Middlesex County and Lexington Town property record for 31 Taft Ave, Lexington, MA 02421
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,148 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,401 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $895,000 (Mar 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $16,926 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Refinance Aug 2020 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | LEXI M:0013 L:000131 |
| Primary APN | LEXI M:0013 L:000131 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,148 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,052 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,272 sqft |
| Basement Area | 792 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 792 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,401 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 31 TAFT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LEXINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02421-4131 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS |
| Legal Lot Number | 131 |
| Jurisdiction | LEXINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEXINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 358100 |
Source: Middlesex County and Lexington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 31 TAFT AVE, LEXINGTON, MA 02421-4131 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Aug 10, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Mar 26, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HARVARD UNIV CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 26, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 26, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 15, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 70775 / 506 |
| Transfer Doc | 070775-506 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEXINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 31 TAFT AVE, LEXINGTON, MA 02421-4131 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 077033-107 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 23, 2021 |
| Book Page | 77033/107 |
| Instrument | 39883 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEXINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 31 TAFT AVE, LEXINGTON, MA 02421-4131 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 75334-424 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 10, 2020 |
| Book Page | 75334/424 |
| Instrument | 134508 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEXINGTON MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 26, 2018 |
| Property Address | 31 TAFT AVE, LEXINGTON, MA 02421-4131 |
| Document Number | 70775-506 |
| Book / Page | 070775 / 000506 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 39529 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 17, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $4,081.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 31 TAFT AVE LEXINGTON MA 024214131, LEXINGTON, MA 02421-4131 |
| Document Number | 70775-508 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 26, 2018 |
| Book Page | 070775/000508 |
| Instrument | 39530 |
| Name | HARVARD UNIV CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 25, 2048 |
| Rate | 3.63% |
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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 | $16,926.00 (+7.79%) | $1,375,000 (+7.09%) Land $669,000 Building $706,000 | $1,363,440 (-) |
| 2025 | $15,703.00 (+2.31%) | $1,284,000 (+2.47%) Land $637,000 Building $647,000 | $1,363,440 (-15.33%) |
| 2024 | $15,349.00 (+5.61%) | $1,253,000 (+12.08%) Land $607,000 Building $646,000 | $1,610,250 |
| 2023 | $14,534.00 | $1,118,000 Land $552,000 Building $566,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 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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