Beautifully updated and deceptively spacious, this expanded Cape offers over 2000 sq ft of living on one of the largest lots in Liberty Heights! Extensive list of upgrades (attached), this 4 bed, 2 bath home includes a stunning kitchen with skylight and specialty high-end appliances for the gourmet chef with a retro vibe, elegant Art Deco light fixtures and period details throughout. A cozy breakfast bar addition looks out to expansive backyard and opens to private patio, just in time for summer grilling. Great options for guests/privacy, with two beds + full bath on main level, plus two beds + full bath upstairs. Finished basement adds flex media/playroom/office, laundry room w/sink, and attached garage + yard storage shed. Highly efficient central heat/AC and quality windows provide year round comfort. With the bonus of Lexington schools, this East end home is just down the street from Sutherland Woods, West Farm, and nearby conveniences of both Arlington Heights and Lexington Center
Sold for $1,505,000
$1,505,000
20 Taft Ave, Lexington, MA 02421
4beds
2,060sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
0.36 Acres Lot
$1,500,800 Zestimate®
$731/sqft
$5,324 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,500,800
$1.40M - $1.62M
$5,324/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 14, 2025 at 12:20pm
Listed by:
Laura Segal 617-823-4287,
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty 617-945-9161
Bought with:
Lauren Holleran Team
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73388713
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Recessed Lighting, Closet - Double
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Recessed Lighting, Closet - Double
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
Bedroom 4
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Sconce
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Sconce
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Chair Rail, Lighting - Pendant, Crown Molding
- Level: First
Family room
- Features: Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Closet - Double
- Level: Basement
Kitchen
- Features: Skylight, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
- Level: Main,First
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding
- Level: First
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas, Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)
Cooling
- Central Air, Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Range Hood
- Laundry: Flooring - Vinyl, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Lighting - Overhead, Sink, In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Pendant, Lighting - Overhead, Sun Room, Mud Room
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Renewable/Sustainable Flooring Materials, Flooring - Vinyl
- Doors: Insulated Doors
- Windows: Picture, Insulated Windows
- Basement: Partially Finished,Interior Entry,Garage Access
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,060
- Total interior livable area: 2,060 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,789
- Finished area below ground: 271
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Under, Storage, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Fenced Yard, Garden
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.36 Acres
- Features: Easements, Sloped
Details
- Parcel number: 548097
- Zoning: RS
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled,Remodeled
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Public School
Location
- Region: Lexington
- Subdivision: Liberty Heights
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/14/2025 | Sold | $1,505,000+11.6%$731/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73388713 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2025 | Contingent | $1,349,000$655/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73388713 Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,349,000+49.9%$655/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73388713 Report a problem | ||
| 11/9/2017 | Sold | $900,000+12.6%$437/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/27/2017 | Pending sale | $799,000$388/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lexington #72231978 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,419 +3.9% | $1,179,000 +4.1% |
| 2024 | $13,879 +11% | $1,133,000 +17.8% |
| 2023 | $12,506 +12.2% | $962,000 +19.1% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 02421
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Bowman Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 9/10Jonas Clarke Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 10/10Lexington High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Bowman
- Middle: Clarke
- High: Lhs
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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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Lexington
- 02421
- 20 Taft Ave