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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $126,500 on May 1, 1981

81 BEDFORD ST

LEXINGTON, MA 02420
7
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,080 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.
0.28 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1911
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
14
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.$126,500 · May 1, 1981

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$14,563 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,183,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$624,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$559,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,150,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,465,431

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.28
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
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

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
William Diamond Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Lexingon High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
E
Maria Hastings Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.2 mi

District: Lexington School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02420These 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.13
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.103
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.74

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.16,303
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,192 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$199,197
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$278,860
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 Bedford 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.

  • Bigger than 86% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 91% of homes in Lexington 02420

How it measures up in Lexington 02420

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lexington 02420.

Living area3,080 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,150 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 0.37 acBigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Year built1911
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 81 Bedford St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLexington 02420Middlesex County
Living areabigger than3,080 ft²72% of homes86% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.28 ac36% of homes47% of homes
Year builtnewer than19119% of homes20% of homes

About 81 Bedford St

When did 81 Bedford St, Lexington, MA last sell?

81 Bedford St, Lexington, MA last sold on May 1, 1981 for $126,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 81 Bedford St, Lexington, MA?

81 Bedford St, Lexington, MA has 7 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 3,080 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

When was 81 Bedford St, Lexington, MA built?

81 Bedford St, Lexington, MA was built in 1911, making it 115 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 81 Bedford St, Lexington, MA?

81 Bedford St, Lexington, MA is assigned to William Diamond Middle School (middle), rated A+; Lexingon High School (high), rated A+; Maria Hastings Elementary School (elementary), rated A+. All sit in Lexington School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 81 Bedford St, Lexington, MA compare to other homes in Lexington 02420?

Among the 5,175 homes in Lexington 02420, it is bigger than 72% of them (3,080 ft² against a typical 2,150 ft²), its lot is bigger than 36% of them (0.28 ac against a typical 0.37 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1911 against a typical 1962). 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 Bedford St, Lexington, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 81 Bedford St, Lexington, MA was $14,563. The county assessed it at $1,183,000.

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