8 Porter Lane, Lexington MA 02420

Lexington, MA 02420

$2,335,000

6

Beds

8

Baths

8,719

Sq Ft

$268

Price/Sq Ft

0.73

Acres

2000

Year Built

3

Garage Spaces

Single Family Residence

Type

153

Days on Market

Sold Listed Feb 2, 2016 • MLS# 71955001 Copied! • Updated Aug 16, 2016

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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 11 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property

$268/sq ft

Area Median

$610/sq ft

Difference

56.0%

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

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 History

Market Insights

34.9%

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

$3,585,000

MLS #73499622 - Active

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✓

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

🏠

Listed for Sale

Feb 2, 2016

$2,470,000

Original listing

Agent: Andrea Jackson Office: Hammond Residential

🏠

Listed for Sale

Feb 2, 2016

$2,470,000

Original listing

Agent: Andrea Jackson Office: Hammond Residential

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
04/10/2026	🏡 Currently Listed	$3,585,000	-	-	MLS #73499622 - Active
08/15/2016	✓ Sold	$2,335,000	-	-	Property sold
08/15/2016	✓ Sold	$2,335,000	-	-	Property sold
02/02/2016	🏠 Listed for Sale	$2,470,000	-	-	Original listing
02/02/2016	🏠 Listed for Sale	$2,470,000	-	-	Original listing

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

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

HOA & Community

Fee Includes None

Amenities None

Optional Fee Includes None

MA Disclosures

Seller Disclosures None

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing None

Structure Type []

House Color Yellow

Sq Ft Source Measured

Sq Ft Disclosures Includes finished lower level.

Documents None

County Middlesex

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 154 days

Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

Sold

Year Built

2000

Bedrooms

6

Full Bathrooms

7

Half Bathrooms

2

Living Area

8,719 sq ft

Total Rooms

17

Floor Layout

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

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Neighborhood

8 Porter Lane, Lexington MA 02420

Lexington, MA 02420

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