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Lexington,MA 02420
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Pending
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,724 sqft
Price per Sqft $477
Subdivision Merriam Hill
MLS Listing ID 73284774
Style Colonial,Antique,Italianate,Other (See Remarks)
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 2
Year Built 1825
Annual Tax Amount $17,187
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 0.370 Acres
Property Description
The J S Parker House, a captivating Mansard roofed colonial from around 1825, boasts a prime location with convenient access to Lexington Center, Cary Library, the Minuteman Bikeway, the MBTA bus line, Hayden and town recreation facilities. This home invites admiration with its timeless front sitting porch and enchanting "secret garden" featuring brick terraces, an expansive yard, and heirloom peonies dating back to 1913, all overlooking the Minuteman Bikeway. Noteworthy features of this stylish home include: high ceilings throughout; floor-to-ceiling windows in the family room and living room; built-in china cabinet; oak hardwood flooring; updated kitchen with maple cabinets, a gas stove and granite countertops; 2022 heat pump providing AC to the kitchen and rear bedroom/TV room. This charming residence combines historical elegance with modern conveniences and a AAA location, making it a true gem in Lexington.
Location
State MA
County Middlesex
Zoning RS
Rooms
Family Room Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Dining Room Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
Kitchen Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Cabinets - Upgraded,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Gas Stove
Interior
Heating Steam,Heat Pump,Natural Gas
Cooling Heat Pump
Flooring Wood,Carpet,Hardwood,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Laundry Bathroom - Half,Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup,First Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Porch,Patio,Rain Gutters
Garage Spaces 2.0
Community Features Public Transportation,Shopping,Pool,Tennis Court(s),Park,Walk/Jog Trails,Golf,Bike Path,Conservation Area,Highway Access,House of Worship,Public School,Sidewalks
Utilities Available for Gas Range,Washer Hookup
Waterfront false
View Y/N Yes
View Scenic View(s)
Roof Type Slate
Building
Lot Description Wooded
Foundation Stone,Brick/Mortar
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Schools
Elementary Schools Fiske
Middle Schools Diamond
High Schools Lhs