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Last Sold Price
5 beds4,066 sqft
31 Somerset Rd, Lexington, MA 02420
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.97 acresLot Size
1902Year Built
$363/sq ftPrice per sq ft
8 carsParking Spaces

Description

Merriam hill! 1902 colonial sited on nearly an acre on one of lexington's most beautiful streets. A home with well proportioned rooms and numerous features exhibiting character, charm and craftsmanship. Renovate and enjoy one of lexington's finest homes and neighborhoods.Merriam hill! 1902 colonial sited on nearly an acre on one of lexington's most beautiful streets. A home with well proportioned rooms and numerous features exhibiting character, charm and craftsmanship. Renovate and enjoy one of lexington's finest homes and neighborhoods.
  • Listed by: Lester Savage • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Listing closed: 02/29/2012 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 71274601

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,805,000

Avg days on market

42

Sale-to-list ratio

97.1%

Lexington, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate, Lester Savage

Sold By William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Charla Coleman

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Property Information for 31 Somerset Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $18,878 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Lexington
  • Area: MA-Lexington
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Antique
  • Style: Colonial, Antique
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Open Parking Spaces: 8.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 8
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1902
  • Lot Size: 0.97 AC / 42,072 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Public School
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 4066.0
  • Color: WHITE
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Fiske
  • High School: Lhs
  • Middle School: Diamond
  • Neighborhood: MERRIAM HILL
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Countertop Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Interior Access
  • 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: 4
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Great Room, Foyer, Home Office
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping
  • Lot Description: Wooded, Gentle Sloping
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Carriage Shed, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Carriage Shed, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Wall AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Steam, Natural Gas, Electric, Fireplace(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: MWRA
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public, City/Town Water
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 195.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Picture
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 15.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 168.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 140.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Fireplace,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 144.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Picture
  • Bedroom4 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 154.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom5 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom3 Level: Third
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 252.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 18.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 14.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 182.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Family Room Length: 14.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 13.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 294.0
  • Kitchen Length: 21.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 14.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 480.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Living Room Length: 32.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 15.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 110.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Room Office Length: 11.0
  • Room Office Level: First
  • 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
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: M:0056 L:000101,554499
  • Assessments: $1,311,000
  • Book: 1249
  • Tax Year: 2011
  • Zoning: RS2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Foundation Area: 1.0
  • Frontage: 100.00
  • Cooling Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 31 Somerset Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 29, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #325391272

$1,475,000
Feb 29, 2012

Sold

MLS PIN #71274601

$1,475,000
Feb 5, 2012

Contingent

MLS PIN #71274601

DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/29/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #325391272

$1,475,000
02/29/2012

Sold

MLS PIN #71274601

$1,475,000
02/05/2012

Contingent

MLS PIN #71274601

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

Public Records for 31 Somerset Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,166,000Additions$5,664,000Total$6,830,000
Tax Record2025$83,531 ($6,961 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths7Total Finished SqFt9,984 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt9,984 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt626 SqFtStories2Lot Size42,197 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2014Year Renovated2014ZoningRSCountyMIDDLESEXAPNLEXI M:0056 L:000101

Schools near 31 Somerset 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: 31 Somerset Road, Lexington, MA 02420
$1,475,000
5
4,066
42,072
$3,237,500
5
3,858
23,341
$1,950,000
6
4,638
38,587
$396,000
4
2.5
4,135
21,598
$1,200,000
4
3,000
8,250
6
3.5
4,158
25,954

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