Young brick Center-Entry Colonial in Lexington's coveted Merriam Hill neighborhood. From the moment you step into the grand foyer, you'll appreciate the home's spacious layout, high ceilings, and thoughtfully designed living areas. Privately sited on a hillside, this custom-built residence offers exceptional comfort and functionality throughout. The cathedral-ceiling family room, featuring a stone fireplace and walls of windows, flows seamlessly into the expansive kitchen with maple cabinetry, a generous work area, and a dining space that opens to a private brick patio and backyard. Flexible living options include a first-floor bedroom/ office, while the luxurious primary suite boasts a tray ceiling and a spa-like bath with a soaking tub, double vanity, and ample storage. Be sure to view the huge lower level with full bath. Enjoy easy access to conservation trails, the Minuteman Bikeway, Cary Library, Lexington Center, and all three schools: Fiske, Diamond, and Lexington High School
Sold for $2,430,000
$2,430,000
55 Meriam St, Lexington, MA 02420
5beds
5,285sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1996
0.43 Acres Lot
$2,428,400 Zestimate®
$460/sqft
$5,946 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,428,400
$2.28M - $2.60M
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Stone fireplaceYoung brick center-entry colonialCathedral-ceiling family roomLuxurious primary suiteExpansive kitchenMaple cabinetryGrand foyer
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Listed by:
Lester Savage 781-504-6856,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate 781-862-0202
Bought with:
Jing Zheng
PWK Realty LLC
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73538512
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce, Tray Ceiling(s)
- Level: Main,Second
- Area: 250.83
- Dimensions: 17.5 x 14.33
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead, Closet - Double
- Level: Second
- Area: 143.44
- Dimensions: 12.75 x 11.25
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead, Closet - Double
- Level: Second
- Area: 134.15
- Dimensions: 11.75 x 11.42
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead, Closet - Double
- Level: Second
- Area: 133.24
- Dimensions: 15.08 x 8.83
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: First
- Area: 26.63
- Dimensions: 5.42 x 4.92
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub
- Level: Second
- Area: 101.25
- Dimensions: 11.25 x 9
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
- Area: 77
- Dimensions: 7 x 11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 257.11
- Dimensions: 17.33 x 14.83
Family room
- Features: Skylight, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 521.02
- Dimensions: 23.42 x 22.25
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dining Area, Pantry, Kitchen Island, Wet Bar, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 422.75
- Dimensions: 28.5 x 14.83
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Sconce, Crown Molding
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 222.17
- Dimensions: 15.5 x 14.33
Office
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Window(s) - Picture
- Level: First
- Area: 154.92
- Dimensions: 14.08 x 11
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil, Hydro Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Lighting - Overhead, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Office, Foyer, Play Room, Internet Available - Unknown
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Bay/Bow/Box, Picture, Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Garage Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,285
- Total interior livable area: 5,285 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,301
- Finished area below ground: 984
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 5
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Roof, Deck - Composite, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck - Roof, Deck - Composite, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Garden, Stone Wall
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic View(s)
- Frontage length: 190.00
Lot
- Size: 0.43 Acres
- Features: Sloped
Details
- Foundation area: 1
- Parcel number: M:0056 L:00186F,554629
- Zoning: RS
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1996
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
- Subdivision: Merriam Hill
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Lexington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $460/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,359,000
- Annual tax amount: $29,039
- Date on market: 7/28/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/17/2026 | Sold | $2,430,000-4.6%$460/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73538512 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2026 | Pending sale | $2,548,500$482/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73538512 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2026 | Contingent | $2,548,500$482/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73538512 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,548,500$482/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73538512 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,909 +2.2% | $2,282,000 +2.4% |
| 2024 | $27,305 +1.9% | $2,229,000 +8.1% |
| 2023 | $26,806 +5.3% | $2,062,000 +11.8% |
| 2022 | $25,461 +4.1% | $1,845,000 +8.6% |
| 2021 | $24,449 +3.5% | $1,699,000 +1.1% |
| 2020 | $23,618 +4.3% | $1,681,000 +4.8% |
| 2019 | $22,648 +3.4% | $1,604,000 +4.7% |
| 2018 | $21,908 +10.4% | $1,532,000 +11.8% |
| 2017 | $19,851 +2.4% | $1,370,000 +3.2% |
| 2016 | $19,389 +5% | $1,328,000 +6.8% |
| 2015 | $18,471 +0.7% | $1,243,000 +5.1% |
| 2014 | $18,348 +2% | $1,183,000 |
| 2013 | $17,982 +0.5% | $1,183,000 -1% |
| 2012 | $17,889 +1.7% | $1,195,000 -2.2% |
| 2011 | $17,597 +3.9% | $1,222,000 |
| 2010 | $16,937 +4.5% | $1,222,000 -2.2% |
| 2009 | $16,213 +8.4% | $1,250,000 +4.6% |
| 2008 | $14,961 +3.9% | $1,195,000 -5.9% |
| 2007 | $14,402 +5.3% | $1,270,000 +3.2% |
| 2006 | $13,676 +5.1% | $1,231,000 +7.3% |
| 2005 | $13,007 +4.9% | $1,147,000 -3.1% |
| 2004 | $12,396 +7.7% | $1,184,000 +12.7% |
| 2003 | $11,508 +4.4% | $1,051,000 +7.6% |
| 2002 | $11,021 +21.2% | $977,000 +31.7% |
| 2000 | $9,090 +1.8% | $742,000 +6.3% |
| 1999 | $8,927 | $698,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 02420
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10FiskeGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10Wm Diamond Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 10/10Lexington High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Fiske
- Middle: Diamond
- 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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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Lexington
- 02420
- 55 Meriam St
