20 Hancock Street

Lexington, MA 02420

$1,300,000
Price
5
Beds
2
Baths
2
1/2 Baths
2,724 Sq. Ft.
$477 / Sq. Ft.
2,724
Sq. Ft.
$477
per Sq. Ft.

Description

The J S Parker House, a captivating Mansard roofed colonial from around 1825, boasts a prime location with convenient access to Lexington Center, Cary Library, the Minuteman Bikeway, the MBTA bus line, Hayden and town recreation facilities. This home invites admiration with its timeless front sitting porch and enchanting "secret garden" featuring brick terraces, an expansive yard, and heirloom peonies dating back to 1913, all overlooking the Minuteman Bikeway. Noteworthy features of this stylish...The J S Parker House, a captivating Mansard roofed colonial from around 1825, boasts a prime location with convenient access to Lexington Center, Cary Library, the Minuteman Bikeway, the MBTA bus line, Hayden and town recreation facilities. This home invites admiration with its timeless front sitting porch and enchanting "secret garden" featuring brick terraces, an expansive yard, and heirloom peonies dating back to 1913, all overlooking the Minuteman Bikeway. Noteworthy features of this stylish home include: high ceilings throughout; floor-to-ceiling windows in the family room and living room; built-in china cabinet; oak hardwood flooring; updated kitchen with maple cabinets, a gas stove and granite countertops; 2022 heat pump providing AC to the kitchen and rear bedroom/TV room. This charming residence combines historical elegance with modern conveniences and a AAA location, making it a true gem in Lexington.
  1. Listed by Lester Savage • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Property Details for 20 Hancock Street

Town
Lexington
Area
MA-Lexington
Architectural Style
Colonial, Antique, Italianate, Other (See Remarks)
Style
Colonial, Antique, Italianate, Other (See Remarks)
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
6
LISTING UPDATED: 09/17/2024 10:10 AM

Property Details for 20 Hancock Street

StatusUnder Agreement
MLS #73284774
Days on Market13
Taxes$17,187 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1825
CountyMiddlesex County

Building Information for 20 Hancock Street

Stories-Year Built1825Building Size-Lot Size0.37 AC / 15,936 SF

Property Information for 20 Hancock Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, Sidewalks
  • Living Area: 2724.0
  • Color: green
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Certified Historic
  • 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, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom - Full, Lighting - Overhead, Office, Bonus Room
  • Laundry Features: Bathroom - Half, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio
  • Lot Description: Wooded
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Roof Material: Slate
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Steam, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: MWRA
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 208.416666
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 15.25
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.666666
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 177.916666
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom2 Length: 15.25
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.666666
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 138.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 15.333333
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 9.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 83.333333
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom4 Length: 10.416666
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 8.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 165.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Closet,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom5 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 39.083333
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Dryer Hookup - Electric,Washer Hookup
  • Bathroom1 Length: 7.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 5.583333
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 42.694444
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom2 Length: 8.833333
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 4.833333
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 33.375
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom3 Length: 7.416666
  • Bathroom3 Level: Third
  • Bathroom3 Width: 4.5
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 198.25
  • Dining Room Features: Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Dining Room Length: 15.25
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 180.458333
  • Family Room Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Family Room Length: 15.25
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 11.833333
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 190.895833
  • Kitchen Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Cabinets - Upgraded,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Length: 19.25
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 9.916666
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 208.416666
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 15.25
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.666666
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 115.0
  • Room Office Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Office Length: 11.5
  • Room Office Level: Second
  • 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
  • Disclosures: 4th BR (second floor,used as an office) is unheated
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:0056 L:000020,554421
  • Assessments: $1,403,000
  • Book: 30780
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: RS
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
  • Foundation Area: 1.0
  • Frontage: 71.00
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 20 Hancock Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 20 Hancock Street

Taxable ValueLand$768,000Additions$635,000Total$1,403,000
Tax Record2024$17,187 ($1,432 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,457 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,457 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,072 SqFtStories3Lot Size15,936 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1825ZoningRSCountyMIDDLESEXAPNLEXI M:0056 L:000020Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 20 Hancock Street

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.

Similar Homes

Sorry, we can't find any similar homes at this time. Please check back later.

Similar Sold Homes

Sorry, we can't find any similar sold homes at this time. Please check back later.

No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified, and Compass expressly disclaims any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the discretion of the seller. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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

The property listing data and information, or the images, set forth herein were provided to MLS Property Information Network, Inc., Martha's Vineyard MLS, CCIMLS, Link MLS, and Berkshire County Board of REALTORS from third party sources, including sellers, lessors and public records, and were compiled by MLS Property Information Network, Inc., Martha's Vineyard MLS, CCIMLS, Link MLS, and Berkshire County Board of REALTORS. The property listing data and information, and the images, are for the personal, non-commercial use of consumers having a good faith interest in purchasing or leasing listed properties of the type displayed to them and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties which such consumers may have a good faith interest in purchasing or leasing. MLS Property Information Network, Inc., Martha's Vineyard MLS, CCIMLS, Link MLS, and Berkshire County Board of REALTORS and its subscribers disclaim any and all representations and warranties as to the accuracy of the property listing data and information, or as to the accuracy of any of the images, set forth herein.