Compare to another town

The Town of Lexington is an affluent community that prides itself on the beauty of town land, the safety of its residents and the excellence of its public school system. The town has numerous parks, conservation lands, museums and libraries that provide exceptional opportunities for recreational and cultural activities. The town's physical location, residents feel, is ideal, allowing easy access to Boston, the Atlantic ocean, the White Mountains and many important historical sites in the state.
Lexington's citizens are especially active in town affairs. The representative town meeting is comprised of 199 members and over 50 standing committees ensure that the desires of the community are heard and addressed. Particular attention is given to preserving the town's strong historical importance as the birthplace of the American Revolution. The annual Patriot's Day celebration in April, complete with a re-enactment of Paul Revere's ride and the battle with the British, is one of the town's most popular events.
|
School System Info
MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:
10th Grade Math: |
17 |
|
10th Grade Eng: |
17 |
|
8th Grade Math: |
4 |
|
8th Grade Eng: |
12 |
|
8th Grade Science: |
6 |
|
4th Grade Math: |
20 |
|
4th Grade Eng: |
27 |
|
Spending/Student:
$11,424
Average SAT scores:
1853
Student/Teacher Ratios:
12.2 to 1
Community
Population:30,332 Median Income in town: $124,495 Population Density: (people per square mile)
Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):
Property: 6.5 / 1,000
Violent: 0.5 / 1,000
Real Estate
Number of active:
Singles/Condos/Multis:
138
/ 37
/ 2
Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year: $650,000
Median home price 5 yrs ago: $688,000
% change since last year: N/A
% change since 5 years ago: -6%
Avg single family tax bill:
$8,266
Transportation
Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)
N/A
Subway info:
subway
Bus lines:
62, 76
Miles to Boston:
20
Drive time to Boston (minutes):
28
Rail time to Boston:
N/A
|
RECENT LISTING
|
|
|
TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$1,229,900
|
Meticulous Contemporary Colonial with a 2 car attached garage in desirable Follen Hill! This impressive home features 3,515 sq.ft. of living space, 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, stunning gourmet eat in kitchen w/cathedral ceiling, skylights & walls of glass, formal living & dining room, 1st floor office, spacious family room, 1st floor laundry, sauna, master bedroom suite w/luxurious bath, finished walk up 3rd floor & sprawling back yard. Steps to public transportation, Bowman Elementary and Wilson Farm!
|
|
|
TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$745,000
|
Don?t lift a finger... just step in and start enjoying this impeccably sleek and spacious multi level residence.Cutting edge Bosch kitchen is appointed with designer cherry cabinetry,unique under cabinet lighting,cool breakfast bar and gorgeous top of the line granite countertops. 4 well proportioned bedrooms and 3 pristine tiled full baths. Comfortable entertainment sized living room w/ fireplace opens to bright dining room. Retreat in the serenity of a 3 season sunroom or private,lush backyard
|
|
|
TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$999,000
|
Country kitchen with new s/s appliances, granite counter tops / breakfast bar/ kitchen which opens onto deck surrounded by nature.HW Floors in all rooms. New Harrington School locale. Classic 4 bdrm. Colonial With Tons of charm,many fresh renovations.Large Family room with vaulted ceilings adds to the ambiance of this well thought out space.Master Bedroom with walk in closet,upgraded bath/granite counters throughout. Lower level finished for tons of FUN!! Secluded yard on a quiet street.
|
|
|
TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$879,000
|
Very appealing 'A' Model at desirable Lexington Courytard. Large kitchen with breakfast area, cherry cabinets w/granite counters, ss appliances. 1st floor master suite, 2 bedrooms on 2nd floor (en suite), spacious great room with cathedral ceiling and fireplace, hardwood floors, private patio, 2 car side by side garage. No age restriction. Minutes to Route 128. Room sizes approximate. Model at 7 Courtyard Place Sample photos
|
|
|
TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$915,000
|
Fabulous 'B' unit featuring 4 bedrooms, large kitchen with cherry or maple cabinets, granite counters, ss applicances, hardwood floors, 3.5 baths, fireplaced famly room, sliders to patio. Vaulted ceilings, skylights, full basement. 2 car side by side garage. Last B model available Hurry! Sample photos
|
|
|
TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$719,000
|
Don't miss Lexington Courtyard with its outstanding quality. Open, varied floor plans featuring custom kitchens with granite and stainless steel, choice of maple or cherry cabinets, Energy Star rated appliances. 1st floor master suites, spacious great rooms with cathedral ceilings and fireplaces, hardwood floors, private patios, 2 car garages, no age restriction. Minutes to Route 128. Room size are approximate. Model at 7 Courtyard Place Open Sat & Sun 11:30-2:30
|
|
|
TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$1,069,000
|
Largest, one of a kind unit at desirable Lexington Courtyard. Incredible home with wall of glass overlooking private outdoor space complete with stone patio and firepit/grilling area. Open floor plan featuring custom kitchen with granite and stainless steel, choice of maple or cherry cabinets, Energy Star rated appliances. 2 full master suites, spacious great rooms with cathedral ceilings and fireplaces, hardwood floors, 2 car garage, most private unit in complex.
|
|
|
TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$1,459,900
|
Lovely home on quiet street in Meriam Hill, 0.3 miles to center of town. Beautifully renovated 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath with new roof. Large gourmet kitchen with adjoining family room includes built-in bookshelves, computer workspace, window seats, and working fireplace. Four corner bedrooms on second floor and Master suite on the third floor. Wood floors and new windows throughout. Front porch and back deck provide inviting outdoor space. Extra carpeted playroom/office on lower level.
