1949 Massachusetts Ave

Lexington, MA 02421

$2,925,000
Price
8
Beds
4,101 Sq. Ft.
$713 / Sq. Ft.
4,101
Sq. Ft.
$713
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Once in a generation does this kind of opportunity present itself! The " George W. Taylor House", a Grand Victorian prominently situated in the Battle Green District is being offered for sale after 58 years in the same family ownership. With generous dimensions throughout, this 13 room home retains much of its original period architectural details and hardwood floors. Built on a considerably large lot for the neighborhood, it also features a detached carriage house with an attached one-bedroom apartment....Once in a generation does this kind of opportunity present itself! The " George W. Taylor House", a Grand Victorian prominently situated in the Battle Green District is being offered for sale after 58 years in the same family ownership. With generous dimensions throughout, this 13 room home retains much of its original period architectural details and hardwood floors. Built on a considerably large lot for the neighborhood, it also features a detached carriage house with an attached one-bedroom apartment. A rare opportunity for the new owner to restore the property to its original stature as a Grande Dame of Lexington.
  1. Listed by Jeffrey Lyon • W. H. Lyon, Inc. REALTORS®

Property Details for 1949 Massachusetts Avenue

Town
Lexington
Area
MA-Lexington
Architectural Style
Victorian, Italianate
Style
Victorian, Italianate
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
6
LISTING UPDATED: 04/28/2026 03:06 AM

Property Details for 1949 Massachusetts Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #73507044
Days on Market75
Taxes$24,974 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1850
CountyMiddlesex County
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Location

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Building Information for 1949 Massachusetts Avenue

Stories-Year Built1850Building Size-Lot Size0.57 AC / 24,648 SF

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$16,657 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$14,576

Property Taxes

$2,081

HOA Dues

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General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails
  • Living Area: 4101.0
  • Color: White
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Maria Hastings
  • High School: Lhs
  • Middle School: Diamond
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Bedroom, Walk-up Attic
  • Laundry Features: First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame, Post & Beam
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Barn/Stable
  • Exterior Features: Barn/Stable, Porch
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Other Structures: Barn/Stable
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Barn, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Detached, Barn, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Fuses, 60 Amps/Less, Knob & Tube Wiring
  • Heating: Central, Hot Water, Oil, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Being sold AS IS.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: M:0057 L:000006,554676
  • Assessments: $2,042,000
  • Book: 20397
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: RS
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 8
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Frontage: 210.00
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 8
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 1949 Massachusetts Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 24, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73507044

$2,925,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/24/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73507044

$2,925,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1949 Massachusetts Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$814,000Additions$1,228,000Total$2,042,000
Tax Record2025$24,974 ($2,081 / month)
Home Facts
Lot Size24,648 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Dwelling (2-4)ZoningRSCountyMIDDLESEXAPNLEXI M:0057 L:000006

Schools near 1949 Massachusetts Avenue

This home is within Lexington School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Fiske
Public - K to 5
Wm Diamond Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Lexington High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Fiske
PublicK to 5

Wm Diamond Middle School
Public6 to 8

Lexington High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 1949 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02421

1949 Massachusetts Avenue is a single family home for sale in Lexington, MA 02421. This property was listed for sale on April 24, 2026 by W. H. Lyon, Inc. REALTORS®, it's currently listed at $2,925,000. This listing's school district is Lexington School District. Nearby schools include Fiske, Wm Diamond Middle School and Lexington High School. 1949 Massachusetts Avenue is a 8-bed, 3-bath, 4,101 sqft single family home built in 1850.

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Listing Courtesy of W. H. Lyon, Inc. REALTORS®, Jeffrey Lyon

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