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Off market feb 2013 for $1.1M

$2,037,188

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,623/mo

•

3,523

sq ft

17 Adams St, Lexington, MA 02420

About this home

Graciously sited in one of Lexington's finest neighborhoods, this exceptionally lovely 1875 Greek Revival is prominently sited on a manicured 1/2 acre. An excellent, well preserved & masterfully updated example of this style home. Light filled, generously proportioned, gracious rooms with exquisite detailing. Special features include lead glass windows, beamed ceilings, arched doorways & window seats Wonderful gardens for nature lovers featuring a wide variety of perennials, shrubs & trees.

Single-familyProperty Type

1875Year Built

0.52 acresLot Size

$578Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Hildy Mazur • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Bought with Justine Wirtanen • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lexington

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•Source:MLS PIN #71449052

Redfin Estimate

$2,037,188

$867K since sold in February 2013$4,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 8.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.88M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$2,150,000
A
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$2,050,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths3,270 sq ft
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$1,590,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,949 sq ft
15 Hancock St, Lexington, MA 02420
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D
4 beds2.5 baths3,185 sq ft
30 Wachusett Dr, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD SEP 1, 2026
$1,850,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,706 sq ft
59 Forest St, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$1,860,000
F
4 beds3 baths3,528 sq ft
32 Baskin Rd, Lexington, MA 02421

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Market trends in 02420, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.9%

1.4% MoM

Median sale price

$1.5M

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

34d

4 days MoM

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Sale history for 17 Adams St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71449052

Feb 11, 2013

Sold

$1,170,000

$332/sq ft

Nov 12, 2012

Contingent

—

Nov 6, 2012

Relisted

—

Nov 5, 2012

Listing Removed

—

Oct 18, 2012

Listed

$1,189,000

$337/sq ft

MLS PIN #70884005

Aug 12, 2009

Sold

$1,189,000

$337/sq ft

Jun 4, 2009

Contingent

—

Apr 13, 2009

Price Changed

$1,289,000

$366/sq ft

Mar 5, 2009

Listed

$1,375,000

$390/sq ft

One of Lexington's most distinctive homes. Magnificent 1875 Greek Revival in prime Meriam Hill neighborhood sited on a 1/2 acre beautiful landscaped lot with one of Lex most admired gardens. 9 ft. ceilings, period detail, gumwood trim, arched doorways, beamed ceilings,window seats, lead glass windows & built-ins. Gracefully renovated fp living room, formal dining room,new gourmet kitchen, inviting solarium with walls of windows, master suite w/study, updated bath w/spa tub & sep. shower.

Public Records

Apr 15, 1986

Sold

$370,000

$105/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$23,635 (+5.3%)

$1,048,000 + $872,000

$1,920,000

2025

$22,454 (+3.8%)

$998,000 + $838,000

$1,836,000

2024

$21,634 (+1.7%)

$951,000 + $815,000

$1,766,000

2023

$21,268 (+4.0%)

$864,000 + $772,000

$1,636,000

2022

$20,452 (+1.9%)

$786,000 + $696,000

$1,482,000

2021

$20,074 (+0.5%)

$748,000 + $647,000

$1,395,000

2020

$19,965 (+4.6%)

$748,000 + $673,000

$1,421,000

2019

$19,090 (+3.6%)

$713,000 + $639,000

$1,352,000

2018

$18,418 (−1.0%)

$660,000 + $628,000

$1,288,000

2017

$18,605 (+4.5%)

$628,000 + $656,000

$1,284,000

2016

$17,812 (+5.5%)

$577,000 + $643,000

$1,220,000

2014

$16,890 (+2.0%)

$470,000 + $619,000

$1,089,000

2013

$16,553 (−0.4%)

$470,000 + $619,000

$1,089,000

2012

$16,617 (+1.0%)

$491,000 + $619,000

$1,110,000

2011

$16,445 (+13.2%)

$487,000 + $655,000

$1,142,000

2010

$14,525 (+4.4%)

$487,000 + $561,000

$1,048,000

2009

$13,917

$512,000 + $561,000

$1,073,000

Tax history for 17 Adams St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$23,635 (+5.3%)

$1,048,000 + $872,000

$1,920,000

2025

$22,454 (+3.8%)

$998,000 + $838,000

$1,836,000

2024

$21,634 (+1.7%)

$951,000 + $815,000

$1,766,000

2023

$21,268 (+4.0%)

$864,000 + $772,000

$1,636,000

2022

$20,452 (+1.9%)

$786,000 + $696,000

$1,482,000

2021

$20,074 (+0.5%)

$748,000 + $647,000

$1,395,000

2020

$19,965 (+4.6%)

$748,000 + $673,000

$1,421,000

2019

$19,090 (+3.6%)

$713,000 + $639,000

$1,352,000

2018

$18,418 (−1.0%)

$660,000 + $628,000

$1,288,000

2017

$18,605 (+4.5%)

$628,000 + $656,000

$1,284,000

2016

$17,812 (+5.5%)

$577,000 + $643,000

$1,220,000

2014

$16,890 (+2.0%)

$470,000 + $619,000

$1,089,000

2013

$16,553 (−0.4%)

$470,000 + $619,000

$1,089,000

2012

$16,617 (+1.0%)

$491,000 + $619,000

$1,110,000

2011

$16,445 (+13.2%)

$487,000 + $655,000

$1,142,000

2010

$14,525 (+4.4%)

$487,000 + $561,000

$1,048,000

2009

$13,917

$512,000 + $561,000

$1,073,000

*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

0.51 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,550

Year built

1875

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2756580S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 5
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 336
Length: 24
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 240
Length: 16
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 204
Length: 17
Width: 12
Level: Third
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

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

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

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Hardwood,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub,Flooring - Hardwood

Living Room Information
Area: 240
Length: 16
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 350
Length: 25
Width: 14
Level: Main,First
Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Cable Hookup

Dining Room Information
Area: 247
Length: 19
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood,Wainscoting

Kitchen Information
Area: 342
Length: 19
Width: 18
Level: Main,First
Features: Skylight,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Exterior Access

Office Room Information
Area: 66
Length: 11
Width: 6
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Crawl Space, Interior Entry, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Second Floor, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Window Features: Screens
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Sun Room, Office, Den, Library, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,523
Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Tan

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Screens, Stone Wall

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.52
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $16,617
Tax Year: 2012

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Hot Water, Radiant, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Hancock St bear right to Adams St
UnparsedAddress: 17 Adams St, Lexington MA 02420

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Bike Path, House of Worship, Public School, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,550
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.51 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1875
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2756580S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

Fiske

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

9/10

Wm Diamond Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

9/10

Lexington High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

10/10

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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 98° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

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

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$1.94M – $2.34M

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Data from public records.

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10 Adams Street, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2442 Sq. Ft.	$1,863,705

Address	Redfin Estimate
25 Adams Street, Lexington, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2808 Sq. Ft.	$1,857,443
12 Adams Street, Lexington, MA 5 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 7301 Sq. Ft.	$2,806,854

Address	Redfin Estimate
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