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About Lexington


Lexington is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, US. The population was 31,394 at the 2010 census, in nearly 11,100 households. Settled in 1641, it is celebrated as the site of the first shots of the American Revolutionary War, in the Battle of Lexington on April 19, 1775. It is part of the Greater Boston Area and is the sixth wealthiest small city in the United States.

Lexington was first settled circa 1642 as part of Cambridge, Massachusetts. What is now Lexington was then incorporated as a parish, called Cambridge Farms, in 1691. This allowed them to have a separate church and minister, but were still under jurisdiction of the Town of Cambridge. Lexington was incorporated as a separate town in 1713. It was then that it got the name Lexington. How it received its name is the subject of some controversy. Some people believe that it was named in honor of Lord Lexington, an English peer. Some, on the other hand, believe that it was named after Lexington (which was pronounced and is today spelled Laxton) in Nottinghamshire, England.</p.

In the early colonial days, Vine Brook, which runs through Lexington, Burlington, and Bedford, and then empties into the Shawsheen River, was a focal point of the farming and industry of the town. It provided for many types of mills, and in the 20th Century, for farm irrigation.

For decades, Lexington grew modestly while remaining largely a farming community, providing Boston with much of its produce. It always had a bustling downtown area, which remains to this day. Lexington began to prosper, helped by its proximity to Boston, and having a rail line (originally the Lexington and West Cambridge Railroad, later the Boston and Maine Railroad) service its citizens and businesses, beginning in 1846. (As of 2015, the Minuteman Bikeway occupies the site of the former rail line.) For many years, East Lexington was considered a separate village from the rest of the town, though it still had the same officers and Town Hall. Most of the farms of Lexington became housing developments by the end of the 1960s.

Lexington, as well as many of the towns along the Route 128 corridor, experienced a jump in population in the 1960s and 70s, due to the high-tech boom. Property values in the town soared, and the school system became nationally recognized for its excellence. The town participates in the METCO program, which buses minority students from Boston to suburban towns to receive better educational opportunities than those available to them in the Boston Public Schools.

On April 19, 1775, what many regard as the first battle of the American Revolutionary War was a battle at Lexington. After the rout, the British march on toward Concord where the militia had been allowed time to organize at the Old North Bridge and turn back the British and prevent them from capturing and destroying the militia’s arms stores.
Lexington was the Cold War location of the USAF “Experimental SAGE Subsector” for testing a prototype IBM computer that arrived in July 1955 for development of a computerized “national air defense network” (the namesake “Lexington Discrimination System” for incoming ICBM warheads was developed in the late 1960s.)

Lexington’s public education system includes six elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school. Overall the Lexington school district is among the top ranked in the state and nationally.

Bridge Elementary School and Jonas Clarke Middle School were High Performing National Blue Ribbon Schools in 2010 and 2013 respectively. They have been ranked as top schools based on Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) test scores. Lexington High School was ranked in 2014 as the 19th best high school in the nation by USNews. In 2012, Lexington High School won the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) National Science Bowl competition. In addition to Lexington High School, students may attend Minuteman Regional High School.

The Lexington Chinese School (LCS; 勒星頓中文學校) holds its classes at Belmont High School in Belmont. In 2003 over 400 students attended classes at LCS, held on Sundays.

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Lexington Homes for Sale

Rare opportunity to live in Lexington on a peaceful 3.3 acre, 2-home compound, abutting Chiesa Farm conservation in a prime, central neighbohood. Set back along a private drive, the main home, a 2001 built shingle-style designed by prominent local architect boasts high ceilings, traditional and contemporary European details.  Chef's kitchen with dining area open to vaulted family room.  Large dining room off entry. Circular stone screened porch with fireplace. On the 2nd floor, a primary BR suite with sitting area, 3 additional BRs and an impressive executive office with library. Also a 3rd floor Celtics-themed 3 BR suite and 1st floor private apartment-style suite. Lower level Great Room with gym and movie theater. Renovated c.1810, 3 BR, 2364 sq ft Colonial with separate address & driveway from Hancock St subtlely connected by thoughtful landscaping, stone steps and gardens with koi pond.  A large sport court for basketball, lacrosse or tennis and private yard with patio. $7,000,000 Active

85/87 Hancock St Lexington, Massachusetts

6 Beds 7 Baths 7,871 Sq Ft

Sophisticated elegance throughout this New England shingle style home. Designed with fluidity of space, rich in millwork and set on over an acre of secluded gardens. The interior and exterior connect seamlessly  through an impressive stone wraparound porch, patio and primary suite balcony. Smart Home Automation | Five entertaining rooms | five fireplaces | two home offices | study | library | five bedrooms | game room | fitness center | spa | three garage spaces. Tranquil views of private wildflower meadow and historic conservation land including trails, orchard and brook. Just blocks from town center. $5,250,000 Active

197 Grant Street Lexington, Massachusetts

5 Beds 8 Baths 9,000 Sq Ft

This extraordinary home sets a new standard for luxury living in Lexington. Designed by renowned architect Marcus Gleysteen, this is a unique opportunity to own a bespoke contemporary gem in a most sought-after neighborhood in close proximity to the best schools, shopping, restaurants and recreation the area has to offer. The 6+ en suite bedroom residence has been designed with a large family in mind that loves to entertain year-round. This fully equipped high-efficiency smart home offers over 8,600 sqft all above ground with an open floor plan and curated luxury amenities including: a large Chef’s Kitchen with Butler Pantry, Gym, Game Room + Bar, Library/Office, and a 1st Floor Bedroom Suite. The Outdoor Kitchen on an expansive Dining Veranda overlooks a generous private yard for effortless indoor and outdoor living at its best. Construction starts soon, but there is still time to customize the interior with your own personal style. Plenty of space to add a Pool and/or Sport Court. $4,995,000 Active

23 Thoreau Road Lexington, Massachusetts

6 Beds 9 Baths 8,649 Sq Ft

Private luxury in premium Lexington neighborhood! Set on 1.92 acres of professionally landscaped grounds with koi pond and abutting Chiesa Meadow conservation.  6 Bedroom, 6 bath shingle-style, custom designed with integrity & impeccable finish by prominent local architect. High ceilings, traditional & contemporary details.  The Chef's kitchen with stone countertops, large center island and family dining opens to a vaulted family room with floor to ceiling stone fireplace. Grand dining room adjacent to entry for larger gatherings.  On the 2nd floor, the primary BR with own sitting area and spa like bath.  3 additional BRs, and an impressive executive office with a library.  3rd-floor triple suite with sport court.  A separate ground level bedroom suite, perfect for guests. Lower-level playroom with gym and movie theater. Perch by the fireplace on the circular stone screened porch or enjoy the patio, each overlooking the private yard. Expansive family living for work and play at home. $4,950,000 Active

85 Hancock Street Lexington, Massachusetts

6 Beds 7 Baths 9,409 Sq Ft

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