This favorite and much-admired home is a rare blend of classic colonial charm and refined European style. Character filled and beautifully renovated, this home offers 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths with exceptional attention to detail throughout. The stunning new kitchen and baths showcase timeless design and modern luxury, while rich oiled hardwood floors add warmth and sophistication. A thoughtfully designed lower-level in-law or nanny suite provides flexibility for today’s lifestyle. Outdoors, the expansive, private backyard is a true expansive retreat, featuring a gunite pool and exquisite perennial gardens, lush lawn, garden shed, and hot tub! The third floor is wonderful bonus space for home office or craft area. Complete with a 3-bay garage and unfinished loft offering future potential, this property is as versatile as it is elegant. Incredible location, very near Garfield playground and Minuteman bike path, as well as town center and rte 128!
Sold for $2,603,000
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$2,603,000
70 Reed St, Lexington, MA 02421
5beds
4,135sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1915
1.19 Acres Lot
$2,865,700 Zestimate®
$630/sqft
$7,977 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,865,700
$2.64M - $3.12M
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Gunite poolHot tubClassic colonial charmGarden shedExpansive private backyardTrue expansive retreatExquisite perennial gardens
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Listed by:
Diane Cadogan Hughes 781-640-6580,
Barrett Sotheby's International Realty 781-862-1700
Bought with:
Dream Team
Dreamega International Realty LLC
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73502611
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony - Exterior
- Level: Second
- Area: 315
- Dimensions: 21 x 15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 14 x 11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 117
- Dimensions: 13 x 9
Bedroom 5
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Basement
- Area: 216
- Dimensions: 18 x 12
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 11 x 9
Family room
- Features: Balcony - Exterior, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access
- Level: First
- Area: 546
- Dimensions: 26 x 21
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Breakfast Bar / Nook
- Level: First
- Area: 330
- Dimensions: 30 x 11
Living room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 294
- Dimensions: 21 x 14
Office
- Features: Skylight, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Third
- Area: 390
- Dimensions: 30 x 13
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas, Fireplace
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
- Laundry: Second Floor
Features
- Closet, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Entry Hall, Office, Game Room, Kitchen
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Windows: Skylight
- Basement: Full,Finished,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,135
- Total interior livable area: 4,135 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,135
- Finished area below ground: 586
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Detached, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck
- Exterior features: Porch, Deck, Pool - Inground, Hot Tub/Spa, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, Garden
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Private
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
Lot
- Size: 1.19 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: M:0072 L:00513C,557445
- Zoning: RS
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1915
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access
Location
- Region: Lexington
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/29/2026 | Sold | $2,603,000+0.7%$630/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73502611 Report a problem | ||
| 4/22/2026 | Contingent | $2,585,000$625/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73502611 Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,585,000+39.5%$625/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73502611 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2018 | Sold | $1,853,000-1.7%$448/sqft |
Source: C21 Commonwealth Sold #72291958_02421 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2018 | Pending sale | $1,885,000$456/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Commonwealth #72291958 Report a problem | ||
| 3/10/2018 | Listed for sale | $1,885,000+19.7%$456/sqft |
Source: Century 21 Commonwealth #72291958 Report a problem | ||
| 8/5/2004 | Sold | $1,575,000$381/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,025 +4.8% | $2,128,000 +5% |
| 2024 | $24,831 +0.8% | $2,027,000 +7% |
| 2023 | $24,635 +4% | $1,895,000 +10.4% |
| 2022 | $23,695 +2% | $1,717,000 +6.4% |
| 2021 | $23,225 -0.1% | $1,614,000 -2.4% |
| 2020 | $23,239 +6.3% | $1,654,000 +6.8% |
| 2019 | $21,872 +3.9% | $1,549,000 +5.2% |
| 2018 | $21,050 -6.4% | $1,472,000 -5.2% |
| 2017 | $22,488 +0.4% | $1,552,000 +1.2% |
| 2016 | $22,396 +6.8% | $1,534,000 +8.7% |
| 2015 | $20,967 +2.4% | $1,411,000 +6.9% |
| 2014 | $20,473 +0.9% | $1,320,000 -1.1% |
| 2013 | $20,292 +0.3% | $1,335,000 -1.3% |
| 2012 | $20,239 +3.7% | $1,352,000 -0.2% |
| 2011 | $19,512 +3.9% | $1,355,000 |
| 2010 | $18,780 +4.9% | $1,355,000 -1.8% |
| 2009 | $17,899 +5.2% | $1,380,000 +1.5% |
| 2008 | $17,015 +9.1% | $1,359,000 -1.2% |
| 2007 | $15,593 -1.5% | $1,375,000 -3.5% |
| 2006 | $15,832 +35.3% | $1,425,000 +38.1% |
| 2005 | $11,703 +30.9% | $1,032,000 +20.8% |
| 2004 | $8,941 +8.9% | $854,000 +13.9% |
| 2003 | $8,213 +4.9% | $750,000 +8.1% |
| 2002 | $7,828 +9.6% | $694,000 +19% |
| 2000 | $7,142 +5.2% | $583,000 +9.8% |
| 1999 | $6,791 | $531,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 02421
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Joseph Estabrook Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 9/10Wm Diamond Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 10/10Lexington High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Estabrook
- Middle: Diamond
- High: Lexington
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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