61 Taft Avenue

Lexington, MA 02421

$752,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,016 Sq. Ft.
$373 / Sq. Ft.
2,016
Sq. Ft.
$373
per Sq. Ft.

Description

A lot of functionality is packed into this Liberty Heights Colonial, quietly sited on the corner of a dead end street. Major renovations in 1998: 2nd floor addition with 3 bedrooms - including large master with vaulted ceiling and hardwood floor, Laundry room, and Full bath. The Kitchen was updated in 2004 and includes a 5-burner gas cooktop, exhaust vent and ample cabinet space. The 1st floor Family room/den could be a 4th bedroom or au pair room since it includes an exterior exit. Also on the first...A lot of functionality is packed into this Liberty Heights Colonial, quietly sited on the corner of a dead end street. Major renovations in 1998: 2nd floor addition with 3 bedrooms - including large master with vaulted ceiling and hardwood floor, Laundry room, and Full bath. The Kitchen was updated in 2004 and includes a 5-burner gas cooktop, exhaust vent and ample cabinet space. The 1st floor Family room/den could be a 4th bedroom or au pair room since it includes an exterior exit. Also on the first floor is an office with built-in desk and shelves. In the basement there is a large finished area with a tile floor and a fireplace. Newly refinished hardwood floors on 1st floor and in Master brighten this already sun-filled home.
  1. Listed by Julie Duncan • Barrett Sotheby's International Realty
  2. Listed by Julie Winton • Compass

Property Details for 61 Taft Avenue

Town
Lexington
Area
MA-Lexington
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4

Location

Listing Courtesy of Barrett Sotheby's International Realty, Julie Duncan; Compass, Julie Winton

Sold By Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Elizabeth K. Hayes

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LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 06:33 AM

Property Details for 61 Taft Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #71684644
Days on Market18
Taxes$7,357 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1955
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Barrett Sotheby's International Realty, Julie Duncan; Compass, Julie Winton

Sold By Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Elizabeth K. Hayes

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Building Information for 61 Taft Avenue

Stories-Year Built1955Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,400 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,717 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,104

Property Taxes

$613

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 61 Taft Avenue

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2016.0
  • Color: Blue
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Bowman
  • High School: Lhs
  • Middle School: Clarke
  • Neighborhood: Liberty Heights
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Countertop Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Play Room, Office
  • Laundry Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Wall AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: MWRA
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 276.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 23.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 12.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 180.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 165.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom3 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 154.0
  • Family Room Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access
  • Family Room Length: 14.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 11.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 275.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area
  • Kitchen Length: 25.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 11.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 8X6
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 198.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 11.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 90.0
  • Room Office Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Office Length: 10.0
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Width: 9.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public, Dead End
  • Disclosures: Shed being sold "as is".
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: M:0013 L:000257,548284
  • Assessments: $484,000
  • Book: 26309
  • Tax Year: 2013
  • Zoning: RS2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 61 Taft Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 61 Taft Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$517,000Additions$471,000Total$988,000
Tax Record2023$12,844 ($1,070 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,016 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,016 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt633 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,400 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955ZoningRSCountyMIDDLESEXAPNLEXI M:0013 L:000257Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 61 Taft 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

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Listing Courtesy of Barrett Sotheby's International Realty, Julie Duncan; Compass, Julie Winton

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