For sale

$2,548,500

55 Meriam St, Lexington, MA 02420

5beds

5,285sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1996

0.43 Acres Lot

$2,490,700 Zestimate^®

$482/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Stone fireplaceYoung brick center-entry colonialCathedral-ceiling family roomLuxurious primary suiteExpansive kitchenMaple cabinetryGrand foyer

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

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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: $482/sqft
Tax assessed value: $2,359,000
Annual tax amount: $29,039
Date on market: 6/18/2026
Road surface type: Paved

Estimated market value

$2,490,700

$2.37M - $2.62M

$7,038/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/18/2026	Listed for sale	$2,548,500+88.8%$482/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73538512 Report a problem
12/4/2007	Sold	$1,350,000+671.4%$255/sqft
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
8/26/1993	Sold	$175,000$33/sqft
Source: Agent Provided 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

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