OFF MARKET

Off Market Nov 2016 for $1.4M

$2,228,053

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $279/mo

•

2,263

sq ft

12 Thoreau Rd, Lexington, MA 02420

About this home

Located on a most gorgeous almost acre lot in the extremely desirable Burnham Farms Estates, this classic center entrance Colonial has a front to back living room with fireplace and access to a wonderful screened porch, formal dining room with built-in china cabinet, spacious eat in kitchen and sunfilled family room with custom bookshelves and a picture window overlooking the back yard. There are four spacious bedrooms and full bath on the second floor. Play room and office in the lower level. The interior was recently painted and the hardwood floors were refinished. High efficiency boiler/water heater was installed in 2014 as well as new windows, and 200 Amps electric. Central air conditioning on the second floor and 3 ductless units on the first floor with heat and dehumidifier. Close to the Fiske Elementary and Diamond Middle School.

Single-familyProperty Type

1959Year Built

0.89 acresLot Size

$985Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Edie Ruquist • Barrett Sotheby's International Realty

Bought with Elizabeth Crampton • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lexington

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•Source:MLS PIN #72061154

Redfin Estimate

$2,228,053

$825K since sold in November 2016$155K since July

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Market trends in 02420, MA

Last updated July 2026

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Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.1%

+0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$1.8M

$183K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

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Sale history for 12 Thoreau Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72061154

Nov 7, 2016

Sold

$1,403,000

$620/sq ft

Sep 10, 2016

Pending

—

Sep 2, 2016

Listed

$1,200,000

$530/sq ft

MLS PIN #71567927

Sep 30, 2013

Sold

$1,055,000

$466/sq ft

Aug 20, 2013

Contingent

—

Aug 10, 2013

Listed

$1,099,900

$486/sq ft

+10

Stately Mark Moore Center Entrance Colonial with a two car attached garage set on a level 0.89 acre lot in desirable Burnham Farms Estate neighborhood! This beautiful home features 2,292 square feet of living space on three levels with a welcoming foyer, formal living room with brick fireplace opening to a screened porch overlooking the picturesque yard, formal dining room with built in china cabinet, spacious eat in kitchen with abundant cabinet storage, a wonderful sunfilled family room with custom bookshelves and cabinetry plus a lower level recreation room. There are four spacious bedrooms with generous closets and two full bathrooms. The sprawling back yard is highlighted by meticulous landscaping and mature plantings. Easy access to public transportation and major routes. Steps to the Fiske Elementary School, Diamond Middle School and Conservation Trails. A wonderful opportunity to develop or renovate! Open House Sunday 2:30 - 4 PM.

Public Records

Jul 1, 1968

Sold

$44,000

$19/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$25,309 (+3.8%)

$847,000 + $1,209,000

$2,056,000

2025

$24,387 (+1.8%)

$807,000 + $1,187,000

$1,994,000

2024

$23,949 (+1.6%)

$769,000 + $1,186,000

$1,955,000

2023

$23,582 (+6.9%)

$700,000 + $1,114,000

$1,814,000

2022

$22,052 (+4.5%)

$637,000 + $961,000

$1,598,000

2021

$21,096 (+3.1%)

$607,000 + $859,000

$1,466,000

2020

$20,471 (+4.2%)

$607,000 + $850,000

$1,457,000

2019

$19,641 (+21.5%)

$578,000 + $813,000

$1,391,000

2018

$16,159 (+19.1%)

$551,000 + $579,000

$1,130,000

2017

$13,563 (+2.6%)

$524,000 + $412,000

$936,000

2016

$13,213 (+18.5%)

$500,000 + $405,000

$905,000

2014

$11,152 (+3.5%)

$413,000 + $306,000

$719,000

2013

$10,777 (+2.0%)

$413,000 + $296,000

$709,000

2012

$10,569 (+6.2%)

$413,000 + $293,000

$706,000

2011

$9,950 (+2.7%)

$393,000 + $298,000

$691,000

2010

$9,688 (+3.9%)

$393,000 + $306,000

$699,000

2009

$9,325

$413,000 + $306,000

$719,000

Tax history for 12 Thoreau Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$25,309 (+3.8%)

$847,000 + $1,209,000

$2,056,000

2025

$24,387 (+1.8%)

$807,000 + $1,187,000

$1,994,000

2024

$23,949 (+1.6%)

$769,000 + $1,186,000

$1,955,000

2023

$23,582 (+6.9%)

$700,000 + $1,114,000

$1,814,000

2022

$22,052 (+4.5%)

$637,000 + $961,000

$1,598,000

2021

$21,096 (+3.1%)

$607,000 + $859,000

$1,466,000

2020

$20,471 (+4.2%)

$607,000 + $850,000

$1,457,000

2019

$19,641 (+21.5%)

$578,000 + $813,000

$1,391,000

2018

$16,159 (+19.1%)

$551,000 + $579,000

$1,130,000

2017

$13,563 (+2.6%)

$524,000 + $412,000

$936,000

2016

$13,213 (+18.5%)

$500,000 + $405,000

$905,000

2014

$11,152 (+3.5%)

$413,000 + $306,000

$719,000

2013

$10,777 (+2.0%)

$413,000 + $296,000

$709,000

2012

$10,569 (+6.2%)

$413,000 + $293,000

$706,000

2011

$9,950 (+2.7%)

$393,000 + $298,000

$691,000

2010

$9,688 (+3.9%)

$393,000 + $306,000

$699,000

2009

$9,325

$413,000 + $306,000

$719,000

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

Public record

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.89 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,632

Year built

1959

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Middlesex County

APN

3624963S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.

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, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 165
Length: 15
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 121
Length: 11
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 108
Length: 12
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 56
Length: 8
Width: 7
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 50
Length: 10
Width: 5
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 276
Length: 23
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access

Family Room Information
Area: 225
Length: 15
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture

Dining Room Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 230
Length: 23
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Pantry,Exterior Access,Peninsula

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Interior Features: Play Room, Foyer

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,263
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: White

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Patio, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.89
Lot Features: Level
Frontage Length: 150
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $13,213
Tax Year: 2016

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air, Wall Unit(s), 3 or More

Location

Location Information
Directions: East Street to Burroughs Road right on to Thoreau Road
UnparsedAddress: 12 Thoreau Road, Lexington MA 02420

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,632
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.89 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3624963S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer, Dryer, Refrig. Play House Swing Set, Japanese Maple, Valances & Hardware In 2 Bdrms
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

Fiske

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

9/10

Wm Diamond Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

9/10

Lexington High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi

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

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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$2.12M – $2.56M

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6 Thoreau Rd, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1896 Sq. Ft.	$1,719,764

Address	Redfin Estimate
15 Thoreau Rd, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,528,844
8 Thoreau Rd, Lexington, MA 6 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 6418 Sq. Ft.	$4,848,119

Address	Redfin Estimate
5 Thoreau Rd, Lexington, MA 6 Beds \| 7.5 Baths \| 8600 Sq. Ft.	$4,554,770
10 Thoreau Rd, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1456 Sq. Ft.	$1,391,767

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