On a private circle of homes, this stately brick Colonial is prominently sited on a near half-acre lot in the coveted Merriam Hill neighborhood. Open your front door and be at the Minuteman Bikeway and Lexington Battle Green in one or two minutes. Timeless details of the era combine with significant updates on all four levels. Improvements include central A/C, a renovated kitchen with white inset cabinetry, granite counters, Wolf cooktop and wall ovens, SubZero refrigerator and wine chiller, and a butler’s pantry. There are 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths on the upper levels plus a finished multi-room lower level with separate entrance, full bath and kitchenette - ideal for extended family and guests. A detached two-car garage, professionally landscaped lot with fine perennial borders, and a stone patio complete this idyllic picture. Living in Lexington Center will be a dream with unmatched proximity to shops, restaurants, Cary Library, Fiske Elementary School, LHS and the Hayden Recreation.
Single-familyProperty Type
1921Year Built
0.45 acresLot Size
$589Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Mary Lou McDonough• Barrett Sotheby's International Realty
MERIAM HILL ! Rare 1920's offering in secluded private enclave. This elegant property is loaded with stunning architectural detail, which boats a notable myriad of extraordinary features, a grand foyer, splendid living room, glorious dining room, to-die-for butler’s pantry, master suite with fireplace & spectacular 3 season porch. All of this and much more is just a stone's throw from the site of our nations birthplace. DON'T MISS THIS DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH !
Public Records
Oct 1, 1966
Sold
$65,000
$14/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$29,679 (+5.2%)
$1,150,000 + $1,261,000
$2,411,000
2025
$28,202 (+3.7%)
$1,095,000 + $1,211,000
$2,306,000
2024
$27,183 (+1.4%)
$1,043,000 + $1,176,000
$2,219,000
2023
$26,806 (+4.2%)
$948,000 + $1,114,000
$2,062,000
2022
$25,737 (+2.0%)
$862,000 + $1,003,000
$1,865,000
2021
$25,240 (+0.3%)
$821,000 + $933,000
$1,754,000
2020
$25,164 (+4.6%)
$821,000 + $970,000
$1,791,000
2019
$24,046 (+5.3%)
$782,000 + $921,000
$1,703,000
2018
$22,837 (−1.6%)
$724,000 + $873,000
$1,597,000
2017
$23,213 (+6.1%)
$689,000 + $913,000
$1,602,000
2016
$21,871 (+11.6%)
$633,000 + $865,000
$1,498,000
2014
$19,589 (+15.7%)
$516,000 + $747,000
$1,263,000
2013
$16,933 (+0.7%)
$516,000 + $598,000
$1,114,000
2012
$16,811 (+2.9%)
$539,000 + $584,000
$1,123,000
2011
$16,330 (+3.9%)
$540,000 + $594,000
$1,134,000
2010
$15,717 (+4.3%)
$540,000 + $594,000
$1,134,000
2009
$15,071
$568,000 + $594,000
$1,162,000
Tax history for 5 Goodwin Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$29,679 (+5.2%)
$1,150,000 + $1,261,000
$2,411,000
2025
$28,202 (+3.7%)
$1,095,000 + $1,211,000
$2,306,000
2024
$27,183 (+1.4%)
$1,043,000 + $1,176,000
$2,219,000
2023
$26,806 (+4.2%)
$948,000 + $1,114,000
$2,062,000
2022
$25,737 (+2.0%)
$862,000 + $1,003,000
$1,865,000
2021
$25,240 (+0.3%)
$821,000 + $933,000
$1,754,000
2020
$25,164 (+4.6%)
$821,000 + $970,000
$1,791,000
2019
$24,046 (+5.3%)
$782,000 + $921,000
$1,703,000
2018
$22,837 (−1.6%)
$724,000 + $873,000
$1,597,000
2017
$23,213 (+6.1%)
$689,000 + $913,000
$1,602,000
2016
$21,871 (+11.6%)
$633,000 + $865,000
$1,498,000
2014
$19,589 (+15.7%)
$516,000 + $747,000
$1,263,000
2013
$16,933 (+0.7%)
$516,000 + $598,000
$1,114,000
2012
$16,811 (+2.9%)
$539,000 + $584,000
$1,123,000
2011
$16,330 (+3.9%)
$540,000 + $594,000
$1,134,000
2010
$15,717 (+4.3%)
$540,000 + $594,000
$1,134,000
2009
$15,071
$568,000 + $594,000
$1,162,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Stone Wall
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Remodeled
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Security Features: Security System
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.45
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $25,240
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Electric Baseboard, Steam, Radiant, Natural Gas, Ductless
Cooling: Central Air, Ductless
Location
Location Information
Directions: Mass Ave. to Hancock Street to Goodwin Road
UnparsedAddress: 5 Goodwin Road, Lexington MA 02420
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, House of Worship, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 7
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,096
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.45 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1921
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2639790S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Fiske
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
Wm Diamond Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
9/10
Lexington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
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