Charming Follen Hill Center Entry Colonial featuring a classic through hall, high ceilings, and detailed crown and picture mouldings. The spacious entry opens to a front-to-back fireplaced living room with rear sunroom/ den, and a formal dining room with built-in china cabinets. Kitchen sliders lead to a relaxing mahogany deck with a flagstone patio below. Recent updates include freshly painted interior and exterior, 2025 roof, gleaming hardwood floors, updated electrical service, and a newer heating system. Ideally located near Tower Park, the Lexington Community Center, Minuteman Bikeway, Wilson Farm, Great Meadow, MBTA bus line, and Route 2.
Sold for $1,430,000
$1,430,000
5 Richard Rd, Lexington, MA 02421
5beds
2,752sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1938
9,295 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$520/sqft
$6,641 Estimated rent
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Newer heating systemFlagstone patio belowGleaming hardwood floorsUpdated electrical serviceSpacious entryClassic through hallHigh ceilings
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Listed by:
Lester Savage 781-504-6856,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate 781-862-0202
Bought with:
Sylvia Shen
Keller Williams Realty Leading Edge
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73507099
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 238.33
- Dimensions: 18.33 x 13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 157.08
- Dimensions: 13 x 12.08
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 124.58
- Dimensions: 13 x 9.58
Bedroom 4
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Third
- Area: 244.83
- Dimensions: 18.83 x 13
Bedroom 5
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Third
- Area: 244.83
- Dimensions: 18.83 x 13
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
- Area: 25.83
- Dimensions: 5.17 x 5
Bathroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 36.36
- Dimensions: 6.42 x 5.67
Bathroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 53.15
- Dimensions: 7.42 x 7.17
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding, Decorative Molding
- Level: First
- Area: 169
- Dimensions: 13 x 13
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Exterior Access, Slider, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 173.25
- Dimensions: 16.5 x 10.5
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Crown Molding
- Level: First
- Area: 316.33
- Dimensions: 24.33 x 13
Office
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Third
- Area: 125.72
- Dimensions: 12.17 x 10.33
Heating
- Electric Baseboard, Steam, Oil
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Dual
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal
- Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Lighting - Overhead, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Sun Room, Foyer, Office, Wine Cellar
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access,Sump Pump,Concrete
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,752
- Total interior livable area: 2,752 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,752
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters
Lot
- Size: 9,295 Square Feet
- Features: Wooded, Sloped
Details
- Foundation area: 1
- Parcel number: M:0030 L:000043,550306
- Zoning: RS
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Garrison,Antique
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1938
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, Sidewalks
- Subdivision: Follen Hill
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Lexington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $520/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,646,000
- Annual tax amount: $20,262
- Date on market: 5/18/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/29/2026 | Sold | $1,430,000+4%$520/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73507099 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2026 | Contingent | $1,375,000$500/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73507099 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,375,000$500/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73507099 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,433 +3.3% | $1,589,000 +3.5% |
| 2024 | $18,816 +2.1% | $1,536,000 +8.4% |
| 2023 | $18,421 +6% | $1,417,000 +12.5% |
| 2022 | $17,374 +3.5% | $1,259,000 +7.9% |
| 2021 | $16,793 +3.4% | $1,167,000 +1% |
| 2020 | $16,242 +4.3% | $1,156,000 +4.8% |
| 2019 | $15,574 -2.2% | $1,103,000 -1% |
| 2018 | $15,930 +4.3% | $1,114,000 +5.7% |
| 2017 | $15,272 +5.4% | $1,054,000 +6.3% |
| 2016 | $14,483 +5.1% | $992,000 +7% |
| 2015 | $13,775 +10.6% | $927,000 +15.4% |
| 2014 | $12,455 +3.6% | $803,000 +1.5% |
| 2013 | $12,023 -0.6% | $791,000 -2.1% |
| 2012 | $12,096 +2.3% | $808,000 -1.6% |
| 2011 | $11,822 +3.9% | $821,000 |
| 2010 | $11,379 +3.6% | $821,000 -3.1% |
| 2009 | $10,986 +5.8% | $847,000 +2.2% |
| 2008 | $10,379 +4.2% | $829,000 -5.6% |
| 2007 | $9,957 +3.3% | $878,000 +1.2% |
| 2006 | $9,643 +4.6% | $868,000 +6.8% |
| 2005 | $9,219 +15.4% | $813,000 +6.6% |
| 2004 | $7,989 +8.1% | $763,000 +13% |
| 2003 | $7,391 +5.3% | $675,000 +8.5% |
| 2002 | $7,016 +9.7% | $622,000 +19.2% |
| 2000 | $6,395 +10.9% | $522,000 +15.7% |
| 1999 | $5,768 | $451,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 02421
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Bowman Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 10/10Jonas Clarke Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 10/10Lexington High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Bowman
- Middle: Clarke
- High: Lhs
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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