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Last sold for $435,000 on Jun 27, 2012

38 TAFT AVE

LEXINGTON, MA 02421
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,152 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1926
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$435,000 · Jun 27, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,444 (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.$854,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$607,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$247,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$904,305

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.0.13
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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%

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How this home compares

38 Taft Ave 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.

  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Lexington 02421
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Lexington 02421
  • Older than 86% 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.

Living area1,152 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,226 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.36 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Year built1926
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 38 Taft Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLexington 02421Middlesex County
Living areabigger than1,152 ft²5% of homes18% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac7% of homes20% of homes
Year builtnewer than192614% of homes29% of homes

About 38 Taft Ave

When did 38 Taft Ave, Lexington, MA last sell?

38 Taft Ave, Lexington, MA last sold on Jun 27, 2012 for $435,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 38 Taft Ave, Lexington, MA?

38 Taft Ave, Lexington, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,152 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 38 Taft Ave, Lexington, MA built?

38 Taft Ave, Lexington, MA was built in 1926, making it 100 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 38 Taft Ave, Lexington, MA?

38 Taft Ave, 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 Taft Ave, Lexington, MA compare to other homes in Lexington 02421?

Among the 5,257 homes in Lexington 02421, it is bigger than 5% of them (1,152 ft² against a typical 2,226 ft²), its lot is bigger than 7% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.36 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1926 against a typical 1958). 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 Taft Ave, Lexington, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 38 Taft Ave, Lexington, MA was $10,444. The county assessed it at $854,000.

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