26 Brookside Avenue, Lexington MA 02421

Lexington, MA 02421
$549,000
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,638
Sq Ft
$335
Price/Sq Ft
0.27
Acres
1962
Year Built
3
Parking
Single Family Residence
Type
44
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
44
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
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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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.

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
Features Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 3
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
Annual Tax $5,250
Assessed Value $463,000
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Association Required No
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Gla Includes Finished Family Room In Basement.
Exclusions Diningroom Chandelier
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
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,638 sq ft
Total Rooms
7

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
School District
Lexington School District local
A+
✓ School Safety 2024-25
0.3% Low
0.3% Suspensions 0.6% In-School
↓ 5.2% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

3 schools
The LEAP School
0.3 mi
Grades PK
Lexington Children's Place
0.8 mi
68 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK
Cotting School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-12
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
A+
Jonas Clarke Middle School
< 0.1 mi | #1 of 352 | Score: 67.4
Improved 4 spots from last year
+9.2 above state avg
785 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
A+
William Diamond Middle School
2.2 mi | #10 of 352 | Score: 63.7
Dropped 1 spots from last year
+5.5 above state avg
907 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
A+
Ottoson Middle School
2.9 mi | #4 of 352 | Score: 65.7
Improved 13 spots from last year
+7.5 above state avg
977 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades 07-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
JRI Meadowridge Pelham Academy School
0.8 mi
Grades 07-12
A+
Lexington High School
1.0 mi | #1 of 346 | Score: 82.6
Improved 4 spots from last year
+24.4 above state avg
2,348 students Diverse
20 sports • 2,520 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
Lexington Christian Academy
1.9 mi
Grades 06-12
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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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