20 Hancock Street Lexington, MA 02420
Sold
Listing Courtesy of: MLS PIN / Listed By: Lester Savage, Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Commonwealth Real Estate

  20 Hancock Street Lexington, MA 02420

Sold on 10/30/2024
$1,380,000 (USD)
5
BED
2.2
BATH
2,724
SQFT

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 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.

Sold Date:
10/30/2024
Taxes
$17,187(2024)
Lot Size
0.37 acres
Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1825
Style
Colonial, Antique, Italianate, Other (See Remarks)
Views
Scenic View(s)
County
Middlesex County
Community
Merriam Hill

Listed By

Lester Savage, Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Commonwealth Real Estate
Bought with
Lester Savage
Source
MLS PIN
Last checked May 15 2026 at 1:02 AM EDT
Bathroom Details
Interior Features
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Laundry: Washer Hookup
  • Laundry: First Floor
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Office
  • Water Heater
  • Bonus Room
  • Bathroom - Full
  • Windows: Storm Window(s)
  • Lighting - Overhead
  • Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
  • Laundry: Bathroom - Half
Kitchen
  • Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Gas Stove
  • Cabinets - Upgraded
  • Exterior Access
  • Bathroom - Half
Subdivision
  • Merriam Hill
Lot Information
  • Wooded
Property Features
  • Fireplace: 0
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Heating and Cooling
  • Steam
  • Heat Pump
  • Natural Gas
Basement Information
  • Full
  • Unfinished
  • Interior Entry
  • Concrete
Flooring
  • Wood
  • Hardwood
  • Carpet
  • Flooring - Hardwood
  • Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Slate
Utility Information
  • Utilities: Water: Public, For Gas Range, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
School Information
  • Elementary School: Fiske
  • Middle School: Diamond
  • High School: Lhs
Garage
  • Attached Garage
Parking
  • Paved Drive
  • Paved
  • Attached
  • Off Street
  • Storage
  • Total: 4
Living Area
  • 2,724 sqft

Listing Price History

Date
Event
Price
% Change
$ (+/-)
Sep 04, 2024
Listed
$1,300,000
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