Young, completely refreshed Colonial on desirable Follen Hill with major curb appeal! Don’t be fooled, this home boasts over 7,400 sq feet of living area on four levels, meeting the most discerning of any buyer’s needs! The open concept 1st floor boasts a private home office, back to back living/dining and an updated center island, eat in kitchen, which spills onto an expansive sun soaked rear deck, all open to the family room with fireplace and second staircase! The 2nd floor has a rare five bedrooms on one level, all generous in size and includes a tranquil primary retreat. Up to the 3rd floor and you’ll find a second primary suite, perfect for an au pair or multi-generational living. The day-lit lower level with playroom, media room and home gym walk right out to a rear patio. The two-tiered backyard will also surprise you with level space on each tier for relaxation, entertainment or play space. Walk to Bowman School, Wilson's, Conservation and the MM Bikeway. This is a must see!
Single-familyProperty Type
2001Year Built
0.41 acresLot Size
$449Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Amie Pettengill• Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington
Exceptional Center Entrance Colonial with a two car attached garage set on a picturesque side street in desirable Follen Hill! This meticulous home is set on a beautifully landscaped 17,678 sq.ft. lot and features 6,016 sq.ft. of exquisitely appointed living space with crown molding, inlay hardwood floors, formal Living Room with fireplace, stately formal Dining Room, 1st floor office, fireplaced Family Room, butler’s staircase, custom Mud Room and gourmet eat in Kitchen with a large center island, abundant custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances and beautiful dining area with sliders to a large deck overlooking the back yard. There are 5 spacious 2nd floor bedrooms including the wonderful Master Bedroom Suite. The walk up 3rd floor has abundant storage and is waiting to be finished. The walk out lower level has been fabulously finished to include a Rec Room, Dance Studio and sliders to a patio. Steps to Public Transportation, Bowman Elementary, Minuteman Bike Path & Wilson Farm!
MLS PIN #30581663
Apr 5, 2002
Sold
$1,675,000
$225/sq ft
Feb 25, 2002
Listing Removed
—
Feb 21, 2002
Listed
$1,749,000
$235/sq ft
FABULOUS FOLLEN HILL NEW CONSTRUCTION.ELEGANT DESIGN FINISHED WITH IMPECCABLE QUALITY AND STYLE.BEDROOMS CAN BE FINISHED WITH CARPETING AT BUYER'S REQUEST.FINISHED BSMNT WALK UP 3RD FLR READY FOR FINISH.EXCEPTIONAL FLOOR PLAN
MLS PIN #30430283
Oct 20, 2000
Sold
$510,000
$69/sq ft
Oct 1, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Jul 20, 2000
Listed
$529,900
$71/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$35,785 (+5.7%)
$1,082,000 + $1,825,000
$2,907,000
2025
$33,840 (+21.2%)
$1,030,000 + $1,737,000
$2,767,000
2024
$27,930 (+7.0%)
$930,000 + $1,350,000
$2,280,000
2023
$26,091 (+1.4%)
$845,000 + $1,162,000
$2,007,000
2022
$25,723 (−1.1%)
$768,000 + $1,096,000
$1,864,000
2021
$26,017 (+8.0%)
$732,000 + $1,076,000
$1,808,000
2020
$24,096 (+3.0%)
$732,000 + $983,000
$1,715,000
2019
$23,383 (+17.7%)
$697,000 + $959,000
$1,656,000
2018
$19,863 (−19.2%)
$717,000 + $672,000
$1,389,000
2017
$24,590 (+2.2%)
$683,000 + $1,014,000
$1,697,000
2016
$24,061 (−7.4%)
$627,000 + $1,021,000
$1,648,000
2014
$25,995 (+1.3%)
$510,000 + $1,166,000
$1,676,000
2013
$25,658 (+1.7%)
$510,000 + $1,178,000
$1,688,000
2012
$25,239 (−2.1%)
$514,000 + $1,172,000
$1,686,000
2011
$25,790 (+3.1%)
$538,000 + $1,253,000
$1,791,000
2010
$25,017 (+4.5%)
$538,000 + $1,267,000
$1,805,000
2009
$23,943
$566,000 + $1,280,000
$1,846,000
Tax history for 23 Richard Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$35,785 (+5.7%)
$1,082,000 + $1,825,000
$2,907,000
2025
$33,840 (+21.2%)
$1,030,000 + $1,737,000
$2,767,000
2024
$27,930 (+7.0%)
$930,000 + $1,350,000
$2,280,000
2023
$26,091 (+1.4%)
$845,000 + $1,162,000
$2,007,000
2022
$25,723 (−1.1%)
$768,000 + $1,096,000
$1,864,000
2021
$26,017 (+8.0%)
$732,000 + $1,076,000
$1,808,000
2020
$24,096 (+3.0%)
$732,000 + $983,000
$1,715,000
2019
$23,383 (+17.7%)
$697,000 + $959,000
$1,656,000
2018
$19,863 (−19.2%)
$717,000 + $672,000
$1,389,000
2017
$24,590 (+2.2%)
$683,000 + $1,014,000
$1,697,000
2016
$24,061 (−7.4%)
$627,000 + $1,021,000
$1,648,000
2014
$25,995 (+1.3%)
$510,000 + $1,166,000
$1,676,000
2013
$25,658 (+1.7%)
$510,000 + $1,178,000
$1,688,000
2012
$25,239 (−2.1%)
$514,000 + $1,172,000
$1,686,000
2011
$25,790 (+3.1%)
$538,000 + $1,253,000
$1,791,000
2010
$25,017 (+4.5%)
$538,000 + $1,267,000
$1,805,000
2009
$23,943
$566,000 + $1,280,000
$1,846,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
6
Baths
5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.41 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
5,220
Year built
2001
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1665932S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 6
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Recessed Lighting, Bedroom, Office, Play Room, Media Room, Exercise Room, Bathroom
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 7,440
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
Color: Olive
Lead Paint: None
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.41
Frontage Length: 103
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $26,091
Tax Year: 2023
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Mass Ave to Follen to Richard
UnparsedAddress: 23 Richard Road, Lexington MA 02421
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,220
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.41 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2001
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1665932S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exclusions: Dr Light Is Excluded. The Lap Pool Is Included As Is. Projection/Screen Equipment Is Negotiable.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Bowman Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
Jonas Clarke Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
10/10
Lexington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
10/10
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