26 Downing Rd

4,325 Sq. Ft.
$490 / Sq. Ft.
4,325
Sq. Ft.
$490
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Set in a desirable Prospect Hill neighborhood this stunning 5-bedroom, 5-bath Contemporized Cape blends timeless charm with modern upgrades. The classic brick front opens to a spacious, fully renovated and expanded interior (2018) featuring 4,325 sq ft of living space. The chef’s kitchen anchors the main level, along with a first-floor bedroom and bath. Upstairs, the luxurious primary suite is joined by two additional bedrooms, each with its own bath. The third floor offers an oversized bedroom with...Set in a desirable Prospect Hill neighborhood this stunning 5-bedroom, 5-bath Contemporized Cape blends timeless charm with modern upgrades. The classic brick front opens to a spacious, fully renovated and expanded interior (2018) featuring 4,325 sq ft of living space. The chef’s kitchen anchors the main level, along with a first-floor bedroom and bath. Upstairs, the luxurious primary suite is joined by two additional bedrooms, each with its own bath. The third floor offers an oversized bedroom with full bath—perfect for guests or a home office. Enjoy bonus living space in the "walk-out" lower level featuring a play room, workshop and a beautifully built out mudroom with direct access to the 2-car garage. Conveniently located near all three schools, the MBTA 76 bus, "Old Res", Lincoln Park, Hayden Recreation Center, town recreation facilities, commuter routes and more!
  1. Listed by Lester Savage • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Property Details for 26 Downing Road

Town
Lexington
Area
MA-Lexington
Architectural Style
Colonial, Cape, Contemporary
Style
Colonial, Cape, Contemporary
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4
LISTING UPDATED: 08/16/2025 03:59 PM

Property Details for 26 Downing Road

StatusSold
MLS #73372098
Days on Market35
Taxes$24,325 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1942
CountyMiddlesex County
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Building Information for 26 Downing Road

Stories-Year Built1942Building Size-Lot Size0.31 AC / 13,345 SF

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$12,360 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$10,333

Property Taxes

$2,027

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 26 Downing Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 4325.0
  • Color: grey
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since,Unknown/Mixed
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Bridge
  • High School: Lhs
  • Middle School: Clarke
  • Neighborhood: Prospect Hill
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access, Garage Access, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 5
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 5.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Closet - Double, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Lighting - Sconce, Bedroom, Bathroom, Bonus Room, Mud Room, Internet Available - Unknown
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown, French Doors
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame, Brick
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Deck - Wood, Balcony, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Sprinkler System, Deck, Deck - Wood
  • Lot Description: Gentle Sloping
  • Other Structures: Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Lake/Pond, Walk to, 3/10 to 1/2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Stone/Gravel, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Stone/Gravel, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Stone/Gravel, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, 2 Units
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: MWRA
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 412.083333333
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck,French Doors,Double Vanity,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 23.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 17.916666666
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 182.611111111
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead,Closet - Double
  • Bedroom2 Length: 14.416666666
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.666666666
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 291.111111111
  • Bedroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 21.833333333
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 13.333333333
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 201.25
  • Bedroom4 Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 17.5
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 11.5
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 55.416666666
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting
  • Bathroom1 Length: 7.916666666
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 7.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 103.888888888
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom2 Length: 11.333333333
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 9.166666666
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 60.569444444
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom3 Length: 8.166666666
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom3 Width: 7.416666666
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 248.416666666
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan,Lighting - Overhead
  • Dining Room Length: 22.583333333
  • Dining Room Level: Main,First
  • Dining Room Width: 11.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 387.166666666
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Deck - Exterior,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Overhead
  • Family Room Length: 23.0
  • Family Room Level: Main,First
  • Family Room Width: 16.833333333
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 180.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Countertops - Upgraded,Kitchen Island,Country Kitchen,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Gas Stove,Lighting - Pendant,Crown Molding
  • Kitchen Length: 15.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Kitchen Width: 12.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 7'7X5'7
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 375.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Living Room Length: 22.5
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Width: 16.666666666
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:0033 L:000112,550878
  • Assessments: $1,989,000
  • Book: 72396
  • Lot: 112
  • Map: 33
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: RS
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Area: 1.0
  • Frontage: 60.00
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 26 Downing Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 15, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73372098

$2,120,000
Jun 4, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73372098

Jun 4, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73372098

May 8, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73372098

$2,250,000
Mar 29, 2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72399028

$1,525,000
Jan 31, 2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72399028

Sep 20, 2018

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72399028

$1,650,000
Sep 18, 2018

Canceled

MLS PIN #72383597

$1,650,000
Aug 23, 2018

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72383597

$1,650,000
Aug 18, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #603836222

$700,000

+2.1% / yr

Oct 1, 2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #87832040

$500,000
Oct 1, 2001

Sold

MLS PIN #30516946

$500,000
Jun 21, 2001

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30516946

Jun 21, 2001

Contingent

MLS PIN #30516946

Jun 21, 2001

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30516946

$499,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/15/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73372098

$2,120,000
06/04/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73372098

06/04/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73372098

05/08/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73372098

$2,250,000
03/29/2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72399028

$1,525,000
01/31/2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72399028

09/20/2018

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72399028

$1,650,000
09/18/2018

Canceled

MLS PIN #72383597

$1,650,000
08/23/2018

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72383597

$1,650,000
08/18/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #603836222

$700,000

+2.1% / yr

10/01/2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #87832040

$500,000
10/01/2001

Sold

MLS PIN #30516946

$500,000
06/21/2001

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30516946

06/21/2001

Contingent

MLS PIN #30516946

06/21/2001

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30516946

$499,900

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Public Records for 26 Downing Road

Taxable ValueLand$853,000Additions$1,136,000Total$1,989,000
Tax Record2025$24,325 ($2,027 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths5.5Total Finished SqFt3,488 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,488 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt704 SqFtStories3Lot Size13,345 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1942ZoningRSCountyMIDDLESEXAPNLEXI M:0033 L:000112Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 26 Downing Road

This home is within Lexington School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Bridge Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Jonas Clarke Middle School
Public6 to 8

Lexington High School
Public9 to 12

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