48 Baskin Road

Lexington, MA, 02420

$1,862,000 closed
  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 4043 SQFT

Here is the home and neighborhood you have been dreaming of! Nestled privately on the cherished Baskin Road within walking distance to the town center and schools, this immaculately maintained and updated contemporary is a truly exceptional home, offering a versatile open concept floor plan and a superior location.

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Information

  • Total Rooms
    12
  • Year Built
    1976
  • Bedrooms
    4
  • Lot Size
    0.52 Acres
  • Bathrooms
    4 Full
  • Heat/Cool
    Gas Fueled Hot Water Baseboards/Central Air
  • Fireplaces
    2 Wood Burning
  • Taxes
    $20,866
  • Parking
    2 Car Garage, 5 Off Street
  • Grade School
    Call School Board
  • Living Area
    4,043 Square Feet (Includes Finished Lower Level)
  • Middle School
    Clarke MS
  • High School
    Lexington HS

A complete renovation transformed the home into a modern masterpiece while maintaining its timeless contemporary style. The landscape’s striking curb appeal makes a lovely first impression accented by mature trees, a stone wall, perennial plantings, and its tranquil wooded surroundings.

Pride of ownership shines with thoughtfully designed updates, newly refinished hardwood floors, and a freshly painted interior. The inviting front entry welcomes you inside the foyer as the gracious open concept living spaces begin to unfold.

A beadboard-lined, cathedral ceiling adds character, stretching high above the main level as gleaming hardwood floors flow throughout. The centrally located, double-sided fireplace provides a focal point in the formal living room with its dramatic floor to ceiling brick surround and raised hearth.

A seamless transition opens to the formal dining room a huge bay window, an eye-catching chandelier, and a built-in buffet with a granite countertop. Cheers to new memories and special celebrations in this wonderful space designed for effortless entertaining.

The chef will love to work their magic with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar seating, hardwood floors, pendant lighting, a tile backsplash, and double windows above the sink for endless natural light. The stainless-steel range is brand new and awaiting its first dinner in your new home. Enjoy the added ambiance of the double-sided fireplace facing the kitchen while sharing special moments with family.

Walls of windows welcome the natural light in the glorious sunroom with nature views at every angle. A glass slider offers an easy connection to the spacious deck and private backyard beyond. The sunroom has skylights, a ceiling fan, and a cathedral ceiling for an added feeling of expansiveness.

The backyard is a nature lover’s paradise with lush green grass, mature trees, and privacy galore. Summer days will be spent relaxing beneath the shady trees or dining al fresco on the oversized deck.

This fabulous home offers the perfect blend of private spaces when rest or quiet times are needed and large areas to gather for family moments. The main level continues with three family bedrooms, a family bathroom, and the laundry room. All the bedrooms are full of natural light with carpeting and large closets for storage. One of the bedrooms offers an en suite bathroom featuring a tiled tub with shower. Another bedroom has direct entry to the family bathroom also accessed from the foyer. The family bathroom offers a dual sink vanity and a tiled tub with shower. Easily multi-task family life while managing household chores with the convenient laundry room located in the bedroom wing.

The master suite feels like a weekend getaway, set on its own private level with a spacious bedroom and a spa-like bathroom. The upper level landing is large enough to accommodate a sitting area if desired, overlooking the main level below, and with a sliding glass door to the first of two private balconies. What a wonderful space to enjoy your morning coffee with treetop views. An adjoining office is the perfect space to work comfortably from home with hardwood floors, built-in shelving, and lots of natural light.

The spacious master bedroom has a huge walk-in closet to organize your entire wardrobe and a full bathroom with a dual sink vanity and makeup area, jacuzzi tub, a skylight, and a tiled shower. A bonus room works well as a nursery, if desired, with access to the rear balcony for peaceful backyard views.

The lower level continues to impress with a large family room, kitchenette, a versatile bonus room, and another full bathroom. The kitchenette has a refrigerator and built-in cabinetry with a sink, offering the perfect place to prepare a small snack before settling in for movie night by the home’s second wood burning fireplace. The bonus room works well as a playroom, craft room, art studio, or to use as desired with wall to wall carpeting and recessed lighting. The full bathroom is fresh and inviting with a stylish white vanity and tiled shower.

A rare find, this fantastic home has it all including a highly desirable location walking distance to three schools, the town pool, the Old Res beach area, and all the amenities Lexington’s town center has to offer. The friendly neighborhood is close knit and even has a dedicated WhatsApp chat to share local information and keep in touch. Commuters will love a short stroll to public transportation, the bike path, and easy access to Route 2. Lace up your sneakers and explore the popular Lincoln Park and the Across Lexington Trail System. Welcome home to Lexington, known for its excellent public schools, rich history, open conservation land and parks, and dynamic community life.

Home Highlights

  • Superior Location on Desirable Baskin Road
  • Walking Distance to Town Center and Schools
  • Beautifully Maintained & Updated Contemporary
  • Interior and Exterior Painting (May 2021)
  • Newly Refinished Hardwood Floors (May 2021)
  • Brand New Stove (May 2021)
  • Roof (2008)
  • Complete Renovation (2007-2009)
  • Beadboard-Lined Cathedral Ceiling
  • Double-Sided Fireplace Between Living Room/Kitchen
  • Open Concept Kitchen with SS Appliances, Granite Counters, Breakfast Bar Seating, and White Cabinetry
  • Beautiful Sunroom with Cathedral Ceiling, Walls of Windows, and Glass Slider to Spacious Deck/Backyard
  • Private Master Suite Retreat on Upper Level with Huge Walk-In Closet and Spa Bathroom with Jacuzzi Tub
  • Oversized Deck Perfect for Outdoor Entertaining
  • Finished Lower Level with Fireplaced Family Room, Kitchenette, Full Bathroom, and Bonus Room/Playroom
  • Close to Bike Path, Route 2, and Public Transportation

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Listing Agent

Dani Fleming

(617) 997-9145

[email protected] 


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