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53 Hancock St, Lexington, MA

Lexington · MA 02420

$1,845,000
Price
8
Beds
5.5
Baths
6469
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1840
Lot size: 0.87 Acre Lot
Price per square foot: $278 / Sq.Ft
Parking: 3 Garage Spaces
Heating & cooling: Heat, Heat Pump, AC

About this home

Extraordinary interior and exterior architectural design is featured in this Merriam Hill estate on 3/4 acre in heart of Lexington Center. Refinished floors and serene decor throughout 14 rooms + the most unusual enclosed circular porch ever seen in this town. Exquisite detail is carried through to the third floor emphasizing the quality of construction and condition of this rare offering. Every room in this home is bright and reflects the perfect south/west exposure. The elegant porte cochere entry has a unique room above with 12 large windows, a cedar closet, crown moldings and beamed ceiling. The first floor is rich in column detail, wainscoting, raised panels, crown moldings, fluted pilasters, coffered ceiling + bay window topped with leaded diamond panes.The Living room features a large fireplace flanked w/French doors to the porch.The Library/tea room contains multiple bookcases, an arched window, columns and window seat, one of many featured throughout the home. 4en-suite baths

Neighborhood & Transit

Merriam Hill

53 Hancock St, Lexington · MA 02420

Nearby transit

Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.

No subway or commuter rail stations within 0.5 mile.

Price Insight

Days on Market:
2493 days
Listing Price:
$1,799,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$278
Tax Assessment:
$1,793,000 in 2019
Taxes:
$2,110 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
8
Full Bathrooms
5
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
6,469 Sq.Ft
Broker Disclosure about Living Area
Large enclosed porch and room over porte cochere are unheated and contain over 2,000s/f
Kitchen
Main Floor, Gas Stove, Pantry, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Primary Bedroom
Floor 2, Double Vanity, Full Bathroom, Closet, En-suite bathroom
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
14
Above grade area
Unknown
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Laminate, Hardwood
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Central Heat, Heat Pump, Individual
Heating Zone
1
Cooling
Individual
Cooling Zones
0
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
Fuses, 100 Amps

Exterior Features

Lot Size
37,841 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Corner Lot, Wooded, Paved Drive, Level
Exterior Features
Stone Wall, Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Gutters, Professional Landscaping

Parking

Garage Parking
3 Parking Spaces, Detached
Off Street Parking
Unknown

Construction Details

Construction Type
Frame
Siding
Unknown
Roof
Slate, Rubber, Metal

Green Features

Electric Vehicle Charger
Unknown
Solar Panels
Unknown
Green Certified
Unknown
Insulation Features
Unknown
Energy Features
Unknown

Room details

Living room level
First Floor
Living room dimensions
29'4X
Living room features
Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Crown Molding
Dining room level
First Floor
Dining room dimensions
18'7X
Dining room features
Ceiling - Coffered, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Wainscoting, Crown Molding
Family room level
First Floor
Family room dimensions
18'5X
Family room features
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Exterior Access
Kitchen dimensions
16'2X
Primary bedroom dimensions
19'X1
Bedroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 2 dimensions
14'4X
Bedroom 2 features
Bathroom - Full
Bedroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 3 dimensions
12'2X
Bedroom 3 features
Bathroom - Full
Bedroom 4 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 4 dimensions
10'5X
Bedroom 4 features
Closet
Bedroom 5 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 5 dimensions
12'2X
Bedroom 5 features
Bathroom - Full
Bathroom 1 level
First Floor
Bathroom 1 dimensions
9X4
Bathroom 1 features
Bathroom - Half
Bathroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 2 dimensions
12'X9
Bathroom 2 features
Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - With Shower Stall
Bathroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 3 dimensions
7'6X9
Bathroom 3 features
Bathroom - With Tub & Shower

Listing information

Listing agent
Jean Winchester
Listing office
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lexington
MLS PIN #
72548996
Disclosure
Large enclosed porch and room over porte cochere are unheated and contain over 2,000s/f