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

OFF MARKET

$1,873,070

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4.5 ba

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2,894

sq ft

12 Independence Ave, Lexington, MA 02421

About this home

12 Independence Ave is a 2,894 square foot house on a 0.8 acre lot with 6 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Lexington data, we estimate the home's value is $1,873,070.

Single-familyProperty Type

1880Year Built

0.8 acresLot Size

$647Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,873,070

$27K since August

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This home's estimate is 5.4% higher than the average sale price ($1.78M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD DEC 12, 2025
$1,500,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths3,033 sq ft
36 Independence Ave, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$1,662,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,234 sq ft
41 Locust Ave, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$1,785,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths2,822 sq ft
12 Tower Rd, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD OCT 10, 2025
$1,500,000
D
5 beds3.5 baths3,400 sq ft
31 Maple St, Lexington, MA 02420
SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$2,115,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths3,909 sq ft
14 Locust Ave, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD NOV 10, 2025
$2,100,000
F
4 beds3 baths3,044 sq ft
55 Pleasant St, Lexington, MA 02421

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Market trends in 02420, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.2%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.5M

$213K MoM

Avg. days on market

28d

7 days MoM

Recently sold homes

10 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 34 HRS AGO
$1,070,000
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EARLY ACCESS
$1,850,000
5 beds4 baths3,981 sq ft
32 Webster Rd, Lexington, MA 02421
EARLY ACCESS
$889,000
3 beds2 baths2,682 sq ft
12 Watertown St, Lexington, MA 02421
$1,389,000
4 beds3 baths2,392 sq ft
184 Concord Ave, Lexington, MA 02421
$2,850,000
5 beds4 baths5,024 sq ft
209 Waltham St, Lexington, MA 02421
$2,395,000
4 beds4.5 baths4,376 sq ft
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OPEN THU, 12PM TO 1:30PM
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Sale history for 12 Independence Ave

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

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$19,654 (−1.3%)

$1,157,000 + $450,000

$1,607,000

2024

$19,906 (+2.7%)

$1,102,000 + $523,000

$1,625,000

2023

$19,383 (+3.9%)

$1,003,000 + $488,000

$1,491,000

2022

$18,658 (+1.4%)

$912,000 + $440,000

$1,352,000

2021

$18,405 (+1.2%)

$869,000 + $410,000

$1,279,000

2020

$18,195 (+4.5%)

$869,000 + $426,000

$1,295,000

2019

$17,410 (+7.4%)

$828,000 + $405,000

$1,233,000

2018

$16,216 (+0.5%)

$766,000 + $368,000

$1,134,000

2017

$16,142 (+4.4%)

$730,000 + $384,000

$1,114,000

2016

$15,461 (+1.2%)

$670,000 + $389,000

$1,059,000

2014

$15,277 (+7.7%)

$546,000 + $439,000

$985,000

2013

$14,182 (+0.8%)

$526,000 + $407,000

$933,000

2012

$14,072 (+2.2%)

$550,000 + $390,000

$940,000

2011

$13,766 (+3.9%)

$543,000 + $413,000

$956,000

2010

$13,250 (+3.8%)

$543,000 + $413,000

$956,000

2009

$12,762

$571,000 + $413,000

$984,000

Tax history for 12 Independence Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$19,654 (−1.3%)

$1,157,000 + $450,000

$1,607,000

2024

$19,906 (+2.7%)

$1,102,000 + $523,000

$1,625,000

2023

$19,383 (+3.9%)

$1,003,000 + $488,000

$1,491,000

2022

$18,658 (+1.4%)

$912,000 + $440,000

$1,352,000

2021

$18,405 (+1.2%)

$869,000 + $410,000

$1,279,000

2020

$18,195 (+4.5%)

$869,000 + $426,000

$1,295,000

2019

$17,410 (+7.4%)

$828,000 + $405,000

$1,233,000

2018

$16,216 (+0.5%)

$766,000 + $368,000

$1,134,000

2017

$16,142 (+4.4%)

$730,000 + $384,000

$1,114,000

2016

$15,461 (+1.2%)

$670,000 + $389,000

$1,059,000

2014

$15,277 (+7.7%)

$546,000 + $439,000

$985,000

2013

$14,182 (+0.8%)

$526,000 + $407,000

$933,000

2012

$14,072 (+2.2%)

$550,000 + $390,000

$940,000

2011

$13,766 (+3.9%)

$543,000 + $413,000

$956,000

2010

$13,250 (+3.8%)

$543,000 + $413,000

$956,000

2009

$12,762

$571,000 + $413,000

$984,000

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

Permits

Oct 17, 2023 • Final

Roofing

Strip the entire barn roof down to the roof sheathing. Install ice shield, roof runner, and new architectural asphalt shingles to match the main house. Remove and dispose of all construction debris.

Roofing

Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,266

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 4
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 10

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Fair
Building Style Type: Colonial
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Subdivision Name: BOWMAN TAVERN ESTATE
Living Sq. Ft: 2,894
Gross Sq. Ft: 5,045
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,866
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 34,848
Municipality Name: LEXINGTON
Acres: 0.8
Zoning Code: RS
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,894
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.8 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1880
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 549361

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Bowman Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

10/10

Jonas Clarke Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

10/10

Lexington High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

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

50% 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

Lexington, MA • 02421

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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.78M – $2.16M

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Home values near 12 Independence Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
19 Independence Avenue, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2000 Sq. Ft.	$1,389,199
6 Independence Avenue, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2480 Sq. Ft.	$1,406,626

Address	Redfin Estimate
15 Independence Avenue, Lexington, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3624 Sq. Ft.	$2,208,888
10 Independence Avenue, Lexington, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3582 Sq. Ft.	$2,090,242

Address	Redfin Estimate
9 Independence Avenue, Lexington, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1610 Sq. Ft.	$1,115,333
18 Independence Avenue, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2072 Sq. Ft.	—

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