$598,000
OPEN SAT 2PM - 3:30PM

837 Massachusetts Ave Unit 1 Lexington, MA 02420

Follen Heights Neighborhood

Estimated payment $3,916/month

Total Views 1,820
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,044 Sq Ft
$573 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Popular Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wood Flooring
  • Bowman Elementary School Rated A+
  • Property is near public transit
  • Tennis Courts

About This Home

Known as the Bowman Tavern this renovated (1988) antique has beautiful wide plank flooring, high ceilings, hand adzed beams, charm and a fantastic East Village location. Convenient to Wilsons Farm, Waldorf School, playing fields and courts, conservation land, the MBTA busline and major routes. Own a piece of Lexington and national history!

Listing Agent

Lester Savage

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate Listed on: 06/26/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Open House Schedule

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,179

Year Built

  • Built in 1770 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • Near Conservation Area

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Block Exterior
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 1,044 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Parking

  • 2 Car Parking Spaces
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Harrington Elementary School
  • Clarke Middle School
  • LHS High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • 2 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 220 Volts
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Internet Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 1 / 39
  • Assessor Parcel Number M:0022 L:00391,549561

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include insurance, maintenance structure, snow removal
  • 2 Units
  • Bowman Tavern Condominiums Community

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Additional Features

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Storm Windows

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,179

Year Built

Built in 1770 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Townhouse, 2/3 Family
  • Year Built: 1770
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Certified Historic,Renovated Since
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: OpenHouse
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Internet Available - Unknown
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 197.777777
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Area: 41.090277
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Area: 49.777777
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl
  • Room Kitchen Area: 66
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Wood, First Floor, In Building, In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 222.986111
  • Room Living Room Features: Beamed Ceilings, Flooring - Wood, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Remodeled
  • Basement: Y
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1044
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Living Area: 1044
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
  • MAIN LO: AN6527
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 572.8
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 572.8
  • Insulation: Unknown

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Stone, Block
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • SEWAGE DISTRICT: MWRA
  • HEAT ZONES: 2
  • COOLING ZONES: 0

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 1
  • MANAGEMENT: Owner Association, No Management

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Snow Removal

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:0022 L:00391,549561
  • Zoning: RT
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3
  • Lot Size Area: 0.3
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12945
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 61
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Private

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Unknown

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7179
  • Tax Block: 39
  • Tax Book Number: 82175
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • Tax Map Number: 22

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 2
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No
  • NO UNITS OWNER OCC: 2

MLS Schools

  • High School: Lhs
  • Elementary School: Harrington
  • Middle Or Junior School: Clarke

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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 $7,179 $587,000 $0 $587,000
2024 $6,921 $565,000 $0 $565,000
2023 $6,812 $524,000 $0 $524,000
2022 $6,859 $497,000 $0 $497,000
2021 $6,792 $472,000 $0 $472,000
2020 $6,351 $452,000 $0 $452,000
2019 $5,987 $424,000 $0 $424,000
2018 $5,749 $402,000 $0 $402,000
2017 $5,390 $372,000 $0 $372,000
2016 $4,920 $337,000 $0 $337,000
2015 $8,024 $540,000 $0 $540,000
2014 $4,808 $310,000 $0 $310,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/26/2025 06/26/25 For Sale $598,000 -- $573 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Condominium Deed -- None Available
Deed $271,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $25,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $110,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $68,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $70,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $20,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $50,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Lester Savage

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

(339) 345-2512

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Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73397422

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: LEXI-000022-000000-000039-000001