Thoughtfully renovated 1929 Classic Colonial in Lexington's desirable Merriam Hill. 14 rooms, 4+ bedrooms, 4 full baths. All your needs fulfilled in this warm & welcoming home: open-concept gourmet kitchen-dining-family room; playroom; in-home office; 4-season room with wood pellet stove that transforms into a screen porch, overlooking professionally landscaped grounds and patio. Enjoy the many formal and informal living spaces. AND...Don't miss the charming tree-house! Ready to make memories.
Single-familyProperty Type
1929Year Built
0.34 acresLot Size
$571Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Sheila Watson• William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Bought with Phyllis Reservitz• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lexington
Classic Elegance in most desirable, Meriam Hill. Completely renovated 1929 classic home on professionally landscaped corner lot. Experience yesterday's architectural details and built-ins in a classic layout, combined with today's open-concept, gourmet kitchen with integrated breakfast and family rooms. Enjoy park-like grounds from outdoor covered porch or side yard deck. Quality and craftsmanship. Great family neighborhood. Fiske & Diamond district. Stroll to Lexington Center.
MLS PIN #70005218
May 20, 2004
Sold
$1,850,000
$381/sq ft
Mar 15, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Mar 11, 2004
Listed
$1,875,000
$386/sq ft
WALK TO CENTER, SCHOOLS, GRANNY POND. BEST OF BOTH WORLDS, ARCHITECTURAL DETAIL, BUILT-INS WITH NEW KITCHEN, FAMILY ROOM AND BATHS. COMPLETELY RENOVATED ORIGINAL HOME.
MLS PIN #30257464
Apr 15, 1999
Sold
$571,500
$118/sq ft
Mar 3, 1999
Listing Removed
—
Sep 10, 1998
Listed
$605,000
$124/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$31,292 (+8.0%)
$911,000 + $1,631,000
$2,542,000
2025
$28,961 (−0.6%)
$868,000 + $1,500,000
$2,368,000
2024
$29,131 (+5.8%)
$826,000 + $1,552,000
$2,378,000
2023
$27,547 (−3.4%)
$751,000 + $1,368,000
$2,119,000
2022
$28,525 (+6.6%)
$683,000 + $1,384,000
$2,067,000
2021
$26,765 (+3.9%)
$623,000 + $1,237,000
$1,860,000
2020
$25,768 (+4.2%)
$623,000 + $1,211,000
$1,834,000
2019
$24,738 (+4.1%)
$593,000 + $1,159,000
$1,752,000
2018
$23,767 (−3.0%)
$565,000 + $1,097,000
$1,662,000
2017
$24,503 (+3.2%)
$672,000 + $1,019,000
$1,691,000
2016
$23,754 (+3.5%)
$617,000 + $1,010,000
$1,627,000
2014
$22,955 (+10.7%)
$502,000 + $978,000
$1,480,000
2013
$20,733 (+3.1%)
$502,000 + $862,000
$1,364,000
2012
$20,105 (−1.9%)
$506,000 + $837,000
$1,343,000
2011
$20,491 (+9.1%)
$533,000 + $890,000
$1,423,000
2010
$18,780 (−7.7%)
$533,000 + $822,000
$1,355,000
2009
$20,337
$561,000 + $1,007,000
$1,568,000
Tax history for 51 York
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$31,292 (+8.0%)
$911,000 + $1,631,000
$2,542,000
2025
$28,961 (−0.6%)
$868,000 + $1,500,000
$2,368,000
2024
$29,131 (+5.8%)
$826,000 + $1,552,000
$2,378,000
2023
$27,547 (−3.4%)
$751,000 + $1,368,000
$2,119,000
2022
$28,525 (+6.6%)
$683,000 + $1,384,000
$2,067,000
2021
$26,765 (+3.9%)
$623,000 + $1,237,000
$1,860,000
2020
$25,768 (+4.2%)
$623,000 + $1,211,000
$1,834,000
2019
$24,738 (+4.1%)
$593,000 + $1,159,000
$1,752,000
2018
$23,767 (−3.0%)
$565,000 + $1,097,000
$1,662,000
2017
$24,503 (+3.2%)
$672,000 + $1,019,000
$1,691,000
2016
$23,754 (+3.5%)
$617,000 + $1,010,000
$1,627,000
2014
$22,955 (+10.7%)
$502,000 + $978,000
$1,480,000
2013
$20,733 (+3.1%)
$502,000 + $862,000
$1,364,000
2012
$20,105 (−1.9%)
$506,000 + $837,000
$1,343,000
2011
$20,491 (+9.1%)
$533,000 + $890,000
$1,423,000
2010
$18,780 (−7.7%)
$533,000 + $822,000
$1,355,000
2009
$20,337
$561,000 + $1,007,000
$1,568,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Closet, Library, Sun Room, Play Room, Bonus Room, Office
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,862
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Color: Yellow
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Screens, Garden, Stone Wall
Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.34
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Frontage Length: 115
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $20,105
Tax Year: 2012
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
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, Natural Gas, Wood
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Meriam Street to York. Corner of York & Woodland.
UnparsedAddress: 51 York, Lexington MA 02420
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, University
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,862
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 6
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1666139S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Apr 7, 2021
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 6
Listing Information
Exclusions: Blinds In Playroom, Music/Sunroom, En-Suite Bedroom, Office, And Multipurpose Rm. Ll Refrigerator.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Fiske
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
Wm Diamond Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
Lexington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
10/10
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