For Sale

55-B Hancock St, Lexington, MA

Lexington · MA 02420

$2,500,000
Price
5
Beds
5
Baths
6940
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1995
Lot size: 0.36 Acre Lot
Price per square foot: $360 / Sq.Ft
Parking: 2 Garage Spaces · 4 Off Street Spaces
Heating & cooling: Heat, Electric, AC

About this home

Elegant Victorian-inspired Colonial built by the renowned Windemere Group, offering three finished levels of beautifully updated living space. A dramatic two-story foyer with travertine marble flooring and twin coat closets welcomes you into this meticulously maintained home. Rich hardwood floors with cherry inlay, custom window treatments, and exceptional craftsmanship are showcased throughout.The sun-filled living and dining rooms feature striking walk-in bay windows, while raised panel detailing adds timeless character to the dining room. The spacious kitchen is appointed with granite countertops, a center island, dining area, and newer appliances, opening seamlessly to the impressive great room with vaulted ceiling, skylights, and plantation shutters. A mudroom with laundry and an additional half bath provide everyday convenience.The second floor features a luxurious primary suite with private bath and direct access to a charming library overlooking the great room below. Three additional bedrooms and two full baths complete this level. The third floor offers exceptional flexibility with two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and a sitting room—ideal for guests, home offices, au pair, or multi-generational living. Step outside to a spectacular private garden retreat accessed from the kitchen and great room. Thoughtfully designed perennial gardens, mature landscaping, winding walkways, stone walls, and lighted pillars create a serene setting for entertaining, relaxing, and enjoying outdoor living throughout the seasons. The fenced yard provides a secure space for children and pets. Recent improvements include exterior painting (2022), new fencing (2022), newly planted trees (2022), a structurally enhanced driveway with paver accents, and new central air conditioning (2024). An attached two-car garage and full unfinished lower level offer abundant storage and future expansion potential. Combining timeless architecture, thoughtful updates, stunning gardens, and versatile living space, this exceptional home is a rare offering for the discerning buyer. All this plus nearby to minuteman bikeway, multiple schools, historic Lexington Center (less than 1 mile!) and so much more!!

Neighborhood & Transit

Meriam Hill

55-B 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:
83 days
Listing Price:
$2,500,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$360
Tax Assessment:
$2,534,000 in 2026
Taxes:
$2,599 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
4
Half Bathrooms
2
Living Area
6,940 Sq.Ft (Includes Basement)
Kitchen
Main Floor, Kitchen Island, Stone Countertops, Pantry, Flooring - Hardwood
Primary Bedroom
Floor 2, Walk-in Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, En-suite bathroom
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
11
Above grade area
4940
Flooring
Hardwood
Lead paint
None

Utilities

Heating Type
Electric Baseboard, Unit Control
Heating Zone
3
Cooling
Central Air
Cooling Zones
3
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
Circuit Breakers, 200 Amps

Exterior Features

Lot Size
15,556 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Corner Lot, Fenced/Enclosed, Gentle Slope
Exterior Features
Garden Area, Stone Wall, Deck, Patio, Gutters, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Screens, Fenced Yard

Parking

Garage Parking
2 Parking Spaces, Attached, Storage, Garage Door Opener
Off Street Parking
4 Parking Spaces, Off-Street, Improved Driveway

Construction Details

Construction Type
Frame
Siding
Wood
Roof
Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles

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
13'2X31'4
Living room features
Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Crown Molding
Dining room level
First Floor
Dining room dimensions
13'2X20
Dining room features
Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Chair Rail, Wainscoting, Crown Molding
Family room level
First Floor
Family room dimensions
23X18
Family room features
Fireplace, Skylight, Ceiling - Cathedral, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony - Interior, Exterior Access
Kitchen dimensions
22'7X32
Primary bedroom dimensions
23X15'8
Bedroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 3 dimensions
13'4X12
Bedroom 3 features
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 4 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 4 dimensions
13X12
Bedroom 4 features
Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom 5 level
Third Floor
Bedroom 5 dimensions
16'2X13'10
Bedroom 5 features
Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bathroom 1 level
First Floor
Bathroom 1 dimensions
4X7'8
Bathroom 1 features
Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Pedestal Sink
Bathroom 2 level
First Floor
Bathroom 2 dimensions
9X7'3
Bathroom 2 features
Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Bathroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 3 dimensions
12'5X10'4
Bathroom 3 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Closet - Linen

Listing information

Listing agent
Suzanne Winchester Miller
Listing office
Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington
MLS PIN #
73563101
Disclosure
Many of the photos have been virtually staged.