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Last Sold Price
4 beds4,040 sqft$706/sqft
279 Emerson Rd, Lexington, MA 02420
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.77 acresLot Size
2016Year Built
$706/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Sophisticated style, wonderful natural light & exquisite custom details are featured throughout this pristine, better than new, 2016 Colonial brilliantly designed &built by premier builder, Robert Phelan, who enjoys a stellar reputation for quality & integrity. Privately sited in desirable Burnham Farms on 3/4+ acre of prof landscaped grounds abutting conservation. It just doesn't get better than this 4 BR 6 BA gem in terms of aesthetics, including: elaborate moldings; 9' ceilings; flexible open...Sophisticated style, wonderful natural light & exquisite custom details are featured throughout this pristine, better than new, 2016 Colonial brilliantly designed &built by premier builder, Robert Phelan, who enjoys a stellar reputation for quality & integrity. Privately sited in desirable Burnham Farms on 3/4+ acre of prof landscaped grounds abutting conservation. It just doesn't get better than this 4 BR 6 BA gem in terms of aesthetics, including: elaborate moldings; 9' ceilings; flexible open living spaces; an entertainment sized chef’s eat-in kitchen, w/ coffered ceilings; large granite island, Sub Zero & Wolf appliances, two dishwashers & sliders to the patio; stunning family & living rooms w/ gas fireplaces; delightful mudroom w/ built-ins; serene primary suite w/ walk-in closet, luxurious marble bath w/steam shower, claw foot soaking tub & 2 vanities; 3 additional ensuite bedrooms; and further potential in walk-up attic & lower level w/ 10 ft ceilings, pre-plumbed for future use.
  • Listed by: Coleman Group • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
  • Listed by: Charla Coleman • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Listing closed: 08/15/2024 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73256982

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Avg days on market

59

Sale-to-list ratio

94.8%

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Location

Listing Courtesy of William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Coleman Group; William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Charla Coleman

Sold By William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Jackie Potdevin

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Property Information for 279 Emerson Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $37,510 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Lexington
  • Area: MA-Lexington
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Garden, Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking Spaces: 6.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 6
Building Information
  • Year Built: 2016
  • Lot Size: 0.77 AC / 33,541 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 4040.0
  • Color: Slate
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Builder
Location/School
  • Grade School: Fiske
  • High School: Lhs
  • Middle School: Diamond
  • Neighborhood: Burnham Farms
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Indoor Grill, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Vacuum System, Range Hood
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 6.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 5.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 6
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Tile, Marble, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Countertops - Upgraded, Lighting - Overhead, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen, Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom - Half, Bathroom, Foyer, Mud Room, Central Vacuum, Walk-up Attic
  • Interior Features: Central Vacuum, Security System
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Gas Dryer Hookup, Second Floor, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Deck - Roof, Deck - Wood, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Screens, Garden, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup
  • Exterior Features: Screens, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Garden Area, Porch, Deck, Deck - Roof, Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck, Deck - Roof, 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, Heated, Storage, Side Entry, Insulated, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated, Storage, Side Entry, Insulated, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Heated, Side Entry, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: MWRA
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 289.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Marble,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding,Closet - Double
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 17.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 17.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 144.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 182.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 196.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom4 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 14.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 30.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom1 Length: 6.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 5.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 36.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Marble
  • Bathroom2 Length: 6.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
  • Bathroom2 Width: 6.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 247.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Bathroom - With Tub,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Marble,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Countertops - Upgraded,Cabinets - Upgraded,Double Vanity,Recessed Lighting,Steam / Sauna,Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom3 Length: 13.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom3 Width: 19.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 182.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Wainscoting,Lighting - Pendant,Crown Molding
  • Dining Room Length: 13.0
  • Dining Room Level: Main,First
  • Dining Room Width: 14.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 272.0
  • Family Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding
  • Family Room Length: 17.0
  • Family Room Level: Main,First
  • Family Room Width: 16.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 414.0
  • Kitchen Features: Coffered Ceiling(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Cabinets - Upgraded,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Slider,Stainless Steel Appliances,Lighting - Pendant,Crown Molding
  • Kitchen Length: 23.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Kitchen Width: 18.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 8X6
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 224.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding
  • Room Living Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Width: 16.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: No
  • 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: New photos coming Thursday morning,these are older photos! House shows like NEW! HERS RATING SCORE TO COME TOMORROW,GREEN CERTIFIED.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 9518,556480
  • Assessments: $3,062,000
  • Block: 108
  • Book: 67891
  • Map: 69
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: RS
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Frontage: 153.00
  • Cooling Zones: 4
  • Heat Zones: 4
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 279 Emerson Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 15, 2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73256982

$2,851,000
Jul 1, 2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73256982

Jul 1, 2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73256982

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/15/2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73256982

$2,851,000
07/01/2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73256982

07/01/2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73256982

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

Public Records for 279 Emerson Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,156,000Additions$1,526,000Total$2,682,000
Tax Record2025$32,801 ($2,733 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths5Total Finished SqFt4,019 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,019 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,859 SqFtStories2Lot Size33,485 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2015Year Renovated2015ZoningROCountyMIDDLESEXAPNLEXI M:0069 L:000108

Schools near 279 Emerson Road

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
Fiske
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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 279 Emerson Road, Lexington, MA 02420
$2,851,000
4
4,040
33,541
$480,000
4
3,767
$2,600,000
5
7,388
37,405
4
3.5
2,434
34,356
$485,000
3
$940,000
4
2,930
34,800

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Listing Courtesy of William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Coleman Group; William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Charla Coleman

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