BEST OF ALL WORLDS! NEIGHBORHOOD SETTING OVERLOOKING GOLF COURSE AND A WALKING DISTANCE TO TOWN CENTER, BIKE PATH, BANDSTAND, HAYDEN+POOLS. CHARMING CAPE WITH HARDWOOD FLOORS 2 FULL BATHS. GREAT FLAT YARD.
Single-familyProperty Type
1945Year Built
10,760 sq ftLot Size
$765Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Judith Moore• Re/max Walden Country, Inc.
Bought with Judy O Leary• Carlson GMAC Real Estate
CHARMING CAPE ON QUIET STREET OVERLOOKING GOLF COURSE, PLUS WALK TO CENTER! UPDATED KITCHEN WITH OAK CABINETS AND MARBLE FLOOR, UPDATED BATHS, FINISHED ROOMS IN BASEMENT. DOUBLE ANDERSON WINDOW OVERLOOKING DECK AND YARD FROM EAT-IN AREA
Public Records
Dec 12, 1988
Sold
$260,000
$183/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,507 (+6.2%)
$717,000 + $299,000
$1,016,000
2025
$11,777 (+3.4%)
$683,000 + $280,000
$963,000
2024
$11,393 (+4.5%)
$650,000 + $280,000
$930,000
2023
$10,907 (+4.1%)
$591,000 + $248,000
$839,000
2022
$10,474 (+0.3%)
$537,000 + $222,000
$759,000
2021
$10,447 (+2.4%)
$512,000 + $214,000
$726,000
2020
$10,200 (+5.0%)
$512,000 + $214,000
$726,000
2019
$9,715 (+8.5%)
$487,000 + $201,000
$688,000
2018
$8,952 (−1.5%)
$445,000 + $181,000
$626,000
2017
$9,085 (+12.9%)
$433,000 + $194,000
$627,000
2016
$8,045 (−2.5%)
$412,000 + $139,000
$551,000
2014
$8,251 (+4.0%)
$355,000 + $177,000
$532,000
2013
$7,934 (+3.9%)
$348,000 + $174,000
$522,000
2012
$7,635 (−9.5%)
$341,000 + $169,000
$510,000
2011
$8,438 (+3.9%)
$426,000 + $160,000
$586,000
2010
$8,122 (+6.3%)
$426,000 + $160,000
$586,000
2009
$7,639
$429,000 + $160,000
$589,000
Tax history for 12 Milk St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,507 (+6.2%)
$717,000 + $299,000
$1,016,000
2025
$11,777 (+3.4%)
$683,000 + $280,000
$963,000
2024
$11,393 (+4.5%)
$650,000 + $280,000
$930,000
2023
$10,907 (+4.1%)
$591,000 + $248,000
$839,000
2022
$10,474 (+0.3%)
$537,000 + $222,000
$759,000
2021
$10,447 (+2.4%)
$512,000 + $214,000
$726,000
2020
$10,200 (+5.0%)
$512,000 + $214,000
$726,000
2019
$9,715 (+8.5%)
$487,000 + $201,000
$688,000
2018
$8,952 (−1.5%)
$445,000 + $181,000
$626,000
2017
$9,085 (+12.9%)
$433,000 + $194,000
$627,000
2016
$8,045 (−2.5%)
$412,000 + $139,000
$551,000
2014
$8,251 (+4.0%)
$355,000 + $177,000
$532,000
2013
$7,934 (+3.9%)
$348,000 + $174,000
$522,000
2012
$7,635 (−9.5%)
$341,000 + $169,000
$510,000
2011
$8,438 (+3.9%)
$426,000 + $160,000
$586,000
2010
$8,122 (+6.3%)
$426,000 + $160,000
$586,000
2009
$7,639
$429,000 + $160,000
$589,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,464
Year built
1945
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1272000S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 234
Length: 18
Width: 13
Level: Second
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 180
Length: 18
Width: 10
Level: Second
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: First
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Living Room Information
Area: 204
Length: 17
Width: 12
Level: First
Family Room Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: First
Dining Room Information
Area: 90
Length: 10
Width: 9
Level: First
Features: Dining Area
Kitchen Information
Area: 100
Length: 10
Width: 10
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,423
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: YELLOW
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.24
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,948
Tax Year: 2002
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard
Location
Location Information
Directions: HILL ST TO MILK ST
UnparsedAddress: 12 Milk St, Lexington MA 02420
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Golf
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,464
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1945
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1272000S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer/Dryer/Refrige Is Negotiable
StandardStatus: Closed
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Schools
Maria Hastings Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
10/10
Wm Diamond Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
Lexington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
10/10
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