One of Merriam Hill's most admired properties beautifully sited on over 3/4 of an acre. This special home has a large 1st floor suite, grand living areas, amazing built-ins, beautiful grounds and is in a sought after location convenient to town center, schools, the Minuteman Bikeway, conservation and recreation areas and major routes. This carefully maintained and updated home will meet your needs and more. There's a recently renovated cathedral ceilinged kitchen with quartz counters, wine cooler, induction cooktop, hardwood floors, breakfast island and eating area with a bay window providing neighborhood views. A heart of the home combination DR and family room with cathedral ceilings, gorgeous built-in cabinetry and access to a private bluestone patio. The skylit primary suite has a walk-in closet, double closets, built-in bookcases, sitting area and a spacious bath with shower and soaking tub. This 1st level also has a lovely fireplaced formal living room w/ arched display cabinets.
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
0.87 acresLot Size
$666Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Lester Savage• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Listed by • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Bought with The Westview Group• Barrett Sotheby's International Realty
Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Overhead, In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 3
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
Appliances
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood
Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding, Open Floorplan, Bathroom - Half, Den, Home Office, Play Room, Mud Room, Walk-Up Attic, Internet Available - Unknown
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,903
Foundation Area: 1
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Certified Historic,Renovated Since,Unknown/Mixed
Color: Tan
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle, Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Roof, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Roof, Patio, Balcony, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Stone Wall
Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 3258
Below Grade Finished Area: 645
Other Structures: Workshop
ADU: N
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.87
Lot Features: Wooded, Gentle Sloping
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s)
Frontage Length: 205
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $29,864.06
Tax Year: 2026
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Fireplace
Cooling: Central Air, 3 or More, Ductless
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Fiske
Middle Or Junior School: Diamond
High School: Lhs
Location Information
Directions: Mass Ave to Meriam Street, at top of hill intersection bear left to 10:00
UnparsedAddress: 3 Franklin Road, 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: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,361
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.87 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1619312S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 6
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Fiske
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
Wm Diamond Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
Lexington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
10/10
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