Impressive New England brick colonial on Meriam Hill next to conservation land. The open concept floor plan blends interior with exterior spaces. Eat in chef's kitchen | family room | formal entertaining rooms | 6 bedrooms | four and a half bathrooms | two offices | game room | fitness room. Just blocks from Lexington Center, historic hiking trails, ponds and meadows.
Single-familyProperty Type
1929Year Built
0.37 acresLot Size
$601Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Andrea Jackson• Barrett Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Raymond Hall• John C. Ricotta & Associates, Inc.
Classic architecture combines with an exquisite open plan kitchen/family rm renovation to deliver a superb & private Merriam Hill home. The heart of this gem is the chef’s kitchen with custom cabinetry, substantial island ideal for family activities & gracious entertaining, opening into a fam rm replete w/custom built-ins & a sunny office/playrm with custom desk & cabinetry, behind French doors. There is great outdoor access to 2 private decks from each side of the family room. The master bedroom, walk-in closet, & extraordinary en-suite bath provide a spa-like respite for the lucky new owners. A 2nd fl office/library offers a warm retreat. 5 add'l bedrooms are placed throughout the 2nd & 3rd floors with 3 add'l renovated baths, offering great flexibility of use for kids, guests, or au pair. 2 mudrms & large laundry rm keep things organized. A finished bonus rm in the LL for games or exercise. 2 car attached garage. Stroll to Lexington Center and all schools. A true delight!
MLS PIN #30598592
Dec 10, 2002
Sold
$1,630,000
$318/sq ft
Sep 13, 2002
Listing Removed
—
Apr 18, 2002
Listed
$1,695,000
$331/sq ft
MERIAM HILL! MAGNIFICENT 1920'S LARGE BRICK COL W/MANY CUSTOM FEATURES ONE OF LEX'S MOST EXQUISITE AND MUCH ADMIRED HOMES. BEAUTIFULLY BUILT WITH 14 GORGEOUS ROOMS, 6-8 BEDROOMS 4 FULL BATHS, 2 HALF BATHS AND MUCH MORE....
Public Records
Jul 1, 1975
Sold
$120,000
$23/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$35,367 (+5.1%)
$1,129,000 + $1,744,000
$2,873,000
2025
$33,645 (+3.6%)
$1,076,000 + $1,675,000
$2,751,000
2024
$32,463 (+11.4%)
$1,024,000 + $1,626,000
$2,650,000
2023
$29,146 (+4.2%)
$931,000 + $1,311,000
$2,242,000
2022
$27,959 (+2.0%)
$846,000 + $1,180,000
$2,026,000
2021
$27,399 (+0.1%)
$806,000 + $1,098,000
$1,904,000
2020
$27,369 (+4.7%)
$806,000 + $1,142,000
$1,948,000
2019
$26,136 (+5.2%)
$768,000 + $1,083,000
$1,851,000
2018
$24,853 (−2.0%)
$711,000 + $1,027,000
$1,738,000
2017
$25,372 (+3.6%)
$677,000 + $1,074,000
$1,751,000
2016
$24,499 (+2.7%)
$622,000 + $1,056,000
$1,678,000
2014
$23,854 (+2.0%)
$506,000 + $1,032,000
$1,538,000
2013
$23,378 (+0.4%)
$506,000 + $1,032,000
$1,538,000
2012
$23,293 (−0.3%)
$529,000 + $1,027,000
$1,556,000
2011
$23,357 (+3.9%)
$536,000 + $1,086,000
$1,622,000
2010
$22,481 (+5.0%)
$536,000 + $1,086,000
$1,622,000
2009
$21,401
$564,000 + $1,086,000
$1,650,000
Tax history for 59 York St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$35,367 (+5.1%)
$1,129,000 + $1,744,000
$2,873,000
2025
$33,645 (+3.6%)
$1,076,000 + $1,675,000
$2,751,000
2024
$32,463 (+11.4%)
$1,024,000 + $1,626,000
$2,650,000
2023
$29,146 (+4.2%)
$931,000 + $1,311,000
$2,242,000
2022
$27,959 (+2.0%)
$846,000 + $1,180,000
$2,026,000
2021
$27,399 (+0.1%)
$806,000 + $1,098,000
$1,904,000
2020
$27,369 (+4.7%)
$806,000 + $1,142,000
$1,948,000
2019
$26,136 (+5.2%)
$768,000 + $1,083,000
$1,851,000
2018
$24,853 (−2.0%)
$711,000 + $1,027,000
$1,738,000
2017
$25,372 (+3.6%)
$677,000 + $1,074,000
$1,751,000
2016
$24,499 (+2.7%)
$622,000 + $1,056,000
$1,678,000
2014
$23,854 (+2.0%)
$506,000 + $1,032,000
$1,538,000
2013
$23,378 (+0.4%)
$506,000 + $1,032,000
$1,538,000
2012
$23,293 (−0.3%)
$529,000 + $1,027,000
$1,556,000
2011
$23,357 (+3.9%)
$536,000 + $1,086,000
$1,622,000
2010
$22,481 (+5.0%)
$536,000 + $1,086,000
$1,622,000
2009
$21,401
$564,000 + $1,086,000
$1,650,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
6
Baths
4.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
15,980
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
5,123
Year built
1929
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3889091S
Parking Spaces
3
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Apr 10, 2024.
Jul 30, 2023 • Final
Replacement windows and doors
Remove and replace existing windows with new wood double hung units in the main living areas and basement and garage areas.
Remodel
Aug 25, 2021 • Final
Insulation
Perform residential weatherization and air sealing. No structural changes are included.
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Off Street, Paved
Interior Features: Closet, High Speed Internet Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - 1/4, Open Floorplan, Closet - Double, Bedroom, Sun Room, Exercise Room, Home Office, 1/4 Bath, Mud Room, High Speed Internet
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 5,123
Foundation Details: Stone
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Brick
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Exterior, Deck
Exterior Features: Deck, Rain Gutters, Screens
Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Remodeled
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.37
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $27,958
Tax Year: 2022
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air, Ductless
Location
Location Information
Directions: Meriam or Grant Streets to York Street
UnparsedAddress: 59 York Street, 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, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,123
Stories: 3.0
Parking Spaces: 3
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.37 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3889091S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Apr 10, 2024
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 6
Listing Information
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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