OFF MARKET

Off Market Jun 2023 for $2M

$2,103,371

•

3,088

sq ft

181 Lexington Rd, Concord, MA 01742

About this home

Perched on a knoll overlooking Ralph Waldo Emerson's Concord home, the Lucy Jackson Brown House was built by Emerson for his wife's Sister, and constructed with the help of his good friend, Henry David Thoreau in 1845. Extensive renovations include a new open-floorplan Chef's Kitchen, renovated Family Room, new baths, mudroom, screened sunroom, new wide-plank oak flooring, and a new wrap around covered porch, all in keeping with the charm and historic character of the original structure, with its high ceilings and period details. A large detached barn with loft opens up a world of opportunity for an additional dwelling unit, private office, recreational room and/or in-law suite. The .88 acre property abuts "Philosopher's Park", creating a hard-to-find, serene and private in-town setting. Entertain in the same spaces that were enjoyed by The Emerson's, Thoreau, and The Alcott's. Only a short stroll to restaurants, shops, historical sites, nature trails and the commuter rail to Boston.

Single-familyProperty Type

1845Year Built

0.88 acresLot Size

$681Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by KC Winslow • Barrett Sotheby's International Realty

Bought with Penney Gould Team • Compass

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•Source:MLS PIN #73087417

Redfin Estimate

$2,103,371

$7,371 since sold in June 2023$93K since July

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This home's estimate is 36.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.54M) of 6 comparable homes.

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Market trends in 01742, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.1%

1.0% MoM

Median sale price

$1.7M

$20K MoM

Avg. days on market

26d

7 days MoM

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Sale history for 181 Lexington Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73087417

Jun 12, 2023

Sold

$2,096,000

$679/sq ft

Mar 19, 2023

Contingent

—

Mar 14, 2023

Listed

$1,950,000

$631/sq ft

MLS PIN #72028389

Oct 4, 2016

Sold

$1,138,500

$369/sq ft

Aug 30, 2016

Pending

—

Jun 23, 2016

Listed

$1,245,000

$403/sq ft

+10

Located on the historic "American Mile" in Concord Center, this well maintained Greek Revival home was built by Ralph Waldo Emerson himself in the mid 1800's for his sister-in-law, Lucy Jackson Brown. Overlooking Emerson's own home and the Concord Museum, the home is elegantly sited next to "Philosopher's Park", donated to the town by the Emerson family. Featuring lovely original details such as built-ins, crown moldings and fireplace mantles, the home's tall ceilings and sunny, open floor plan will meet the needs of today's buyers. In addition to four bedrooms and two and one-half baths, buyers will enjoy a detached carriage house/barn with a second floor office, as well as beautiful landscaping and gardens. Much care has been taken by the current owners to preserve and update the home and barn through the years. Just a quarter of a mile to Concord Center via sidewalk, a half mile to the Orchard House and the Old North Bridge, this historic property awaits its next lucky stewards!

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$21,697 (+10.4%)

$577,300 + $1,059,000

$1,636,300

2024

$19,656 (+18.1%)

$577,300 + $919,700

$1,497,000

2023

$16,646 (−9.8%)

$524,800 + $759,600

$1,284,400

2022

$18,457 (+8.2%)

$419,800 + $830,700

$1,250,500

2021

$17,059 (+2.5%)

$419,800 + $739,100

$1,158,900

2020

$16,646 (+9.2%)

$419,800 + $750,000

$1,169,800

2019

$15,241 (+12.3%)

$387,200 + $686,900

$1,074,100

2018

$13,571 (−1.0%)

$388,200 + $561,500

$949,700

2017

$13,704 (+6.0%)

$397,500 + $576,500

$974,000

2016

$12,926 (+6.8%)

$379,000 + $549,600

$928,600

2015

$12,108 (+3.7%)

$350,900 + $496,400

$847,300

2014

$11,678 (+2.7%)

$338,400 + $469,800

$808,200

2013

$11,370 (+1.9%)

$338,400 + $469,700

$808,100

2012

$11,163 (−1.9%)

$338,400 + $483,600

$822,000

2011

$11,375 (−15.6%)

