21 Taft Ave Lexington, MA 02421
East Lexington Neighborhood
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,451
Sq Ft
0.27
Acres
Highlights
- Landscaped Professionally
- Deck
- Patio
- Bowman Elementary School Rated A+
- Wood Flooring
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
About This Home
As of July 2020Completely renovated and perfectly located, this gorgeous home offers all you might wish for in Lexington. Walk to everything from Wilson Farm, Great Meadows conservation, Sutherland Park, Minute Man Bike Path to numerous restaurants and shops. Near schools and steps from the MBTA bus stop that takes you into the Redline at Alewife. Easy bike ride or drive into Cambridge.Only 20 minutes to downtown Boston. Abundance of natural light with East-West orientation. Large back yard with patio for a private retreat. First floor offers it all: from formal living, formal dining room, superb eat-in kitchen, mud room in addition to bedroom, full bath and an office. Second floor has a master bedroom with generous closets space, full bath and two additional bedrooms. Finished walk out lower level has a family room and a workshop. Large garage and plenty of additional parking. Enjoy the best of both worlds in uncompromisingly balanced urban and suburban lifestyle offered in historic East Lexington.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Miyana Bovan
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services Listed on: 06/15/2020
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $16,669
Year Built
- Built in 1936
Lot Details
- Year Round Access
- Landscaped Professionally
- Sprinkler System
Parking
- 1 Car Garage
Interior Spaces
- Window Screens
- Basement
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Laminate
- Tile
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Patio
- Rain Gutters
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Gas
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- Cable TV Available
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 15, 2020
Closed on
Jul 25, 2020
Sold by
Lachance Contracting Llc
Bought by
Renfrew Ira and Babiker Rihab M
Seller's Agent
Miyana Bovan
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Buyer's Agent
Gary Dwyer
Buyer Agents of Boston
List Price
$998,000
Sold Price
$1,150,500
Premium/Discount to List
$152,500
15.28%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$444,489
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.06%
Original Mortgage
$920,400
Outstanding Balance
$820,301
Interest Rate
2.63%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$652,118
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 5, 2019
Sold by
Russell Kenneth C
Bought by
Lachance Contracting Llc
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$722,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 1, 1978
Bought by
Russell Kenneth C
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not Resolvable | $1,150,500 | None Available | |
| Not Resolvable | $715,000 | None Available | |
| Deed | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $920,400 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $722,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/27/2020 07/27/20 | Sold | $1,150,500 | +15.3% | $469 / Sq Ft |
| 06/24/2020 06/24/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/15/2020 06/15/20 | For Sale | $998,000 | -- | $407 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,669 | $1,363,000 | $677,000 | $686,000 |
| 2024 | $16,293 | $1,330,000 | $645,000 | $685,000 |
| 2023 | $15,496 | $1,192,000 | $586,000 | $606,000 |
| 2022 | $14,835 | $1,075,000 | $533,000 | $542,000 |
| 2021 | $14,865 | $1,033,000 | $508,000 | $525,000 |
| 2020 | $9,709 | $691,000 | $508,000 | $183,000 |
| 2019 | $9,263 | $656,000 | $484,000 | $172,000 |
| 2018 | $8,780 | $614,000 | $461,000 | $153,000 |
| 2017 | $8,375 | $578,000 | $425,000 | $153,000 |
| 2016 | $8,074 | $553,000 | $405,000 | $148,000 |
| 2015 | $7,727 | $520,000 | $368,000 | $152,000 |
| 2014 | $7,088 | $457,000 | $327,000 | $130,000 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
M
Seller's Agent in 2020
Miyana Bovan
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
-
Gary Dwyer
Buyer's Agent in 2020
Gary Dwyer
Buyer Agents of Boston
(617) 447-0709
1 in this area
17 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 72674232
APN: LEXI-000013-000000-000076
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