8 Tower Rd, Lexington, MA 02421
OFF MARKET

8 Tower Rd
Lexington, MA 02421

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,605 sqft

$1,416,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 13, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $8,316/mo*
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$1,416,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 13, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $8,316/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,605 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

Description

Charming, custom-built Follen Hill Cape. Enjoy the open-plan, fireplaced living/dining area with double built-in china cabinets, gumwood woodwork, sunny kitchen with a built-in breakfast nook. There is a First floor bedroom, and two bedrooms on the Second floor. Large fireplaced playroom in the walkout basement. Huge mudroom with access to the garage, and skylight storage above. The location is fabulous - just one mile from Lexington Center. Around the corner from the new Lexington Community Center & Tower Park perfect for winter sledding and summer picnics. Wilson Farm is just over the hill with public transportation and the Minuteman bike trail nearby. Whether you plan to move in and enjoy or upgrade and expand - The Follen Hill neighborhood is a wonderful place to live.
8 Tower Rd, Lexington, MA 02421 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,605 sqft single-family home built in 1948. It last sold for $910,000 on Jan 24, 2024 (8% below the $985,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,416,000, with a rent estimate of $3,756/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
1 Car Garage
Outdoor
Porch
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 8 Tower Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Walk-Out AccessNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bathroom 1, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1605 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer HookupAppliances: Gas Water Heater, Water HeaterLaundry: Gas Dryer Hookup,Exterior Access,Washer Hookup,Sink,In Basement
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 2Fireplace: Family Room, Living RoomHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Fuses
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Accessibility: No

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: Porch - EnclosedExterior: Porch - EnclosedFoundation: Block
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Open Parking Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 3Parking: Attached,Paved Drive,Off Street
Frontage
Road Frontage: PublicNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1948
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Cape
Building
Construction Materials: BlockNot Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Not Included in Sale: NoneParcel Number: 550325

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $985,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Dec 27 2023

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: LexingtonCommunity: Follen Hill
School Information
Elementary School: Lex PublicJr High / Middle School: Lex PublicHigh School: Lhs

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1605 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Public SchoolNot Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8303 sqft

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73179444

Additional Information

Public TransportationShoppingWalk/Jog TrailsBike PathConservation AreaPublic School
Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago
Listed by Robert Smith Jr., (781) 223-0852
Grant B. Cole, REALTORS®, Inc, (781) 862-3636
Bought with: Kaye K. Karpovich, (617) 935-1802, Coldwell Banker Realty - Needham, (781) 444-7400
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73179444

Price History for 8 Tower Rd

DatePriceEventSource
01/24/2024$910,000Sold
MLS PIN #73179444
11/29/2023$985,000PriceChange
MLS PIN #73179444
11/10/2023$1,045,000Listed For SaleMLS PIN #73179444

Market trends in Lexington

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.53M
$194KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
101.7%
1.8%MoM
Price per sq ft
$559
$2MoM
Available listings
156
13MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$12,744
Assessment$1,042,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 8 Tower Rd

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
7 Richard Rd, Lexington, MA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$1,275,000
08/11/25
3
1.5
1,860
35 Tower Rd, Lexington, MA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$1,125,000
01/02/26
3
3
1,900
5 Richard Rd, Lexington, MA
0.05
Single-Family Home
$1,430,000
05/29/26
5
2.5
2,752
12 Tower Rd, Lexington, MA
0.03
Single-Family Home
$1,785,000
06/18/26
4
3.5
2,822
38 Maple St, Lexington, MA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$1,288,000
08/11/25
3
2
2,508
36 Independence Ave, Lexington, MA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$1,500,000
12/12/25
4
2.5
3,033
9 Tower Rd, Lexington, MA
0.02
Single-Family Home
$1,625,000
06/30/26
5
3.5
2,826
82 Oak St, Lexington, MA
0.94
Single-Family Home
$1,115,000
04/27/26
3
1
1,650
49 Follen Rd, Lexington, MA
0.37
Single-Family Home
$1,726,500
05/15/26
4
1.5
2,600
125 Vine St, Lexington, MA
0.87
Single-Family Home
$865,000
08/18/25
3
2
1,678

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What Locals Say about Lexington

At least 146 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 84 % Say parking is easy

  • 83 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 82 % Say car is needed

  • 80 % Say it's quiet

  • 77 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 75 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 71 % Say there's wildlife

  • 71 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 71 % Say kids play outside

  • 70 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 63 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 58 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 56 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 49 % Say there are community events

  • 44 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 43 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

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    "The whole neighborhood is friendly, with walking/biking paths like the Minuteman and many dog specific areas."
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    "Great neighborhood! Safe place to live and many things are easily accessible, short drive into Boston"
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    "Easy access to bus 62 and 76, also the Rev bus from 128business council from depot square is super convenient to get to Alewife."
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    "There are a lot of dogs. If your dog does not like other dogs, then you will have a hard time to avoid them."
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    "Voice on the green, Concerts and winter solstice service at First Paris Lexington are great events. Summer concerts at Depot Square are also nice relaxing for a summer night."
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    "We have neighborhood potluck block parties where we meet neighbors and kids enjoy food, music and games"
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    "I have live here and my business is in the center of town so convenient and safe love my town my kids going to the public school and they learn so much they’re always busy with their spots I cannot be happy than this safe for me and my family "
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  • Laura Manlief
    "Wonderful schools, nice community, small town feeling, and very safe. Birthplace of the United States."
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  • Michelleolson
    "There are lots of dogs. All on leashes. I don’t know if any dog parks. Very walkable neighborhood. We don’t own a dog so I don’t know too much more."
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  • Johnnybutera
    "Historical events and neighborhood get togethers are very common and a blast. They all revolve around families "
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    "A historic town, ethnically diverse, well educated and close to Boston. Expensive to buy into however."
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    "Lovely area schools transportation economy is great! What more can you ask for!! Maybe warmer winter "
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    "Haved lived in this area for almost 30 years. Terrific school system, tradionally one of the top 5 in state every year. Great proximity to major transportation routes to Boston / Cambridge and Rte 128 / 95. Higly educated residents with strong emphasis on getting children to attend college. Convenient to conservation land, and a terrific family run farm. "
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