Quality, elegance, and modern style define this magnificent New England inspired home thoughtfully updated by recent renovations with curb appeal galore and perfectly sited on a generous corner lot in the highly desirable Merriam Hill. The living room welcomes with a marble faced fireplace and gleaming hardwood floors. The elegant dining room is perfect for entertaining with chair rail and a built in China cabinet. Inspire your inner chef in the stunning kitchen with granite counters, a SubZero refrigerator, a high-end Gaggenau gas cooktop with bonus steam unit, and a breakfast bar opening to the sunny informal dining area. The kitchen further opens to the grand family room with a striking coffered ceiling and fireplace. The open and airy master suite features a huge walk in closet and full bath with beautifully tiled shower and whirlpool tub. More space awaits on the finished lower level with a second family room and two more bonus rooms. Walk to the town center and all three schools.
Single-familyProperty Type
1997Year Built
0.35 acresLot Size
$600Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Dani Fleming's MAPropertiesOnline T• RE/MAX Leading Edge
Bought with Shaonan Hong• Boston Crown Realty, LLC
3 YEAR OLD CUSTOM HOME IN MERIAM HILL WALK TO TOWN AND BIKE PATH, LANDSCAPED LEVEL LOT, GOURMET KITCHEN, LUXURIOUS MASTERSUITE, HARDWOOD, FRENCH DOORS, HOME AUTOMATION SYSTEM, AUPAIR SUITE, HOME GYM, WINDOW TREATMENTS NEGOTIABLE.
MLS PIN #50358178
Feb 28, 1997
Sold
$405,000
$89/sq ft
Jan 6, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Dec 19, 1996
Listed
$419,000
$92/sq ft
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Public Records
Aug 1, 1978
Sold
$86,000
$19/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$33,262 (+5.7%)
$1,125,000 + $1,577,000
$2,702,000
2025
$31,468 (+4.0%)
$1,072,000 + $1,501,000
$2,573,000
2024
$30,245 (+7.0%)
$1,020,000 + $1,449,000
$2,469,000
2023
$28,275 (+3.5%)
$928,000 + $1,247,000
$2,175,000
2022
$27,310 (−1.1%)
$843,000 + $1,136,000
$1,979,000
2021
$27,600 (+7.8%)
$803,000 + $1,115,000
$1,918,000
2020
$25,599 (+1.7%)
$803,000 + $1,019,000
$1,822,000
2019
$25,176 (+6.4%)
$765,000 + $1,018,000
$1,783,000
2018
$23,652 (+0.3%)
$708,000 + $946,000
$1,654,000
2017
$23,590 (+1.3%)
$675,000 + $953,000
$1,628,000
2016
$23,287 (+6.0%)
$620,000 + $975,000
$1,595,000
2014
$21,978 (+1.5%)
$504,000 + $913,000
$1,417,000
2013
$21,660 (+2.9%)
$504,000 + $921,000
$1,425,000
2012
$21,048 (−1.8%)
$508,000 + $898,000
$1,406,000
2011
$21,442 (+3.9%)
$535,000 + $954,000
$1,489,000
2010
$20,638 (+4.3%)
$535,000 + $954,000
$1,489,000
2009
$19,792
$563,000 + $963,000
$1,526,000
Tax history for 17 Franklin Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$33,262 (+5.7%)
$1,125,000 + $1,577,000
$2,702,000
2025
$31,468 (+4.0%)
$1,072,000 + $1,501,000
$2,573,000
2024
$30,245 (+7.0%)
$1,020,000 + $1,449,000
$2,469,000
2023
$28,275 (+3.5%)
$928,000 + $1,247,000
$2,175,000
2022
$27,310 (−1.1%)
$843,000 + $1,136,000
$1,979,000
2021
$27,600 (+7.8%)
$803,000 + $1,115,000
$1,918,000
2020
$25,599 (+1.7%)
$803,000 + $1,019,000
$1,822,000
2019
$25,176 (+6.4%)
$765,000 + $1,018,000
$1,783,000
2018
$23,652 (+0.3%)
$708,000 + $946,000
$1,654,000
2017
$23,590 (+1.3%)
$675,000 + $953,000
$1,628,000
2016
$23,287 (+6.0%)
$620,000 + $975,000
$1,595,000
2014
$21,978 (+1.5%)
$504,000 + $913,000
$1,417,000
2013
$21,660 (+2.9%)
$504,000 + $921,000
$1,425,000
2012
$21,048 (−1.8%)
$508,000 + $898,000
$1,406,000
2011
$21,442 (+3.9%)
$535,000 + $954,000
$1,489,000
2010
$20,638 (+4.3%)
$535,000 + $954,000
$1,489,000
2009
$19,792
$563,000 + $963,000
$1,526,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
15,245
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,544
Year built
1997
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3365709S
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jan 13, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Driveway
Directions: Mass Ave to Meriam Street, Left on Somerset Rd, corner of Franklin Rd & Somerset Rd
UnparsedAddress: 17 Franklin Rd, Lexington MA 02420
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,544
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1997
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3365709S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Jan 13, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Fiske
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
Wm Diamond Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Lexington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
10/10
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