3 Franklin Rd
Open: 3/28 11:00AM - 12:30PM
Open: 3/28 11:00AM - 12:30PM
Description
One of Merriam Hill's most admired properties beautifully sited on over 3/4 of an acre. This special home has a large 1st floor suite, grand living areas, amazing built-ins, beautiful grounds and is in a sought after location convenient to town center, schools, the Minuteman Bikeway, conservation and recreation areas and major routes. This carefully maintained and updated home will meet your needs and more. There's a recently renovated cathedral ceilinged kitchen with quartz counters, wine cooler,...One of Merriam Hill's most admired properties beautifully sited on over 3/4 of an acre. This special home has a large 1st floor suite, grand living areas, amazing built-ins, beautiful grounds and is in a sought after location convenient to town center, schools, the Minuteman Bikeway, conservation and recreation areas and major routes. This carefully maintained and updated home will meet your needs and more. There's a recently renovated cathedral ceilinged kitchen with quartz counters, wine cooler, induction cooktop, hardwood floors, breakfast island and eating area with a bay window providing neighborhood views. A heart of the home combination DR and family room with cathedral ceilings, gorgeous built-in cabinetry and access to a private bluestone patio. The skylit primary suite has a walk-in closet, double closets, built-in bookcases, sitting area and a spacious bath with shower and soaking tub. This 1st level also has a lovely fireplaced formal living room w/ arched display cabinets.
- Listed by Lester Savage • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Property Details for 3 Franklin Road
Town
Lexington
AreaMA-Lexington
Architectural StyleCape
StyleCape
Garage Spaces2
Open Parking Spaces8.00
Parking Spaces Total10
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LISTING UPDATED: 03/23/2026 10:49 AM
Property Details for 3 Franklin Road
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 73485566 |
| Days on Market | 15 |
| Taxes | $29,864 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Single Family / Detached |
| Year Built | 1956 |
| County | Middlesex County |
Location
Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate, Lester Savage
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Building Information for 3 Franklin Road
Stories-Year Built1956Building Size-Lot Size0.87 AC / 37,841 SF
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$15,835 per month
30 year fixed, 6.11% Interest
Principal and Interest
$13,346
Property Taxes
$2,489
HOA Dues
$0
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1Property Information for 3 Franklin Road
General Details
Property Details
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
- Living Area: 3903.0
- Color: Tan
- SqFt with Basement: Yes
- Property Attached: No
- Single Family Type: Detached
- Waterfront: No
- Water View: No
- Year Built Details: Certified Historic,Renovated Since,Unknown/Mixed
- Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
- Grade School: Fiske
- High School: Lhs
- Middle School: Diamond
- Neighborhood: Merriam Hill
Features
Interior Features
- Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood
- Basement Features: Partial, Partially Finished, Interior Access, Radon Remediation System, 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
- DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s), French Doors
- FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Living Room
- FireplaceYN: Yes
- Fireplaces: 3
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding, Open Floorplan, Bathroom - Half, Den, Home Office, Play Room, Mud Room, Walk-up Attic, Internet Available - Unknown
- Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown, French Doors
- Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Overhead, In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
- Main Level Bathrooms: 2
- Main Level Bedrooms: 1
- Primary Bath: Yes
- SpaYN: No
- Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
- Construction: Frame
- Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Roof, Patio, Balcony, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Stone Wall
- Exterior Features: Balcony, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Stone Wall, Porch, Deck - Roof, Patio
- Lot Description: Wooded, Gentle Sloping
- Other Structures: Workshop
- Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Roof, Patio
- Roof Material: Shingle, Rubber
- View: Scenic View(s)
- View: Yes
Parking Features
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Carport: No
- Covered Spaces: 2.00
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Work Area, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street
- Open Parking: Yes
- Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Work Area, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street
- Parking Features: Work Area, Side Entry, Off-Street
Utilities
- Cooling: Central Air, 3 or More, Ductless Mini-Split System
- Cooling: Yes
- Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Heating: Central, Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Fireplace
- Heating: Yes
- Sewage District: MWRA
- Sewer: City/Town Sewer
- Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
- Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
- Room Primary Bedroom Area: 378.388888888
- Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Closet - Linen,Walk-In Closet(s),Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Picture,Dressing Room,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Closet - Double,Pocket Door
- Room Primary Bedroom Length: 23.166666666
- Primary Bedroom Level: Main, First Floor
- Room Primary Bedroom Width: 16.333333333
Bedroom 2
- Bedroom2 Area: 342.5625
- Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Balcony - Exterior,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Lighting - Overhead,Closet - Double
- Bedroom2 Length: 20.25
- Bedroom2 Level: Second
- Bedroom2 Width: 16.916666666
Bedroom 3
- Bedroom3 Area: 177.833333333
- Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Overhead,Closet - Double
- Bedroom3 Length: 16.166666666
- Bedroom3 Level: Second
- Bedroom3 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 1
- Bathroom1 Area: 88.833333333
- Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Bathroom - With Tub,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Picture,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Sconce,Soaking Tub
- Bathroom1 Length: 13.0
- Bathroom1 Level: Main,First
- Bathroom1 Width: 6.833333333
Bathroom 2
- Bathroom2 Area: 53.75
- Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Countertops - Upgraded,Cabinets - Upgraded,Recessed Lighting
- Bathroom2 Length: 7.5
- Bathroom2 Level: Main,First
- Bathroom2 Width: 7.166666666
Bathroom 3
- Bathroom3 Area: 55.0
- Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Lighting - Sconce
- Bathroom3 Length: 7.5
- Bathroom3 Level: Second
- Bathroom3 Width: 7.333333333
Dining Room
- Dining Room Area: 277.666666666
- Dining Room Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled
- Dining Room Length: 17.0
- Dining Room Level: First
- Dining Room Width: 16.333333333
Family Room
- Family Room Area: 216.201388888
- Family Room Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Lighting - Overhead
- Family Room Length: 15.916666666
- Family Room Level: First
- Family Room Width: 13.583333333
Kitchen
- Kitchen Area: 270.888888888
- Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Window(s) - Picture,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Countertops - Upgraded,Kitchen Island,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Cabinets - Upgraded,Country Kitchen,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Wine Chiller,Lighting - Pendant,Crown Molding
- Kitchen Length: 17.666666666
- Kitchen Level: Main,First
- Kitchen Width: 15.333333333
Laundry
- Laundry Dimen: 18'10X15'
Living Room
- Room Living Room Area: 320.208333333
- Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Window(s) - Picture,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding
- Room Living Room Length: 24.166666666
- Room Living Room Level: Main,First
- Room Living Room Width: 13.25
Other Room 1
- Room Office Area: 124.166666666
- Room Office Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Room Office Length: 12.416666666
- Room Office Level: Basement
- Room Office Width: 10.0
Property Information
Property Info
- UFFI: Unknown
- 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
Tax Information
- Tax ID: M:0056 L:00131B,554613
- Assessments: $2,426,000
- Book: 42734
- Lot: 131B
- Map: 56
- Tax Year: 2026
- Zoning: RS
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
- Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
- Accessibility Features: No
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Block
- Foundation Area: 1.0
- Frontage: 205.00
- Cooling Zones: 4
- Heat Zones: 6
Complex & Association Information
- Adult Community: No
Property History for 3 Franklin Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | Price Change MLS PIN #73485566 | $2,750,000 | — |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Listed (Active) MLS PIN #73485566 | $2,880,000 | — |
| May 7, 2004 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #326584370 | $1 | — |
| May 7, 2004 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #326584371 | $1 | -67.2% / yr |
| Jun 1, 1992 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #87836016 | $600,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 03/19/2026 | Price Change MLS PIN #73485566 | $2,750,000 |
| 03/11/2026 | Listed (Active) MLS PIN #73485566 | $2,880,000 |
| 05/07/2004 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #326584370 | $1 |
| 05/07/2004 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #326584371 | $1 -67.2% / yr |
| 06/01/1992 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #87836016 | $600,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 3 Franklin Road
Taxable ValueLand$1,161,000Additions$1,127,000Total$2,288,000
Tax Record2025$27,982 ($2,332 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt3,361 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,361 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,654 SqFtStories2Lot Size37,841 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1956ZoningRSCountyMIDDLESEXAPNLEXI M:0056 L:00131BFireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 3 Franklin 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 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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Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate, Lester Savage
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