OFF MARKET

Off Market Dec 2013 for $1.4M

$2,597,612

•

4,097

sq ft

38 Somerset Rd, Lexington, MA 02420

About this home

A rare offering beautifully sited at the top of highly sought after Meriam Hill. This 4000+sf Colonial Revival with English Manor influences was designed by Lexington’s William Roger Greeley and is located approximately 1/3 mile from historic Lexington Center. With six bedrooms and 3 ½ baths, the open floor plan offers versatile living and entertaining spaces with unique architectural features some of which include numerous built ins, two staircases and arched brick windows with commanding views. The elegant and inviting entry foyer is flanked by spacious living and dining rooms, each boasting a working fireplace. A gracious circular driveway sets the tone and compliments the charming “Secret Garden” nestled privately within vine covered walls.

Single-familyProperty Type

1914Year Built

0.36 acresLot Size

$634Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 garage spacesParking

Listed by Stephen Stratford • Hammond Residential

Bought with Louis Wolfson • RE/MAX Leading Edge

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•Source:MLS PIN #71592533

Redfin Estimate

$2,597,612

$1.2M since sold in December 2013$90K since July

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This home's estimate is 20% higher than the average sale price ($2.16M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$2,010,000
A
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SOLD JUN 29, 2026
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B
5 beds3.5 baths4,135 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$2,705,000
C
5 beds4.5 baths4,559 sq ft
16 Hastings Rd, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$1,590,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,949 sq ft
15 Hancock St, Lexington, MA 02420
SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$2,199,000
E
5 beds3 baths3,683 sq ft
18 Hill St, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$1,880,000
F
4 beds4 baths3,062 sq ft
4 Stetson St, Lexington, MA 02420

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Market trends in 02420, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.1%

+0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$1.8M

$183K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

0 days MoM

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Sale history for 38 Somerset Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71592533

Dec 13, 2013

Sold

$1,420,000

$347/sq ft

Nov 15, 2013

Contingent

—

Oct 3, 2013

Listed

$1,469,000

$359/sq ft

MLS PIN #71543802

Sep 18, 2013

Sold

$2,300,000

$561/sq ft

Jul 11, 2013

Contingent

—

Jun 19, 2013

Listed

$2,498,000

$610/sq ft

+21

MERRIAM HILL! DESIGNED AND BUILT IN 1913 BY NOTED ARCHITECT WILLIAM ROGERS GREELEY, FOR HIS OWN FAMILY, THIS COLONIAL REVIVAL HAS THE ORIGINAL DETAIL AND RICH QUALITIES THAT ONE WOULD EXPECT. A METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED AND IMPROVED HOME SITED IN ONE OF LEXINGTON'S PREMIERE NEIGHBORHOODS W/IN WALKING DISTANCE OF ALL SCHOOLS, TOWN CENTER, CONSERVATION AREAS AND MINUTEMAN BIKEWAY. AN EXCEPTIONAL PROPERTY OFFERED W/ A BUILDABLE LOT OF 15,662+- SF FOR YARD SPACE, PRESERVATION, BUILDING OR INVESTMENT.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$29,560 (+11.0%)

$1,073,000 + $1,344,000

$2,417,000

2024

$26,619 (+1.4%)

$1,022,000 + $1,151,000

$2,173,000

2023

$26,260 (+4.1%)

$929,000 + $1,091,000

$2,020,000

2022

$25,226 (+2.0%)

$845,000 + $983,000

$1,828,000

2021

$24,736 (+0.3%)

$804,000 + $915,000

$1,719,000

2020

$24,658 (+4.6%)

$804,000 + $951,000

$1,755,000

2019

$23,566 (+5.3%)

$766,000 + $903,000

$1,669,000

2018

$22,380 (−1.7%)

$709,000 + $856,000

$1,565,000

2017

$22,764 (+3.8%)

$676,000 + $895,000

$1,571,000

2016

$21,929 (+21.8%)

$621,000 + $881,000

$1,502,000

2014

$18,007 (−1.2%)

$505,000 + $656,000

$1,161,000

2013

$18,225 (−0.9%)

$543,000 + $656,000

$1,199,000

2012

$18,383 (+2.5%)

$568,000 + $660,000

$1,228,000

2011

$17,942 (+3.9%)

$549,000 + $697,000

$1,246,000

2010

$17,270 (+4.5%)

$549,000 + $697,000

$1,246,000

2009

$16,524

$577,000 + $697,000

$1,274,000

Tax history for 38 Somerset Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$29,560 (+11.0%)

$1,073,000 + $1,344,000

$2,417,000

2024

$26,619 (+1.4%)

$1,022,000 + $1,151,000

$2,173,000

2023

$26,260 (+4.1%)

$929,000 + $1,091,000

$2,020,000

2022

$25,226 (+2.0%)

$845,000 + $983,000

$1,828,000

2021

$24,736 (+0.3%)

$804,000 + $915,000

$1,719,000

2020

$24,658 (+4.6%)

$804,000 + $951,000

$1,755,000

2019

$23,566 (+5.3%)

$766,000 + $903,000

$1,669,000

2018

$22,380 (−1.7%)

$709,000 + $856,000

$1,565,000

2017

$22,764 (+3.8%)

$676,000 + $895,000

$1,571,000

2016

$21,929 (+21.8%)

$621,000 + $881,000

$1,502,000

2014

$18,007 (−1.2%)

$505,000 + $656,000

$1,161,000

2013

$18,225 (−0.9%)

$543,000 + $656,000

$1,199,000

2012

$18,383 (+2.5%)

$568,000 + $660,000

$1,228,000

2011

$17,942 (+3.9%)

$549,000 + $697,000

$1,246,000

2010

$17,270 (+4.5%)

$549,000 + $697,000

$1,246,000

2009

$16,524

$577,000 + $697,000

$1,274,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

4.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.36 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

4,037

Year built

1914

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

554509

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.

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: Under, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Level: Third
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Picture,Dining Area,Pantry,Kitchen Island,Exterior Access,Slider

Office Room Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Garage Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Door Features: French Doors
Window Features: Skylight(s)
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Closet, Attic Access, Bathroom, Game Room, Library, Office, Sun Room, Bedroom

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,097
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Construction Materials: Brick
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Roof: Tile
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Roof
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Roof, Sprinkler System, Garden

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.36
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Year: 2013

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric 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
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
Directions: Mass Ave to Meriam St to Somerset Road
UnparsedAddress: 38 Somerset Rd, 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: 6
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,037
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.36 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1914
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 554509

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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9/10

Wm Diamond Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

9/10

Lexington High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

10/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 98° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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$2.47M – $2.99M

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39 Somerset Road, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1935 Sq. Ft.	$2,028,914

Address	Redfin Estimate
43 Somerset Road, Lexington, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3037 Sq. Ft.	$2,767,061
37 Somerset Road, Lexington, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3858 Sq. Ft.	$3,617,685

Address	Redfin Estimate
41 Somerset Road, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2896 Sq. Ft.	$2,774,573
31 Somerset Road, Lexington, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4066 Sq. Ft.	$3,296,416

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