NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $2,383,382 - $2,661,000

6 Beds
5 Baths
4,538 Sq Ft
$556/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 15, 2020

Last sale price $1,700,000 $375 Per Sq Ft

Est. 49% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $15,770/month

73 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Wood Flooring
  • Balcony
  • Fiske Elementary School Rated A
  • Fenced Yard
  • Porch

About This Home

As of July 2020

Desirable Merriam Hill! The space you need to work at home AND play at home both indoors and out! You'll enjoy open floor plan living in this bucolic location convenient to Minuteman Bikeway, conservation land trails, town center, shopping, and Lexington's top-rated Fiske, Diamond and LHS. Fantastic “walkability”! Move-in ready, meticulously maintained, Craftsman style home fully updated in keeping to its original charm and elegance. Enjoy timeless front sitting porches and a heated solarium overlooking fenced private yard. Inside find a Grand Entry hall w/ detailed built-ins, gleaming birch flooring and high ceilings that open to spacious living and dining rooms; Chefs kitchen w/ stainless appliances, custom cabinetry, granite counters, breakfast island, eating area open to family room w/ window seat; Master Suite; updated baths; 3 car garage. 3rd floor office suite w/hardwired internet; command center bay-window office/BR on 2nd floor. Huge lower level play space w/ hip "retro" bar.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lester Savage

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate Listed on: 02/27/2020

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Lester Savage

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate Listed on: 02/27/2020

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $24,460

Year Built

  • Built in 1918

Lot Details

  • Year Round Access
  • Fenced Yard
  • Stone Wall
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned RS

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Radiator
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Basement

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:0063 L:000048

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$24,460

Year Built

Built in 1918

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Style: Colonial, Antique, Craftsman
  • Other Agent: 2.50
  • Year Built Description: Actual
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 394.01
  • Comp Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1918
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1918

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
  • No Bedrooms: 6
  • Master Bedroom: On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 18X13, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, Double Vanity, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Lighting - Overhead, Closet - Double
  • Bedroom 2: On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 17X12, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony - Exterior, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Closet - Double
  • Bedroom 3: On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 17X15, Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom 4: On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 14X13, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom 5: On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 12X11, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Primary Bathroom: Yes
  • Bathroom 1: On Level: First Floor, Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 2: On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 13X7, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Double Vanity, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
  • Bathroom 3: On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 9X8, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
  • No Rooms: 10
  • Dining Room: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 16X13, Ceiling - Beamed, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Chair Rail, Open Floor Plan, Lighting - Overhead
  • Family Room: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 18X15, Ceiling - Beamed, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Exterior Access, Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
  • Kitchen: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 18X14, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Cabinets - Upgraded, Country Kitchen, Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Laundry: On Level: Second Floor, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup
  • Living Room: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 27X17, Fireplace, Ceiling - Beamed, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Exterior Access, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
  • Basement: Y
  • Basement Features: Full, Crawl, Finished, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Concrete Floor
  • Other Room 1: Name: Sun Room, On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 14X12, Skylight, Ceiling - Cathedral, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Exterior Access, Lighting - Overhead
  • Other Room 2: Name: Other, On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 9X9, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Dining Area, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Country Kitchen
  • Other Room 3: Name: Bedroom, On Level: Third Floor, Dimension: 20X19, Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Other Room 4: Name: Play Room, On Level: Basement, Dimension: 28X23, Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Pantry, Exterior Access, Open Floor Plan, Lighting - Overhead
  • Main Lo: AN4870
  • Main So: AN4870
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 4538.00
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • Exterior: Shingles, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Balcony, Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, Stone Wall
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete, Fieldstone
  • Insulation Feature: Mixed

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Feature: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Spaces: 5
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Work Area, Side Entry
  • Garage Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Electric Features: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200 Amps
  • Sewage District: MWRA
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heating: Hot Water Baseboard, Hot Water Radiators, Radiant, Gas, Electric
  • Heat Zones: 6
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas, Tankless, Separate Booster
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, Washer Hookup

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
  • HOA Fees: 50.00
  • Home Own Association: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Fiske
  • Middle School: Diamond
  • High School: LHS

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 1522000.00
  • Lot: 48
  • Acre: 0.29
  • Lot Size: 12590.00
  • Page: 404
  • Parcel Number: M:0063 L:000048
  • Zoning: RS
  • Lot Description: Corner, Paved Drive, Fenced/Enclosed, Level

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Windows, Storm Doors

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 21384.10
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 555660

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 27, 2020
Closed on
Jul 9, 2020
Sold by
Binzel Michelle K and Binzel Richard P
Bought by
Samaha Emily C and Younghein John A
Seller's Agent
Lester Savage
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Lester Savage
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
List Price
$1,788,000
Sold Price
$1,700,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$88,000
-4.92%
Current Estimated Value
$2,525,096

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$825,096
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.40%
Original Mortgage
$1,360,000
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 1994
Sold by
Paratore John F and Paratore Evelyn F
Bought by
Binzel Richard P and Binzel Michelle K
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Samaha Emily C $1,700,000 None Available
Binzel Richard P $565,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Samaha Emily C $1,350,000
Closed Samaha Emily C $1,360,000
Previous Owner Binzel Richard P $1,000,000
Previous Owner Binzel Richard P $365,000
Previous Owner Paratore John F $41,700
Previous Owner Binzel Michelle $520,000
Previous Owner Binzel Michele $50,000
Previous Owner Paratore John F $50,000
Previous Owner Paratore John F $540,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/15/2020 07/15/20 Sold $1,700,000 -4.9% $375 / Sq Ft
05/10/2020 05/10/20 Pending -- -- --
02/27/2020 02/27/20 For Sale $1,788,000 -- $394 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $24,460 $2,000,000 $1,041,000 $959,000
2024 $23,508 $1,919,000 $991,000 $928,000
2023 $23,153 $1,781,000 $901,000 $880,000
2022 $22,246 $1,612,000 $819,000 $793,000
2021 $21,499 $1,494,000 $780,000 $714,000
2020 $21,384 $1,522,000 $780,000 $742,000
2019 $20,432 $1,447,000 $743,000 $704,000
2018 $19,734 $1,380,000 $688,000 $692,000
2017 $19,547 $1,349,000 $655,000 $694,000
2016 $19,199 $1,315,000 $602,000 $713,000
2015 $17,936 $1,207,000 $547,000 $660,000
2014 $18,007 $1,161,000 $490,000 $671,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72623319

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: LEXI-000063-000000-000048