Buyers remorse - Your second chance! This classic Colonial has it all, including the white picket fence. This immaculate and meticulously maintained home offers lots of modern style and curb appeal galore. The living room features a marble accented fireplace and is open to the large, light-filled dining room with a built-in China cabinet and French doors to the deck & landscaped backyard. A gorgeous kitchen offers granite counters, stainless steel appliances, lots of cabinets & a breakfast bar island with a gas cooktop. The kitchen opens to the expansive family room with cathedral ceilings, gas fireplace, lots of natural light, and French doors to the deck. The elegant Master Suite on the second level features a cathedral ceiling, stunning marble bathroom, large walk-in closet, and skylights. Three additional bedrooms and a stunning family bathroom complete this level. This home is perfectly situated in a prime location only steps from Lexington Center and The Minuteman Bike Path.
Single-familyProperty Type
1975Year Built
0.27 acresLot Size
$737Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Dani Fleming's MAPropertiesOnline T• RE/MAX Leading Edge
Bought with The Janovitz-Tse Team• William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
A true Cinderella story. This home was transformed into a dream house. All new systems, spectacular state of the art kitchen, dramatic family room, new master bedroom wing, beautiful new baths, Vaulted ceilings, skylights, walls of glass, luscious landscaping and just steps to center in a much sought after neighborhood.
MLS PIN #30810197
Jun 9, 2004
Sold
$840,000
$266/sq ft
Feb 11, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Feb 5, 2004
Listed
$799,900
$253/sq ft
PRIME LOCATION - ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES. MOST ADMIRED AND MUCH SOUGHT AFTER MERIAM HILL COLONIAL AWAITS YOUR IMAGINATION AND VISION TO ENHANCE THIS ALREADY MUCH LOVED HOME. HURRY!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$25,974 (+4.1%)
$1,029,000 + $1,081,000
$2,110,000
2025
$24,961 (+6.4%)
$980,000 + $1,061,000
$2,041,000
2024
$23,459 (+2.0%)
$933,000 + $982,000
$1,915,000
2023
$23,010 (+6.4%)
$848,000 + $922,000
$1,770,000
2022
$21,625 (+3.3%)
$771,000 + $796,000
$1,567,000
2021
$20,937 (+3.5%)
$734,000 + $721,000
$1,455,000
2020
$20,232 (+4.3%)
$734,000 + $706,000
$1,440,000
2019
$19,401 (+3.5%)
$699,000 + $675,000
$1,374,000
2018
$18,747 (+1.3%)
$648,000 + $663,000
$1,311,000
2017
$18,504 (+1.6%)
$649,000 + $628,000
$1,277,000
2016
$18,221 (+4.1%)
$596,000 + $652,000
$1,248,000
2014
$17,495 (+4.2%)
$485,000 + $643,000
$1,128,000
2013
$16,796 (+0.3%)
$485,000 + $620,000
$1,105,000
2012
$16,751 (+3.0%)
$507,000 + $612,000
$1,119,000
2011
$16,258 (+3.9%)
$499,000 + $630,000
$1,129,000
2010
$15,648 (+66.2%)
$499,000 + $630,000
$1,129,000
2009
$9,416
$525,000 + $201,000
$726,000
Tax history for 21 Meriam St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$25,974 (+4.1%)
$1,029,000 + $1,081,000
$2,110,000
2025
$24,961 (+6.4%)
$980,000 + $1,061,000
$2,041,000
2024
$23,459 (+2.0%)
$933,000 + $982,000
$1,915,000
2023
$23,010 (+6.4%)
$848,000 + $922,000
$1,770,000
2022
$21,625 (+3.3%)
$771,000 + $796,000
$1,567,000
2021
$20,937 (+3.5%)
$734,000 + $721,000
$1,455,000
2020
$20,232 (+4.3%)
$734,000 + $706,000
$1,440,000
2019
$19,401 (+3.5%)
$699,000 + $675,000
$1,374,000
2018
$18,747 (+1.3%)
$648,000 + $663,000
$1,311,000
2017
$18,504 (+1.6%)
$649,000 + $628,000
$1,277,000
2016
$18,221 (+4.1%)
$596,000 + $652,000
$1,248,000
2014
$17,495 (+4.2%)
$485,000 + $643,000
$1,128,000
2013
$16,796 (+0.3%)
$485,000 + $620,000
$1,105,000
2012
$16,751 (+3.0%)
$507,000 + $612,000
$1,119,000
2011
$16,258 (+3.9%)
$499,000 + $630,000
$1,129,000
2010
$15,648 (+66.2%)
$499,000 + $630,000
$1,129,000
2009
$9,416
$525,000 + $201,000
$726,000
*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
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.27 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,505
Year built
1975
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Middlesex County
APN
3822868S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Sep 27, 2023 • Final
Additions (including dormers)
Construct a new wrap-around farmer's porch and remodel the existing living room, dining room, and mudroom. Replace the exterior trim, siding, and two doors.
Addition
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 6
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Driveway
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Door Features: French Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Marble, Hardwood
Interior Features: Cedar Closet(s), Play Room
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,156
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
Color: Yellow
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.27
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $17,163
Tax Year: 2015
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Mass Ave to Meriam Street
UnparsedAddress: 21 Meriam St, 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: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,505
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1975
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3822868S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Fiske
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
Wm Diamond Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
9/10
Lexington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
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