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Off market jun 2022 for $2.1M

$2,131,165

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,899/mo

•

2,682

sq ft

97 Meriam St, Lexington, MA 02420

About this home

Welcome home to this stunning 1914 Colonial, beautifully sited on a very private, professionally landscaped, level half acre lot in the heart of Merriam Hill, one of Lexington's most desirable "in town" neighborhoods. This inviting & captivating home offers a bright & sunny residence w/rich detailing, many custom built-ins and features, & hardwood floors throughout the main living areas. The home's many windows bring enjoyment of the well-designed yard into your home all year long. Each room offers tremendous functionality & a sense of place-ensuring a deep quality of life in that space: formal LR & DR, updated kitchen w/breakfast bar, 3 bedrooms, 3 updated baths, family rm, media rm, game rm, office & a new artist's studio w/private entrance. Updates & great stewardship allow you to move in & enjoy all that this outstanding home has to offer. Easy stroll to Lex Center, the Minuteman bike path, Fiske Elementary, Diamond Middle, & Lexington HS. A delightful & very special home awaits!

Single-familyProperty Type

1914Year Built

0.5 acresLot Size

$795Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Sheila Watson • Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington

Bought with Terry McCarthy • Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #72973162

Redfin Estimate

$2,131,165

$26K since sold in June 2022$12K since October

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This home's estimate is 43.4% higher than the average sale price ($1.49M) of 6 comparable homes.

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SOLD JUL 2, 2026
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B
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SOLD SEP 1, 2026
$1,850,000
C
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SOLD JUN 18, 2026
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D
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SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$1,570,000
E
5 beds3.5 baths2,906 sq ft
10 Hayes Ave, Lexington, MA 02420
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
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F
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Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

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Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.9%

1.4% MoM

Median sale price

$1.5M

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

34d

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Sale history for 97 Meriam St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72973162

Jun 30, 2022

Sold

$2,105,000

$785/sq ft

May 3, 2022

Contingent

—

Apr 28, 2022

Listed

$1,789,000

$667/sq ft

MLS PIN #71677778

Jun 30, 2014

Sold

$1,300,000

$485/sq ft

May 29, 2014

Contingent

—

May 8, 2014

Listed

$1,388,000

$518/sq ft

+23

PREMIER LOCATION, MINT CONDITION, ONE HALF ACRE LEVEL LOT, ENCHANTING SURROUNDINGS, WALK TO FISKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, DIAMOND MIDDLE SCHOOL, LEXINGTON CENTER AND TOWN FACILITIES. IT DOESN'T GET BETTER THAN THIS!! This superlative Dutch Colonial Revival has been updated to include all the desirable features of today’s lifestyles while retaining charm and character everyone is looking for. New systems including ac, and roof, 3 full updated baths, finished lower level with media room. Be delighted the moment you arrive at this quintessential New England home encircled by stonewalls.

MLS PIN #71069631

Jul 15, 2010

Sold

$975,000

$364/sq ft

Jun 3, 2010

Contingent

—

Apr 22, 2010

Listed

$995,000

$371/sq ft

BEAUTIFULLY SITED BEHIND A TIMELESS STONE FENCE THIS IMMACULATE 1914 GAMBREL COLONIAL ON MERRIAM HILL OOZES CHARM AND TRANQUILITY YET IS WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF TOWN CENTER, THE MINUTEMAN BIKEWAY, CONSERVATION AREAS, FISKE, DIAMOND AND LHS! MANY RECENT IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING MASTER SUITE, FIRST FLOOR LAUNDRY/ MUDROOM AND FULL BATH, NEW HIGH EFFICIENCY GAS HEATING SYSTEM, INSULATION, HARDSCAPE AND LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS

MLS PIN #70549203

Jul 27, 2007

Sold

$1,030,000

$384/sq ft

Jun 19, 2007

Listing Removed

—

May 7, 2007

Price Changed

$1,050,000

$391/sq ft

Mar 29, 2007

Listed

$1,150,000

$429/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 1, 1980

Sold

$125,000

$47/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$23,931 (+4.4%)

$1,160,000 + $784,000

$1,944,000

2025

$22,931 (+1.3%)

$1,105,000 + $770,000

$1,875,000

2024

$22,638 (+4.9%)

$1,052,000 + $796,000

$1,848,000

2023

$21,580 (−1.1%)

$957,000 + $703,000

$1,660,000

2022

$21,818 (+3.6%)

$870,000 + $711,000

$1,581,000

2021

$21,067 (+3.3%)

$828,000 + $636,000

$1,464,000

2020

$20,387 (+4.2%)

$828,000 + $623,000

$1,451,000

2019

$19,556 (+4.0%)

$789,000 + $596,000

$1,385,000

2018

$18,805 (+8.0%)

$730,000 + $585,000

$1,315,000

2017

$17,417 (+5.5%)

$696,000 + $506,000

$1,202,000

2016

$16,513 (+15.2%)

