Filled with natural sunlight this 3 bedroom 1.5 bath Lawrence Estates Colonial has been meticuously maintained. Centrally located enjoy walking to downtown, commuter rail & local schools. Living area over 3 levels offers multiple sun rooms, Central AC & gleaming hardwood floors. Fireplaced (gas) living room flows into an expansive sunroom and French doors lead into a classic dining room with built in buffet & custom window seat. The functional eat in kitchen showcases wrap around countertops, stainless steel appliances, ample cabinets and a seperate wet bar/ second sink. Heated sun porch vaulted ceiling leads off the kitchen provides 4 seasons of relaxation. Second floor allows for 3 well sized bedrooms, master bath and stairs up to a 3rd floor finished room. Lower level w/ laundry room & tool/ storage area rolls into an attached garage. Fenced back yard provides a wood deck, cared-for landscaping & irrigated lawn. Bike paths easy highway access & nature complete a perfect city escape.
LAWRENCE ESTATES. CHARMING COLONIAL. BUILT BY ORIGINAL OWNER MANY UPDATES SINCE 1999 FP LR W/GUMWOOD WOODWORK, FRENCH DRS EAT-IN KITCHEN, HW FLRS THROUGHOUT EXCEPT FOR CERAMIC KITCHN & FOYER FLR. CONTINUE TO SHOW UNTIL CONTINGENCIES ARE MET.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,926 (+5.4%)
$473,600 + $444,800
$918,400
2025
$7,521 (+6.8%)
$451,000 + $403,700
$854,700
2024
$7,042 (+5.0%)
$429,500 + $397,000
$826,500
2023
$6,704 (+2.6%)
$401,400 + $373,600
$775,000
2022
$6,534 (+3.5%)
$364,900 + $360,300
$725,200
2021
$6,315 (+2.0%)
$347,500 + $323,600
$671,100
2020
$6,191 (+4.4%)
$347,500 + $326,900
$674,400
2019
$5,931 (+1.8%)
$315,900 + $301,900
$617,800
2018
$5,828 (+2.3%)
$287,200 + $281,900
$569,100
2017
$5,696 (+8.0%)
$268,400 + $271,000
$539,400
2016
$5,276 (+5.1%)
$244,000 + $227,500
$471,500
2015
$5,022 (+1.3%)
$232,400 + $196,800
$429,200
2014
$4,959 (+2.0%)
$221,300 + $183,500
$404,800
2013
$4,862 (+3.2%)
$233,000 + $160,400
$393,400
2012
$4,709 (+3.8%)
$233,000 + $158,400
$391,400
2011
$4,537 (+0.7%)
$233,000 + $157,800
$390,800
2010
$4,507 (+6.6%)
$233,000 + $177,500
$410,500
2009
$4,229
$218,900 + $200,600
$419,500
Tax history for 12 Rural Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,926 (+5.4%)
$473,600 + $444,800
$918,400
2025
$7,521 (+6.8%)
$451,000 + $403,700
$854,700
2024
$7,042 (+5.0%)
$429,500 + $397,000
$826,500
2023
$6,704 (+2.6%)
$401,400 + $373,600
$775,000
2022
$6,534 (+3.5%)
$364,900 + $360,300
$725,200
2021
$6,315 (+2.0%)
$347,500 + $323,600
$671,100
2020
$6,191 (+4.4%)
$347,500 + $326,900
$674,400
2019
$5,931 (+1.8%)
$315,900 + $301,900
$617,800
2018
$5,828 (+2.3%)
$287,200 + $281,900
$569,100
2017
$5,696 (+8.0%)
$268,400 + $271,000
$539,400
2016
$5,276 (+5.1%)
$244,000 + $227,500
$471,500
2015
$5,022 (+1.3%)
$232,400 + $196,800
$429,200
2014
$4,959 (+2.0%)
$221,300 + $183,500
$404,800
2013
$4,862 (+3.2%)
$233,000 + $160,400
$393,400
2012
$4,709 (+3.8%)
$233,000 + $158,400
$391,400
2011
$4,537 (+0.7%)
$233,000 + $157,800
$390,800
2010
$4,507 (+6.6%)
$233,000 + $177,500
$410,500
2009
$4,229
$218,900 + $200,600
$419,500
*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
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,227 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,722
Year built
1905
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3852172S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.
Sep 30, 2021 • Final
Gas
Install gas lines for a gas fireplace insert.
Gas
Aug 1, 2007 • Active
Plumbing
Kitchen
Plumbing
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: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Door Features: French Doors
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Interior Features: Walk-Up Attic
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,215
Foundation Details: Stone
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: White
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: On Rural Avenue off of High Street in Medford
UnparsedAddress: 12 Rural Avenue, Medford MA 02155
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,722
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1905
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3852172S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exclusions: Washing Machine
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Brooks School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
Andrews Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
6/10
Medford High School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
62% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Medford, MA • 02155
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 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
$1.20M – $1.45M
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