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Large old home right next to the heart of Lexington
As one of Lexington’s original suburbs, Munroe Hill has been a feather in its cap, a jewel in its crown, and at the center of everything the town has to offer. The neighborhood consists of a handful of rolling 40 to 60-foot-high hills between Massachusetts Avenue and Marrett Street, which are home to a number of housing options, historic landmarks and acres of nature reservations. Just a short distance to the west lies Lexington’s town center, which is home to many shopping and dining options as well as nationally ranked schools. “It is one of the more desirable areas in Lexington,” says Robert Cohen, a sales associate with Coldwell Banker who has lived in Lexington for his whole life and has been working in real estate since 1986. “There is a sense of exclusivity in the area with larger old homes and the town center right there.”
The historic Munroe Tavern sits in the foreground with downtown Lexington just in the back.
The historic Monroe Tavern is a local landmark in this Lexington, MA neighborhood.
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From colonial summer homes to forever homes
Munroe Hill initially attracted wealthy Bostonians who built five, six, and even seven-bedroom Colonial Revival, Queen Anne, and Shingle-style houses that served as their families' summer retreats. “There are lots of very old and very big homes in Munroe Hill, not a whole lot of new ones,” Cohen says. Today, these houses, and a handful of Cape Cods from the 1930s and mid-century modern homes from the 1960s and 1970s, sit atop sprawling lots with plenty of space for sizable driveways and garages. Prices in the neighborhood match its storied history, as “not one house in Lexington costing less than $1 million,” Cohen says. Homes commonly range from around $1 million to $4 million.
A unique Dutch Colonial styled home in the Munroe Hill neighborhood of Lexington, MA.
A Queen Anne styled home peaks out from its lush green surroundings in Munroe Hill.
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9th best school district in the state
Students on the east side of Beacon Street attend Bowman Elementary School, while those on the west side attend Bridge Elementary School. Both schools receive an A-plus rating from Niche.com, as do Jonas Clarke Middle School and Lexington High School – where they will finish their academic careers. The entire district gets high marks, and Niche has named it the No. 9 public school district in Massachusetts out of 220 systems. The high school alone is nationally ranked in public schools for college prep. “That is even competing against private schools,” Cohen says.
Clarke Middle School is highly rated in Monroe Hill.
Lexington High School is highly rates in the town of Monroe Hill.
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Lexington’s nature preserves and parks
Munroe Hill's narrow, winding, sidewalk-lined streets follow the neighborhood's terrain towards several parks, like the 51-acre Upper Vine Brook-Cotton Farm Conservation Area's wetlands. This park also features a quarter-mile trail that crosses Marrett Road before it leads into the 170-acre Dunback Meadow Conservation Area. Here, a community garden and a wet meadow make up one of the region's most popular birding sites. Cohen says that around 14% of Lexington consists of conservation areas owned by the town. Olympic-sized amenities can be found at the J.W. Hayden Recreation Centre, a privately owned facility only available to Lexington residents with a pool, ice skating rink, track, playset and so much more. “It is all a well-maintained state-of-the-art facility,” Cohen says. “And it has very reasonable fees.”
Dunback Meadow has a trail that connects to Upper Vine Brook in Monroe Hill.
Upper Vine Brook has trails and pond to enjoy in Monroe Hill.
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Dining options along Massachusetts Ave
“There are no chains allowed in Lexington; all the restaurants are locally owned,” Cohen says. While the neighborhood is primarily residential, options are only a short walk or drive away and include Chinese, Thai, Japanese, and Indian cuisine. One popular spot in the town center is Mario's Italian Restaurant, known for its lasagna with sausage. Residents can also stop by Via Lago, which starts the day as a café and deli and switches to linen tablecloths and candlelit dinners after 5 p.m. Grocery shopping options include the Stop & Shop, less than 2 miles away.
Mario's Italian Restaurant is a local favorite located in the heart of downtown Lexington, MA.
Munroe Hill residents can grab a bite to eat for lunch or dinner at Via Lago, a local favorite.
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Quiet sidewalks and nearby Route 3
Munroe Hill offers several ways for residents to get around town. With the town center so close, many opt to walk to dining and shopping options or take the small bus system known as Lexpress to get to other neighborhoods. When it comes to commuting, “the area is a true suburb; you need a car to get to Boston,” Cohen says. With major roads like State Route 2 and Interstate 95 nearby, the 13-mile trip to Boston takes about 30 minutes. Boston Logan International Airport is 14.5 miles to the east, and Beth Israel Lahey Health Primary Care is less than 2 miles away.
Stroll along the main street area of Massachusetts Ave in Lexington, MA.
The central Lexington area as seen from the Munroe Hill neighborhood.
