CondominiumResidential
Last sold for $500,000 on Jun 10, 2021
23 SHIRLEY ST
LEXINGTON, MA 02421
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
Built 19002 units968–1,108 ft²
$1.3M
All units combinedThe sum of our current value estimates for every unit in the building — roughly what the whole building's homes are worth together.
$658K
Median unit valueThe middle unit value in this building by our estimate: half the units are worth more, half less.
$632
Median $/ft²The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.
-6.6%vs the Lexington ZIP median sale $/ft² ($677)
Sales Performance
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Median sale (12 mo)The middle sale price among this building's units that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded deeds.
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1-yr changeHow the building's median sale price over the last 12 months compares with the 12 months before that.
0
Sales (12 mo)Units in this building that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded arms-length deeds.
0.0%
Turnover (12 mo)The share of units that changed hands in the last 12 months. Around 4–6% a year is typical; much higher can signal investor churn or a wave of exits.
Median sale price (yearly, all time)Every recorded arms-length sale in the building since records begin, grouped by year: the bars count sales and the line tracks the median price paid.MedianSales
20062012201320212023
Sale price per ft² (yearly, all time)The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.$/ft²
20062012201320212023
5 arms-length sales on record for this building.
Unit Mix & Floor PlansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.
2 bed
1 unit$592K · $612/ft²
3 bed
1 unit$723K · $653/ft²
Ownership & Financing
Owner-occupiedThe share of units where the owner lives in the unit, per county records. The rest are second homes or rentals.100%
Company-ownedUnits owned through an LLC, trust, or other company — a rough proxy for investor ownership.0%
Typical owner tenureThe middle number of years since each unit last changed hands — how long the current owners have been in place.6.8 yrs
Cash purchases (5 yrs)The share of purchases in the last 5 years with no mortgage recorded. High cash share is common in second-home and investor buildings.0%
Avg. loan-to-valueAverage current loan balance against unit value across the building. Low numbers mean owners hold lots of equity — a sign of financial stability.69%
Median owner equityThe middle dollar amount of equity (value minus loans) unit owners hold in this building.$649,091
Median tax billThe middle annual property tax bill among the building's units.$6,818
Pre-foreclosure noticesUnits with an active pre-foreclosure or foreclosure notice on file.0
Recent SalesThe latest recorded arms-length sales in the building, newest first.
Values are TopHap estimates, not appraisals. Sales, ownership and tax figures come from recorded county documents via ATTOM and can lag by several weeks.
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,775 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$554,000 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$554,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$615,600
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyMIDDLESEX
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck
Transaction History(5)
Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.
MHE
William Diamond Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
Lexingon High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
Maria Hastings Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.1 mi
District: Lexington School District
Neighborhood · ZIP 02421These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.
CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.59
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.80
Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.
Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.18,851
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,009 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$178,785
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$233,901
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%
All UnitsEvery property record the county has at this street address, such as the units in a condo building. Prices shown are our estimates, not asking prices.
Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.
About 23 Shirley St
How many units are in 23 Shirley St, Lexington, MA?
23 Shirley St, Lexington, MA has 2 residential units across built in 1900, according to county assessor records.
What is a unit at 23 Shirley St, Lexington, MA worth?
The median TopHap Estimate across the 2 units at 23 Shirley St, Lexington, MA is $657,667. That works out to $632 per square foot. Units run from 968 to 1,108 square feet. Estimates are modelled from recorded sales and assessments, not appraisals.
Is 23 Shirley St, Lexington, MA expensive for Lexington?
Units at 23 Shirley St, Lexington, MA carry a median of $632 per square foot, 7% below the Lexington median of $677 per square foot.
How often do units sell at 23 Shirley St, Lexington, MA?
0 units at 23 Shirley St, Lexington, MA sold in the last 12 months, out of 5 recorded arms-length sales all time. That is a turnover rate of 0.0% of the building per year.
More homes on Shirley St
- 19 Shirley St$1.2M3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,962 ft² · Sold $1.2M · Oct 2025
- 20 Shirley St$1.7M5 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,790 ft² · Sold $1.5M · Nov 2023
- 23 Shirley St # 27$723K3 bd · 1 ba · 1,108 ft² · Sold $630K · May 2023
- 23 Shirley St # 25$592K2 bd · 1 ba · 968 ft² · Sold $390K · May 2016
- 9 Shirley St7 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,697 ft² · Sold $790K · May 2016
- 12 Shirley St$1.3M3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,828 ft² · Sold $819K · May 2015
- 24 Shirley St$1.2M3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,638 ft² · Sold Mar 2013
- 7 Shirley St$1.1M4 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,902 ft² · Sold $510K · Jun 2012
- 36 Shirley St4 bd · 2 ba · 1,740 ft² · Sold $393K · Dec 2010
- 30 Shirley St$1.1M3 bd · 1 ba · 1,552 ft² · Sold $230K · Oct 1986
- 15 Shirley St$1.2M4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,772 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
- 21 Shirley St$1.1M3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,125 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
Closest homes
- 23 Shirley St$723K0 ft · 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,108 ft² · Sold $630K · May 2023
- 23 Shirley St$592K0 ft · 2 bd · 1 ba · 968 ft² · Sold $390K · May 2016
- 29 Shirley St55 ft · 9 bd · 4 ba · 3,610 ft²
- 21 Shirley St$1.1M57 ft · 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,125 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
- 19 Shirley St$1.2M103 ft · 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,962 ft² · Sold $1.2M · Oct 2025
- 33 Shirley St106 ft · 8 bd · 2 ba · 2,444 ft²
- 10 Hill St128 ft · 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,620 ft² · Sold $266K · Aug 1992
- 15 Shirley St$1.2M153 ft · 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,772 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
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- 209 Follen Rd$2M5 bd · 5 ba · 2,466 ft² · Sold $1.6M · Jul 2026
- 552 Concord Ave$1.6M5 bd · 2 ba · 1,392 ft² · Sold $1.6M · Jul 2026
- 282 Marrett Rd$875K4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,792 ft² · Sold $988K · Jul 2026
- 80 Shade St$1.8M3 bd · 3 ba · 1,944 ft² · Sold $925K · Jul 2026
- 32 Baskin Rd$1.9M4 bd · 3 ba · 2,120 ft² · Sold $1.9M · Jul 2026
- 42 Peacock Farm Rd$1.5M4 bd · 4 ba · 1,458 ft² · Sold $1.5M · Jul 2026
- 1 Valley Rd$1.2M3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,879 ft² · Sold $1.2M · Jul 2026
- 27 Slocum Rd$3.5M5 bd · 5.5 ba · 4,765 ft² · Sold $3.5M · Jul 2026
- 65 Oak St$800K3 bd · 2 ba · 1,422 ft² · Sold $855K · Jul 2026
- 47 Wood St$899K2 bd · 1 ba · 1,143 ft² · Sold $900K · Jul 2026
- 3 Chase Ave$1.3M3 bd · 2 ba · 1,293 ft² · Sold $1.2M · Jul 2026
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