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Last sold for $37,000 on Aug 1, 1978

81 BAKER AVE

LEXINGTON, MA 02421
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,256 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1929
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$37,000 · Aug 1, 1978

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,738 (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.$878,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$630,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$248,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,039,300

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.0.15
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
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(2)

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 · 0.9 mi
M
Clarke Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 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

81 Baker 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 91% of homes in Lexington 02421
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in Lexington 02421
  • Older than 83% 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 area1,256 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,205 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.36 acBigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Year built1929
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 17% of homes nearby

How 81 Baker Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLexington 02421Middlesex County
Living areabigger than1,256 ft²9% of homes23% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac11% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than192917% of homes30% of homes

About 81 Baker Ave

When did 81 Baker Ave, Lexington, MA last sell?

81 Baker Ave, Lexington, MA last sold on Aug 1, 1978 for $37,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 81 Baker Ave, Lexington, MA?

81 Baker Ave, Lexington, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,256 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 81 Baker Ave, Lexington, MA built?

81 Baker Ave, Lexington, MA was built in 1929, making it 97 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 81 Baker Ave, Lexington, MA?

81 Baker 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 81 Baker Ave, Lexington, MA compare to other homes in Lexington 02421?

Among the 5,257 homes in Lexington 02421, it is bigger than 9% of them (1,256 ft² against a typical 2,205 ft²), its lot is bigger than 11% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.36 ac) and it is newer than 17% of them (1929 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 81 Baker Ave, Lexington, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 81 Baker Ave, Lexington, MA was $10,738. The county assessed it at $878,000.

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