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$1,070,236$756 / 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 89How 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 $10,500 on Nov 1, 1969

38 TARBELL AVE

LEXINGTON, MA 02421
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,416 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1.1M
$948K low$1.2M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$10,500 · Nov 1, 1969

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,472 (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.$938,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$647,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$291,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,198,615

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.0.20
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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.

E
Bowman Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.0 mi
M
Clarke Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi
H
Lexingon High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 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 Tarbell 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.

  • Worth less than 87% of homes in Lexington 02421
  • Costs more per square foot than 90% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Smaller than 85% of homes in Lexington 02421
  • Has a smaller lot than 80% of homes in Lexington 02421
  • Older than 92% 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.

This home
$811K$3.3M

This home is worth more than 13% 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$1,070,236
CheaperTypical $1,536,169Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$756
CheaperTypical $685Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Living area1,416 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,216 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.36 acBigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 38 Tarbell Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLexington 02421Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,070,23613% of homes74% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$75668% of homes90% of homes
Living areabigger than1,416 ft²15% of homes31% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac20% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than19108% of homes20% of homes

About 38 Tarbell Ave

How much is 38 Tarbell Ave, Lexington, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 38 Tarbell Ave, Lexington, MA is $1,070,236 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $948,116 to $1,192,356. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

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

38 Tarbell Ave, Lexington, MA last sold on Nov 1, 1969 for $10,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 38 Tarbell Ave, Lexington, MA?

38 Tarbell Ave, Lexington, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,416 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 38 Tarbell Ave, Lexington, MA built?

38 Tarbell Ave, Lexington, MA was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 38 Tarbell Ave, Lexington, MA?

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

Among the 5,257 homes in Lexington 02421, it is worth more than 13% of them ($1,070,236 against a typical $1,536,169), its price per square foot is higher than 68% of them ($756 against a typical $685), it is bigger than 15% of them (1,416 ft² against a typical 2,216 ft²), its lot is bigger than 20% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.36 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1910 against a typical 1958). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 74% 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 Tarbell Ave, Lexington, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 38 Tarbell Ave, Lexington, MA was $11,472. The county assessed it at $938,000.

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