Magnificent in Merriam Hill. Well-designed & elegant are descriptions that come to mind from the moment you enter this sophisticated colonial located on highly desired Abbott Road. An architectural delight with soaring ceilings, crown moldings, glass French doors & Palladian windows. Elegant formal spaces. A granite kitchen with dining area leads out to the gardens & patio. Many tasteful & attractive details on the second floor. Exquisite Master suite with peaceful sitting room. The master bath is brimming with marble and mirrors enhancing every aspect of this space. Two additional bedrooms and a full bath complete the second floor. Walk-out lower level w/ family room, storage & utility room contains a Buderus Heating System and Hot Water Heater both installed in Spring 2017. Outstanding grounds with many attractive plantings & brick patio. The shed will provide a great home for tools and supplies.
Single-familyProperty Type
1965Year Built
0.37 acresLot Size
$687Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jodi Winchester• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lexington
Bought with Barbara Hakim• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St.
Well-maintained home, on a quiet street, located near Lexington Center. Large master suite with his and hers closets and separate sitting room. Backyard is landscaped well and private.
9 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Melissa Savioli
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 8 Abbott Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #72177103
Aug 4, 2017
Sold
$1,360,000
$433/sq ft
Jun 14, 2017
Pending
—
Jun 6, 2017
Listed
$1,299,000
$414/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 1978
Sold
$130,000
$41/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$22,589 (+4.5%)
$1,129,000 + $706,000
$1,835,000
2025
$21,623 (+2.8%)
$1,075,000 + $693,000
$1,768,000
2024
$21,033 (+2.3%)
$1,024,000 + $693,000
$1,717,000
2023
$20,566 (+5.8%)
$931,000 + $651,000
$1,582,000
2022
$19,430 (+2.1%)
$846,000 + $562,000
$1,408,000
2021
$19,024 (+3.2%)
$806,000 + $516,000
$1,322,000
2020
$18,434 (+4.3%)
$806,000 + $506,000
$1,312,000
2019
$17,678 (+4.2%)
$768,000 + $484,000
$1,252,000
2018
$16,960 (+11.8%)
$711,000 + $475,000
$1,186,000
2017
$15,171 (+7.5%)
$677,000 + $370,000
$1,047,000
2016
$14,118 (−2.4%)
$622,000 + $345,000
$967,000
2014
$14,471 (+3.7%)
$506,000 + $427,000
$933,000
2013
$13,954 (−0.2%)
$506,000 + $412,000
$918,000
2012
$13,982 (+1.4%)
$529,000 + $405,000
$934,000
2011
$13,795 (+3.9%)
$536,000 + $422,000
$958,000
2010
$13,278 (+3.8%)
$536,000 + $422,000
$958,000
2009
$12,788
$564,000 + $422,000
$986,000
Tax history for 8 Abbott Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$22,589 (+4.5%)
$1,129,000 + $706,000
$1,835,000
2025
$21,623 (+2.8%)
$1,075,000 + $693,000
$1,768,000
2024
$21,033 (+2.3%)
$1,024,000 + $693,000
$1,717,000
2023
$20,566 (+5.8%)
$931,000 + $651,000
$1,582,000
2022
$19,430 (+2.1%)
$846,000 + $562,000
$1,408,000
2021
$19,024 (+3.2%)
$806,000 + $516,000
$1,322,000
2020
$18,434 (+4.3%)
$806,000 + $506,000
$1,312,000
2019
$17,678 (+4.2%)
$768,000 + $484,000
$1,252,000
2018
$16,960 (+11.8%)
$711,000 + $475,000
$1,186,000
2017
$15,171 (+7.5%)
$677,000 + $370,000
$1,047,000
2016
$14,118 (−2.4%)
$622,000 + $345,000
$967,000
2014
$14,471 (+3.7%)
$506,000 + $427,000
$933,000
2013
$13,954 (−0.2%)
$506,000 + $412,000
$918,000
2012
$13,982 (+1.4%)
$529,000 + $405,000
$934,000
2011
$13,795 (+3.9%)
$536,000 + $422,000
$958,000
2010
$13,278 (+3.8%)
$536,000 + $422,000
$958,000
2009
$12,788
$564,000 + $422,000
$986,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.37 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,809
Year built
1965
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Middlesex County
APN
2055476S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 5
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 240
Length: 16
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 180
Length: 15
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 180
Length: 15
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes
Living Room Information
Area: 315
Length: 21
Width: 15
Level: First
Family Room Information
Area: 210
Length: 15
Width: 14
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Exterior Access
Directions: Meriam Street - Right on Abbott to #8 on the left.
UnparsedAddress: 8 Abbott Rd, Lexington MA 02420
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,809
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.37 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2055476S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 11, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
Exclusions: Dr And Entry Chandeliers
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Fiske
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Wm Diamond Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
Lexington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
10/10
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