Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds2,065 sqft

40 Oak St, Lexington, MA 02421

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.29 acresLot Size
1950Year Built
$659/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Located on the hill just above Wilson Farm, across the street from the West Farm conservation land, this expanded cape has been meticulously cared for and offers an impressive amount of flexibility. The first floor includes an addition off the kitchen, currently used as a combination sitting and dining room. The formal living room has a fireplace, a big bay window, and a picture window, bathing the space in natural light. The formal dining room is currently in use as a studio, as is an expanded back...Located on the hill just above Wilson Farm, across the street from the West Farm conservation land, this expanded cape has been meticulously cared for and offers an impressive amount of flexibility. The first floor includes an addition off the kitchen, currently used as a combination sitting and dining room. The formal living room has a fireplace, a big bay window, and a picture window, bathing the space in natural light. The formal dining room is currently in use as a studio, as is an expanded back bedroom addition. One of the full baths is on this main floor. Floor two is dormered and has 3 additional bedrooms and a second full bath. The finished lower level (not included in the measurements) offers perfect guest accommodations in a suite of rooms, with a kitchenette and half bath, and more. The lower level leads to the garage. With central air, solar electricity, 2012 gas conversion & boiler, 2010 windows, 2015 roof, a generator, & more updates, there's little left to make it yours!
Listing Agents
  1. Janovitz+Tse

    Janovitz+Tse

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (781) 856-0992

    M: (617) 851-3532

  2. John Tse

    John Tse

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (617) 851-3532

    M: (617) 851-3532

Listing closed: 11/08/2021 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72894803

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,348,000

Avg days on market

30

Sale-to-list ratio

92.9%

Lexington, MA

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Location

Sold By Z. Realty, Ai Cheng Goh

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Property Taxes

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Property Information for 40 Oak Street

Property Details

  • Taxes: $12,476 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Buyer's Agent Compensation: 2.5%
  • Town: Lexington
  • Area: MA-Lexington
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Style: Cape
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Open Parking Spaces: 3.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 3

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1950
  • Lot Size: 0.29 AC / 12,840 SF

General Details

Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2065.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Neighborhood: Liberty Heights

Features

Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Access, Garage Access, Sump Pump
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Features: Wet bar, Bonus Room
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Deck
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Deck
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Under, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 330.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Dressing Room
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 22.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 15.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 264.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 22.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 88.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 8.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 143.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom3 Level: Basement
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 286.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 13.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 22.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 264.0
  • Family Room Features: Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Deck - Exterior,Open Floorplan,Slider
  • Family Room Length: 22.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 12.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 168.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access
  • Kitchen Length: 14.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 12.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 234.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Living Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.0

Property Information

Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Fireplace currently blocked and not in use.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:0014 L:000014,548511
  • Assessments: $867,000
  • Book: 17296
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Zoning: RS

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
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 Oak Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 8, 2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72894803

$1,360,000—
Sep 21, 2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72894803

—
Sep 21, 2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72894803

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/08/2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72894803

$1,360,000
09/21/2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72894803

—
09/21/2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72894803

—

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

Public records

40 Oak Street

Beds

3

Baths

3.5

Total Finished SqFt

1,979 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,979 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

392 SqFt

Stories

2

Schools near 40 Oak 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 - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Bowman Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Jonas Clarke Middle School
Public6 to 8

Lexington High School
Public9 to 12

Waldorf School Of Lexington
PrivatePK to 8

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 Oak Street, Lexington, MA 02421
$1,360,000
4
2,065
12,840
$1,790,000
5
3,064
13,503
$605,000
3
2.5
1,348
22,034
$1,291,000
4
4,000
13,730
$930,425
4
3,557
27,697
–
3
3.5
3,292
12,600

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