Elegant Victorian-inspired Colonial built by the renowned Windemere Group, offering three finished levels of beautifully updated living space. A dramatic two-story foyer with travertine marble flooring and twin coat closets welcomes you into this meticulously maintained home. Rich hardwood floors with cherry inlay, custom window treatments, and exceptional craftsmanship are showcased throughout.The sun-filled living and dining rooms feature striking walk-in bay windows, while raised panel detailing adds timeless character to the dining room. The spacious kitchen is appointed with granite countertops, a center island, dining area, and newer appliances, opening seamlessly to the impressive great room with vaulted ceiling, skylights, and plantation shutters. A mudroom with laundry and an additional half bath provide everyday convenience.The second floor features a luxurious primary suite with private bath and direct access to a charming library overlooking the great room below. Three additional bedrooms and two full baths complete this level. The third floor offers exceptional flexibility with two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and a sitting room—ideal for guests, home offices, au pair, or multi-generational living. Step outside to a spectacular private garden retreat accessed from the kitchen and great room. Thoughtfully designed perennial gardens, mature landscaping, winding walkways, stone walls, and lighted pillars create a serene setting for entertaining, relaxing, and enjoying outdoor living throughout the seasons. The fenced yard provides a secure space for children and pets. Recent improvements include exterior painting (2022), new fencing (2022), newly planted trees (2022), a structurally enhanced driveway with paver accents, and new central air conditioning (2024). An attached two-car garage and full unfinished lower level offer abundant storage and future expansion potential. Combining timeless architecture, thoughtful updates, stunning gardens, and versatile living space, this exceptional home is a rare offering for the discerning buyer. All this plus nearby to minuteman bikeway, multiple schools, historic Lexington Center (less than 1 mile!) and so much more!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1995Year Built
0.36 acresLot Size
$396Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Suzanne Winchester Miller• Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington
Meriam Hill, located between Lexington Center and the Cambridge line, is a historic and residential Lexington neighborhood with Colonial-era streetscapes and a wooded, hilltop feel. Massachusetts Avenue sets the tempo, where coffee counters, small eateries, and local services cluster around the Arlington line. Community pillars include the Lexington Battle Green, Cary Memorial Library, and the Lexington Venue for live performances and civic gatherings. Side streets mix classic Colonials and mid-century updates behind stone walls and mature trees. Pocket conservation land and the Minuteman Bikeway shape daily routines with a strong outdoors thread. The landscape reads quiet and curated, with a town-common culture close by.
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Offer insights
55-B Hancock St · $2,750,000
$2.77M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $2.77M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
25 days
The average home goes pending in 22 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.3%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Central vacuum
Crown molding
Cathedral ceilings
Window seat
Closets and linen closet
Entry hall, den, and multiple additional rooms (11 total rooms)
Insulated doors
Skylight
Insulated and storm windows with screens
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on the second floor with walk-in closet and bay/bow/box window
Second bedroom on the second floor with hardwood flooring
Third bedroom on the second floor with hardwood flooring
Fourth bedroom on the second floor with wall-to-wall carpet
Fifth bedroom on the third floor with wall-to-wall carpet
Bathrooms
Four full bathrooms
Two half bathrooms
Primary bathroom present
Bathrooms include tiled tubs & showers, double vanity in at least one full bath, shower stalls, and linen closet storage
Kitchen
Kitchen island
Pantry
Stone/granite/solid countertops
Hardwood flooring
Laundry & utility
Laundry closet on the first floor
Laundry area with stone/ceramic tile flooring
Flooring
Hardwood flooring
Wall-to-wall carpet
Stone/ceramic tile flooring
Heating & cooling
Baseboard heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning
Gas water heater
Exterior features
Deck and patio
Professionally landscaped grounds with garden and stone wall
Sprinkler system
Rain gutters
Storage area
Fenced yard (enclosed)
Corner lot with gentle slope
Paved public road frontage and public road maintenance
Home design
Single family residence
Above-grade and below-grade finished living areas (multiple levels)
Exterior color: silver gray
Parking
Attached garage with 2 garage spaces and garage door opener
Covered parking for 2
Four open parking spaces
Driveway and off-street parking
Storage in garage
Security
Security system
Construction
Frame construction
Shingle roof
Concrete perimeter foundation
Built per public records (actual year built recorded)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric service with circuit breakers and 200+ amp service
Other
Basement is full with interior entry and garage access
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
FANTASTIC NEWPORT COLONIAL UNDER CONSTRUCTION. MERIAM HILL, WALK TO CENTER, TOP LOCATION! LIVING ROOM HAS TURRET SITTING AREA. FAMILY ROOM WITH VAULTED CEILING AND BALCONY, PALADIAN WINDOW & STONE FIREPLACE. A DIFFERENT & EXCITING HOME -
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$31,194 (+6.3%)
$1,014,000 + $1,520,000
$2,534,000
2025
$29,352 (+4.0%)
$966,000 + $1,434,000
$2,400,000
2024
$28,236 (+7.1%)
$920,000 + $1,385,000
$2,305,000
2023
$26,364 (+3.4%)
$836,000 + $1,192,000
$2,028,000
2022
$25,489 (−2.5%)
$760,000 + $1,087,000
$1,847,000
2021
$26,132 (+7.9%)
$724,000 + $1,092,000
$1,816,000
2020
$24,208 (+3.1%)
$724,000 + $999,000
$1,723,000
2019
$23,482 (+5.3%)
$689,000 + $974,000
$1,663,000
2018
$22,294 (+2.6%)
$638,000 + $921,000
$1,559,000
2017
$21,735 (+8.3%)
$608,000 + $892,000
$1,500,000
2016
$20,075 (+10.4%)
$558,000 + $817,000
$1,375,000
2014
$18,178 (+2.0%)
$455,000 + $717,000
$1,172,000
2013
$17,814 (+1.6%)
$455,000 + $717,000
$1,172,000
2012
$17,530 (−1.7%)
$475,000 + $696,000
$1,171,000
2011
$17,827 (+3.9%)
$482,000 + $756,000
$1,238,000
2010
$17,159 (+4.7%)
$482,000 + $756,000
$1,238,000
2009
$16,381
$507,000 + $756,000
$1,263,000
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.36 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
4,351
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
4,351
Year built
1995
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3229587S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
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