Last Sold Price
5 beds3,624 sqft$417/sqft
15 Independence Ave, Lexington, MA 02421

Description

You really have to see this one! A large two-story addition, designed by architect Timothy Burke in 2007, creates magical space that is the heart of the home. Open the front door of this Farmhouse style property and let the 21-foot high foyer ceilings draw you in. A striking kitchen offers Viking double ovens, a professional Viking 6-burner gas range with pot-filler and vent hood, oversized honed granite island with clean-up sink, custom cherry cabinets, and much more. An open gallery above leads...You really have to see this one! A large two-story addition, designed by architect Timothy Burke in 2007, creates magical space that is the heart of the home. Open the front door of this Farmhouse style property and let the 21-foot high foyer ceilings draw you in. A striking kitchen offers Viking double ovens, a professional Viking 6-burner gas range with pot-filler and vent hood, oversized honed granite island with clean-up sink, custom cherry cabinets, and much more. An open gallery above leads to an elegant Master Suite featuring a BainUltra air jet tub and towel warming racks. Display space, closets, and storage abound. The antique section of the home can be accessed on both levels, integrating the old with the new. Great options for guests, offices, and hobbies. The outdoor space is framed by decks, porches, stone walls and mature plantings. Fabulous Follen Hill location with easy access to Lexington Center, Rt. 2, Wilson Farm, Minuteman Bikeway, and Great Meadows Conservation.
LISTING CLOSED: 05/30/2018 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Bobbi Tornheim • Barrett Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 15 Independence Avenue

Status
MLS #
72302882
Days on Market
8
Taxes
$16,160 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1780
Town
Lexington
Area
MA-Lexington
Architectural Style
Farmhouse
Style
Farmhouse
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces Total
6

Location

Listing Courtesy of Barrett Sotheby's International Realty, Bobbi Tornheim

Sold By Barrett Sotheby's International Realty, Jacquelyn Hawkinson

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Building Information for 15 Independence Avenue

Stories-Year Built1780Building Size-Lot Size0.63 AC / 27,261 SF

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$9,022 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,675

Property Taxes

$1,347

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 15 Independence Avenue

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3624.0
  • Color: beige
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Certified Historic,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • High School: Lhs
  • Neighborhood: Follen Hill
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Range Hood
  • Basement Features: Full, Garage Access, Sump Pump, Dirt Floor, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Pine, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Beamed Ceilings, Entrance Foyer, Bathroom, Walk-up Attic
  • Interior Features: French Doors
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Insulated Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Deck - Wood, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Sprinkler System, Screens, Stone Wall, ET Irrigation Controller
  • Exterior Features: Screens, Storage Shed, Sprinkler System, Stone Wall, Porch, Deck, Deck - Wood, Patio, ET Irrigation Controller
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck, Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Side Entry, Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Green WaterC onservation: ET Irrigation Controller
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Baseboard, Radiant, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 260.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Hot Tub / Spa,Dressing Room
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 20.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 154.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 120.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Skylight,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 120.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Skylight,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom4 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 156.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom5 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: First
  • Bedroom5 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 187.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood
  • Dining Room Length: 17.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 11.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 240.0
  • Family Room Length: 20.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 12.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 340.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Wood,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Deck - Exterior,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting
  • Kitchen Length: 20.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 17.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 225.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 15.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Basement seepage under extreme conditions. Fireplace requires restoration.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 549357
  • Assessments: $1,108,000
  • Book: 56260
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Zoning: Res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Block, Stone, Irregular
  • Cooling Zones: 4
  • Heat Zones: 4
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 15 Independence Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 30, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #623596781

$1,510,000

+587.1% / yr

May 30, 2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72302882

$1,510,000
Apr 12, 2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72302882

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/30/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #623596781

$1,510,000

+587.1% / yr

05/30/2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72302882

$1,510,000
04/12/2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72302882

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Public Records for 15 Independence Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$1,137,000Additions$749,000Total$1,886,000
Tax Record2025$23,066 ($1,922 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt3,624 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,624 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,978 SqFtStories2Lot Size27,261 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1949Year Renovated1960ZoningRSCountyMIDDLESEXAPNLEXI M:0022 L:000105

Schools near 15 Independence Avenue

This home is within Lexington School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Bowman Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Jonas Clarke Middle School
Public6 to 8

Lexington High School
Public9 to 12

Waldorf School Of Lexington
PrivatePK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Barrett Sotheby's International Realty, Bobbi Tornheim

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