Middlesex County and Lexington Town property record for 68 Ward St, Lexington, MA 02421
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,405 sqft · built 1894 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $889,000 (Jun 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $15,855 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Mortgage Jun 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | LEXI M:0072 L:00206A |
| Primary APN | LEXI M:0072 L:00206A |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,405 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,371 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,410 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,170 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 660 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1894 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1894 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Mansard |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,000 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 68 WARD ST |
|---|---|
| City | LEXINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02421-4233 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS |
| Legal Lot Number | 206A |
| Jurisdiction | LEXINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEXINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 358600 |
68 Ward St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2017.
Source: Middlesex County and Lexington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 68 WARD ST, LEXINGTON, MA 02421-4233 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA |
| Jun 14, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer HOME POINT FINL CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 14, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 14, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 29, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 69428 / 476 |
| Transfer Doc | 069428-476 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEXINGTON MA |
| Property Address | 68 WARD ST, LEXINGTON, MA 02421-4233 |
| Document Number | 73469-564 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 7, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 5, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 68 WARD ST LEXINGTON MA 024214233, LEXINGTON, MA 02421-4233 |
| Document Number | 73469-564 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 17, 2019 |
| Book Page | 073469/000564 |
| Instrument | 159507 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 16, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.38% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEXINGTON MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 14, 2017 |
| Property Address | 68 WARD ST, LEXINGTON, MA 02421-4233 |
| Document Number | 69428-476 |
| Book / Page | 69428 / 476 |
| Instrument | 89183 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $103.75 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 68 WARD ST, LEXINGTON, MA 02421-4233 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 694280481 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 14, 2017 |
| Instrument | 69428/0481 |
| Name | HOME POINT FINL CORP |
|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 14, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 68 Ward St was $15,855, up 3.4% 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 | $15,855.00 (+3.38%) | $1,288,000 (+2.71%) Land $709,000 Building $579,000 | $1,400,327 (+3.86%) |
| 2025 | $15,336.00 (+6.09%) | $1,254,000 (+6.27%) Land $675,000 Building $579,000 | $1,348,240 (+5.49%) |
| 2024 | $14,455.00 (+2.39%) | $1,180,000 (+8.66%) Land $643,000 Building $537,000 | $1,278,130 |
| 2023 | $14,118.00 | $1,086,000 Land $584,000 Building $502,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 68 Ward St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2001.
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 Claims | 1 (2001) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2001 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 68 Ward St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 43 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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