Last Sold Price
5 beds3,533 sqft$481/sqft
40 Locust Ave, Lexington, MA 02421

Description

Handsome, totally updated 5 bedroom early 1900's Dutch Colonial atop Follen Hill! Open the door to a welcoming foyer, front to back formal living room with fireplace & access to screened in sitting porch, a chef's kitchen with high end appliances, eat-in peninsula & desk area with access to the back patio & lush landscaped grounds. The kitchen opens to a large family room & formal dining room with beautiful appointments. The 2nd floor offers a generous master suite with updated spa bath, 3 additional...Handsome, totally updated 5 bedroom early 1900's Dutch Colonial atop Follen Hill! Open the door to a welcoming foyer, front to back formal living room with fireplace & access to screened in sitting porch, a chef's kitchen with high end appliances, eat-in peninsula & desk area with access to the back patio & lush landscaped grounds. The kitchen opens to a large family room & formal dining room with beautiful appointments. The 2nd floor offers a generous master suite with updated spa bath, 3 additional bedrooms & main bath. Walk up 3rd floor with a large 5th bedroom & finished storage area. The lower level offers versatile living space with office area, media, playroom, workshop, laundry & more storage. Immaculately maintained with many new/newer systems, irrigation & two car garage. Highly sought after Follen Hill location, just steps to Bowman Elementary, the Minuteman Bikeway, multiple conservation trails, Wilson's Farm & major commuting routes. Easy walk to vibrant Lexington Center!
LISTING CLOSED: 07/30/2021 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Kristin M. Brown • Cameron Prestige, LLC
  2. Listed by Anna Slane • Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

Property Details for 40 Locust Avenue

Status
MLS #
72850633
Days on Market
20
Taxes
$19,542 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1915
Town
Lexington
Area
MA-Lexington
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces Total
4

Location

Listing Courtesy of Cameron Prestige, LLC, Kristin M. Brown; Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest, Anna Slane

Sold By William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Keri Caron

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Building Information for 40 Locust Avenue

Stories-Year Built1915Building Size-Lot Size0.21 AC / 9,207 SF

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$10,269 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,641

Property Taxes

$1,629

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 40 Locust Avenue

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3533.0
  • Color: Gray
  • 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: Bowman
  • High School: Lhs
  • Middle School: Clarke
  • Neighborhood: Follen Hill
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Closet, Play Room, Media Room, Foyer, Mud Room, Sun Room, Walk-up Attic
  • Interior Features: French Doors
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Screened, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Screens
  • Exterior Features: Screens, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Porch, Porch - Screened, Patio
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Radiant, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: MWRA
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 288.5625
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Pocket Door
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 20.25
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 14.25
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 108.888888
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.666666
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 9.333333
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 101.430555
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 11.166666
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 9.083333
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 181.333333
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 16.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 11.333333
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 386.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom5 Length: 24.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 16.083333
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 30.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Length: 5.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 6.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 41.333333
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom2 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 5.166666
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 117.611111
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom3 Length: 12.166666
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom3 Width: 9.666666
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 158.881944
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 11.416666
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.916666
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 250.104166
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room Length: 12.25
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 20.416666
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 377.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove,Peninsula
  • Kitchen Length: 19.333333
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 19.5
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 7'11"X7'1"
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 268.291666
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,French Doors,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Living Room Length: 11.416666
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 23.5
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: School assignments will be at the discretion of the superintendent. Measurements taken by BostonREP.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: M:0022 L:000220,549466
  • Assessments: $1,358,000
  • Book: 1207
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Zoning: RS
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Block
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 40 Locust Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 30, 2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72850633

$1,700,000
Jul 6, 2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72850633

Jul 6, 2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72850633

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/30/2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72850633

$1,700,000
07/06/2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72850633

07/06/2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72850633

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

Public Records for 40 Locust Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$989,000Additions$748,000Total$1,737,000
Tax Record2025$21,244 ($1,770 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,189 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,189 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt871 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,207 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1915Year Renovated1915ZoningRSCountyMIDDLESEXAPNLEXI M:0022 L:000220

Schools near 40 Locust Avenue

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 - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Bowman Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Jonas Clarke Middle School
Public6 to 8

Lexington High School
Public9 to 12

Armenian Sisters Academy
PrivatePK to 5

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: 40 Locust Avenue, Lexington, MA 02421
$1,700,000
5
3,533
9,207
4
1.5
1,704
7,000
$1,550,000
4
3,521
9,325
$425,000
4
2.5
2,652
12,268
$1,299,000
6
3,040
6,970
4
2.5
1,797
7,000

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Listing Courtesy of Cameron Prestige, LLC, Kristin M. Brown; Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest, Anna Slane

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