Google street view image for 12 Cary Ave, Lexington, MA 02421

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$1,046,068

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1.5 ba

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1,344

sq ft

12 Cary Ave, Lexington, MA 02421

About this home

12 Cary Ave is a 1,344 square foot house on a 0.29 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Lexington data, we estimate the home's value is $1,046,068.

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

0.29 acresLot Size

$778Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,046,068

$5,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 6.8% lower than the average sale price ($1.12M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$750,000
A
3 beds1 bath1,329 sq ft
34 Copeland St, Waltham, MA 02451
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$1,390,000
B
4 beds2 baths2,978 sq ft
365 Marrett, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$1,150,000
C
4 beds2 baths1,625 sq ft
94 Middle St, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$1,137,500
D
4 beds3 baths1,843 sq ft
148 Cedar St, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD JAN 21, 2026
$860,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,224 sq ft
375 Marrett Rd, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$1,450,000
F
3 beds3 baths2,200 sq ft
46 Bridge St, Lexington, MA 02421

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Market trends in 02421, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.2%

1.2% MoM

Median sale price

$1.7M

$57K MoM

Avg. days on market

25d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

2 MoM

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Sale history for 12 Cary Ave

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$12,298 (+6.2%)

$720,000 + $279,000

$999,000

2025

$11,582 (+3.6%)

$686,000 + $261,000

$947,000

2024

$11,184 (+4.4%)

$653,000 + $260,000

$913,000

2023

$10,712 (+4.1%)

$594,000 + $230,000

$824,000

2022

$10,295 (+0.3%)

$540,000 + $206,000

$746,000

2021

$10,260 (+2.4%)

$514,000 + $199,000

$713,000

2020

$10,018 (+4.8%)

$514,000 + $199,000

$713,000

2019

$9,559 (+3.0%)

$490,000 + $187,000

$677,000

2018

$9,281 (+4.8%)

$466,000 + $183,000

$649,000

2017

$8,853 (+6.4%)

$430,000 + $181,000

$611,000

2016

$8,322 (+15.9%)

$410,000 + $160,000

$570,000

2014

$7,181 (+3.1%)

$331,000 + $132,000

$463,000

2013

$6,962 (+6.4%)

$331,000 + $127,000

$458,000

2012

$6,542 (+3.0%)

$313,000 + $124,000

$437,000

2011

$6,350 (+3.9%)

$313,000 + $128,000

$441,000

2010

$6,112 (+3.1%)

$313,000 + $128,000

$441,000

2009

$5,927

$329,000 + $128,000

$457,000

Tax history for 12 Cary Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$12,298 (+6.2%)

$720,000 + $279,000

$999,000

2025

$11,582 (+3.6%)

$686,000 + $261,000

$947,000

2024

$11,184 (+4.4%)

$653,000 + $260,000

$913,000

2023

$10,712 (+4.1%)

$594,000 + $230,000

$824,000

2022

$10,295 (+0.3%)

$540,000 + $206,000

$746,000

2021

$10,260 (+2.4%)

$514,000 + $199,000

$713,000

2020

$10,018 (+4.8%)

$514,000 + $199,000

$713,000

2019

$9,559 (+3.0%)

$490,000 + $187,000

$677,000

2018

$9,281 (+4.8%)

$466,000 + $183,000

$649,000

2017

$8,853 (+6.4%)

$430,000 + $181,000

$611,000

2016

$8,322 (+15.9%)

$410,000 + $160,000

$570,000

2014

$7,181 (+3.1%)

$331,000 + $132,000

$463,000

2013

$6,962 (+6.4%)

$331,000 + $127,000

$458,000

2012

$6,542 (+3.0%)

$313,000 + $124,000

$437,000

2011

$6,350 (+3.9%)

$313,000 + $128,000

$441,000

2010

$6,112 (+3.1%)

$313,000 + $128,000

$441,000

2009

$5,927

$329,000 + $128,000

$457,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 768

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Room Information
# of Rooms: 6

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Style Type: Cape Cod
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,344
Gross Sq. Ft: 2,716
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 768
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 12,632
Municipality Name: LEXINGTON
Acres: 0.29
Zoning Code: RS
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,344
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 977576S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

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Schools

Bridge Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

10/10

Jonas Clarke Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

10/10

Lexington High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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Local insights from Redfin agents

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

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Estimated sale price

$994,000 – $1.20M

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Home values near 12 Cary Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
8 Cary Ave, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1783 Sq. Ft.	$1,283,214
26 Cary Ave, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1963 Sq. Ft.	$1,411,382

Address	Redfin Estimate
14 Cary Ave, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3100 Sq. Ft.	$1,914,093
30 Cary Ave, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2050 Sq. Ft.	$1,288,534

Address	Redfin Estimate
16 Cary Ave, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2750 Sq. Ft.	$1,850,152
34 Cary Ave, Lexington, MA 6 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 7030 Sq. Ft.	$3,760,858

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