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Last Sold Price
2 beds1,356 sqft

42 Baker Ave, Lexington, MA 02421

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.15 acresLot Size
1925Year Built
$590/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Buyer backed out! Craftsman charm and character awaits! This magnificent home located in Liberty Heights. Through sunny front porch and foyer you enter to spacious bay window living room that leads to a grand dining room with custom shelves for storage. Our kitchen is equipped with gas stove, stone countertops, a pantry, dining area and opens to a back porch for outdoor dining overlooking a grand private back yard, another seating area, and an expansive fenced in garden area for home farm. Second...Buyer backed out! Craftsman charm and character awaits! This magnificent home located in Liberty Heights. Through sunny front porch and foyer you enter to spacious bay window living room that leads to a grand dining room with custom shelves for storage. Our kitchen is equipped with gas stove, stone countertops, a pantry, dining area and opens to a back porch for outdoor dining overlooking a grand private back yard, another seating area, and an expansive fenced in garden area for home farm. Second floor has a large primary bedroom with two closets and potential seating area and another bedroom with room for you office furniture. Family Room, Home Office, 1/4 bath and washer/dryer + sink are located in the basement. Plentiful storage spaces. Close to Starbucks, T-Joe's, Bakery, Shops, Variety of Restaurants, Spa, Sutherland Parks, Wilson Farm, and Bike path. A fabulous and very commuter friendly location. Rte 2 and Near by MBTA Bus 62,76 & 78,84 to Alewife, Harvard station.
  • Listed by: Anne Mahon • Leading Edge Real Estate
Listing closed: 11/15/2024 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73291365
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$896,940

Avg days on market

25

Sale-to-list ratio

102.1%

Lexington, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Leading Edge Real Estate, Anne Mahon

Sold By Lamacchia Realty, Inc., Maribeth McCauley Lynch

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Property Information for 42 Baker Avenue

Property Details

  • Taxes: $9,874 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Lexington
  • Area: MA-Lexington
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Garden, Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1925
  • Lot Size: 0.15 AC / 6,400 SF

General Details

Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 1356.0
  • Color: pale green
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records

Features

Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access
  • 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: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Flooring - Vinyl
  • Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Home Office, Internet Available - Unknown
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown, Window AC
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Exterior Access, Washer Hookup, In Basement
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Rain Gutters, Garden, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Garden Area, Stone Wall, Porch, Deck
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Lake/Pond, 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer
  • Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 221.326388
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 16.916666
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.083333
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 179.458333
  • Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.166666
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 14.75
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 30.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Length: 7.5
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom1 Width: 4.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom2 Level: Basement
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 154.444444
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Dining Room Length: 13.333333
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 11.583333
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 124.680555
  • Family Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Vinyl,Exterior Access,Lighting - Overhead
  • Family Room Length: 15.916666
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Family Room Width: 7.833333
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 162.555555
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Wood,Balcony / Deck,Pantry,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Length: 12.833333
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 12.666666
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 13'9X9'10
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 175.555555
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Living Room Length: 13.333333
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.166666
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 65.722222
  • Room Office Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Vinyl
  • Room Office Length: 7.583333
  • Room Office Width: 8.666666

Property Information

Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Seller's disclosure must be signed and submitted with the offer. The 1/2 bath is a toilet in the laundry room next to the sink - so not sexy,but functional. Asbestos shingles on exterior. Windows with broken window seal in one of the bedrooms. Parking at garage AND on Baker Ave
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:0013 L:000182,548224
  • Assessments: $806,000
  • Book: 19603
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: RS

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 42 Baker Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 15, 2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73291365

$800,000—
Oct 14, 2024

Price Change

MLS PIN #73291365

$825,000—
Sep 25, 2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73291365

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/15/2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73291365

$800,000
10/14/2024

Price Change

MLS PIN #73291365

$825,000
09/25/2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73291365

—

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

Public records

42 Baker Avenue

Beds

2

Baths

1

Total Finished SqFt

1,157 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,157 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

628 SqFt

Stories

2

Schools near 42 Baker 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 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: 42 Baker Avenue, Lexington, MA 02421
$800,000
2
1,356
6,400
$521,000
2
1,475
8,000
$820,000
3
1,272
5,400
$1,375,000
3
2,132
5,400
–
3
1
1,540
4,000
–
2
1
1,289
4,800

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