# Six Moon Hill Real Estate: A Modern Family Community for Professionals
Some neighborhoods tell their story through their architecture, and Six Moon Hill is one of them. Tucked into a quiet corner of Lexington, this mid-century modern enclave feels a world apart from the rush of Boston — yet it's close enough that a young professional can be at a desk in Cambridge before the coffee cools. Here's what it's actually like to live here, from the everyday rhythm to the homes themselves to that all-important commute.
Is Six Moon Hill a Good Neighborhood for Families and Young Professionals?
Yes. Six Moon Hill is a quiet, tightly knit residential community that attracts young families and professionals who want privacy and green space without sacrificing access to the city.
The streets are wooded, low-traffic, and designed to feel communal rather than commercial. There are no through-roads funneling commuter traffic, so on most afternoons the loudest sound is kids on bikes. When I show homes here, the first thing buyers mention is how calm it feels — a genuine escape from the pressures of a demanding career.
Lexington as a whole, though, is anything but sleepy. It's a high-demand town of roughly 34,000 residents that consistently ranks among the most sought-after suburbs in Greater Boston. What Six Moon Hill delivers is the best of both worlds: the village-like quiet of a self-contained neighborhood layered over a town with serious amenities and top-tier schools.
How Are the Schools Near Six Moon Hill?
Schools are one of the biggest reasons families choose Six Moon Hill, and Lexington's public system does a lot of the heavy lifting.
Lexington High School earns a perfect 10 out of 10 on GreatSchools, and nearly all of the district's elementary and middle schools land at a 9 out of 10. It's worth being precise, though: not every school hits the top tier. Fiske Elementary and Minuteman Regional High School both sit at 7. Even so, the overall strength of the district is hard to argue with.
Lexington Public School Ratings
Lexington’s school ratings reinforce its family-community appeal, with most elementary and middle schools rated 9 out of 10 and Lexington High School rated 10 out of 10.
Maria Hastings Elementary School9/10
Joseph Estabrook Elementary School9/10
Bowman Elementary School9/10
Harrington Elementary School9/10
Bridge Elementary School9/10
Fiske Elementary School7/10
Wm Diamond Middle School9/10
Jonas Clarke Middle School9/10
Lexington High School10/10
Minuteman Regional High School7/10
| Series | Label | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Maria Hastings Elementary School | 9 |
| Elementary | Joseph Estabrook Elementary School | 9 |
| Elementary | Bowman Elementary School | 9 |
| Elementary | Harrington Elementary School | 9 |
| Elementary | Bridge Elementary School | 9 |
| Elementary | Fiske Elementary School | 7 |
| Middle | Wm Diamond Middle School | 9 |
| Middle | Jonas Clarke Middle School | 9 |
| High | Lexington High School | 10 |
| High | Minuteman Regional High School | 7 |
Scale: 0-10
For families with little ones not yet in school, the surrounding area is well served by highly rated early childhood options, including The Goddard School of Lexington , which parents frequently ask me about during tours.
What Are the Homes Like in Six Moon Hill? (Architecture, Lot Sizes & New Construction)
Six Moon Hill is defined by its mid-century modern architecture — flat roofs, walls of glass, open floor plans, and homes designed to blend into their wooded lots. It's a genuine architectural landmark, developed by The Architects Collaborative, the firm co-founded by Walter Gropius of Bauhaus fame.
That heritage matters. This isn't a subdivision of cookie-cutter colonials; it's a curated collection of homes with real design pedigree, which is precisely why it holds such strong appeal for design-minded professionals.
The housing stock breaks down into a few categories:
•Original mid-century moderns — the signature homes that give the neighborhood its identity, many lovingly preserved or thoughtfully updated.
•Fully modernized properties — original structures brought up to contemporary standards with high-end finishes and energy systems.
•New construction — architect-driven modern builds that respect the neighborhood's aesthetic language.
Because Lexington has adopted a Specialized Energy Code and aggressive efficiency standards, much of the new and renovated construction here is built to modern net-zero-ready benchmarks — a meaningful long-term cost advantage.
As for pricing, Six Moon Hill sits firmly at the premium end of the market. Lexington's median listing price runs about $2,495,000, and homes in and immediately around this neighborhood trend high, given their size and architectural significance. If you're weighing Six Moon Hill against nearby options, it helps to see how Lexington's neighborhoods stack up:
Lexington Neighborhood Median Listing Prices
Neighborhood price variation is substantial: East Lexington and Follen Heights sit below several luxury-leaning enclaves, while Countryside and Meriam Hill command the highest median listing prices among the listed areas.
| Series | Label | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Neighborhood Prices | Lexington Town Center | $2,524,000 |
| Neighborhood Prices | North Lexington | $1,799,000 |
| Neighborhood Prices | Follen Heights | $1,695,000 |
| Neighborhood Prices | Prospect Hill | $2,595,000 |
| Neighborhood Prices | Idylwide | $2,035,000 |
| Neighborhood Prices | East Lexington | $1,358,000 |
| Neighborhood Prices | Countryside | $2,847,000 |
| Neighborhood Prices | Meriam Hill | $2,819,000 |
| Neighborhood Prices | Lincoln | $2,224,000 |
As the chart shows, prices vary considerably across town. East Lexington and Follen Heights sit below luxury-leaning enclaves like Countryside and Meriam Hill. Six Moon Hill's homes, given their scale and design, live toward the upper tier.
