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Move right in to this beautifully renovated 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom timeless New England Colonial. Set significantly back from the street and surrounded by mature trees and custom wood privacy fencing, this property offers an exceptionally private setting while maintaining convenient access to the main road. The First Floor Bedroom Suite is ideal for a primary retreat, in-law, or playroom. Updated eat-in Kitchen with granite countertops, gorgeous hand-finished Winchester® tile, stainless appliances, and refinished antique wood flooring, plus Powder Room and glass door to Deck. Sun-filled front-to-back Living Room, spacious enough for both living and dining areas, boasts a natural fireplace with cast iron firebox, built-ins, and custom moldings. Elegant Home Office or dedicated Dining Room with classic wainscot paneling. Three Bedrooms and a full Bathroom complete the Second Floor with custom handcrafted shutters adding character throughout. The Lower Level offers a finished Den or Playroom, plus plenty of storage space and a Laundry area. Beautifully built spacious Deck and a brick and bluestone Patio with new gazebo overlook the private yard and exceptional landscaping. Freestanding shed plus attached heated space provide flexibility for a Home Office, studio, or storage. Steps from Harrington Elementary School and minutes from Whipple Hill, Lexington Center, major commuter routes, and more.
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
0.29 acresLot Size
$594Price/Sq.Ft.
6 spacesParking
Listed by Elizabeth Crampton• Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington
Listed by Casey Scholl• Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington
Great Meadows, located between Lexington Center and the Minuteman Bikeway corridor, is a residential and conservation-minded Lexington neighborhood with broad meadow views and wooded trail edges. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Great Meadow loop at the trailheads near the Arlington Reservoir paths, where joggers, cyclists, and dog-walkers set a steady outdoor rhythm. Housing reads as classic New England—Colonial revivals, mid-century splits, and well-kept capes—set back behind stone walls and mature maples. The landscape shifts from open fields to wetland pockets, with seasonal birdlife and long sightlines. Lexington Center’s independent anchors—Cary Memorial Library, Lexington Venue, and the Lexington Farmers Market—add culture and a weekly gathering point. Daily routines often trace the same lines: bike commutes on the Minuteman and quiet walks through conservation land.
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Offer insights
282 Lowell St · $1,125,000
$1.12M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.12M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
26 days
The average home goes pending in 23 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.8%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Den
Window screens
Finished basement
Total of 7 rooms
Fireplace in the living room
Bedrooms
Main level bedroom (1)
Second level master bedroom with closet and hardwood flooring
Second level bedroom with closet and wall-to-wall carpet
Second level bedroom with closet and wall-to-wall carpet
Main/first level bedroom with vaulted ceiling, ceiling fan, full bathroom access, recessed lighting and wall-to-wall carpet
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Main/first level full bathroom with tiled shower stall and stone/ceramic tile flooring
First level half bathroom with stone/ceramic tile flooring
Second level full bathroom with tub and shower, stone/ceramic tile flooring and overhead and sconce lighting
Master bathroom present
Kitchen
Dining area off the kitchen
Deck or balcony access from kitchen
Stone/granite/solid countertops
Recessed lighting
Stainless steel appliances
Range, Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator
Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash compactor
Laundry & utility
Laundry in basement
Electric dryer hookup
Washer and Dryer included
Water heater
Flooring
Hardwood flooring
Vinyl
Wall-to-wall carpet
Laminate
Stone/ceramic tile flooring in bathrooms
Heating & cooling
Baseboard heating
Central air conditioning
Thermostat (energy efficient feature)
Exterior features
Deck and patio
Gazebo
Garden and stone wall
Professional landscaping with decorative lighting
Sprinkler system
Storage
Rain gutters
Public, paved road frontage (101 ft)
Wooded lot
Home design
Single family residence
Gray/brick exterior
Renovated since original construction
Parking
Paved off-street parking
Open parking available for 6 vehicles
Paved driveway
Security
Security system
Construction
Frame construction
Concrete perimeter foundation
Shingle roof
Owner-reported year built with renovations
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
200+ amp electric service
Electric hookups for range and dryer
HOA & community
Community amenities nearby include public transportation, shopping, pool, tennis courts, park, walk/jog trails, bike path, conservation area, houses of worship, private and public schools
Electricity and solar
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Move right in to this beautiful 4 Bedroom 2 1/2 Bath Colonial featuring updates and exquisite decor inside and out. First floor Bedroom Suite makes a perfect home office, in-law, au pair or Playroom. Renovated Kitchen with gorgeous hand finished Winchester® tile and granite countertops, stainless appliances and wide plank antique flooring. Sun-filled front-to-back living room includes fireplace with new wood stove insert and built-ins. Enormous list of updates and special features includes custom handcrafted shutters, three-zone heating and cooling, security system, five-zone sprinkler system. Beautifully built over-sized deck and brick patio overlook private yard with exceptional landscaping. Freestanding shed plus attached, home office with heat and cable. Easy access to top Lexington schools with Harrington Elementary less than a 5 minute walk!
MLS PIN #70401980
Apr 12, 2007
Sold
$500,000
$264/sq ft
Mar 13, 2007
Listing Removed
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Jun 7, 2006
Listed
$525,000
$277/sq ft
STEPS FROM THE NEW HARRINGTON SCHOOL, THIS SPARKLING COLONIAL HAS JUST HAD ITS HW FLOORS SANDED AND INTERIOR PAINTED. BEAUTIFUL 1ST FLOOR MASTER SUITE WITH CATHEDRAL CEILING. BRIGHT FRONT TO BACK LR WITH FIREPLACE AND GREAT DETAIL. LARGE DECK AND BRICK PATIO IN PRIVATE YARD. THIS HOME HAS BEEN UPDATED AND METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED. FLEXIBLE FLOORPLAN. THIS IS A MUST SEE HOME!
Public Records
May 2, 1988
Sold
$185,000
$98/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 6, 1988
Sold
$162,000
$86/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,645 (+4.1%)
$640,000 + $306,000
$946,000
2025
$11,190 (+5.8%)
$609,000 + $306,000
$915,000
2024
$10,572 (+2.6%)
$580,000 + $283,000
$863,000
2023
$10,309 (+4.0%)
$528,000 + $265,000
$793,000
2022
$9,908 (+0.8%)
$480,000 + $238,000
$718,000
2021
$9,828 (+3.3%)
$457,000 + $226,000
$683,000
2020
$9,512 (+3.3%)
$457,000 + $220,000
$677,000
2019
$9,206 (+8.7%)
$435,000 + $217,000
$652,000
2018
$8,466 (+8.0%)
$397,000 + $195,000
$592,000
2017
$7,839 (+4.0%)
$364,000 + $177,000
$541,000
2016
$7,534 (+2.9%)
$343,000 + $173,000
$516,000
2014
$7,321 (+4.9%)
$295,000 + $177,000
$472,000
2013
$6,977 (+2.4%)
$289,000 + $170,000
$459,000
2012
$6,811 (+1.9%)
$283,000 + $172,000
$455,000
2011
$6,682 (+3.9%)
$280,000 + $184,000
$464,000
2010
$6,431 (+6.4%)
$280,000 + $184,000
$464,000
2009
$6,044
$282,000 + $184,000
$466,000
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.29 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,545
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,545
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2743148S
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.
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