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Last Sold Price
$1,299,000
6 beds3,040 sqft

5 Watson Rd, Lexington, MA 02421

Description

Located in the heart of Follen Hill, this is the one you have been waiting for! This pristine and expanded 1930's colonial has been lovingly maintained and updated by the same family for the last 25 years! The first floor welcomes you to a front to back living room with fireplace & built-ins, a richly appointed dining room, updated sky-lit cherry kitchen with seated island, professional grade appliances, eating & office areas. A cozy den with french doors, perfect for morning coffee or afternoon...Located in the heart of Follen Hill, this is the one you have been waiting for! This pristine and expanded 1930's colonial has been lovingly maintained and updated by the same family for the last 25 years! The first floor welcomes you to a front to back living room with fireplace & built-ins, a richly appointed dining room, updated sky-lit cherry kitchen with seated island, professional grade appliances, eating & office areas. A cozy den with french doors, perfect for morning coffee or afternoon relaxation. The second floor offers 4 generous bedrooms & stylishly updated bathroom. The sunny, sky-lit third floor has bedroom, two versatile rooms, bathroom & plenty of closet space. The lower level has a family/rec room, laundry & additional storage. Numerous recent updates. Level, low maintenance yard with bluestone patio & irrigation. Quiet tree lined street with an easy walk to Lexington Center, Wilson's Farm, Minuteman Bikeway, multiple conservations areas/trails and the Bowman School!
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.16 acresLot Size
1930Year Built
$427/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces
  • Listed by: Kristin M. Brown • Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington
Listing closed: 08/31/2018 12:00 AM
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72360420
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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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5 Watson Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $14,758 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • County: Middlesex County
  • Town: Lexington
  • Area: MA-Lexington
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Open Parking Spaces: 3.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 3

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1930
  • Lot Size: 0.16 AC / 6,970 SF

General Details

Property Details

  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3040.0
  • Color: Taupe
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records

Location/School

  • Grade School: Lexington
  • High School: Lhs
  • Middle School: Lexington
  • Neighborhood: Follen Hill

Features

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Countertop Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Basement Features: Partially Finished
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Closet, Den, Mud Room, Bonus Room
  • Interior Features: French Doors, Window AC
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Window Features: Skylight, Insulated Windows

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Sprinkler System, Deck, Patio
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle

Parking Features

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: MWRA
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom

  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor

Bedroom 2

  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second

Bedroom 3

  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second

Bedroom 4

  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second

Bedroom 5

  • Bedroom5 Features: Skylight,Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third

Bathroom 1

  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First

Bathroom 2

  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second

Bathroom 3

  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Level: Third

Dining Room

  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Level: First

Family Room

  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Family Room Level: Basement

Kitchen

  • Kitchen Features: Skylight,Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Level: First

Living Room

  • Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors
  • Room Living Room Level: First

Property Information

Property Info

  • 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:0022 L:000252,549500
  • Assessments: $1,032,000
  • Book: 1118
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Zoning: RS

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics

  • Beds Total: 6

Other Building Characteristics

  • Foundation: Block

Market and Agent Information

Sale Info

  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5`
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History

5 Watson Road

DateEventPrice
Aug 31, 2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72360420

$1,299,000
Jul 18, 2018

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72360420

—
Jul 18, 2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72360420

—
DateEventPrice
08/31/2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72360420

$1,299,000
07/18/2018

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72360420

—
07/18/2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72360420

—

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Public records

5 Watson Road

Beds

6

Baths

2.5

Total Finished SqFt

2,409 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,409 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

368 SqFt

Stories

2

Schools

Near 5 Watson Road

This home is within Lexington School District.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 5 Watson Road, Lexington, MA 02421
$1,299,000
6
3,040
6,970
$1,550,000
4
3,521
9,325
–
4
1.5
1,704
7,000
$715,000
3
2,167
7,175
$940,000
5
2,478
7,000
$1,700,000
5
3,533
9,207

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