18 James St, Burlington, MA, 01803
About This Home
A rare opportunity to own this beautifully and extensively renovated multi-level home in one of Burlington's most convenient locations. Thoughtfully updated between 2024-2026, this property features numerous major improvements, including a roof, kitchen, Baths, updated flooring & more allowing you to move right in with confidence. Offering exceptional versatility, the home includes an updated attached in-law apartment complete with its own living room, bedroom, office, full bathroom, laundry, and family room, ideal for extended family, guests, or multi-generational living. The main house offers 4 bedrooms, 2 spacious levels of living space with generous room sizes, a bright living room, inviting family room, two updated full bathrooms, and wonderful spaces for everyday living and entertaining. Situated just minutes from Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington Mall, shopping, dining, parks, and Routes 128/95. This home combines space, flexibility, and an unbeatable location.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1959
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Range,Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Finished,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry
Bathroom1
- Level: Second
Bathroom2
- Level: Basement
Bedroom2
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 99
Bedroom3
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 120
Bedroom4
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 90
Bedroom5
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Area: 168
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Family Room
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Laminate, Exterior Access
- Level: Basement
- Area: 360
Features
- In-Law Floorplan,Kitchen,Bedroom,Office,Sitting Room
- Window features: Insulated Windows
- Flooring: Hardwood,Engineered Hardwood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 576
- Finished area above ground: 1,753
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Heat Pump,Ductless
- Cooling features: Heat Pump,Ductless
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,329
- Total interior livable area: 2,329 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Open Floorplan, Peninsula, Lighting - Pendant
- Level: First
- Area: 162
Living Room
- Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Flooring - Engineered Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 234
Master Bathroom
- Features: No
Master Bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 132
Office
- Area: 70
Property
Details
- Parcel number: M:0040 B:0057 L:0000,395158
- Zoning: RO
- Foundation area: 999
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
Lot
- Lot size: 0.46 Acres
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Paved Drive
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 3
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
- 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 | $5,005 | $60,060 |
| Home Insurance * | $222 | $2,664 |
| Property Taxes | $708 | $8,496 |
| Electricity | $459 | $5,511 |
| Total | $6,394 | $76,728 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
No zestimate history available
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-18 | Pending sale | $990,000 |
| 2026-08-04 | Contingent | $990,000 |
| 2026-07-16 | Listed for sale | $990,000 |
| 2024-09-27 | Listing removed | $2,500 |
| 2024-09-21 | Price change | $2,500 |
| 2024-09-20 | Price change | $2,800 |
| 2024-09-12 | Listed for rent | $2,990 |
| 2023-09-22 | Sold | $745,000 |
| 2023-08-16 | Contingent | $749,900 |
| 2023-08-04 | Price change | $749,900 |
| 2023-07-06 | Listed for sale | $799,900 |
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