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Listing broker remarks

One of Merriam Hill's most admired properties beautifully sited on over 3/4 of an acre. This special home has a large 1st floor suite, grand living areas, amazing built-ins, beautiful grounds and is in a sought after location convenient to town center, schools, the Minuteman Bikeway, conservation and recreation areas and major routes. This carefully maintained and updated home will meet your needs and more. There's a recently renovated cathedral ceilinged kitchen with quartz counters, wine cooler, induction cooktop, hardwood floors, breakfast island and eating area with a bay window providing neighborhood views. A heart of the home combination DR and family room with cathedral ceilings, gorgeous built-in cabinetry and access to a private bluestone patio. The skylit primary suite has a walk-in closet, double closets, built-in bookcases, sitting area and a spacious bath with shower and soaking tub. This 1st level also has a lovely fireplaced formal living room w/ arched display cabinets.— Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Key details

  • sold
  • 3,903 sq ft
  • 37,841 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 3.5 baths
  • 1956 built
  • $704 / sq ft
MLS #
7⁠3⁠4⁠8⁠5⁠5⁠6⁠6⁠
Last updated
Address
3 Franklin Road
Town
Lexington, MA
ZIP
02420
Sold for
$2,600,000
Deed (Bk/Pg)
42734 / 380

Historic designations

MACRIS Inventory
Johnson, Frederick House · includes LEX.H

What this means for buyers →

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Neighborhood: Merriam Hill

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.