$639,000 + $492,000

$1,131,000

2014

$14,331 (+4.0%)

$520,000 + $404,000

$924,000

2013

$13,786 (+0.9%)

$520,000 + $387,000

$907,000

2012

$13,668 (+8.8%)

$544,000 + $369,000

$913,000

2011

$12,557 (+3.9%)

$524,000 + $348,000

$872,000

2010

$12,086 (+3.5%)

$524,000 + $348,000

$872,000

2009

$11,673

$552,000 + $348,000

$900,000

Tax history for 97 Meriam St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$23,931 (+4.4%)

$1,160,000 + $784,000

$1,944,000

2025

$22,931 (+1.3%)

$1,105,000 + $770,000

$1,875,000

2024

$22,638 (+4.9%)

$1,052,000 + $796,000

$1,848,000

2023

$21,580 (−1.1%)

$957,000 + $703,000

$1,660,000

2022

$21,818 (+3.6%)

$870,000 + $711,000

$1,581,000

2021

$21,067 (+3.3%)

$828,000 + $636,000

$1,464,000

2020

$20,387 (+4.2%)

$828,000 + $623,000

$1,451,000

2019

$19,556 (+4.0%)

$789,000 + $596,000

$1,385,000

2018

$18,805 (+8.0%)

$730,000 + $585,000

$1,315,000

2017

$17,417 (+5.5%)

$696,000 + $506,000

$1,202,000

2016

$16,513 (+15.2%)

$639,000 + $492,000

$1,131,000

2014

$14,331 (+4.0%)

$520,000 + $404,000

$924,000

2013

$13,786 (+0.9%)

$520,000 + $387,000

$907,000

2012

$13,668 (+8.8%)

$544,000 + $369,000

$913,000

2011

$12,557 (+3.9%)

$524,000 + $348,000

$872,000

2010

$12,086 (+3.5%)

$524,000 + $348,000

$872,000

2009

$11,673

$552,000 + $348,000

$900,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.5 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,957

Year built

1914

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

879336S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 5
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 130
Length: 13
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 42
Length: 7
Width: 6
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 49
Length: 7
Width: 7
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Skylight,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 64
Length: 8
Width: 8
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Living Room Information
Area: 299
Length: 23
Width: 13
Level: Main,First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

Family Room Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: Main,First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 160
Length: 16
Width: 10
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting

Office Room Information
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, First Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Wood
Interior Features: Recessed Lighting, Media Room, Game Room, Office

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,682
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Light Grey

Exterior Features
Roof: Wood
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Garden, Stone Wall

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Remodeled

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.5

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $21,817.80
Tax Year: 2022

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Ductless
Cooling: Central Air, Ductless

Location

Location Information
Directions: Adams St OR Mass Ave to Meriam St.
UnparsedAddress: 97 Meriam Street, Lexington MA 02420

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,957
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1914
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 879336S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4

Listing Information
Exclusions: 3 Outdoor Planters, Patio Furniture, Gas Grill
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Fiske

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

9/10

Wm Diamond Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

9/10

Lexington High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

10/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

50% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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$2.03M – $2.45M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
103 Meriam St, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 4339 Sq. Ft.	$2,489,219
95 Meriam St, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 1844 Sq. Ft.	$1,989,547
100 Meriam St, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2092 Sq. Ft.	$1,651,996
19 Woodland Rd, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2116 Sq. Ft.	$1,631,416
11 Woodland Rd, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1249 Sq. Ft.	$1,232,348
9 Berwick Rd, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3095 Sq. Ft.	$2,235,986
10 Berwick Rd, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2383 Sq. Ft.	$1,935,702

Address	Redfin Estimate
101 Meriam St, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2174 Sq. Ft.	$1,635,262
89 Meriam St, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2360 Sq. Ft.	$1,869,060
102 Meriam St, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1764 Sq. Ft.	$1,503,651
15 Woodland Rd, Lexington, MA 5 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 7174 Sq. Ft.	$3,005,778
44 Hayes Ave, Lexington, MA 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1738 Sq. Ft.	$1,830,558
34 Hayes Ave, Lexington, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1366 Sq. Ft.	$1,336,567
12 Berwick Rd, Lexington, MA 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4236 Sq. Ft.	$2,248,898

Address	Redfin Estimate
99 Meriam St, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4637 Sq. Ft.	$2,387,070
96 Meriam St, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2072 Sq. Ft.	$1,532,483
21 Woodland Rd, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1936 Sq. Ft.	$1,663,173
13 Woodland Rd, Lexington, MA 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 5482 Sq. Ft.	$3,336,682
11 Berwick Rd, Lexington, MA 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4538 Sq. Ft.	$2,529,548
36 Hayes Ave, Lexington, MA 6 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 5538 Sq. Ft.	$3,317,164
10 Woodland Rd, Lexington, MA 7 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 6945 Sq. Ft.	$3,175,039

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