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Listing broker remarks

***Open Houses Cancelled***From the moment you arrive, this exceptional custom-built Follen Hill residence makes a striking impression. A grand staircase, soaring ceilings, beautiful millwork, and oversized windows create an elegant entrance, while thoughtfully designed interiors offer a warm and inviting sense of refinement. Across three finished levels, the home features graciously proportioned spaces for both everyday living and entertaining. The chef’s kitchen is beautifully appointed with an oversized island, abundant cabinetry, walk-in pantry, double ovens, and premium built-in appliances. French doors from the breakfast nook open to a covered bluestone patio with a coffered cedar ceiling, recessed lighting, and ceiling fan, an inviting setting for morning coffee or dining alfresco. The formal dining room and fireplaced family room offer elegant spaces for entertaining, with double pocket doors separating the family room from the living room and a pocket door connecting the kitchen and dining room. French doors from the family room open to an additional patio and the beautifully landscaped, fenced-in yard. The luxurious fireplaced primary suite features a beautifully appointed bath and exceptional walk-in closet. Four additional bedrooms offer wonderful flexibility, including a secondary primary suite with a walk-in closet. The upper-level playroom is filled with natural light from skylights in the vaulted ceiling, while a separate bonus room can easily adapt to a home office, recreation room, or studio. The high-ceilinged unfinished basement offers excellent potential for a home gym or future finished space. Mature landscaping, charming gardens, and multiple outdoor living areas complement the architecture and create an inviting setting throughout the warmer months. A backup generator provides added comfort and peace of mind. Set on a picturesque, tree-lined street near Wilson Farm, the Minuteman Bikeway, and Lexington Center, this distinctive Follen Hill residence combines exceptional architectural character with refined interiors and a highly desirable location, offering easy access to the town’s coffee shops, boutiques, restaurants, and everyday conveniences.— Barrett Sotheby's International Realty

Key details

  • 5,013 sq ft
  • 7,800 lot sq ft
  • 5 beds
  • 4.5 baths
  • 2005 built
  • $468 / sq ft
  • $29,630 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠7⁠7⁠9⁠0⁠7⁠
Last updated
Address
7 Locust Avenue
Town
Lexington, MA
ZIP
02421
Deed (Bk/Pg)
80285 / 309

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Neighborhood: Follen Hill

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.