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$1,019,073$604 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $780,000 on Jun 4, 2021

38 CHARLES ST

LEXINGTON, MA 02421
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,687 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1918
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1M
$949K low$1.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$780,000 · Jun 4, 2021
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$395,073
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$316,058
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.58%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$624,000
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA · P · recorded Jun 4, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$14,187 (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.$1,160,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$567,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$593,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,031,130

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
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(4)

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.

E
Bowman Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.1 mi
M
Clarke Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.7 mi
H
Lexingon High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

38 Charles St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 91% of homes in Lexington 02421
  • Costs less per square foot than 76% of homes in Lexington 02421
  • Smaller than 73% of homes in Lexington 02421
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Lexington 02421
  • Older than 90% of homes in Lexington 02421

What homes are worth in Lexington 02421

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$831K$3.5M

This home is worth more than 9% of homes in Lexington 02421.

How it measures up in Lexington 02421

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lexington 02421.

Estimated value$1,019,073
CheaperTypical $1,537,803Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$604
CheaperTypical $688Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Living area1,687 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,212 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.36 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1918
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 38 Charles St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLexington 02421Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,019,0739% of homes71% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$60424% of homes76% of homes
Living areabigger than1,687 ft²27% of homes43% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac4% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than191810% of homes22% of homes

About 38 Charles St

How much is 38 Charles St, Lexington, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 38 Charles St, Lexington, MA is $1,019,073 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $949,386 to $1,088,760. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 38 Charles St, Lexington, MA last sell?

38 Charles St, Lexington, MA last sold on Jun 4, 2021 for $780,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 38 Charles St, Lexington, MA?

38 Charles St, Lexington, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,687 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 38 Charles St, Lexington, MA built?

38 Charles St, Lexington, MA was built in 1918, making it 108 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 38 Charles St, Lexington, MA?

38 Charles St, Lexington, MA is assigned to Bowman Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Clarke Middle School (middle), rated A; Lexingon High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Lexington School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 38 Charles St, Lexington, MA compare to other homes in Lexington 02421?

Among the 5,257 homes in Lexington 02421, it is worth more than 9% of them ($1,019,073 against a typical $1,537,803), its price per square foot is higher than 24% of them ($604 against a typical $688), it is bigger than 27% of them (1,687 ft² against a typical 2,212 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.36 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1918 against a typical 1958). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 71% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 38 Charles St, Lexington, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 38 Charles St, Lexington, MA was $14,187. The county assessed it at $1,160,000.

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