42 Baker Avenue, Lexington MA 02421

Lexington, MA 02421
$800,000
Est. $4,258/month
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,356
Sq Ft
$590
Price/Sq Ft
0.15
Acres
1925
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
6
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 26, 2025 • MLS# 73291365

About this home

Buyer backed out! Craftsman charm and character awaits! This magnificent home located in Liberty Heights. Through sunny front porch and foyer you enter to spacious bay window living room that leads to a grand dining room with custom shelves for storage. Our kitchen is equipped with gas stove, stone countertops, a pantry, dining area and opens to a back porch for outdoor dining overlooking a grand private back yard, another seating area, and an expansive fenced in garden area for home farm. Second floor has a large primary bedroom with two closets and potential seating area and another bedroom with room for you office furniture. Family Room, Home Office, 1/4 bath and washer/dryer + sink are located in the basement. Plentiful storage spaces. Close to Starbucks, T-Joe's, Bakery, Shops, Variety of Restaurants, Spa, Sutherland Parks, Wilson Farm, and Bike path. A fabulous and very commuter friendly location. Rte 2 and Near by MBTA Bus 62,76 & 78,84 to Alewife, Harvard station.

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $849,000
Final Sale Price: $800,000
Difference: $49,000 (-5.8%)
Performance Metrics
94.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
6
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $626
Sale $/sq ft: $590
This property sold for $590 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 5.8% below the original asking price.

With only 6 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Facts & Features

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Property Category
Residential
Year Built
1925
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,356 sq ft
Total Rooms
7

Interior Features

Flooring
Flooring - Vinyl
Heating
Baseboard, Natural Gas
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Has Cooling
Yes
Has Fireplace
No
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Home Office, Internet Available - Unknown
Laundry Features
Gas Dryer Hookup, Exterior Access, Washer Hookup, In Basement
Basement Details
Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry
Window Features
Insulated Windows
Door Features
Storm Door(s)

Exterior & Structure

Construction Materials
Frame
Architectural Style
Colonial
Roof
Shingle
Foundation
Stone, Brick/Mortar
Exterior Features
Porch, Deck, Rain Gutters, Garden, Stone Wall
Patio/Porch Features
Porch, Deck
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Features
Lake/Pond, 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Lot Size
0.15 acres
Lot Size
6,400 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.1500
Lot Features
Corner Lot
Road Frontage Type
Public

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces
1
Has Garage
Yes
Attached Garage
No
Has Carport
No
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
2
Parking Features
Detached, Off Street, Paved
Covered Parking Spaces
1

Utilities & Systems

Utilities Available
for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer
Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electric
Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Energy Efficient Features
Thermostat

Community & HOA

Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
HOA
No
Senior Community
No

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$9,874
Tax Year
2024
Tax Assessed Value
$806,000
Parcel Number
M:0013 L:000182,548224
Zoning
RS

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Approximate
Attached Property
No
Disclosures
Seller's disclosure must be signed and submitted with the offer. The 1/2 bath is a toilet in the laundry room next to the sink - so not sexy, but functional. Asbestos shingles on exterior. Windows with broken window seal in one of the bedrooms. Parking at garage AND on Baker Ave
Exclusions
Staging Furniture.

Location

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Neighborhood

42 Baker Avenue, Lexington MA 02421

Lexington, MA 02421

Walkability

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Schools

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Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $823
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Market Insights

3%
Price Range
7
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Nov 15, 2024
$800,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 7
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Listed for Sale
Sep 18, 2024
$825,000
Original listing
Agent: Anne Mahon Office: Leading Edge Real Estate

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Sep 18, 2024 New Listing Added $825,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
6 days
Price per Sq Ft
$590

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $9,874 $806,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$9,874
Tax Year 2024
Assessed Value
$806,000

Listing Information

Listing Agent Anne Mahon
Listing Office Leading Edge Real Estate
Agent MLS ID CT004350
Office MLS ID AN4638

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