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8 Porter Lane, Lexington MA 02420

Lexington, MA 02420
$2,335,000
Est. $15,698/month
6
Beds
8
Baths
8,719
Sq Ft
$268
Price/Sq Ft
0.73
Acres
2000
Year Built
153
Days on Market
Closed Listed Feb 2, 2016 • MLS# 71955001 Copied!

About this home

Located on a cul-de-sac in one of Lexington's most desirable locations, Meriam Hill, and near to both Fiske and Diamond schools, this exceptional home boasts exquisite craftsmanship and detail throughout. A chef's kitchen and family room with soaring fieldstone fireplace, home office, and formal living and dining rooms occupy the first floor. A walkout basement to patio, media room, gym, game room, and separate guest suite with kitchen furnish the lower level. Four additional bedrooms, including a master suite with two bathrooms and closets, and a sitting room with fireplace on the second level flow effortlessly to the third floor with additional guest suite and home office. A three car attached garage and beautifully landscaped yard complete this rare and stunning home.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
2000
Bedrooms
6
Full Bathrooms
7
Half Bathrooms
2
Living Area
8,719 sq ft
Total Rooms
17

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $2,895,000
Final Sale Price: $2,335,000
Difference: $560,000 (-19.3%)
Performance Metrics
80.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
153
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $332
Sale $/sq ft: $268
This property sold for $268 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 19.3% below the original asking price.

At 153 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 3 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$268/sq ft
Area Average
$434/sq ft
Difference
38.2%

This property sold below the area average, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

Facts & Features

3 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 2000
Living Area 8,719 sq ft
Lot Size 0.73 acres
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 7
Half Baths 2
Total Rooms 17

Interior

Heating Central, Forced Air, Radiant
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Parquet, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Fireplace Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Fireplaces 3
Basement Full, Finished, Walk-out Access
Laundry Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor
Features Walk-in Closet(s), High Speed Internet Hookup, Closet, Cable Hookup, Bathroom - Full, Dining Area, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Storage, Game Room, Media Room, Exercise Room, Home Office, Live-in Help Quarters, Central Vacuum, Wet Bar, Wired For Sound, Other

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Deck - Wood, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Fenced Yard
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced/enclosed, Fenced
Patio/Porch Deck - Wood, Patio

Parking

Garage Spaces 3
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 9

Utilities

Electric 200+ Amp Service, Other (see Remarks)
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $44,296
Assessed Value $3,034,000

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Parquet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s), High Speed Internet Hookup, Closet, Cable Hookup, Bathroom - Full, Dining Area, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Storage, Game Room, Media Room, Exercise Room, Home Office, Live-in Help Quarters, Central Vacuum, Wet Bar, Wired for Sound, Other
Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens
Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access
Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor
Security: Security System

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 2000
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Forced Air, Radiant
Cooling: Central Air
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch: Deck - Wood, Patio
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Gentle Sloping, Level
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 3
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 9
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 3
Fireplace Type: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, Sidewalks

Location

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Neighborhood

8 Porter Lane, Lexington MA 02420

Lexington, MA 02420

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Nearby Schools

School District
Lexington School District local
A+
School Safety 2024-25
0.3% Low
0.3% Suspensions 0.6% In-School
5.2% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

3 schools
A+
Fiske School
< 0.1 mi | #37 of 824 | Score: 63.3
Improved 209 spots from last year
+5.1 above state avg
324 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
The Kindle Center
0.9 mi
Grades K-12
Fusion Academy Burlington
1.3 mi
Grades 05-12
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
A+
William Diamond Middle School
0.5 mi | #9 of 352 | Score: 63.9
Same rank as last year
+5.7 above state avg
936 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
A+
Jonas Clarke Middle School
1.9 mi | #1 of 352 | Score: 67.5
Improved 4 spots from last year
+9.3 above state avg
796 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

2 schools
A+
Lexington High School
1.1 mi | #2 of 346 | Score: 82.3
Improved 3 spots from last year
+24.1 above state avg
2,405 students Diverse
20 sports • 2,520 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
JRI Meadowridge Pelham Academy School
1.4 mi
Grades 07-12
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Property History

Market Insights

39.9%
Price Range
154
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73499622
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏡
Currently Listed
Apr 10, 2026
$3,885,000
MLS #73499622 - Active
Sold
Aug 15, 2016
$2,335,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 154
Sold
Aug 15, 2016
$2,335,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 154
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Listed for Sale
Feb 2, 2016
$2,470,000
Original listing
Agent: Andrea Jackson Office: Hammond Residential
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Listed for Sale
Feb 2, 2016
$2,470,000
Original listing
Agent: Andrea Jackson Office: Hammond Residential

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 10, 2026 Sold $3,885,000
Feb 2, 2016 New Listing Added $2,470,000
Feb 2, 2016 New Listing Added $2,470,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
153 days
Price per Sq Ft
$268

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2016 $44,296 $3,034,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$44,296
Tax Year 2016
Assessed Value
$3,034,000

Listing Information

Listing Agent Andrea Jackson
Listing Office Hammond Residential
Agent MLS ID BB800499
Office MLS ID BB3473
Listing Data Updated Aug 16, 2016 9:17 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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