Last Sold Price
5 beds4,668 sqft$585/sqft
8 Berwick RdLexington, MA02420

Description

Set in the heart of Lexington's prestigious Merriam Hill this bucolic location is convenient to conservation land trails, the Minuteman Bikeway, Fiske Elementary, Diamond Middle School & LHS, town center and Cary Library. Fantastic walkability! Built in 1928, expanded in 1998 and thoughtfully updated since, this impressive Dutch Colonial features high ceilings, great detail, light, charm and a gracious layout. You'll love the cook's kitchen with an induction stove (2023), double ovens and eating...Set in the heart of Lexington's prestigious Merriam Hill this bucolic location is convenient to conservation land trails, the Minuteman Bikeway, Fiske Elementary, Diamond Middle School & LHS, town center and Cary Library. Fantastic walkability! Built in 1928, expanded in 1998 and thoughtfully updated since, this impressive Dutch Colonial features high ceilings, great detail, light, charm and a gracious layout. You'll love the cook's kitchen with an induction stove (2023), double ovens and eating bar with patio and backyard views. Other features of note include- a cathedral ceilinged primary BR with walk-in closets and grand bath; renovated family bath; a 400 bottle wine cellar; New boiler and indirect hot water heater (2024); HVAC with heat pumps w/ dedicated units for primary and 3rd floor (2025); refinished basement adding 1/2 bath and tons of closets; redesigned driveway and rear yard landscape (2024); new driveway (2025); painted exterior (2025); replaced 17 original windows (2022)
LISTING CLOSED: 08/01/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Lester Savage • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Property Details for 8 Berwick Road

Status
MLS #
73390184
Days on Market
23
Taxes
$28,374 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1928
Town
Lexington
Area
MA-Lexington
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Garden, Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
5.00
Parking Spaces Total
5

Location

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

Sold By Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Julie Gibson

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Building Information for 8 Berwick Road

Stories-Year Built1928Building Size-Lot Size0.33 AC / 14,200 SF

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$16,241 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$13,876

Property Taxes

$2,365

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Property Information for 8 Berwick 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
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 4668.0
  • Color: Taupe
  • 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: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Wine Cooler
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Interior Access
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Open Floorplan, Bathroom - 1/4, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Office, 3/4 Bath, Bonus Room, Play Room, Bathroom, Wine Cellar, Walk-up Attic, Internet Available - Unknown
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown, Security System
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Balcony, Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Garden, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Garden Area, Stone Wall, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Metal
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Work Area, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Work Area, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Work Area, Side Entry, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump, 3 or More
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Radiant, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Electric, Hydro Air, Ductless
  • 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: 256.416666666
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Closet - Linen,Walk-In Closet(s),Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Lighting - Sconce,Window Seat
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 17.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 15.083333333
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 217.520833333
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Deck - Exterior,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Bedroom2 Length: 16.416666666
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.25
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 175.5625
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.25
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 13.25
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 145.75
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Bedroom4 Length: 17.666666666
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 8.25
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 205.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom5 Length: 17.083333333
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 21.25
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood,Beadboard
  • Bathroom1 Length: 7.083333333
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 3.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 105.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Countertops - Upgraded,Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom2 Length: 11.666666666
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 9.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 73.611111111
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Countertops - Upgraded,Lighting - Sconce,Crown Molding
  • Bathroom3 Length: 8.833333333
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom3 Width: 8.333333333
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 175.0
  • Dining Room Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting
  • Dining Room Length: 14.0
  • Dining Room Level: Main,First
  • Dining Room Width: 12.5
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 460.416666666
  • Family Room Features: Bathroom - Half,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Sunken,Crown Molding
  • Family Room Length: 27.083333333
  • Family Room Level: Main,First
  • Family Room Width: 17.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 307.5
  • Kitchen Features: Beamed Ceilings,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Chair Rail,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Lighting - Pendant,Beadboard,Crown Molding,Decorative Molding
  • Kitchen Length: 20.5
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 15.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 443.520833333
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding,Decorative Molding
  • Room Living Room Length: 29.083333333
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Width: 15.25
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 86.25
  • Room Office Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding
  • Room Office Length: 11.5
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Width: 7.5
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
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:0063 L:000063,555674
  • Assessments: $2,320,000
  • Book: 64252
  • Lot: 63
  • Map: 63
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: RS
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Area: 1.0
  • Frontage: 90.00
  • Cooling Zones: 5
  • Heat Zones: 11
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 8 Berwick Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 1, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73390184

$2,730,000
Jun 27, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73390184

Jun 27, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73390184

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/01/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73390184

$2,730,000
06/27/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73390184

06/27/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73390184

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

Public Records for 8 Berwick Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,060,000Additions$1,260,000Total$2,320,000
Tax Record2025$28,374 ($2,364 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,868 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,868 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt858 SqFtStories2Lot Size14,200 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1928Year Renovated1928ZoningRSCountyMIDDLESEXAPNLEXI M:0063 L:000063

Schools near 8 Berwick 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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