Last Sold Price
5 beds2,790 sqft$541/sqft
20 Shirley St, Lexington, MA 02421

Description

Beautifully renovated and meticulously maintained Colonial home corner lot, just moments to Lexington Center. This charming single family home boasts an inviting farmer's porch and professional landscaping. Entry foyer welcomes you to an open floor plan featuring hardwood floors, vaulted ceiling family room, and two-sided gas fireplace shared by living and dining rooms. Expansive, renovated eat-in-kitchen with wood cabinetry, large island, and pantry closets offers a special place for meal prep and...Beautifully renovated and meticulously maintained Colonial home corner lot, just moments to Lexington Center. This charming single family home boasts an inviting farmer's porch and professional landscaping. Entry foyer welcomes you to an open floor plan featuring hardwood floors, vaulted ceiling family room, and two-sided gas fireplace shared by living and dining rooms. Expansive, renovated eat-in-kitchen with wood cabinetry, large island, and pantry closets offers a special place for meal prep and gathering. Broad picture windows in family room provide endless enjoyment of sun-drenched patio, backyard and tiered gardens. Second floor features a spacious primary bedroom complete with spa-grade bathroom plus three additional bedrooms and full bath. The completed third floor offers the 5th bedroom, a full bathroom plus office or den. Newer furnace and hot water heater, 2016 roof, and Tesla electric car charger, enhance this classic home for today's modern living.
LISTING CLOSED: 11/01/2023 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Wendy Reservitz • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Property Details for 20 Shirley Street

Status
MLS #
73161900
Days on Market
15
Taxes
$18,330 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1902
Town
Lexington
Area
MA-Lexington
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Garden, Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces Total
4

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,600,000

Avg days on market

25

Sale-to-list ratio

102.1%

Lexington, MA

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Square Feet
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Location

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Building Information for 20 Shirley Street

Stories-Year Built1902Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,169 SF

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$9,203 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,675

Property Taxes

$1,528

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 20 Shirley Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Shopping, Tennis Court, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 2790.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Hastings
  • High School: Lhs
  • Middle School: Diamond
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Countertop Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
  • Basement Features: Partially Finished, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Office, Mud Room, Play Room
  • Interior Features: Security System
  • Laundry Features: Bathroom - Half, Closet - Linen, First Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Garden, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Garden Area, Stone Wall, Patio
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Wooded, Level
  • Other Structures: Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated, Storage, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated, Storage, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Heated, Side Entry, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Central, Radiant, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 300.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 20.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 15.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 169.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 108.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 9.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 130.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 342.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom5 Length: 19.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 18.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 72.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Length: 12.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom1 Width: 6.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 56.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 7.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 66.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Length: 11.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Third
  • Bathroom3 Width: 6.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 216.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 18.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 12.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 210.0
  • Family Room Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan
  • Family Room Length: 15.0
  • Family Room Level: Main,First
  • Family Room Width: 14.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 221.0
  • Kitchen Features: Skylight,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Cabinets - Upgraded,Remodeled
  • Kitchen Length: 17.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Kitchen Width: 13.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 224.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 14.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 322.0
  • Room Office Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Office Length: 23.0
  • Room Office Level: Third
  • Room Office Width: 14.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Garage,mudroom and primary bedroom constructed in 2003. Roof replaced in 2016. Newer W&D. Radiant floor in family room. Kitchen includes gas stovetop,granite counters. Separate meter for irrigation system.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 554745
  • Assessments: $1,410,000
  • Book: 65527
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Zoning: RO
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Frontage: 80.00
  • Cooling Zones: 4
  • Heat Zones: 5
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2

Property History for 20 Shirley Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 1, 2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73161900

$1,510,000
Oct 6, 2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73161900

Sep 30, 2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73161900

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/01/2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73161900

$1,510,000
10/06/2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73161900

09/30/2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73161900

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 20 Shirley Street

Taxable ValueLand$657,000Additions$912,000Total$1,569,000
Tax Record2025$19,189 ($1,599 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,790 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,790 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt742 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,169 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1902Year Renovated1902ZoningRSCountyMIDDLESEXAPNLEXI M:0057 L:000093

Schools near 20 Shirley Street

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

Wm Diamond Middle School
Public6 to 8

Lexington High School
Public9 to 12

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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