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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

Built with remarkable intention and geometric clarity, 30 Whipple Road is, by its very definition, exceptional. To find a home so deliberately designed and sited to welcome the art of the abutting conservation and sensational sunsets into the everyday living space is a true rarity. The brilliant simplicity of this visionary layout unfolds without a single wasted space, featuring an innovative floor plan with impressive versatility. Quality of lifestyle and design are carried through to the construction materials, which were carefully studied and sourced from the best companies globally to bring a certain aesthetic while at the same time being maintenance free. How refreshing to encounter a home that’s luxury can be found in what is truly a unique combination of serenity and efficiency rather than excess. $4,250,000 Active

30 Whipple Rd. Lexington, Massachusetts

5 Beds 6 Baths 6,427 Sq Ft

Stone pillars, cobblestone entry, roses, lilacs and hydrangea set the scene for outstanding new shingled-residence.  Renowned Boston-area developer teamed up with coveted architect and exclusive designer for historic, estate in charming new Lexington center enclave.    Over 6,000sf of luxuriously finished space with first floor Study,  rich built-ins, quartersewn oak, 3-car Garage with custom Mudroom entry. Ultra top-of the line eat-in Kitchen opens to alcove and private Deck. Five spacious  second floor Bedrooms include Master Suite oasis with Vestibule, Sitting Room, fireplace, signature 17' x 14' walk-in Closet and luxurious Bathroom. Lower level Gym and Play space boasts plenty of natural daylight.  Enjoy an idyllic Meriam Hill lifestyle just two blocks from Lexington Center's Minuteman Bikeway, shops, library, galleries, recreation! $3,895,000 Active

8 Hayes Avenue Lexington, Massachusetts

5 Beds 7 Baths 6,318 Sq Ft

Breath a sigh of relief, there are no compromises here! Large lot, consistent area, quiet street, impeccable builder.  Welcome to the best of the best! This esteemed builder pulls out all the stops with superior craftsmanship, design and execution.  Meet with the team to customize and design a home that satisfies your every whim and desire.  Design a home for the ages. $3,895,000 Active

Lot 22 Holmes Lexington, Massachusetts

6 Beds 7 Baths 6,500 Sq Ft

Located in the heart of Munroe Hill, this architectural masterpiece was designed, re-built from the foundation up, and expanded by a renowned local developer with the detail and quality only select properties have. A stunning exterior presence features cedar siding, sapele mahogany trim, slate roof with copper gutters, bluestone patios and premium plantings. Some magnificent attributes include imported tile, quartz and marble, quarter sawn white oak flooring, mahogany balusters, arched case openings, exquisite moldings along with custom cabinetry and lighting. The designer kitchen includes Viking and Wolf appliances. Natural light beams throughout with bay windows, French doors out to balconies, and open stairways. The guest suite is a wonderful option with separate entrance, privacy and amenities. The finished lower level provides a custom wine room, gym, gunite hot tub, and a sports room.  Homes like this are rarely offered with no expense spared so perfection could be achieved. $3,700,000 Active

45 Percy Road Lexington, Massachusetts

5 Beds 7 Baths 7,734 Sq Ft

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