Think Spring. Soon the roses will be in bloom, and for the gardeners there is a potting room in the carriage house. For those who love to cook, the chefs kitchen provides super equipment, a 6 burner gas cooktop, honed granite countertops for preparation, sub-zero refrigerator, and storage for wine. The connecting butler's pantry holds fine china and crystal to set up the beautiful formal dining room for family or friends. The sunny three exposure family room has window seats and custom built-ins. A formal living room/library w/fireplace is a quiet place to enjoy. The master bedroom features unusual curved ceilings which is a signature of this homes design. Ideally located in the heart of Lexington's historic town center which offers unique shopping, a theatre and restaurants. The entrance to the bike path is across the street for cycling enthusiasts. A large cobblestone driveway on Edgewood Rd and the brick patio add to the ambiance of this Merriam Hill mini-estate w/large level lot.
Single-familyProperty Type
1845Year Built
0.46 acresLot Size
$632Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jean Winchester• Hammond Residential
Bought with Louise Ivers• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Arlington
PRIME MERIAM HILL LOCATION WALK TO CENTER, BIKE PATH, SCHOOLS & LIBRARY. CHARACTER & INTERESTING ARCHETECTURAL DETAIL WITH UPDATES OF HIGHEST QUALITY. PROF. KITCHEN, BUILT INS, TWO OFFICES & 1ST FLR FAM RM. BEAUT. LANDSCAPED
Public Records
May 1, 1998
Sold
$710,125
$193/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 23, 1987
Sold
$515,000
$140/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$26,245 (+1.6%)
$1,035,000 + $1,097,000
$2,132,000
2025
$25,842 (+4.2%)
$986,000 + $1,127,000
$2,113,000
2024
$24,806 (+1.3%)
$939,000 + $1,086,000
$2,025,000
2023
$24,479 (+4.1%)
$854,000 + $1,029,000
$1,883,000
2022
$23,515 (+1.9%)
$776,000 + $928,000
$1,704,000
2021
$23,067 (+0.3%)
$739,000 + $864,000
$1,603,000
2020
$23,000 (+4.7%)
$739,000 + $898,000
$1,637,000
2019
$21,971 (+3.1%)
$704,000 + $852,000
$1,556,000
2018
$21,307 (−3.9%)
$652,000 + $838,000
$1,490,000
2017
$22,170 (+3.2%)
$621,000 + $909,000
$1,530,000
2016
$21,491 (−2.6%)
$570,000 + $902,000
$1,472,000
2014
$22,055 (+2.0%)
$464,000 + $958,000
$1,422,000
2013
$21,614 (−0.2%)
$464,000 + $958,000
$1,422,000
2012
$21,647 (+0.2%)
$485,000 + $961,000
$1,446,000
2011
$21,614 (+3.9%)
$485,000 + $1,016,000
$1,501,000
2010
$20,804 (+5.1%)
$485,000 + $1,016,000
$1,501,000
2009
$19,792
$510,000 + $1,016,000
$1,526,000
Tax history for 31 Hancock St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$26,245 (+1.6%)
$1,035,000 + $1,097,000
$2,132,000
2025
$25,842 (+4.2%)
$986,000 + $1,127,000
$2,113,000
2024
$24,806 (+1.3%)
$939,000 + $1,086,000
$2,025,000
2023
$24,479 (+4.1%)
$854,000 + $1,029,000
$1,883,000
2022
$23,515 (+1.9%)
$776,000 + $928,000
$1,704,000
2021
$23,067 (+0.3%)
$739,000 + $864,000
$1,603,000
2020
$23,000 (+4.7%)
$739,000 + $898,000
$1,637,000
2019
$21,971 (+3.1%)
$704,000 + $852,000
$1,556,000
2018
$21,307 (−3.9%)
$652,000 + $838,000
$1,490,000
2017
$22,170 (+3.2%)
$621,000 + $909,000
$1,530,000
2016
$21,491 (−2.6%)
$570,000 + $902,000
$1,472,000
2014
$22,055 (+2.0%)
$464,000 + $958,000
$1,422,000
2013
$21,614 (−0.2%)
$464,000 + $958,000
$1,422,000
2012
$21,647 (+0.2%)
$485,000 + $961,000
$1,446,000
2011
$21,614 (+3.9%)
$485,000 + $1,016,000
$1,501,000
2010
$20,804 (+5.1%)
$485,000 + $1,016,000
$1,501,000
2009
$19,792
$510,000 + $1,016,000
$1,526,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.46 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,474
Year built
1845
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3731388S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Carriage Shed, Off Street
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Garden
Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.46
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
Frontage Length: 100
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $19,838.10
Tax Year: 2015
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Corner of Edgewood Road and Hancock Street
UnparsedAddress: 31 Hancock Street, Lexington MA 02420
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Public School, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,474
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1845
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3731388S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 5
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Fiske
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Wm Diamond Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
Lexington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
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