$1,300,000
Beds: 5
Baths: 2 full, 2 half
Sqft: 2,724
Sqft lot: 15,936
Acre lot: 0.37
26 Days On Market

Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate, Lester Savage.

Status: Pending
Property Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1825
Neighborhood: Merriam Hill
Days On Website: 26
The J S Parker House, a captivating Mansard roofed colonial from around 1825, boasts a prime location with convenient access to Lexington Center, Cary Library, the Minuteman Bikeway, the MBTA bus line, Hayden and town recreation facilities. This home invites admiration with its timeless front sitting porch and enchanting secret garden featuring brick terraces, an expansive yard, and heirloom peonies dating back to 1913, all overlooking the Minuteman Bikeway. Noteworthy features of this stylish home include: high ceilings throughout; floor-to-ceiling windows in the family room and living room; built-in china cabinet; oak hardwood flooring; updated kitchen with maple cabinets, a gas stove and granite countertops; 2022 heat pump providing AC to the kitchen and rear bedroom/TV room. This charming residence combines historical elegance with modern conveniences and a AAA location, making it a true gem in Lexington.

Features

Property Access

  • Accessibility Features: "No"
  • Road Frontage Type: "Public"
  • Road Surface Type: "Paved"

Appliances & Equipment

  • Appliances: "Gas Water Heater", "Water Heater", "Range", "Dishwasher", "Disposal", "Refrigerator", "Washer", "Dryer"

Basement

  • Basement: "Full", "Interior Entry", "Concrete", "Unfinished"

Bathrooms

  • 2 full bathrooms
  • 2 half bathrooms
  • 3 total bathrooms
  • 4 total bathrooms

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms

Second Bedroom

  • Level: Second
  • Area: 177.916666
  • Length: 15.25
  • Width: 11.666666

Third Bedroom

  • Level: Second
  • Area: 138
  • Length: 15.333333
  • Width: 9

Fourth Bedroom

  • Level: Second
  • Area: 83.333333
  • Length: 10.416666
  • Width: 8

Building

  • Building Area Total: 2724
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Construction Materials: "Frame"
  • Living Area: 2724
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Year Built: 1825

Community

  • Community Features: "Public Transportation", "Shopping", "Pool", "Tennis Court(s)", "Park", "Walk/Jog Trails", "Golf", "Bike Path", "Conservation Area", "Highway Access", "House of Worship", "Public School", "Sidewalks"

Cooling

  • Cooling: "Heat Pump"
  • Cooling Included

Dining Room

  • Level: First
  • Area: 198.25
  • Length: 15.25
  • Width: 13

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: "Porch", "Patio", "Rain Gutters"
  • Patio And Porch Features: "Porch", "Patio"

Floors

  • Flooring: "Wood", "Carpet", "Hardwood", "Flooring - Hardwood", "Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet"

Foundation

  • Foundation Details: "Stone", "Brick/Mortar"

Family Room

  • Level: First
  • Area: 180.458333
  • Length: 15.25
  • Width: 11.833333

Garage

  • 2 garage spaces
  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Included

Heating

  • Heating: "Steam", "Heat Pump", "Natural Gas"
  • Heating Included

Interior Features

  • Interior Features: "Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built", "Bathroom - Full", "Lighting - Overhead", "Office", "Bonus Room"

Kitchen

  • Features: "Bathroom - Half", "Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile", "Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid", "Cabinets - Upgraded", "Exterior Access", "Recessed Lighting", "Gas Stove"
  • Level: First
  • Area: 190.895833
  • Length: 19.25
  • Width: 9.916666

Laundry

  • Features: "Bathroom - Half", "Electric Dryer Hookup", "Washer Hookup", "First Floor"

Location

  • Subdivision Name: Merriam Hill

Lot

  • Lot Features: "Wooded"
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.37
  • Lot Size Area: 0.37
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 15936
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: M:0056 L:000020,554421

Living Room

  • Level: First
  • Area: 208.416666
  • Length: 15.25
  • Width: 13.666666

Primary Bedroom

  • Level: Second
  • Area: 208.416666
  • Length: 15.25
  • Width: 13.666666

Parking

  • Parking Features: "Attached", "Storage", "Paved Drive", "Off Street", "Paved"
  • Parking Total: 4
  • 2 covered spaces
  • Open Parking

Property

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • View: "Scenic View(s)"
  • Zoning: RS

Roof

  • Roof: "Slate"

Schools

  • High School: Lhs
  • Middle Or Junior School: Diamond
  • Elementary School: Fiske

Sewer

  • Sewer: "Public Sewer"

Taxes

  • Tax Annual Amount: 17187
  • Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

  • Electric: "220 Volts", "Circuit Breakers", "100 Amp Service"
  • Utilities: "for Gas Range", "Washer Hookup"
  • Water Source: "Public"

Windows

  • Window Features: "Storm Window(s)"

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$1,300,000 - 20 Hancock Street, Lexington, MA 02420

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20 Hancock Street
Lexington, MA 02420
Subdivision Name: Merriam Hill

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