Middlesex County and Lexington Town property record for 26 Ames Ave, Lexington, MA 02421
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,348 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.186 acres (8,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $242,000 (Aug 1988) |
| Tax Bill | $15,646 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Transfer Oct 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | LEXI M:0013 L:00193A |
| Primary APN | LEXI M:0013 L:00193A |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,348 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,212 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,254 sqft |
| Basement Area | 784 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 184 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 8,100 sqft (0.186 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 26 AMES AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LEXINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02421-6202 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS |
| Legal Lot Number | 193A |
| Jurisdiction | LEXINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEXINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2027 |
| Census Tract | 358100 |
26 Ames Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2021.
Source: Middlesex County and Lexington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26 AMES AVE, LEXINGTON, MA 02421-6202 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Oct 18, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 16, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 16, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 1, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 78929-486 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEXINGTON MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 18, 2021 |
| Property Address | 26 AMES AVE, LEXINGTON, MA 02421-6202 |
| Document Number | 78929-486 |
| Book / Page | 78929 / 486 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 228006 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 5, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 26 AMES AVE, LEXINGTON, MA 02421-6202 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEXINGTON MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 18, 2021 |
| Property Address | 26 AMES AVE, LEXINGTON, MA 02421-6202 |
| Document Number | 78929-490 |
| Book / Page | 78929 / 490 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 228007 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 5, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 26 AMES AVE, LEXINGTON, MA 02421-6202 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 26 Ames Ave was $15,646, up 3.3% 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 | $15,646.00 (+3.25%) | $1,271,000 (+2.58%) Land $675,000 Building $596,000 | $1,369,300 (+41.63%) |
| 2025 | $15,153.00 (+6.27%) | $1,239,000 (+6.44%) Land $643,000 Building $596,000 | $966,815 (+3.75%) |
| 2024 | $14,259.00 (+2.22%) | $1,164,000 (+8.48%) Land $612,000 Building $552,000 | $931,855 |
| 2023 | $13,949.00 | $1,073,000 Land $557,000 Building $516,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 26 Ames 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.
The area around 26 Ames Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 401 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 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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