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3 beds1,758 sqft

40 Wood St, Lexington, MA 02421

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.21 acresLot Size
1951Year Built
$354/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Lovely sun-filled classic Cape near Minuteman National Historical Park and the Hastings School! This meticulous home features spacious rooms with a pleasant flow, a first floor Master bedroom, formal living room with a fireplace, hardwood flooring, recessed lighting, updated Kitchen and updated full bathroom. The second floor has two large bedrooms with custom closets and a tiled full bathroom. Lower level family room has a fireplace and offers a cozy place to relax, the oversized laundry room has...Lovely sun-filled classic Cape near Minuteman National Historical Park and the Hastings School! This meticulous home features spacious rooms with a pleasant flow, a first floor Master bedroom, formal living room with a fireplace, hardwood flooring, recessed lighting, updated Kitchen and updated full bathroom. The second floor has two large bedrooms with custom closets and a tiled full bathroom. Lower level family room has a fireplace and offers a cozy place to relax, the oversized laundry room has great storage space and a half bath. Conveniently located steps to public transportation, the Minuteman Bike Path and much more.
  • Listed by: Justine Wirtanen • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Listing closed: 05/29/2014 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 71649842
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,350,000

Avg days on market

36

Sale-to-list ratio

102.7%

Lexington, MA

9 comparable properties found

1

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Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,800
Square Feet
0.30
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
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1,781
Square Feet
0.38
Acres
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2,000
Square Feet
0.16
Acres
$1,500,000 | 7 Jean Road, Lexington, MA 02421
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Square Feet
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5

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Square Feet
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3
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Square Feet
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Acres
a front view of a house with a yard and garage
1/25
7

$1,350,000

Sold 03/09/26

3
Bedrooms
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Square Feet
0.29
Acres
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$1,600,000

Sold 08/17/26

3
Bedrooms
2.5
Bathrooms
2,032
Square Feet
0.73
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
1/38
9

$1,720,000

Sold 08/18/25

3
Bedrooms
2,037
Square Feet
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Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Justine Wirtanen

Sold By Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate - The Shanahan Group, Paula R. Sughrue

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Property Information for 40 Wood Street

Property Details

  • Taxes: $5,847 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Lexington
  • Area: MA-Lexington
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Style: Cape
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Open Parking Spaces: 6.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 6

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1951
  • Lot Size: 0.21 AC / 9,072 SF

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, Public School, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1758.0
  • Color: Cream
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Hastings
  • High School: Lhs
  • Middle School: Diamond

Features

Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Garage Access
  • 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: Family Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Laundry Features: Bathroom - Half, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Electric Dryer Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Washer Hookup, In Basement
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Professional Landscaping, Porch
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Rubber
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Under, Paved Drive, Improved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Under, Paved Drive, Improved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Improved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Baseboard, Steam, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 132.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Slider
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 12.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 11.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 255.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Bedroom2 Length: 17.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 15.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 170.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Bedroom3 Length: 17.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 72.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Bathroom1 Length: 9.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 8.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 56.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 7.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 143.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Cable Hookup
  • Dining Room Length: 13.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 11.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 170.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Cable Hookup,Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room Length: 17.0
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Family Room Width: 10.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 132.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Cable Hookup,Recessed Lighting
  • Kitchen Length: 12.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 11.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 13X10
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 187.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Cable Hookup,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Living Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 11.0

Property Information

Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: See Attached Escrow Agent Notification
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: M:0059 L:00031A,555327
  • Assessments: $377,000
  • Book: 27970
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Zoning: RO5

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 2
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 Wood Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 30, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #416715999

$622,590

+7.1% / yr

May 29, 2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71649842

$622,590—
Mar 31, 2014

Contingent

MLS PIN #71649842

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/30/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #416715999

$622,590

+7.1% / yr

05/29/2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71649842

$622,590
03/31/2014

Contingent

MLS PIN #71649842

—

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Public records

40 Wood Street

Beds

3

Baths

2.5

Total Finished SqFt

1,470 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,470 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

180 SqFt

Stories

2

Schools near 40 Wood 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 1
Rating
School
Distance
Maria Hastings Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Wm Diamond Middle School
Public6 to 8

Lexington High School
Public9 to 12

Fuse School
PrivatePK to 1

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 Wood Street, Lexington, MA 02421
$622,590
3
1,758
9,072
$137,000
1
1.5
1,060
4,265
$1,300,005
4
2,754
14,145
$732,000
4
2,549
15,500
$555,000
5
2,210
15,520
–
–
1
1,008
9,940

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