|
|
|
TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$635,900
|
Traditional center entrance colonial in desirable Follen Hill neighborhood! Well proportioned 3 bedroom, 1.5 baths, home features bright period kitchen, large front to back fireplaced living room, private screened porch, formal dining room with built ins, and one car attached garage, on sunny corner lot. Walk up attic for expansion potential. Walk to public transportation and nearby Wilson Farm.
|
|
|
TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$759,000
|
Classic center entrance Colonial in great neighborhood on 3/4 acre lot. 4 corner bedrooms, front to back living room with fireplace, formal dining room, eat in kitchen, family room, deck overlooks backyard. Beautiful hardwood floor thru out. 2 car garage and walkout basement. Close to Willards Woods.
|
|
|
TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$885,000
|
Just steps from the center and LHS this multilevel boasts charm & superior location.Sited on a knoll abutting town land, enjoy the peace & privacy of nature from your back patio.Entertaining spaces, situated to enjoy the views of the outdoors, include the DR, updated kitchen & a fireplaced FR with a built-in bar area & glass sliding doors to the patio.Enjoy the flexible floor plan which has 3+ bedrooms, 3 full baths & an attached 2 car garage. All of this sited in one of the most coveted nbhds.
|
|
|
TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$925,000
|
Bright and light Center Entrance Colonial. You will love this 15 year young house! All the elements of a new home. Open floor plan, fieldstone fireplaced family room. Formal living room, formal dining room. Light wood kitchen with granite counters, glass tile back splash and stainless steel appliances. There are 4 bedrooms on the second floor - Master bedroom with tray ceiling, walk in closet and private bath. Finished daylight lower level. Great yard on a side street in Bridge district.
|
|
|
TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$698,000
|
Beautiful 3-4 Bedroom 3 1/2 Bath pristine Townhome! Granite Kitchen with cozy Breakfast Nook opens to Family Room with gas fireplace. Relaxing Porch overlooks spacious, level yard along the Bike Path! Oak & ceramic tile floors, central air, natural gas & attached Garage. Master Bedroom Suite with walk-in closet and large private Bath. Recently finished Lower level with an Office/Guest Room, full Bath and large Playroom. Steps to the ?Great Meadows,? Mass Ave ?T,? Park, Tennis, & Wilson Farms.
|
|
|
TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$1,130,000
|
Sited on a beautiful .7-acre lot with exquisite East/West exposure, this handsome newer constructed home has wonderful flow (for entertaining), sunshine, & craftsmanship. Gourmet granite/stainless kitchen, huge master bedroom suite, home office, & full basement/attic make this property a winner.With 5 generous-sized bedrooms, a lovely deck off kitchen, and proximity to Cambridge/Boston, this home on a dead-end is steps to one of the finest convservation locales (Dunback Meadow) in Lexington.
|
|
|
TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$749,000
|
Move right in to this well maintained, classic 4/5 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath colonial nicely sited on a 17,242 sq ft corner lot. Many improvements include, but not limited to, updated kitchen and baths, boiler and hot water tank, electrical, screened porch, basketball court, oversized garage with storage loft and much more. A must see home!!
|
|
|
TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$299,000
|
Liberty Heights! Unique opportunity to restore and renovate this 1890 cottage/colonial! Exposed pine floors on upper level, enclosed front porch and two rear sleeping porches, recreate the gardens and customize the interior space in this great location near Wilson Farm, Sutherland Park, Minuteman Bike Path, and the Harvard Square/Alewife bus!
|
|
|
TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$1,388,000
|
This exquisite Tudor is situated on a private 36K sq ft lot. Located in one of Lexington's most sought after neighborhoods. Step inside & understand why this property is for the discriminating buyer. A front foyer w/ bridal staircase, sunken fire placed living room & private dining room. 1st floor laundry & direct access to the 3 car garage.You will appreciate the large kitchen w/Cherry cabinetry, new granite counters & ss appliances. The great room has a soaring ceiling, fireplace and wet bar.
|
|
|
TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$624,000
|
Dream of a S End townhouse but want the charm & convenience of Lexington Center? This is the home for you! This homes historic name is the Russell-Raymond Shop?an early 19th century shoemaker?s shop originally sited at 1690 Mass Ave?current site of Panera. Upgraded to a private home in 1855, it finally came to rest at the present location in 1906. Updated in 2010, it feels like a designer show house?jewel colors & high-end touches abound. Finished 3rd fl expansion potential.
|
|
|
TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$640,000
|
CLASSIC TECH BUILT HOME CAREFULLY MAINTAINED AND IMPROVED BY THIS ORIGINAL OWNER. BEAUTIFUL VIEWSCAPES, UPDATED KITCHEN AND BATHS, PRIVACY, SPACIOUS DECK, SKYLIGHTS, OPEN LIVING SPACES, BOND FOR THE PAINT ROCK POOL.
|
|
|
TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$599,900
|
Enchanted setting! Charming Cape with a 2 car garage set on a stunning 15,500 sf lot features 2,075 sf of living space, freshly painted interior, hardwood floors, 4 bedrooms & 2 full baths including the convenient 1st floor bedroom & full bath, 1st floor office, fireplaced living room, formal dining room, recreation room in lower level, cathedral ceiling family room with skylights & sliders to a deck overlooking the beautiful back yard accented by gardens and granite steps to a quiet cul de sac.
|
|
|