Sold
Last Sold Price
$750,000
3 beds1,941 sqft

78 Harding Rd, Lexington, MA 02420

Description

True Value in a sought after area. Looking for a traditional cape with a contemporary feel? This well cared for home located at the end of a dead end street in a well established neighborhood is just that. Step inside to find ample spots to relax and entertain on the first floor with hardwood throughout. Envision the gatherings that can be done when you walk toward the back of the property to see your sun lit family room which is only a few steps down from the kitchen and dining areas boasting high...True Value in a sought after area. Looking for a traditional cape with a contemporary feel? This well cared for home located at the end of a dead end street in a well established neighborhood is just that. Step inside to find ample spots to relax and entertain on the first floor with hardwood throughout. Envision the gatherings that can be done when you walk toward the back of the property to see your sun lit family room which is only a few steps down from the kitchen and dining areas boasting high ceilings, over sized windows, and access to your back patio, fenced in yard as well as a charming sitting area that abuts your detached one car garage. Need more space? The lower level of the home gives you one more spot to have a playroom/guest bedroom. Upstairs - 3 generous sized bedrooms with a contemporary master that is equally as sunny offering skylights and many windows. Deceiving from the outside, walk in to appreciate how much space & charm this home offer.
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.28 acresLot Size
1951Year Built
$386/sq ftPrice per sq ft
5 carsParking Spaces
  • Listed by: Sonia Rollins • EXIT Premier Real Estate
  • Listed by: Sandria Roux • EXIT Premier Real Estate
Listing closed: 11/19/2020 12:00 AM
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72626342
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Property information

78 Harding Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $10,802 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • County: Middlesex County
  • Town: Lexington
  • Area: MA-Lexington
  • Architectural Style: Cape, Contemporary
  • Style: Cape, Contemporary
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Open Parking Spaces: 5.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 5

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1951
  • Lot Size: 0.28 AC / 12,078 SF

General Details

Property Details

  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1941.0
  • Color: Gray
  • 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: Estabrook
  • High School: Lexington High
  • Middle School: Diamond

Features

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Propane Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Access, Sump Pump, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Closet, Play Room, Office
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle

Parking Features

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window AC, Wall AC, Ductless Mini-Split System
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Propane
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
  • Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom

  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 210.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 15.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 14.0

Bedroom 2

  • Bedroom2 Area: 160.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 16.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 10.0

Bedroom 3

  • Bedroom3 Area: 144.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 16.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 9.0

Bathroom 1

  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Pedestal Sink
  • Bathroom1 Level: Main

Bathroom 2

  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Laminate
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second

Dining Room

  • Dining Room Area: 121.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Dining Room Length: 11.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 11.0

Family Room

  • Family Room Area: 285.0
  • Family Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Exterior Access,Sunken
  • Family Room Length: 19.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 15.0

Kitchen

  • Kitchen Area: 195.0
  • Kitchen Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Wood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Kitchen Length: 15.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Kitchen Width: 13.0

Living Room

  • Room Living Room Area: 252.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Living Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 12.0

Other Room 1

  • Room Office Area: 96.0
  • Room Office Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Office Length: 12.0
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Width: 8.0

Property Information

Property Info

  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Property was under agreement proper to being withdrawn and buyer's financing fell through due to COVID job lossHome was withdrawn for a long term rental and is now vacant and ready for its new owner

Tax Information

  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: M:0078 L:00148A,558106
  • Assessments: $765,000
  • Book: 47735
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Zoning: RS

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics

  • Beds Total: 3

Other Building Characteristics

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 3
  • Heat Zones: 3

Market and Agent Information

Sale Info

  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.0
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.0

Property History

78 Harding Road

DateEventPrice
Nov 19, 2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72626342

$750,000
Aug 25, 2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72626342

—
Mar 2, 2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72626342

$789,000
DateEventPrice
11/19/2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72626342

$750,000
08/25/2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72626342

—
03/02/2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72626342

$789,000

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

Public records

78 Harding Road

Beds

3

Baths

1.5

Total Finished SqFt

1,862 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,862 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

616 SqFt

Stories

2

Schools

Near 78 Harding Road

This home is within Lexington School District.

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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This home: 78 Harding Road, Lexington, MA 02420
$750,000
3
1,941
12,078
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2
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1,072
10,540
$537,500
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