This magnificent 6 bedroom, 5 1/2 bath home is set on almost three quarters of an acre in the highly desirable Burnham Farms neighborhood. First floor offers a gourmet kitchen w/ 6 burner Viking range, dual dishwasher & a Sub-Zero refrigerator. Exquisite details including an octogonal pyramid ceiling highlighting the informal dining area. Inviting, sunken family room with window seats & fireplace. Radiant formal living and dining rooms. Nicely sized office with french doors. Luxuriant master w/ gas fireplace & indirect crown molding lighting. Enviable "his and hers" closets. Sumptuous master bath w/ jetted soaking tub, tiled shower & double vanity. Two bedrooms have en suite full baths & two share a large Jack & Jill bath. Living space continues in the finished lower level gym and game room. Sixth bedroom and full bath finish off the space. Impressive millwork throughout! Private, flat rear yard. Walking to Fiske & Diamond! Includes transferable membership to Adams Pool!
Single-familyProperty Type
2003Year Built
0.73 acresLot Size
$490Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by Kristen Rice• William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Bought with Paul Whaley / Charlie Ring Team• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston - Back Bay
Custom built Center Entrance Colonial on 31,000+ square foot level manicured lot. Three car attached garage, six bedrooms, five and one half baths, circular staircase, hardwood floors, finished lower level, gourmet kitchen with SubZero, Viking, and Bosch. Walk to Fiske Elementary and Diamond Middle Schools.
MLS PIN #30477074
Jul 2, 2001
Sold
$599,000
$95/sq ft
Mar 17, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Feb 8, 2001
Listed
$699,000
$111/sq ft
"BURNHAM FARMS" CLASSIC COLONIAL!CUSTOM BUILT BY MARK MOORE! SITUATED ON GORGEOUS 3/4A LOT IN PRESTIGIOUS NGHBRHD.WALK TO FISKE,DIAMOND & MIDDLE.GRT POSSIBILITIES FOR EXPANSION! AFTER BROKER INSPECT.OFFERS PRESENTED SUNDAY,7:00PM FEB 11TH
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$34,357 (+5.7%)
$1,010,000 + $1,781,000
$2,791,000
2025
$32,495 (+1.6%)
$962,000 + $1,695,000
$2,657,000
2024
$31,997 (+7.4%)
$916,000 + $1,696,000
$2,612,000
2023
$29,796 (+3.5%)
$833,000 + $1,459,000
$2,292,000
2022
$28,801 (−2.7%)
$758,000 + $1,329,000
$2,087,000
2021
$29,600 (+8.3%)
$752,000 + $1,305,000
$2,057,000
2020
$27,327 (+1.5%)
$752,000 + $1,193,000
$1,945,000
2019
$26,913 (+6.5%)
$716,000 + $1,190,000
$1,906,000
2018
$25,268
$682,000 + $1,085,000
$1,767,000
2017
$25,256 (+0.2%)
$650,000 + $1,093,000
$1,743,000
2016
$25,214 (+4.7%)
$619,000 + $1,108,000
$1,727,000
2014
$24,087 (+2.0%)
$511,000 + $1,042,000
$1,553,000
2013
$23,606 (+1.9%)
$511,000 + $1,042,000
$1,553,000
2012
$23,174 (+0.7%)
$531,000 + $1,017,000
$1,548,000
2011
$23,011 (+3.1%)
$506,000 + $1,092,000
$1,598,000
2010
$22,315 (+4.5%)
$506,000 + $1,104,000
$1,610,000
2009
$21,362
$532,000 + $1,115,000
$1,647,000
Tax history for 287 Emerson Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$34,357 (+5.7%)
$1,010,000 + $1,781,000
$2,791,000
2025
$32,495 (+1.6%)
$962,000 + $1,695,000
$2,657,000
2024
$31,997 (+7.4%)
$916,000 + $1,696,000
$2,612,000
2023
$29,796 (+3.5%)
$833,000 + $1,459,000
$2,292,000
2022
$28,801 (−2.7%)
$758,000 + $1,329,000
$2,087,000
2021
$29,600 (+8.3%)
$752,000 + $1,305,000
$2,057,000
2020
$27,327 (+1.5%)
$752,000 + $1,193,000
$1,945,000
2019
$26,913 (+6.5%)
$716,000 + $1,190,000
$1,906,000
2018
$25,268
$682,000 + $1,085,000
$1,767,000
2017
$25,256 (+0.2%)
$650,000 + $1,093,000
$1,743,000
2016
$25,214 (+4.7%)
$619,000 + $1,108,000
$1,727,000
2014
$24,087 (+2.0%)
$511,000 + $1,042,000
$1,553,000
2013
$23,606 (+1.9%)
$511,000 + $1,042,000
$1,553,000
2012
$23,174 (+0.7%)
$531,000 + $1,017,000
$1,548,000
2011
$23,011 (+3.1%)
$506,000 + $1,092,000
$1,598,000
2010
$22,315 (+4.5%)
$506,000 + $1,104,000
$1,610,000
2009
$21,362
$532,000 + $1,115,000
$1,647,000
*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
5
Baths
5.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.73 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,486
Year built
2003
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3606296S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Jan 28, 2026 • Final
Electrical
Replace the gas furnace.
Electrical
HVAC
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: 3
# of Covered Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 6
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding, Walk-In Closet(s), Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Wet Bar, Recessed Lighting, Closet, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Bathroom, Office, Game Room, Bedroom, Exercise Room, Central Vacuum, Walk-Up Attic
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 6,286
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Taupe
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck, Storage, Professional Landscaping
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Security Features: Security System
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.73
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $26,912.72
Tax Year: 2019
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Range, for Gas Dryer, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Adams or East Street to 287 Emerson.
UnparsedAddress: 287 Emerson Rd, Lexington MA 02420
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,486
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.73 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2003
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3606296S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4
Listing Information
Exclusions: Includes Pool Membership & Swingset!! Dining Room Window Trmts Excluded. Rods And Other Trmts Inc.
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 • 1.6mi
10/10
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