Stunning sophistication awaits in this elegant, re-designed 5 bed, 4.5 bath, colonial on the most beautiful street in the heart of Merriam Hill. Blending gracious 20’s architecture w/2 extraordinary renovations, this home is perfect for today’s lifestyle. The heart of the home, a custom K/FR w/gas frplc, leads to a deck & yard. A wet bar pantry w/custom cabs & wine fridge transitions to the more formal rms. The LR w/frpl & custom built-ins leads thru french doors to a sunrm & combines w/the DR to provide graceful entertaining. Completing the 1st fl is a mudrm & 1/2 bath. The renovated main suite w/marble bath & dual walk-in closets provides privacy. A just completed, bedrm wing add’n delivers 2 beds, a dual sink bath & laundry rm. An en-suite guest rm finishes the 2nd fl. The 3rd fl has a renov au pair/teen suite w/bath. The LL has a rm w/sprung fl that could be used for play, dance, exercise, or media. A mudrm off the garage, storage & add'l W&D connections in unfin area. Exceptional!
Single-familyProperty Type
1923Year Built
0.39 acresLot Size
$780Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Sheila Watson• Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington
Bought with Coleman Group• William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Stunning Meriam Hill location! Lovely and expanded brick Colonial is just a stroll to Lexington center, offering 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths. Gorgeous updated kitchen and family room unite under a cathedral ceiling. Mahogany deck overlooks mature organic gardens and magnificent 250 year old copper beech tree. Peaceful living room offers a charming fireplace with built-in bookshelves, and french doors opening to a glorious four-season Sun Room. Four corner bedrooms fill out the second floor including master bedroom suit and 3 updated baths with heated floors. Top floor is a sun-filled delight with fresh paint, carpet, full bath, full insulation, closets, privacy and treetop views - ideal au-pair or teen suite. Large additional finished room in basement could be used for exercise, Media Room, or hobbies. This is the sanctuary you will love coming home to.
MLS PIN #70270381
Nov 29, 2005
Sold
$1,600,000
$427/sq ft
Oct 20, 2005
Listing Removed
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Sep 30, 2005
Listed
$1,600,000
$427/sq ft
Meriam Hill! Walk to center from one of the most desirable streets. Center entrance Colonial newly renovated. Quality craftsmanship, European appliances, granite counters, professional landscaping.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$29,839 (+4.0%)
$1,134,000 + $1,290,000
$2,424,000
2025
$28,704 (+2.1%)
$1,080,000 + $1,267,000
$2,347,000
2024
$28,102 (+3.8%)
$1,028,000 + $1,266,000
$2,294,000
2023
$27,079 (+6.6%)
$935,000 + $1,148,000
$2,083,000
2022
$25,406 (+4.1%)
$850,000 + $991,000
$1,841,000
2021
$24,405 (+3.6%)
$809,000 + $887,000
$1,696,000
2020
$23,562 (+4.2%)
$809,000 + $868,000
$1,677,000
2019
$22,620 (+3.5%)
$771,000 + $831,000
$1,602,000
2018
$21,865 (+4.1%)
$714,000 + $815,000
$1,529,000
2017
$21,011 (+3.8%)
$680,000 + $770,000
$1,450,000
2016
$20,250 (+6.1%)
$624,000 + $763,000
$1,387,000
2014
$19,077 (+2.0%)
$508,000 + $722,000
$1,230,000
2013
$18,696 (−0.5%)
$508,000 + $722,000
$1,230,000
2012
$18,787 (+0.1%)
$531,000 + $724,000
$1,255,000
2011
$18,763 (+3.9%)
$537,000 + $766,000
$1,303,000
2010
$18,060 (+4.6%)
$537,000 + $766,000
$1,303,000
2009
$17,263
$565,000 + $766,000
$1,331,000
Tax history for 42 Somerset Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$29,839 (+4.0%)
$1,134,000 + $1,290,000
$2,424,000
2025
$28,704 (+2.1%)
$1,080,000 + $1,267,000
$2,347,000
2024
$28,102 (+3.8%)
$1,028,000 + $1,266,000
$2,294,000
2023
$27,079 (+6.6%)
$935,000 + $1,148,000
$2,083,000
2022
$25,406 (+4.1%)
$850,000 + $991,000
$1,841,000
2021
$24,405 (+3.6%)
$809,000 + $887,000
$1,696,000
2020
$23,562 (+4.2%)
$809,000 + $868,000
$1,677,000
2019
$22,620 (+3.5%)
$771,000 + $831,000
$1,602,000
2018
$21,865 (+4.1%)
$714,000 + $815,000
$1,529,000
2017
$21,011 (+3.8%)
$680,000 + $770,000
$1,450,000
2016
$20,250 (+6.1%)
$624,000 + $763,000
$1,387,000
2014
$19,077 (+2.0%)
$508,000 + $722,000
$1,230,000
2013
$18,696 (−0.5%)
$508,000 + $722,000
$1,230,000
2012
$18,787 (+0.1%)
$531,000 + $724,000
$1,255,000
2011
$18,763 (+3.9%)
$537,000 + $766,000
$1,303,000
2010
$18,060 (+4.6%)
$537,000 + $766,000
$1,303,000
2009
$17,263
$565,000 + $766,000
$1,331,000
*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
4.5
Stories
3
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.39 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,519
Year built
1923
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Middlesex County
APN
3644584S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive
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