Off market mar 2011 for $799K

$1,606,693

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,125/mo

•

2,849

sq ft

12 Taft Ave, Lexington, MA 02421

About this home

Meticulous Brick Front Colonial with a heated garage in desirable Sutherland Heights! This beautiful home features hardwood floors, stunning maple/granite kitchen w/ss appliances, peg oak flrs, cathedral ceiling dining area w/skylights & French doors to a lovely deck, fireplaced formal living room w/coffered ceiling, formal dining room, family room w/deck overlooking back yard, 1st floor master bedroom suite w/luxurious bath and wonderful additional space in finished lower level. Move right in!

Single-familyProperty Type

1934Year Built

8,791 sq ftLot Size

$564Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by James Nagle • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lexington

Bought with Julie Gibson • Bowes Pennell & Thompson GMAC

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•Source:MLS PIN #71188516

Redfin Estimate

$1,606,693

$807K since sold in March 2011$24K since September

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This home's estimate is 21.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.32M) of 6 comparable homes.

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A
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B
3 beds3 baths2,491 sq ft
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$990,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,750 sq ft
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D
4 beds2.5 baths2,942 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$1,240,000
E
3 beds2 baths2,452 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$1,165,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths1,700 sq ft
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Market trends in 02421, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

100.9%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$1.7M

$31K MoM

Avg. days on market

33d

8 days MoM

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Sale history for 12 Taft Ave

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71188516

Mar 31, 2011

Sold

$799,900

$281/sq ft

Feb 22, 2011

Contingent

—

Feb 15, 2011

Listed

$799,900

$281/sq ft

MLS PIN #70951665

Oct 13, 2009

Sold

$777,500

$273/sq ft

Sep 23, 2009

Contingent

—

Jul 23, 2009

Listed

$799,900

$281/sq ft

Meticulous brick frnt Colonial w/ exquisitely landscaped lot & htd garage, loc in lovely Sutherland Heights.Lovingly cared for w/many updates & features inc hw fls,beaut peg oak flrs in kitch & dining area with vltd ceil, skylts,recessed lighting,French doors to a lovely porch,an inviting formal liv rm w/coff ceil and FP w/ornate mantel,formal dining rm w/chair rail,custom maple kitch w/gran & SS appl inc 40" Viking range,1st fl MBR suite w/lux bath,w/family rm w/access to porch.

Public Records

Nov 1, 1976

Sold

$46,500

$16/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$17,406 (+3.0%)

$681,000 + $733,000

$1,414,000

2025

$16,902 (−2.2%)

$649,000 + $733,000

$1,382,000

2024

$17,285 (+2.0%)

$618,000 + $793,000

$1,411,000

2023

$16,952 (+17.9%)

$562,000 + $742,000

$1,304,000

2022

$14,380 (+0.8%)

$510,000 + $532,000

$1,042,000

2021

$14,260 (+3.9%)

$486,000 + $505,000

$991,000

2020

$13,727 (+4.1%)

$486,000 + $491,000

$977,000

2019

$13,188 (+3.3%)

$463,000 + $471,000

$934,000

2018

$12,770 (+2.7%)

$441,000 + $452,000

$893,000

2017

$12,432 (+2.0%)

$407,000 + $451,000

$858,000

2016

$12,191 (+7.2%)

$387,000 + $448,000

$835,000

2014

$11,369 (+4.5%)

$313,000 + $420,000

$733,000

2013

$10,883 (+6.4%)

$313,000 + $403,000

$716,000

2012

$10,225 (+0.4%)

$296,000 + $387,000

$683,000

2011

$10,181 (+22.0%)

$296,000 + $411,000

$707,000

2010

$8,344 (+4.3%)

$296,000 + $306,000

$602,000

2009

$8,002

$311,000 + $306,000

$617,000

Tax history for 12 Taft Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$17,406 (+3.0%)

$681,000 + $733,000

$1,414,000

2025

$16,902 (−2.2%)

$649,000 + $733,000

$1,382,000

2024

$17,285 (+2.0%)

$618,000 + $793,000

$1,411,000

2023

$16,952 (+17.9%)

$562,000 + $742,000

$1,304,000

2022

$14,380 (+0.8%)

$510,000 + $532,000

$1,042,000

2021

$14,260 (+3.9%)

$486,000 + $505,000

$991,000

2020

$13,727 (+4.1%)

$486,000 + $491,000

$977,000

2019

$13,188 (+3.3%)

$463,000 + $471,000

$934,000

2018

$12,770 (+2.7%)

$441,000 + $452,000

$893,000

2017

$12,432 (+2.0%)

$407,000 + $451,000

$858,000

2016

$12,191 (+7.2%)

$387,000 + $448,000

$835,000

2014

$11,369 (+4.5%)

$313,000 + $420,000

$733,000

2013

$10,883 (+6.4%)

$313,000 + $403,000

$716,000

2012

$10,225 (+0.4%)

$296,000 + $387,000

$683,000

2011

$10,181 (+22.0%)

$296,000 + $411,000

$707,000

2010

$8,344 (+4.3%)

$296,000 + $306,000

$602,000

2009

$8,002

$311,000 + $306,000

$617,000

*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

Baths

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

8,791

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,849

Year built

1934

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2748693S

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Open Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Spaces: 5
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 204
Length: 17
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 230
Length: 23
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 110
Length: 11
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 80
Length: 10
Width: 8
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 198
Length: 18
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 264
Length: 22
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Garage Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Appliances
Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Play Room, Game Room, Sitting Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,849
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: BrickTaupe

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.2
Frontage Length: 75
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,443.02
Tax Year: 2011

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Hot Water, Oil, Natural Gas, Fireplace
Cooling: Central Air

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Bowman
Middle Or Junior School: Clarke
High School: Lexington

Location Information
Directions: Massachusetts Avenue to Taft Avenue
UnparsedAddress: 12 Taft Avenue, Lexington MA 02421

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Private School, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,849
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 4
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 8,791 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1934
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2748693S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Jul 28, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 6

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

Bowman Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi

10/10

Jonas Clarke Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi

10/10

Lexington High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi

10/10

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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

53% 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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$1.53M – $1.85M

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14 Taft Ave, Lexington, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2052 Sq. Ft.	$1,258,813

Address	Redfin Estimate
8 Taft Ave, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2148 Sq. Ft.	$1,237,036
16 Taft Ave, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1249 Sq. Ft.	$1,040,442

Address	Redfin Estimate
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18 Taft Ave, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1687 Sq. Ft.	$1,168,232

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