Where Do People Gather in and Around Six Moon Hill?
The heart of community life at Six Moon Hill is internal. The neighborhood was designed from day one around shared open space and a communal recreation area, and that intentionality is what fosters the tight-knit, family-first culture residents love.
Beyond those built-in gathering spots, daily life orbits a few key hubs:
•Lexington town center for dining, boutique shopping, and errands.
•Local parks and conservation trails, which offer easy access to the outdoors for families and weekend runners alike.
•Neighborhood staples — many residents start their weekend at Wilson Farm Inc , a beloved local farm and market that's as much a community fixture as a grocery run.
Lexington also reinvests meaningfully in these assets. Through its Community Preservation Act program, the town continues to fund open space, recreation, historic preservation, and affordable housing — a signal of long-term community quality that matters when you're buying a home you plan to keep.
$20,00010A: Document Conservation
FY2027 Community Preservation Act Project Funding
FY2027 Community Preservation Act appropriations highlight local investment in affordable housing, recreation, historic resources, and neighborhood amenities—key factors for buyers evaluating long-term community quality.
10B: Monroe Center Debt Conversion$2,000,000
10C: Affordable Housing Trust$3,200,000
10D: LexHab Support & Restoration$395,355
10E: Harrington Fields Phase 2$2,630,000
10F: Playground Fencing (Fisk/Bridge)$100,000
10G: Administrative Expenses$150,000
How Is the Commute from Six Moon Hill to Boston and Cambridge?
For young professionals, Six Moon Hill offers a genuinely manageable commute despite its tucked-away feel.
By car, the neighborhood has quick access to Route 2 and Interstate 95 (Route 128), the two arteries that link Lexington to Boston, Cambridge, and the tech corridor along 128. For transit riders, the Alewife MBTA Red Line station in nearby Cambridge is the key connection point. From Alewife, you have a direct one-seat ride into Harvard, Central, Kendall/MIT, and downtown Boston. Local MBTA bus routes also serve the Lexington area and feed into that Red Line spine.
Lexington Market Snapshot: June 2026
A headline snapshot of Lexington’s June 2026 market, useful for young professionals weighing purchase price, rent, competition, and available inventory in a family-oriented town.
Citywide Indicators
Median listing price$2,395,000
Median sold price$1,726,500
Price per square foot$568/sq ft
Active listings192
Median days on market27 days
Median rent$3,958/mo
Market Sentiment
Sale-to-List price ratio103%
Market TypeBalanced
A quick word on that snapshot, because it tells a more nuanced story than a simple "hot market" headline. Lexington is currently classified as a Balanced market, with a median of 27 days on market. And notice the gap between the median listing price ($2,395,000) and the median sold price ($1,726,500). That spread tells you sellers are asking ambitiously, but buyers still have real negotiating room, especially on higher-priced and new-construction homes.
At the same time, the 103% sale-to-list ratio means well-priced, move-in-ready homes can still sell at or slightly above asking. Here's what I tell clients: this isn't a market where you overpay blindly, but it isn't one where you can move slowly on the right home either. Precision matters.
Zoom out regionally, and Lexington's pricing power comes into focus. It competes near the top of the Greater Boston suburban market — close to Wellesley, and above Newton, Needham, and Cambridge — while more accessible towns like Waltham and Watertown offer lower entry points for buyers who prioritize commute over prestige.
Greater Boston Suburban Price Comparison
Regional single-family pricing shows Lexington competing near Newton at the premium end of the Greater Boston suburban market, while Waltham and Watertown offer lower entry points for buyers prioritizing commute access.
Lexington
Newton
Waltham
Watertown
| Series | Label | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington | Approx. Median SFH Price | $1.6M–$1.98M |
| Newton | Approx. Median SFH Price | $1.5M–$1.7M |
| Waltham | Approx. Median SFH Price | $750K–$875K |
| Watertown | Approx. Median SFH Price | $700K–$850K |
Choosing Six Moon Hill means paying a premium, but you're paying it for a rare combination: architectural significance, top schools, quiet wooded privacy, and a straightforward path into the city. That mix simply can't be replicated in more urban markets, and it's exactly why the families I work with keep returning to this hill.
If Six Moon Hill is on your radar, I'd love to hear what you're looking for and help you see how it compares to nearby options like Arlington, Belmont, or Waltham. Every buyer's priorities are different, and finding the right fit is a conversation worth having.
