosures

Lead Paint Unknown

Seller Disclosures Gla Includes Finished Family Room In Basement.

Exclusions Diningroom Chandelier

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing Contract

Structure Type []

House Color White

Sq Ft Source Owner

Documents None

County Middlesex

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 44 days

Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

Sold

Year Built

1962

Bedrooms

Full Bathrooms

Half Bathrooms

Living Area

1,638 sq ft

Total Rooms

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood

Appliances: Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Interior Features: Office

Windows: Storm Window(s)

Basement: Full, Partially Finished

Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Cape

Year Built: 1962

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials: Frame

Roof: Shingle

Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Oil

Heating Zones: 2

Cooling: None

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck, Tennis Court(s), Rain Gutters, Storage

Patio & Porch: Deck

Fencing:

Other Structures:

Lot Features: Wooded

Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 3

Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1

Fireplace Type: Living Room

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Laundromat, Sidewalks

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Neighborhood

26 Brookside Avenue, Lexington MA 02421

Lexington, MA 02421

Listing Information

Listing Agent James LaChapelle

Listing Office Re/max Walden Country, Inc.

Office Phone 781-861-7300

Agent MLS ID BB800245

Office MLS ID B95060

Listing Data Updated Mar 31, 2025 10:25 PM EDT

Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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