Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds2,400 sqft

281 Lowell St, Lexington, MA 02420

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.35 acresLot Size
1951Year Built
$469/sq ftPrice per sq ft
8 carsParking Spaces

Description

Beautifully maintained, updated, and expanded, this Cape-style home is set on a private lot in one of Lexington’s desirable neighborhoods. Offering 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and a flexible floor plan, the home blends classic New England charm with modern updates. The main level features a fireplaced living room, renovated kitchen, sun-filled dining area, and a spacious family room. The family room opens to the private backyard. Hardwood floors, two first-floor bedrooms, and a full bath provide versatility,...Beautifully maintained, updated, and expanded, this Cape-style home is set on a private lot in one of Lexington’s desirable neighborhoods. Offering 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and a flexible floor plan, the home blends classic New England charm with modern updates. The main level features a fireplaced living room, renovated kitchen, sun-filled dining area, and a spacious family room. The family room opens to the private backyard. Hardwood floors, two first-floor bedrooms, and a full bath provide versatility, while the second level includes two additional bedrooms and a second full bath. An attached two-car garage, central air, updated systems, and numerous improvements add to the home’s appeal. Conveniently located near Lexington’s award-winning schools, conservation trails, shopping, dining, and major commuter routes.
Listing Agent
  1. Lisa Lyons

    Lisa Lyons

    Listing Agent

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham

    P: (781) 893-0808

    M: (617) 974-8538

Listing closed: 08/28/2026 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73550084

Location

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$6,990 per month

30 year fixed, 7.03% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,006

Property Taxes

$984

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Property Information for 281 Lowell Street

Property Details

  • Taxes: $11,805 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Lexington
  • Area: MA-Lexington
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Style: Cape
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking Spaces: 6.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 8

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1951
  • Lot Size: 0.35 AC / 15,257 SF

General Details

Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2400.0
  • Color: White
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Lexington
  • High School: Lhs
  • Middle School: Lexington

Features

Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Basement Features: Partially Finished
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Storage, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Storage, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Side Entry, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Level: First
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Level: First

Property Information

Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Buyer to perform due diligence
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 551377
  • Assessments: $959,000
  • Book: 74032
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Zoning: res

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 281 Lowell Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 28, 2026

Sold

MLS PIN #73550084

$1,125,000—
Jul 26, 2026

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73550084

—
Jul 26, 2026

Contingent

MLS PIN #73550084

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/28/2026

Sold

MLS PIN #73550084

$1,125,000
07/26/2026

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73550084

—
07/26/2026

Contingent

MLS PIN #73550084

—

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

Public records

281 Lowell Street

Beds

4

Baths

2

Total Finished SqFt

1,344 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,344 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

168 SqFt

Stories

2

Schools near 281 Lowell Street

This home is within Lexington School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Harrington Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Jonas Clarke Middle School
Public6 to 8

Lexington High School
Public9 to 12

Lexington Christian Academy
Private6 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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