2 Effie Place, Lexington, MA 02421

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2 Effie Place,Lexington, MA 02421
$3,985,000
  • 8 Beds
  • 7 Baths
  • 6,898 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: mizner + montero
Office: gibson sotheby's international realty
MLS#:73481641
Source:MLSPIN

Price summary

  • Price:$3,985,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$577.7
  • Monthly HOA dues:$9,999,999

About this home

The Fair Oaks Estate perfectly blends historic elegance with refined modern luxury. The original home was built by renowned architect Willard Brown for the family of Massachusetts Governor George Briggs. You are welcomed by a dramatic foyer complete with a gas fireplace and impressive original millwork. The home showcases a state of the art Italian chef’s kitchen with custom cabinetry and Miele appliances, oversized windows flooding the rooms with natural light and french doors opening to a covered porch that seamlessly connects indoor and outdoor living. The third floor is ideal for an office, kids play area, hangout room and guestrooms. A 3 car garage complete with an accessory 1 bedroom apartment with a full kitchen and in unit washer and dryer. The estate has been rebuilt from the foundation up as a new home including the structure, windows, doors and all systems. Ideally located minutes from Lexington Center, top rated public schools, town recreational amenities and major highways

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Home facts

  • Year built:1902
  • Listing ID #:73481641
  • Updated:March 03, 2026 at 11:38 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:8
  • Total bathrooms:7
  • Full bathrooms:6
  • Half bathrooms:1
  • Rooms Total:16
  • Flooring:Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Dining Description:Dining Area, Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Window(s) - Picture
  • Bathrooms Description:Bathroom, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Half, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
  • Kitchen Description:Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Dishwasher, Disposal, Flooring - Hardwood, Freezer, Kitchen Island, Microwave, Oven, Pantry, Range, Range Hood, Recessed Lighting, Refrigerator, Window(s) - Picture, Wine Refrigerator
  • Bedroom Description:Bedroom
  • Basement Description:Bulkhead, Concrete, Unfinished
  • Living area:6,898 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Air
  • Heating:Forced Air

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Shingle
  • Year built:1902
  • Building area:6,898 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.64 Acres
  • Lot Features:Cul-De-Sac, Level
  • Architectural Style:Dutch Colonial
  • Construction Materials:Conventional (2x4-2x6), Frame
  • Exterior Features:Covered, Deck - Wood, Porch, Professional Landscaping, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System
  • Foundation Description:Stone

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$3,985,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$577.7
  • Tax amount:$35,415 (2026)

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Wine Refrigerator
  • Laundry features:Cabinets - Upgraded, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Dryer, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Electric Dryer Hookup, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Second Floor, Washer, Washer Hookup, Window(s) - Picture
  • Amenities:Cabinets - Upgraded, Cable Hookup, Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Finish - Cement Plaster, Gas Water Heater, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
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