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North Lexington is 1 mile from downtown Lexington with access to employers and highly rated schools
North Lexington, a mile from downtown Lexington, is surrounded by greenery and close to Interstate 95. The area is popular with commuters and is known for its vibrant downtown. “There’s great schools, great locations with proximity to Boston and close to technology areas,” says Jay McHugh, a broker and owner at LAER Realty Partners. McHugh has worked in the industry for 36 years. “Route 128 is a major highway with a lot of technology industry along it, so it is easy to access. It has a great downtown, great golf courses; it’s a well-balanced community.”
Take a guided tours of the historical sites near North Lexington.
Downtown offers a host of shops and restaurants for North Lexington residents to enjoy.
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Newly built and renovated homes
Large homes line winding roadways with manicured front and backyards. Many houses have long driveways leading to built-in garages, and narrow sidewalks border some. North Lexington has mainly single-family homes, but condos and townhouses are available. Most homes are in the Colonial Revival style, and newly built homes are in the New Traditional style. Single-family houses range from $1 million to $4 million, while condos and townhouses range from $550,000 to $875,000. “They do have sporadic developments, but for the most part, it's called a knock-down; they take down a large home and construct a mansion and sell it for well over $2 million,” says McHugh. “For homes on the market, there’s a balance of newly built and newly renovated homes.”
Large new traditional homes can regularly be seen throughout North Lexington.
Single family homes come in many shapes around North Lexington.
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Students attend highly rated schools in Lexington
Lexington Public Schools, which receives an A-plus from Niche, serves the area. Children can attend either Maria Hastings Elementary or Estabrook Elementary, which both earn an A-plus. Students continue to Diamond Middle and Lexington High, which also receive A-plus ratings. Lexington High offers a variety of clubs and activities for students, including the Bee Keepers Association, the Aerospace Robotics Team and the Cosmetology Club.
Maria Hastings Elementary serves area students in grades K-5.
Diamond Middle School in Lexington has an overall grade of A+ on Niche.
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Commuters use Interstate 95
Many commute to nearby tech hubs such as downtown Boston, Kendall Square, the Seaport District and locations along Route 128. To reach these areas, most commuters head south on Interstate 95 for 20 to 22 miles. Route 128 is known as the Technology Highway, but formally named the Yankee Division Highway, and passes through North Lexington. For public transportation throughout Lexington, the Lexpress has stops along Bedford Street. The Minuteman Commuter Bikeway is a 10-mile trail that passes through downtown Lexington and leads from Bedford to Cambridge, with historical stops along the way. The Lahey Hospital & Medical Center is 4 miles north, and the Boston Logan International Airport is 20 miles north, using Interstate 95. The Temple Isaiah, Beit Chaim Meir Chabad Center of Lexington, MA, and the Pilgrim Congregational Church are among the houses of worship in North Lexington.
Shopping and dining in downtown Lexington and the Middlesex Turnpike
In North Lexington, northeast of I-95, is Revolution Hall, a cafeteria-like food hall serving pizzas, burgers and bar food. Downtown Lexington has sidewalks and locally owned restaurants such as Avenue Deli, a sandwich and coffee shop and Nouve Bakery, a French and Asian-inspired bakery. The Middlesex Turnpike, 3 miles away, is bordered by shopping centers, strip malls and restaurants. The Burlington Mall has a food court, several restaurants and popular retailers such as Urban Outfitters, Macy’s and Bath & Body Works. Across from the mall is Row 34, a seafood restaurant serving comfort food. To the north of Burlington are a Wegmans, a Trader Joe’s and a Market Basket for groceries.
North Lexington residents can enjoy shopping trips to the nearby Burlington Mall.
Enjoy lunch at the Avenue Deli near North Lexington.
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Golfing and hiking in North Lexington
North Lexington is full of greenery, including two nine-hole golf courses. The private Lexington Golf Club was established in 1895, and the Pine Meadows Golf Club is a public course that offers leagues and lessons. There are also several preserved areas, including Meagherville Conservation Area and the Paint Mine Conservation Area, which have trails for hiking as well as ponds and wetlands. Tophet Swamp has a trail connecting to Katahdin Woods, known for its hiking area. The Minuteman Commuter Bikeway cuts through the swamp, and many see turtles near the path. Fiske Hill, bordering I-95, is part of the Minute Man National Historical Park and has a trail loop. The hill was a battleground during the American Revolution and serves as the eastern boundary of the Battle Road Trail.
Enjoy the walking trails around Fiske Hill near North Lexington.
Grab a few buddies and enjoy a day at the Pine Meadows Golf Club in North Lexington.
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Patriots’ Day and farmers markets in downtown Lexington
On Patriots’ Day in April, the Lexington History Museums hold reenactments near downtown. There’s also a parade showcasing entertainers, floats, antique cars and civic organizations from Massachusetts Avenue to Worthen Road. Close to downtown, beside the Lexington High School, is the Lexington Farmers’ Market, 2 miles away, which hosts a summer market from May through October and a Small Yet Mighty Winter Market inside The Waldorf School gymnasium, 3 miles away, every other Saturday in the off season.
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On average, homes in North Lexington, Lexington sell after 15 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in North Lexington, Lexington over the last 12 months is $1,550,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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