Elevate your lifestyle with the ease and luxury of glorious first floor living in Lexington’s premier location—Meriam Hill. Enjoy privacy, exclusivity, and scale on a one acre lot with sweeping scenic views. This Craftsman inspired residence is brilliantly designed for seamless main level living, featuring an open floor plan anchored by an expansive primary suite with spa bath and an impressive 14x10 walk-in closet with separate vanity. The first floor also includes a guest bedroom, dedicated home office, laundry room with full bath, and powder room—delivering unmatched comfort and convenience without ever needing the stairs. A stunning octagonal screened porch, along with French doors and walls of windows, frames serene vistas, water features, and curated gardens. Upstairs offers two bedrooms, a tranquil tiled bath, a cozy reading nook, and exceptional expansion potential. The entire LL is devoted to games, fitness & well-being.Walk to town, top-rated schools, plus easy Boston access.
Single-familyProperty Type
1998Year Built
1.03 acresLot Size
$450Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jackie Potdevin• William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Est. $5,102 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 72 Meriam St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #73505833
Aug 7, 2026
Sold
$2,720,000
$450/sq ft
Jul 16, 2026
Pending
—
Jul 2, 2026
Contingent
—
Apr 22, 2026
Listed
$2,900,000
$480/sq ft
MLS PIN #71070633
Jun 17, 2010
Sold
$1,550,000
$257/sq ft
May 13, 2010
Contingent
—
May 11, 2010
Relisted
—
May 2, 2010
Contingent
—
Apr 25, 2010
Listed
$1,499,000
$248/sq ft
Stunning, young, one-of-a kind Arts and Crafts inspired Contemporary Colonial on a secluded one acre lot on Meriam Hill. This custom built home is open and airy with soaring ceilings, skylights, dramatic two story foyer and built with comfort in mind. Walls of windows overlook the beautiful grounds complete with numerous flowering perennials, a waterfall, meditation benches, singing birds and all the tranquility one could wish for. All of this and more within a short stroll of the center.
MLS PIN #50336750
Mar 3, 1997
Sold
$550,000
$91/sq ft
Nov 7, 1996
Listing Removed
—
Jun 18, 1996
Listed
$549,000
$91/sq ft
SPANISH COLONIAL ON ACRE OF LAND-MERIAM HILL.EXCEPTION AL SETTING AFFORDS PRIVACY & VARIETY OF TERRAIN. BE SURE TO SEE VIEWS BELOW AT BACK OF LOT. NEWER WATER & SEWER LINES TO ST. SLAB CONST.DUE LEDGE.OIL TANK IN GAR.ROOM SIZES LESS JOGS
Public Records
Oct 1, 1977
Sold
$84,000
$14/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$36,253 (+3.2%)
$1,227,000 + $1,718,000
$2,945,000
2025
$35,112 (+6.0%)
$1,169,000 + $1,702,000
$2,871,000
2024
$33,124 (+5.1%)
$1,113,000 + $1,591,000
$2,704,000
2023
$31,512 (+10.1%)
$1,014,000 + $1,410,000
$2,424,000
2022
$28,621 (−0.6%)
$923,000 + $1,151,000
$2,074,000
2021
$28,780 (+0.1%)
$880,000 + $1,120,000
$2,000,000
2020
$28,746 (+3.0%)
$880,000 + $1,166,000
$2,046,000
2019
$27,915 (+3.2%)
$839,000 + $1,138,000
$1,977,000
2018
$27,041 (+4.3%)
$777,000 + $1,114,000
$1,891,000
2017
$25,937 (+4.9%)
$740,000 + $1,050,000
$1,790,000
2016
$24,732 (+6.8%)
$680,000 + $1,014,000
$1,694,000
2014
$23,156 (+4.7%)
$775,000 + $718,000
$1,493,000
2013
$22,116 (+1.5%)
$775,000 + $680,000
$1,455,000
2012
$21,796 (+1.5%)
$811,000 + $645,000
$1,456,000
2011
$21,470 (+3.3%)
$759,000 + $732,000
$1,491,000
2010
$20,790 (+3.7%)
$759,000 + $741,000
$1,500,000
2009
$20,052
$797,000 + $749,000
$1,546,000
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.03 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,649
Year built
1998
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
378403S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 27, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Open Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 5
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Laundry Features: Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup, First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Appliances
Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 14
Door Features: Insulated Doors, French Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Interior Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Steam / Sauna, Bathroom, Game Room, Central Vacuum, Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub, Wet Bar, High Speed Internet
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Generator, Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Radiant, Oil
Cooling: Central Air
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Fiske
Middle Or Junior School: Diamond
High School: Lhs
Location Information
Directions: From Lexington Center | MA Ave at the Green: turn on Meriam Street
UnparsedAddress: 72 Meriam St, Lexington MA 02420
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,649
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.03 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1998
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 378403S
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 27, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
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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