$370,800 + $497,500

$868,300

2010

$13,485 (−1.1%)

$532,700 + $497,500

$1,030,200

2009

$13,633

$560,200 + $585,400

$1,145,600

Tax history for 181 Lexington Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$21,697 (+10.4%)

$577,300 + $1,059,000

$1,636,300

2024

$19,656 (+18.1%)

$577,300 + $919,700

$1,497,000

2023

$16,646 (−9.8%)

$524,800 + $759,600

$1,284,400

2022

$18,457 (+8.2%)

$419,800 + $830,700

$1,250,500

2021

$17,059 (+2.5%)

$419,800 + $739,100

$1,158,900

2020

$16,646 (+9.2%)

$419,800 + $750,000

$1,169,800

2019

$15,241 (+12.3%)

$387,200 + $686,900

$1,074,100

2018

$13,571 (−1.0%)

$388,200 + $561,500

$949,700

2017

$13,704 (+6.0%)

$397,500 + $576,500

$974,000

2016

$12,926 (+6.8%)

$379,000 + $549,600

$928,600

2015

$12,108 (+3.7%)

$350,900 + $496,400

$847,300

2014

$11,678 (+2.7%)

$338,400 + $469,800

$808,200

2013

$11,370 (+1.9%)

$338,400 + $469,700

$808,100

2012

$11,163 (−1.9%)

$338,400 + $483,600

$822,000

2011

$11,375 (−15.6%)

$370,800 + $497,500

$868,300

2010

$13,485 (−1.1%)

$532,700 + $497,500

$1,030,200

2009

$13,633

$560,200 + $585,400

$1,145,600

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

38,295

Year renovated

1960

Sq. Ft.

3,088

Year built

1845

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

454724

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 2, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Barn, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 304
Length: 19
Width: 16
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Pendant

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 228
Length: 19
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Pendant,Closet - Double

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 165
Length: 15
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Pendant,Closet - Double

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Pendant,Closet - Double

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Lighting - Sconce

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Cabinets - Upgraded,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Sconce

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Countertops - Upgraded,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Sconce

Living Room Information
Area: 368
Length: 23
Width: 16
Level: Main,First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Wainscoting,Lighting - Pendant

Family Room Information
Area: 345
Length: 23
Width: 15
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Pendant

Dining Room Information
Area: 260
Length: 13
Width: 20
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan,Lighting - Pendant

Kitchen Information
Area: 288
Length: 16
Width: 18
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Cabinets - Upgraded,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Pocket Door

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Washer Hookup, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead, Second Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Door Features: French Doors
Window Features: Skylight, Window(s) - Stained Glass
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Pine, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Recessed Lighting, Sun Room, Exercise Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,088
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: White

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Covered
Exterior Features: Porch, Covered Patio/Deck, Barn/Stable, Fruit Trees, Garden, Stone Wall

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Barn/Stable

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.88
Lot Features: Wooded, Cleared
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $16,646
Tax Year: 2023

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Central Air, Ductless

Location

Location Information
Directions: Lexington Road, across from the Ralph Waldo Emerson House and the Concord Museum.
UnparsedAddress: 181 Lexington Rd, Concord MA 01742

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Private School, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,088
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 3
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.88 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1845
Year Renovated: 1960
County: Middlesex County
APN: 454724
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Jul 2, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
Exclusions: Wall-Hung Display Cabinet In Dining Room Negotiable
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Willard School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi

9/10

Concord Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

8/10

Concord Carlisle High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Concord, MA • 01742

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$2.00M – $2.42M

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Home values near 181 Lexington Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
145 Lexington Rd, Concord, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 4427 Sq. Ft.	$1,984,960
169 Lexington Rd N, Lincoln, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3000 Sq. Ft.	$1,481,802

Address	Redfin Estimate
201 Lexington Rd, Concord, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4205 Sq. Ft.	$2,630,875
201 Lexington Rd, Concord, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4509 Sq. Ft.	$2,429,151

Address	Redfin Estimate
215 Lexington Rd, Concord, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4613 Sq. Ft.	$2,829,446
215 Lexington Rd, Concord, MA 7 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 7017 Sq. Ft.	$3,442,777

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