OFF MARKET

Off market oct 2024 for $1.3M

$1,713,108

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,988/mo

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2,724

sq ft

20 Hancock St, Lexington, MA 02420

About this home

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.

Single-familyProperty Type

1825Year Built

0.37 acresLot Size

$629Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Lester Savage • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Bought with Lester Savage • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #73284774

Redfin Estimate

$1,713,108

$333K since sold in October 2024$12K since October

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This home's estimate is 7.3% higher than the average sale price ($1.60M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$1,570,000
A
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SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$1,285,000
B
5 beds3.5 baths2,492 sq ft
50 Kendall Rd, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD SEP 1, 2026
$1,850,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,706 sq ft
59 Forest St, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$1,590,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,949 sq ft
15 Hancock St, Lexington, MA 02420
SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$2,150,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths3,167 sq ft
12 Hancock Ave, Lexington, MA 02420
SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$1,137,500
F
4 beds3 baths1,843 sq ft
148 Cedar St, 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

97.7%

1.2% MoM

Median sale price

$1.6M

$52K MoM

Avg. days on market

44d

10 days MoM

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Property is dated but has several historic features. Smaller bedrooms & bathrooms, but could be updated. Two car attached garage, but no direct access. The backyard is terraced with a beautiful garden. Just north of Lexington Battle Green and...
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Sale history for 20 Hancock St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$17,493 (−1.9%)

$847,000 + $574,000

$1,421,000

2025

$17,831 (+3.7%)

$806,000 + $652,000

$1,458,000

2024

$17,187 (+1.7%)

$768,000 + $635,000

$1,403,000

2023

$16,900 (+4.0%)

$698,000 + $602,000

$1,300,000

2022

$16,243 (+1.9%)

$635,000 + $542,000

$1,177,000

2021

$15,944 (+0.6%)

$604,000 + $504,000

$1,108,000

2020

$15,848 (+4.5%)

$604,000 + $524,000

$1,128,000

2019

$15,165 (+2.3%)

$576,000 + $498,000

$1,074,000

2018

$14,829 (−9.2%)

$548,000 + $489,000

$1,037,000

2017

$16,330 (+7.1%)

$544,000 + $583,000

$1,127,000

2016

$15,242 (+15.9%)

$518,000 + $526,000

$1,044,000

2014

$13,152 (+2.9%)

$418,000 + $430,000

$848,000

2013

$12,783 (+4.6%)

$428,000 + $413,000

$841,000

2012

$12,216 (−0.9%)

$421,000 + $395,000

$816,000

2011

$12,326 (+3.9%)

$437,000 + $419,000

$856,000

2010

$11,864 (+3.9%)

$437,000 + $419,000

$856,000

2009

$11,414

$461,000 + $419,000

$880,000

Tax history for 20 Hancock St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$17,493 (−1.9%)

$847,000 + $574,000

$1,421,000

2025

$17,831 (+3.7%)

$806,000 + $652,000

$1,458,000

2024

$17,187 (+1.7%)

$768,000 + $635,000

$1,403,000

2023

$16,900 (+4.0%)

$698,000 + $602,000

$1,300,000

2022

$16,243 (+1.9%)

$635,000 + $542,000

$1,177,000

2021

$15,944 (+0.6%)

$604,000 + $504,000

$1,108,000

2020

$15,848 (+4.5%)

$604,000 + $524,000

$1,128,000

2019

$15,165 (+2.3%)

$576,000 + $498,000

$1,074,000

2018

$14,829 (−9.2%)

$548,000 + $489,000

$1,037,000

2017

$16,330 (+7.1%)

$544,000 + $583,000

$1,127,000

2016

$15,242 (+15.9%)

$518,000 + $526,000

$1,044,000

2014

$13,152 (+2.9%)

$418,000 + $430,000

$848,000

2013

$12,783 (+4.6%)

$428,000 + $413,000

$841,000

2012

$12,216 (−0.9%)

$421,000 + $395,000

$816,000

2011

$12,326 (+3.9%)

$437,000 + $419,000

$856,000

2010

$11,864 (+3.9%)

$437,000 + $419,000

$856,000

2009

$11,414

$461,000 + $419,000

$880,000

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

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.37 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,144

Year built

1825

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Middlesex County

APN

549021S

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: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 208.42
Length: 15.25
Width: 13.67
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 177.92
Length: 15.25
Width: 11.67
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 138
Length: 15.33
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 83.33
Length: 10.42
Width: 8
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Lighting - Overhead

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 165
Length: 15
Width: 11
Level: Third
Features: Closet,Lighting - Overhead

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 39.08
Length: 7
Width: 5.58
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Dryer Hookup - Electric,Washer Hookup

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 42.69
Length: 8.83
Width: 4.83
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 33.38
Length: 7.42
Width: 4.5
Level: Third
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower

Living Room Information
Area: 208.42
Length: 15.25
Width: 13.67
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Decorative Molding

Family Room Information
Area: 180.46
Length: 15.25
Width: 11.83
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 198.25
Length: 15.25
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead,Decorative Molding

Kitchen Information
Area: 190.9
Length: 19.25
Width: 9.92
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Cabinets - Upgraded,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Gas Stove

Office Room Information
Area: 115
Length: 11.5
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Bathroom - Half, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom - Full, Lighting - Overhead, Office, Bonus Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,724
Foundation Area: 1
Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate,Certified Historic
Color: green

Exterior Features
Roof: Slate
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.37
Lot Features: Wooded
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s)
Frontage Length: 71
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $17,187
Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Steam, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Cooling: Heat Pump

Location

Location Information
Directions: Bedford Street to Hancock Street
UnparsedAddress: 20 Hancock Street, Lexington MA 02420

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
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

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,144
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.37 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1825
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 549021S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Fiske

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

9/10

Wm Diamond Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

9/10

Lexington High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

10/10

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Lexington continues to be a competitive Seller's market driven by its historic appeal & location. With buildable land exhausted, true inventory growth is very constrained; development mostly replaces existing homes. New zoning laws will eventually...
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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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Lexington, MA • 02420

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$1.63M – $1.97M

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Data from public records.

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26 Hancock Street, Lexington, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2730 Sq. Ft.	$1,863,077
19 Hancock Street, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2673 Sq. Ft.	$1,991,795
11 Hancock Street, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1322 Sq. Ft.	$1,244,638
25 Hancock Street, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1730 Sq. Ft.	$1,282,800
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17 Hancock Street, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3185 Sq. Ft.	$2,339,644
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