Just steps from Lexington Center, this beautifully updated Colonial blends timeless charm with modern comfort. The sun-filled living room features custom built-ins and a gas fireplace, while French doors open to a spacious study with private access to a fenced yard, Beacon Hill–style brick patio, and deck—your own garden retreat. The eat-in kitchen flows seamlessly to a vaulted, fireplaced family room and formal dining room, ideal for everyday living and entertaining. Upstairs, the serene primary suite offers a reading nook, walk-in closet, and marble bath, joined by three additional bedrooms. The lower level includes a fifth bedroom, full bath, and exercise room, plus direct entry to a two-car garage with EV charger. Fresh paint, gleaming hardwoods, and a sought-after Merriam Hill location make this home the best of Lexington living.
Meriam Hill! Move right in to this spectacular and spacious Colonial with a two car garage! This wonderful home is set on a 15,500 square foot lot and features 4,090 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space on three levels, 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, gleaming hardwood floors throughout, a welcoming marble foyer, large formal living room, formal dining room, first floor office, convenient first floor laundry room, updated powder room, cathedral ceiling family room with fireplace, beautiful eat in kitchen with granite counters, custom maple cabinets, stainless steel appliances and a sunfilled breakfast area opening to the serene back yard. The stunning Master Bedroom suite features a custom 10x8 walk in closet and luxurious, spa like marble bathroom. From the garage, the entry level opens to a spacious mudroom and has large recreation room plus a bedroom and full bath that would be ideal for an in-law or au pair suite. Fiske / Diamond School District. Steps to Lexington Center!
Public Records
May 22, 1992
Sold
$435,000
$115/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$23,057 (+4.1%)
$963,000 + $910,000
$1,873,000
2025
$22,149 (+2.3%)
$917,000 + $894,000
$1,811,000
2024
$21,646 (+2.0%)
$874,000 + $893,000
$1,767,000
2023
$21,216 (+5.0%)
$794,000 + $838,000
$1,632,000
2022
$20,203 (+3.8%)
$722,000 + $742,000
$1,464,000
2021
$19,455 (+3.5%)
$688,000 + $664,000
$1,352,000
2020
$18,799 (+4.3%)
$688,000 + $650,000
$1,338,000
2019
$18,031 (+3.6%)
$655,000 + $622,000
$1,277,000
2018
$17,403 (+12.1%)
$606,000 + $611,000
$1,217,000
2017
$15,519 (+3.2%)
$578,000 + $493,000
$1,071,000
2016
$15,038 (−0.1%)
$531,000 + $499,000
$1,030,000
2014
$15,060 (+4.0%)
$455,000 + $516,000
$971,000
2013
$14,486
$455,000 + $498,000
$953,000
2012
$14,476 (+2.3%)
$475,000 + $492,000
$967,000
2011
$14,155 (+3.9%)
$482,000 + $501,000
$983,000
2010
$13,624 (+4.2%)
$482,000 + $501,000
$983,000
2009
$13,074
$507,000 + $501,000
$1,008,000
Tax history for 45 Hancock St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$23,057 (+4.1%)
$963,000 + $910,000
$1,873,000
2025
$22,149 (+2.3%)
$917,000 + $894,000
$1,811,000
2024
$21,646 (+2.0%)
$874,000 + $893,000
$1,767,000
2023
$21,216 (+5.0%)
$794,000 + $838,000
$1,632,000
2022
$20,203 (+3.8%)
$722,000 + $742,000
$1,464,000
2021
$19,455 (+3.5%)
$688,000 + $664,000
$1,352,000
2020
$18,799 (+4.3%)
$688,000 + $650,000
$1,338,000
2019
$18,031 (+3.6%)
$655,000 + $622,000
$1,277,000
2018
$17,403 (+12.1%)
$606,000 + $611,000
$1,217,000
2017
$15,519 (+3.2%)
$578,000 + $493,000
$1,071,000
2016
$15,038 (−0.1%)
$531,000 + $499,000
$1,030,000
2014
$15,060 (+4.0%)
$455,000 + $516,000
$971,000
2013
$14,486
$455,000 + $498,000
$953,000
2012
$14,476 (+2.3%)
$475,000 + $492,000
$967,000
2011
$14,155 (+3.9%)
$482,000 + $501,000
$983,000
2010
$13,624 (+4.2%)
$482,000 + $501,000
$983,000
2009
$13,074
$507,000 + $501,000
$1,008,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Interior Features: Open Floorplan, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Home Office-Separate Entry, Exercise Room, 3/4 Bath
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,768
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
Color: Blue
Lead Paint: None
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Composite, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck - Composite, Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, Stone Wall
Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 2996
Below Grade Finished Area: 772
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.36
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $22,149
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Central Air
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Fiske Elementry
Middle Or Junior School: Diamond Middle
High School: Lhs
Location Information
Directions: Lexington Center to Hancock St
UnparsedAddress: 45 Hancock Street, Lexington MA 02420
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,258
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.36 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1981
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1695672S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 11, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exclusions: None
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Fiske
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Wm Diamond Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Lexington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
10/10
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