Lexington Real Estate
Lexington, also known as the ‘Birthplace of American Liberty’, is within Middlesex County and is perhaps best known for being the location of the first ever shot fired in the American Revolutionary War during the Battle of Lexington back in 1775. Settled in 1642 and incorporated in 1713, Lexington is a small territory of just 16.5 square miles with a population of 31,394. Lexington has many neighboring communities which include Burlington, Winchester, Belmont, Woburn, Arlington, Waltham, Bedford and Lincoln.
What sets Lexington apart from most of the towns in The Greater Boston Area is it’s renowned educational system where options for where to send one’s child is plentiful. From having seven private schools, six elementary schools, two middle schools, Minuteman Regional High School, and Lexington High School. Lexington truly is a spectacular place to raise children into being successful, future contributing members of society. The Lexington school system has received many accolades over recent years. According to GreatSchools.com in April of 2011, the Lexington Public Schools rank a 9 on a scale of 10. In 2010, Boston Magazine ranked Lexington High School as the #3 school in all of Massachusetts.
Lexington gives one the impression of a town with a proud history and a promising future. Within the town are countless historic buildings, parks, and monuments from Revolutionary and Colonial eras. Locals enjoy the quaint atmosphere coupled with the beautiful landmarks that surround the town such as the Common (or Battle Green), Old Belfry, Buckman Tavern, Munroe Tavern, the Hancock-Clarke House dating back to 1737, the U.S.S. Lexington Memorial, the Centre Depot, Follen Church and the list goes on. Wonderful bike trails such as the Minuteman
Trail are rivaled by the Minuteman National Historical Park, the National Heritage Museum and more for which place is the most endearing to the town’s people, but nonetheless, they all compliment what today is one of the most sought after places to live.
Like the neighboring community of Concord, real estate in Lexington is primarily made up of single family homes. Lexington offers many million dollar plus homes for sale.