Premier location on a quiet side street just steps from Maria Hastings Elementary. This recently renovated Cape features 4 lg BRs & 2 full BAs. Beautifully sited on a knoll with lush landscaping this 16,000+ sf lot is ideal for future expansion. Inviting LR with FP welcomes you into this special home w/ Brazilian cherry HW floors throughout. The recently renovated kitchen w/ cherry cabinets, quartz counters, SS high-end appliances & marble backsplash overlooks the formal DR w/ custom paneling. The 1st floor also includes 2 BRs & a newly renovated full BA. The 2nd floor offers 2 more spacious BRs & another renovated BA. The LL walkout is beautifully finished with playroom and office space. Beautiful backyard retreat w/ newly built oversized patio w/ stone sitting wall. Numerous updates: brand new high-efficiency heating system and HW tank, AC on 1st & 2nd floors, updated electric and new Marvin triple-pane windows. A short walk to Town Center and Lexington’s most sought after amenities.
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
0.37 acresLot Size
$545Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Stephen Stratford• William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Bought with Dani Fleming's MAPropertiesOnline T• Leading Edge Real Estate
Well maintained charming Cape nicely sited on a knoll with Southern exposure. Sits on a 16000 sq ft lot on a peaceful side st in a desirable area. HW floors throughout, lots of mid-century charm, 4 BR, 1.5 BA, LR with Fireplace and a Vermont Casting stove, screened porch off kitchen, FR in lower level, and a storage shed. Eat-in-kitchen offers new stove with a new microwave. Exterior and interior are newly painted. Offers multitude of future expansion possibilites. Look no further. Welcome home.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,593 (+6.3%)
$693,000 + $330,000
$1,023,000
2025
$11,851 (+3.2%)
$660,000 + $309,000
$969,000
2024
$11,478 (+4.6%)
$629,000 + $308,000
$937,000
2023
$10,972 (+3.3%)
$572,000 + $272,000
$844,000
2022
$10,626 (+0.2%)
$520,000 + $250,000
$770,000
2021
$10,605 (+2.4%)
$495,000 + $242,000
$737,000
2020
$10,355 (+5.1%)
$495,000 + $242,000
$737,000
2019
$9,856 (+5.5%)
$471,000 + $227,000
$698,000
2018
$9,338 (+1.8%)
$449,000 + $204,000
$653,000
2017
$9,172 (+7.0%)
$414,000 + $219,000
$633,000
2016
$8,570 (+13.7%)
$394,000 + $193,000
$587,000
2014
$7,538 (+3.3%)
$319,000 + $167,000
$486,000
2013
$7,296 (+6.9%)
$319,000 + $161,000
$480,000
2012
$6,826 (+4.0%)
$301,000 + $155,000
$456,000
2011
$6,566 (+2.8%)
$301,000 + $155,000
$456,000
2010
$6,389 (+3.3%)
$301,000 + $160,000
$461,000
2009
$6,187
$317,000 + $160,000
$477,000
Tax history for 12 Eastern Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,593 (+6.3%)
$693,000 + $330,000
$1,023,000
2025
$11,851 (+3.2%)
$660,000 + $309,000
$969,000
2024
$11,478 (+4.6%)
$629,000 + $308,000
$937,000
2023
$10,972 (+3.3%)
$572,000 + $272,000
$844,000
2022
$10,626 (+0.2%)
$520,000 + $250,000
$770,000
2021
$10,605 (+2.4%)
$495,000 + $242,000
$737,000
2020
$10,355 (+5.1%)
$495,000 + $242,000
$737,000
2019
$9,856 (+5.5%)
$471,000 + $227,000
$698,000
2018
$9,338 (+1.8%)
$449,000 + $204,000
$653,000
2017
$9,172 (+7.0%)
$414,000 + $219,000
$633,000
2016
$8,570 (+13.7%)
$394,000 + $193,000
$587,000
2014
$7,538 (+3.3%)
$319,000 + $167,000
$486,000
2013
$7,296 (+6.9%)
$319,000 + $161,000
$480,000
2012
$6,826 (+4.0%)
$301,000 + $155,000
$456,000
2011
$6,566 (+2.8%)
$301,000 + $155,000
$456,000
2010
$6,389 (+3.3%)
$301,000 + $160,000
$461,000
2009
$6,187
$317,000 + $160,000
$477,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Laminate, Hardwood
Interior Features: Play Room
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,406
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Blue
Lead Paint: Certified Treated
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.37
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,651
Tax Year: 2018
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: 3 or More
Location
Location Information
Directions: Mass Ave to School Street to Eastern Ave
UnparsedAddress: 12 Eastern Avenue, Lexington MA 02421
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,456
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3640204S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Maria Hastings Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
10/10
Wm Diamond Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
9/10
Lexington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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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 98° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Lexington, MA • 02421
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$1.25M – $1.51M
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