Merriam Hill Gem! This picture perfect Saltbox Colonial– located in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Lexington- combines character and charm with elegance and practicality. Beautifully sited on a picturesque lot across from the Ada Govan Bird Sanctuary, close to Fiske and Diamond Middle Schools and a short stroll to vibrant Lexington Center and Bikeway. Featuring- a warm and spacious living room w/ fireplace, custom built-in bookcases and cabinetry; an updated kitchen opening to a roomy deck for dining al-fresco with friends. Outside spaces overlook a large private yard w/ mature plantings (dogwood, magnolia and Japanese Maple trees) wonderful fieldstone walls and a greenhouse. Enjoy meals in an inviting dining room w/ walls of windows that open out to a peaceful patio made w/ exquisite granite slabs; a recently updated master suite with soaking tub and backyard views. Plus a skylit loft above a 1 car gar. for home office, yoga studio or flex space. Just waiting for you!
Single-familyProperty Type
1935Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$827Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Lester Savage• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Bought with Sheila Watson• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lexington
1935 SALTBOX COL ON MERIAM HILL IN CNTR. SPAC LR W/FP & WALL OF CSTM BLT-INS, DR W/GLASS DOOR TO SECLUDED PATIO, WELL EQUIPED KIT, MSTR W/BATH, BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPING, WRAP AROUND DECK, GREENHOUSE, 1C GARAGE W/STUDIO OVER. NO SHOW TILL 6/16
Public Records
Apr 1, 1980
Sold
$105,500
$56/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$16,754 (+4.0%)
$923,000 + $438,000
$1,361,000
2025
$16,107 (+5.9%)
$879,000 + $438,000
$1,317,000
2024
$15,215 (+2.7%)
$837,000 + $405,000
$1,242,000
2023
$14,820 (+4.1%)
$761,000 + $379,000
$1,140,000
2022
$14,242 (+3.6%)
$692,000 + $340,000
$1,032,000
2021
$13,742 (+3.4%)
$631,000 + $324,000
$955,000
2020
$13,291 (+4.2%)
$631,000 + $315,000
$946,000
2019
$12,750 (+3.6%)
$601,000 + $302,000
$903,000
2018
$12,312 (+9.4%)
$572,000 + $289,000
$861,000
2017
$11,259 (−9.4%)
$560,000 + $217,000
$777,000
2016
$12,425 (+0.5%)
$626,000 + $225,000
$851,000
2014
$12,361 (+3.5%)
$509,000 + $288,000
$797,000
2013
$11,947 (−0.5%)
$509,000 + $277,000
$786,000
2012
$12,006 (+1.2%)
$532,000 + $270,000
$802,000
2011
$11,866 (+3.9%)
$537,000 + $287,000
$824,000
2010
$11,421 (+3.4%)
$537,000 + $287,000
$824,000
2009
$11,050
$565,000 + $287,000
$852,000
Tax history for 21 Colony Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$16,754 (+4.0%)
$923,000 + $438,000
$1,361,000
2025
$16,107 (+5.9%)
$879,000 + $438,000
$1,317,000
2024
$15,215 (+2.7%)
$837,000 + $405,000
$1,242,000
2023
$14,820 (+4.1%)
$761,000 + $379,000
$1,140,000
2022
$14,242 (+3.6%)
$692,000 + $340,000
$1,032,000
2021
$13,742 (+3.4%)
$631,000 + $324,000
$955,000
2020
$13,291 (+4.2%)
$631,000 + $315,000
$946,000
2019
$12,750 (+3.6%)
$601,000 + $302,000
$903,000
2018
$12,312 (+9.4%)
$572,000 + $289,000
$861,000
2017
$11,259 (−9.4%)
$560,000 + $217,000
$777,000
2016
$12,425 (+0.5%)
$626,000 + $225,000
$851,000
2014
$12,361 (+3.5%)
$509,000 + $288,000
$797,000
2013
$11,947 (−0.5%)
$509,000 + $277,000
$786,000
2012
$12,006 (+1.2%)
$532,000 + $270,000
$802,000
2011
$11,866 (+3.9%)
$537,000 + $287,000
$824,000
2010
$11,421 (+3.4%)
$537,000 + $287,000
$824,000
2009
$11,050
$565,000 + $287,000
$852,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Window Features: Skylight(s), Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Loft
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,774
Foundation Area: 1
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Certified Historic
Color: gray
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck, Rain Gutters, Garden
Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.4
Lot Features: Sloped
Frontage Length: 100
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $12,750
Tax Year: 2019
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Location
Location Information
Directions: Mass Ave., onto Grant Street, Left onto Colony Road
UnparsedAddress: 21 Colony Rd, Lexington MA 02420
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,900
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 3
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: 2020
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1865629S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on May 29, 2021
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: Wall Sconces In Entry Hall, Washer, Dryer & Refrigerator
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Fiske
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
9/10
Wm Diamond Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
Lexington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
10/10
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