Middlesex County and Lexington Town property record for 18 Taft Ave, Lexington, MA 02421
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,448 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 0.255 acres (11,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $365,000 (Sep 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $13,319 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | LEXI M:0013 L:000048 |
| Primary APN | LEXI M:0013 L:000048 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,448 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,438 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,099 sqft |
| Basement Area | 859 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 537 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1937 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,100 sqft (0.255 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 18 TAFT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LEXINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02421-4119 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS |
| Legal Lot Number | 48 |
| Jurisdiction | LEXINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEXINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 358100 |
18 Taft Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 1999.
Source: Middlesex County and Lexington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18 TAFT AVE, LEXINGTON, MA 02421-4119 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 18 Taft Ave was $13,319, up 6.5% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Lexington Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Lexington Town |
| Unified School District | Lexington School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $13,319.00 (+6.46%) | $1,082,000 (+5.77%) Land $706,000 Building $376,000 | $1,153,300 (-) |
| 2025 | $12,511.00 (+3.16%) | $1,023,000 (+3.33%) Land $672,000 Building $351,000 | $1,153,300 (-16.06%) |
| 2024 | $12,128.00 (+4.59%) | $990,000 (+10.99%) Land $640,000 Building $350,000 | $1,373,985 |
| 2023 | $11,596.00 | $892,000 Land $582,000 Building $310,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 18 Taft Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 18 Taft Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | LEXINGTON WATER DEPT. (MWRA) serves 34,074 people · EPA ID MA3155000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MWRA |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 851 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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