Superior new construction on one of Meriam Hill's most coveted streets. Set on a gracious lot, this shingle-style home w/exquisite int.& ext. detail is being crafted by a premier Lexington builder. Some of the exceptional feat. will include a designer granite kit w/walk-in pantry, a luxurious MB suite w/spa bath, 1st floor library and custom mill work throughout. Walk to Fiske & Lexington's vibrant town center w/shops, rest. & arts.Live a quintessential lifestyle in this incomparable new home.
Single-familyProperty Type
2008Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$630Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Gilda Lutz and Jackie Hawkinson• Carlson GMAC Real Estate
Bought with Edie Ruquist• The Higgins Group REALTORS®
Location! Storybook 4 bedroom, 2 bath Cape on one of the most coveted streets on Meriam Hill in a neighborhood of multi-million dollar homes. Walk to Center and schools. Features include 1 full bath on each floor, a screened porch, 2 additional rooms on the lower level, new heating system, 2 fireplaces, hardwood floors and an attached 2 car garage w/storage. Lovely level lot and 100-ft. frontage offers good expansion potential. A true gem.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$36,167 (−12.6%)
$1,099,000 + $1,839,000
$2,938,000
2025
$41,399 (+3.6%)
$1,046,000 + $2,339,000
$3,385,000
2024
$39,947 (+8.6%)
$997,000 + $2,264,000
$3,261,000
2023
$36,777 (+0.1%)
$906,000 + $1,923,000
$2,829,000
2022
$36,736 (+5.2%)
$824,000 + $1,838,000
$2,662,000
2021
$34,910 (−1.2%)
$784,000 + $1,642,000
$2,426,000
2020
$35,322 (+3.5%)
$784,000 + $1,730,000
$2,514,000
2019
$34,142 (+0.4%)
$747,000 + $1,671,000
$2,418,000
2018
$34,020 (+1.8%)
$692,000 + $1,687,000
$2,379,000
2017
$33,428 (+1.5%)
$659,000 + $1,648,000
$2,307,000
2016
$32,938 (+0.7%)
$605,000 + $1,651,000
$2,256,000
2014
$32,711 (+1.2%)
$493,000 + $1,616,000
$2,109,000
2013
$32,315 (+1.8%)
$493,000 + $1,633,000
$2,126,000
2012
$31,736 (−2.3%)
$496,000 + $1,624,000
$2,120,000
2011
$32,472 (+6.0%)
$522,000 + $1,733,000
$2,255,000
2010
$30,631 (+169.9%)
$522,000 + $1,688,000
$2,210,000
2009
$11,349
$507,000 + $368,000
$875,000
Tax history for 12 Somerset Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$36,167 (−12.6%)
$1,099,000 + $1,839,000
$2,938,000
2025
$41,399 (+3.6%)
$1,046,000 + $2,339,000
$3,385,000
2024
$39,947 (+8.6%)
$997,000 + $2,264,000
$3,261,000
2023
$36,777 (+0.1%)
$906,000 + $1,923,000
$2,829,000
2022
$36,736 (+5.2%)
$824,000 + $1,838,000
$2,662,000
2021
$34,910 (−1.2%)
$784,000 + $1,642,000
$2,426,000
2020
$35,322 (+3.5%)
$784,000 + $1,730,000
$2,514,000
2019
$34,142 (+0.4%)
$747,000 + $1,671,000
$2,418,000
2018
$34,020 (+1.8%)
$692,000 + $1,687,000
$2,379,000
2017
$33,428 (+1.5%)
$659,000 + $1,648,000
$2,307,000
2016
$32,938 (+0.7%)
$605,000 + $1,651,000
$2,256,000
2014
$32,711 (+1.2%)
$493,000 + $1,616,000
$2,109,000
2013
$32,315 (+1.8%)
$493,000 + $1,633,000
$2,126,000
2012
$31,736 (−2.3%)
$496,000 + $1,624,000
$2,120,000
2011
$32,472 (+6.0%)
$522,000 + $1,733,000
$2,255,000
2010
$30,631 (+169.9%)
$522,000 + $1,688,000
$2,210,000
2009
$11,349
$507,000 + $368,000
$875,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
6
Baths
5.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.3 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
5,228
Year built
2008
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3618290S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Apr 4, 2023 • Final
Plumbing
Replace an indirect water heater with a new unit.
Plumbing
Water heater
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
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Other (See Remarks)
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Radiant, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Massachusetts Avenue to Meriam Street,left onto Somerset
UnparsedAddress: 12 Somerset Road, Lexington MA 02420
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Walk/Jog Trails
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,228
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2008
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3618290S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4
Listing Information
Exclusions: Inc. Radiant Heat In Master Bath And Shared Bath,
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Fiske
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
Wm Diamond Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Lexington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
10/10
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