55 Meriam St

Lexington, MA 02420

$2,548,500
Price
5
Beds
5,285 Sq. Ft.
$482 / Sq. Ft.
5,285
Sq. Ft.
$482
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Young brick Center-Entry Colonial in Lexington's coveted Merriam Hill neighborhood. From the moment you step into the grand foyer, you'll appreciate the home's spacious layout, high ceilings, and thoughtfully designed living areas. Privately sited on a hillside, this custom-built residence offers exceptional comfort and functionality throughout. The cathedral-ceiling family room, featuring a stone fireplace and walls of windows, flows seamlessly into the expansive kitchen with maple cabinetry, a...Young brick Center-Entry Colonial in Lexington's coveted Merriam Hill neighborhood. From the moment you step into the grand foyer, you'll appreciate the home's spacious layout, high ceilings, and thoughtfully designed living areas. Privately sited on a hillside, this custom-built residence offers exceptional comfort and functionality throughout. The cathedral-ceiling family room, featuring a stone fireplace and walls of windows, flows seamlessly into the expansive kitchen with maple cabinetry, a generous work area, and a dining space that opens to a private brick patio and backyard. Flexible living options include a first-floor bedroom/ office, while the luxurious primary suite boasts a tray ceiling and a spa-like bath with a soaking tub, double vanity, and ample storage. Be sure to view the huge lower level with full bath. Enjoy easy access to conservation trails, the Minuteman Bikeway, Cary Library, Lexington Center, and all three schools: Fiske, Diamond, and Lexington High School
  1. Listed by Lester Savage • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Property Details for 55 Meriam Street

Town
Lexington
Area
MA-Lexington
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Garden, Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
5.00
Parking Spaces Total
7
LISTING UPDATED: 07/10/2026 03:08 AM

Property Details for 55 Meriam Street

StatusUnder Agreement
MLS #73538512
Days on Market22
Taxes$29,039 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1996
CountyMiddlesex County
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Building Information for 55 Meriam Street

Stories-Year Built1996Building Size-Lot Size0.43 AC / 18,549 SF

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General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
  • Living Area: 5285.0
  • Color: Brick
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • 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: Fiske
  • High School: Lhs
  • Middle School: Diamond
  • Neighborhood: Merriam Hill
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access, Garage 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
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Lighting - Overhead, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Office, Foyer, Play Room, Internet Available - Unknown
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown, French Doors
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Window(s) - Picture, Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Roof, Deck - Composite, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Garden, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Garden Area, Stone Wall, Deck - Roof, Deck - Composite, Patio
  • Lot Description: Sloped
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Roof, Deck - Composite, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Side Entry, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Hydro Air
  • 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: 250.833333333
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Sconce,Tray Ceiling(s)
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 17.5
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Main, Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 14.333333333
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 143.4375
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead,Closet - Double
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.75
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.25
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 134.145833333
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead,Closet - Double
  • Bedroom3 Length: 11.75
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.416666666
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 133.236111111
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead,Closet - Double
  • Bedroom4 Length: 15.083333333
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 8.833333333
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 26.631944444
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Length: 5.416666666
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 4.916666666
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 101.25
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub
  • Bathroom2 Length: 11.25
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 9.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 77.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Length: 7.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom3 Width: 11.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 257.111111111
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Dining Room Length: 17.333333333
  • Dining Room Level: Main,First
  • Dining Room Width: 14.833333333
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 521.020833333
  • Family Room Features: Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room Length: 23.416666666
  • Family Room Level: Main,First
  • Family Room Width: 22.25
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 422.75
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dining Area,Pantry,Kitchen Island,Wet Bar,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Length: 28.5
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Kitchen Width: 14.833333333
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 222.166666666
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Open Floorplan,Lighting - Sconce,Crown Molding
  • Room Living Room Length: 15.5
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Width: 14.333333333
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 154.916666666
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Window(s) - Picture
  • Room Office Length: 14.083333333
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Width: 11.0
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
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:0056 L:00186F,554629
  • Assessments: $2,359,000
  • Book: 1347
  • Lot: 186F
  • Map: 56
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Zoning: RS
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Area: 1.0
  • Frontage: 190.00
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 55 Meriam Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 10, 2026

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73538512

—
Jun 24, 2026

Contingent

MLS PIN #73538512

—
Jun 18, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73538512

$2,548,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/10/2026

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73538512

—
06/24/2026

Contingent

MLS PIN #73538512

—
06/18/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73538512

$2,548,500

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

Public Records for 55 Meriam Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,089,000Additions$1,193,000Total$2,282,000
Tax Record2025$27,909 ($2,326 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,590 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,590 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,526 SqFtStories2Lot Size18,549 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1996Year Renovated1996ZoningRSCountyMIDDLESEXAPNLEXI M:0056 L:00186F

Schools near 55 Meriam Street

This home is within Lexington School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Fiske
Public - K to 5
Wm Diamond Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Lexington High School
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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