East Lexington
Idyllic homes in a competitive market
East Lexington provides residents with a quaint suburban setting, where most homes are set off from the sleepy streets behind generous and meticulously maintained lawns. Sidewalks and curbs are scant, but a canopy of lush greenery hugs the roads. Some of East Lexington’s homes date back to the late 1800s, but Savage says home buyers can also expect to find several early-to-mid-1900s examples. “Most of the homes here are in the colonial and Cape Cod styles that you’d expect to find in a Boston suburb, but there are also several interesting contemporary or midcentury modern homes,” Savage says. The available homes typically range from about $700,000 to more than $2 million, and the market in East Lexington is competitive regardless of the interest rates or national trends.
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Massachusetts’ top-rated school district
Students in East Lexington begin their education at Harrington Elementary School, an A-rated school on Niche that sponsors the Big Backyard initiative, an outdoor educational program that provides guided nature walks for students. Next, students can move to Jonas Clarke Middle School — which earns a rare A-plus grade on Niche – and Lexington High School, an A-plus-rated school with an AP enrollment of nearly 50 percent and an average SAT score of 1390. “Lexington Public Schools are always ranked in the top 10 in Massachusetts,” says Savage.
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Picnics, playgrounds and protected forests
A significant portion of East Lexington is made up of conservation and recreation land, making it a perfect location for those who enjoy the great outdoors. Arlington's Great Meadows provides 183 acres of protected woodland and marshy plains, making it the biggest undeveloped tract in the entire region. A portion of the 10-mile Minuteman Bikeway runs adjacent to the meadows, and hiking trails traverse the park, from which you may spot dozens of different native and migratory bird species. Whipple Hill is another popular outdoor spot in East Lexington, where locals will find nearly 4 miles of trails weaving throughout the forest. Rindge Park offers a playground, basketball court and ball field on the banks of Arlington Reservoir.
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Supporting Lexington’s locally-owned businesses
Busy weekends begin at Wicked Bagel, a locally owned coffee shop and bakery where the bagels are baked fresh daily and served with cream cheese or as part of a delicious breakfast sandwich. After grabbing breakfast, locals can run all their errands on Massachusetts Avenue, whether picking up groceries from Whole Foods Market or stopping in at the retail stores near Lexington Visitors Center. Locals have been shopping at Wilson Farm since it opened in 1884, making it one of the oldest markets in the country. For dinner, locals love the burritos, enchiladas and margaritas at Ixtapa Mexican Grill & Cantina.
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Convenient commutes throughout New England
Situated among Boston’s suburbs inside the C-shape curve of Interstate 95, East Lexington is located a few blocks north of Route 2 near the historic Belmont Country Club. Residents can commute 13 miles into downtown Boston via Route 2, and the bus stops lining Massachusetts Avenue provide public transportation to spots throughout the region. The Boston Harbor provides nonstop ferry service to South Shore and Cape Cod, and Boston Logan International Airport is less than 30 minutes from East Lexington.
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Wayne Epps Jr.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Lester Savage
Lester Savage
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
(781) 404-3855
123 Total Sales
2 in East Lexington
$950K - $975K Price Range
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Amy Caffrey
Amy Caffrey
Compass
(781) 404-3530
50 Total Sales
1 in East Lexington
$889,000 Price
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Robert Cohen
Robert Cohen
Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington
(781) 694-6127
75 Total Sales
3 in East Lexington
$1.2M - $3.3M Price Range
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ZhiChao Chen
ZhiChao Chen
Responds QuicklySpace Realty
(855) 528-1854
162 Total Sales
2 in East Lexington
$1.2M - $1.3M Price Range
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Amy Kirsch
Amy Kirsch
Leading Edge Real Estate
(857) 240-2151
49 Total Sales
2 in East Lexington
$950K - $1.2M Price Range
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Hua Jiang
HJ
Hua Jiang
Responds QuicklyStartPoint Realty
(351) 208-9929
18 Total Sales
1 in East Lexington
$1,352,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Sutherland Woods
McClennen Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Skateboard
- Soccer
Tower Park
Rindge Park
Hibbert Playground
- Trails
- Playground
Whipple Hill
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | East Lexington | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
East Lexington Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in East Lexington, Lexington sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in East Lexington, Lexington over the last 12 months is $405,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$395,000
Median Sale Price
$405,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$327,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Last 12 months Home Sales
14
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$202
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
774
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1948
Months of Supply
2.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,963
On par with the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,179
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,003
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
887
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405
Open Houses
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Thursday, Jul 315:30 - 6:30pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,900 per month
- Condo for Rent
- Studio
- 1 Bath
- 200 Sq Ft
- 14 Massachusetts Ave
- Unit Studio
- Lexington, MA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,423
Median Age
45
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$216,304
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$218,866
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.9%
College Graduates
82%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
64.2%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
18°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
20''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
67
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
72
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
37
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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