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Listing broker remarks

Bathed in natural light, this distinctive Five Fields home in Lexington was custom-designed by an area architect and has timeless appeal, offering a cohesive, balanced, and flexible layout ideal for modern living. A dramatic foyer opens to expansive living and dining areas united by a striking two-sided fireplace. The dining room connects to a screened porch overlooking the professionally landscaped lot and private yard. The eat-in kitchen adjoins a mudroom with a half bath, while a main-level guest suite includes a full bath. Upstairs are 5 well-sized bedrooms, including a versatile study and a serene primary suite, plus a shared full bath with laundry. The finished walk-out lower level offers additional living space, a guest suite, and direct access to a 2100 s.f. wing w/a 50-foot heated indoor pool wing and changing room—creating a year-round spa-like retreat. Updated central air, 200-amp electrical service, and a two-car carport.— Compass

Key details

  • 6,390 sq ft
  • 33,033 lot sq ft
  • 5 beds
  • 4.5 baths
  • 1960 built
  • $389 / sq ft
  • $31,737 2025 taxes
  • HOA HOA
MLS #
7⁠3⁠4⁠9⁠9⁠1⁠3⁠1⁠
Last updated
Address
24 Barberry Rd
Town
Lexington, MA
ZIP
02421
Deed (Bk/Pg)
1535 / 8

Historic designations

MACRIS Inventory
Friedlander House · includes LEX.U

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Neighborhood: Five Fields

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.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.