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Patriotic events in Lexington
The town of Lexington has many events throughout the year, and one of the most significant is Patriot’s Day. Each April, families and history buffs can watch the redcoats flee the Colonial Militia in a reenactment of the Battle of Tower Park. There is also a parade through the town center and a rousing speech and musical performance at dawn to honor those who fought in 1775. The patriotism continues with the two-day 4th of July Celebration, from the Carnival bursting with color and sound on the third to the dramatic presentation and fireworks show on the fourth. Residents can also head to Depot Square Chamber of Commerce Summer Concerts every Friday night in July and August.
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Munroe Hill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Munroe Hill, Lexington sell after 38 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Munroe Hill, Lexington over the last 12 months is $2,074,950, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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One of Merriam Hill’s most admired properties, this distinguished 1922 Colonial Revival is set on over an acre in a tranquil setting overlooking “Granny” Pond, with beautiful views and memorable sunrises. Rich in architectural character and thoughtfully maintained over the years, the residence offers gracious proportions, 9-foot ceilings, exquisite period mouldings, handsome built-ins, and
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
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The last available Unit at the Lex. Modern one floor living with energy efficient Passive Building construction techniques and luxe finishes, thoughtfully crafted by the award winning Katz-Finnegan team. Convenient to Lexington Center, shops, Cary Library, Town and Hayden Recreation Centers, the Minuteman Bikeway, MBTA busline and Route 128. This Buckman style unit has an open floorplan, crown
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
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Timeless Queen Anne architecture meets modern luxury in this exceptional Munroe Hill residence offering over 6,000 sq ft of beautifully designed living space. Fully renovated and expanded in 2018 by one of the area’s premier builders, the home thoughtfully preserves its period character while delivering the amenities and functionality of today.A gracious foyer with soaring ceilings, herringbone
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State-of-the-art restoration of one of Lexington’s finest homes, now part of the ten-residence Edgewood at Meriam Hill community. This light-filled home combines historic charm with modern updates, including all-new plumbing, electrical, windows, insulation, and systems. A formal foyer leads to an open concept floor plan featuring a living room with fireplace and reading nook, dining room, and
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Convenient Center Village condominium in central location with great accessibility to shops, town center, Cary Library, Lexpress and MBTA buses, Route 128, town recreation facilities, the Minuteman Bikeway and all that Lexington offers. One floor living at its best. This home has an open floor plan with an expanded family room area and beautifully finished lower level.
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
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This nice 2 Bedrooms 2 Bath place in the Lexington area is available for 10-01-2026. Boston Pads is not responsible for any errors, omissions and change in price, prior sale, rent and withdrawal without notice. All information from sources reliable but not guaranteed. Photographs, videos, description and information about the properties reflect conditions at the time the information was
!! NOTE: there is a 4th bedroom accessible off of the 3rd bedroom !! Welcome to this charming, gas-heated 4-bedroom home tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac in Lexington’s desirable Burnham Farm Estates. Filled with natural light, the main level offers a gracious living room, formal dining room with beautiful built-ins, and a spacious, sun-filled kitchen ideal for everyday living and entertaining.
This nice 2 Bedrooms 1 Bath place in the Lexington area is available for Now. Boston Pads is not responsible for any errors, omissions and change in price, prior sale, rent and withdrawal without notice. All information from sources reliable but not guaranteed. Photographs, videos, description and information about the properties reflect conditions at the time the information was obtained.
This nice 2 Bedrooms 1 Bath place in the Lexington area is available for Now. Included Features are: Yard, and Laundry in Common Area. Boston Pads is not responsible for any errors, omissions and change in price, prior sale, rent and withdrawal without notice. All information from sources reliable but not guaranteed. Photographs, videos, description and information about the properties
Fully furnished, apartment with 1-bedroom, 1-kitchen/living room in a nice, quiet residential neighborhood as part of a main building. Bedroom and kitchen are on the first floor with a porch overlooking the backyard and the bird sanctuary conservation land. The designer kitchen features quartz countertops, high-end appliances including Bosch induction range and Bosch dishwasher. Washer/dryer are
Beautiful 2 bed 1 bath located on Captain Parker Arms in Lexington Gleaming hardwood floors Spacious bedrooms Ample closet space Laundry in building Boston Pads is not responsible for any errors, omissions and change in price, prior sale, rent and withdrawal without notice. All information from sources reliable but not guaranteed. Photographs, videos, description and
This nice 1 Bedroom 1 Bath place in the Lexington area is available for Now. Boston Pads is not responsible for any errors, omissions and change in price, prior sale, rent and withdrawal without notice. All information from sources reliable but not guaranteed. Photographs, videos, description and information about the properties reflect conditions at the time the information was obtained. We
This nice 1 Bedroom 1 Bath place in the Lexington area is available for 10-01-2026. Boston Pads is not responsible for any errors, omissions and change in price, prior sale, rent and withdrawal without notice. All information from sources reliable but not guaranteed. Photographs, videos, description and information about the properties reflect conditions at the time the information was
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