Last Sold Price
3 beds2,467 sqft$541/sqft
38 Wachusett Dr, Lexington, MA 02421

Description

Charming and full of potential, this classic 3-bedroom Cape is nestled on a peaceful dead end street in desirable Prospect Hill. Set on an oversized 15,500 sq ft lot, the home offers a perfect blend of comfort and opportunity. Inside, enjoy freshly painted interiors, newly refinished hardwood floors and Anderson windows throughout. The fireplaced living room flows into a formal dining room with 2 built in corner hutches, while the kitchen includes a cozy breakfast nook and picture window with a window...Charming and full of potential, this classic 3-bedroom Cape is nestled on a peaceful dead end street in desirable Prospect Hill. Set on an oversized 15,500 sq ft lot, the home offers a perfect blend of comfort and opportunity. Inside, enjoy freshly painted interiors, newly refinished hardwood floors and Anderson windows throughout. The fireplaced living room flows into a formal dining room with 2 built in corner hutches, while the kitchen includes a cozy breakfast nook and picture window with a window seat. A bonus room on the main floor—with French doors to a large, private yard—makes an ideal office or playroom. Upstairs, the spacious primary bedroom features two large closets and a cedar-lined walk-in, plus two additional bedrooms and a full bath. With an attached 1-car garage, a partially finished basement, and plenty of room to grow, this home is ideal for first-time buyers, renovators, or anyone looking to enjoy all that Lexington has to offer.
LISTING CLOSED: 09/25/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by The Carter Team • Barrett Sotheby's International Realty
  2. Listed by Joanna Carter • Barrett Sotheby's International Realty
  3. Listed by Mark Carter • Barrett Sotheby's International Realty
  4. Listed by Paula Carter • Barrett Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 38 Wachusett Drive

Status
MLS #
73417209
Days on Market
14
Taxes
$14,382 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1941
Town
Lexington
Area
MA-Lexington
Architectural Style
Cape
Style
Cape
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4

Location

Listing Courtesy of Barrett Sotheby's International Realty, The Carter Team; Barrett Sotheby's International Realty, Joanna Carter; Barrett Sotheby's International Realty, Mark Carter; Barrett Sotheby's International Realty, Paula Carter

Sold By Barrett Sotheby's International Realty, The Carter Team

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Building Information for 38 Wachusett Drive

Stories-Year Built1941Building Size-Lot Size0.36 AC / 15,500 SF

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$7,984 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,786

Property Taxes

$1,199

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 38 Wachusett Drive

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Public School
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 2467.0
  • Color: Beige
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • 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: Bridge
  • High School: Lexington High
  • Middle School: Clarke
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Bulkhead, Radon Remediation System
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors, Pocket Door
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Recessed Lighting, Sun Room, Internet Available - Unknown
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown, French Doors
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Screens
  • Exterior Features: Screens, Storage Shed
  • Lot Description: Wooded
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Tandem
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • 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 Area: 194.083333333
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Cedar Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 11.416666666
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 17.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 192.666666666
  • Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.333333333
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 17.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 267.513888888
  • Bedroom3 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom3 Length: 15.583333333
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 17.166666666
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 33.333333333
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Length: 6.25
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 5.333333333
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 40.444444444
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead,Pedestal Sink
  • Bathroom2 Length: 5.333333333
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 7.583333333
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 152.055555555
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Chair Rail,Lighting - Pendant
  • Dining Room Length: 11.333333333
  • Dining Room Level: Main,First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.416666666
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 396.229166666
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room Length: 17.416666666
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Family Room Width: 22.75
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 235.916666666
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Recessed Lighting,Window Seat
  • Kitchen Length: 19.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Kitchen Width: 12.416666666
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 274.833333333
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Sconce
  • Room Living Room Length: 11.333333333
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 24.25
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Public record lists as 2 bedroom - 3rd bedroom addition over garage and pass through 2nd bedroom. Left side of Jenn Air stovetop and exhaust not working. Some photos are virtually staged.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 551052
  • Assessments: $1,176,000
  • Book: 25126
  • Lot: 00243A
  • Map: 0033
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: RS
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 38 Wachusett Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 25, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73417209

$1,335,000
Aug 27, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73417209

Aug 19, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73417209

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/25/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73417209

$1,335,000
08/27/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73417209

08/19/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73417209

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

Public Records for 38 Wachusett Drive

Taxable ValueLand$872,000Additions$304,000Total$1,176,000
Tax Record2025$14,382 ($1,198 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,761 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,761 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt455 SqFtStories2Lot Size15,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1941Year Renovated1941ZoningRSCountyMIDDLESEXAPNLEXI M:0033 L:00243A

Schools near 38 Wachusett Drive

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

Jonas Clarke 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 38 Wachusett Drive, Lexington, MA 02421
$1,335,000
3
2,467
15,500
$750,000
4
2,473
$901,000
5
5.5
5,890
19,856
$1,485,000
4
2,563
10,933
$348,000
3
1,954
8,790
3
2.5
2,507
13,110

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Listing Courtesy of Barrett Sotheby's International Realty, The Carter Team; Barrett Sotheby's International Realty, Joanna Carter; Barrett Sotheby's International Realty, Mark Carter; Barrett Sotheby's International Realty, Paula Carter

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