79 Bedford St, Lexington, MA, 02420
About This Home
This sunny and charming 5-bedroom Colonial with views in all directions is located in Lexington’s Centre Village condo, a desirable neighborhood of homes within easy walking distance of vibrant restaurants, cafes, shopping, the Minuteman Bikeway, library, public transportation, schools and more. This spacious multi-level unit features hardwood floors throughout, and extensive built-in storage. The main level includes 3 bedrooms with ample dining, living, kitchen, and pantry with all new kitchen fixtures and appliances. The upstairs level can be accessed from inside or independently and features two more bedrooms, an open office or studio space, and another full bath that has its own laundry. The entire condo has been extensively updated with mostly new electrical and plumbing. The daylit basement contains much storage space, its own washer and dryer, internal stair access and direct exterior access. Move in Ready!
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Some Transit
Biker's ParadiseSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1915
Materials
- Roof: Shingle
Type & Style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subType: Condominium
Interior
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- Finished area above ground: 2,450
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Hot Water
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,450
- Total interior livable area: 2,450 sqft
Master Bathroom
- Features: No
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Details
- Parcel number: 554869
- Attached to another structure: Yes
- Zoning: 1020
Features
- Entry location: Unit Placement(Upper)
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Ice Storm
- Hurricane
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $4,652 | $55,824 |
| Home Insurance * | $151 | $1,812 |
| Property Taxes | $936 | $11,232 |
| Electricity | $483 | $5,797 |
| Total | $6,222 | $74,664 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-08 | Price change | $945,000 |
| 2026-03-31 | Price change | $955,000 |
| 2026-03-11 | Listed for sale | $965,000 |
| 2019-05-17 | Sold | $685,000 |
| 2018-05-29 | Listing removed | $3,400 |
| 2018-04-18 | Listed for rent | $3,400 |
| 1989-01-31 | Sold | $164,000 |
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