1,408 Sq. Ft.
$638 / Sq. Ft.
1,408
Sq. Ft.
$638
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Charming and thoughtfully renovated, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath home blends historic character with modern updates. Built in 1800, the home features an open-concept kitchen and living area perfect for everyday living and entertaining. A spiral staircase leads to the second floor, where you'll find two bedrooms, while the first-floor primary bedroom offers convenient single-level living. The hardscaped backyard includes a spacious patio, ideal for relaxing or hosting guests. Additional highlights include...Charming and thoughtfully renovated, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath home blends historic character with modern updates. Built in 1800, the home features an open-concept kitchen and living area perfect for everyday living and entertaining. A spiral staircase leads to the second floor, where you'll find two bedrooms, while the first-floor primary bedroom offers convenient single-level living. The hardscaped backyard includes a spacious patio, ideal for relaxing or hosting guests. Additional highlights include a laundry area, two off-street parking spaces, and a prime location just steps from Wilson Farm and close to shopping, Daisy Wilson conservation area, the Minuteman Bikeway, MBTA busline and Route 2. A unique opportunity to own a beautifully updated home in a highly desirable Lexington location. Please note that the driveway is heated!
  1. Listed by Lester Savage • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Property Details for 12 Fern Street

Town
Lexington
Area
MA-Lexington
Architectural Style
Antique, Other (See Remarks)
Style
Antique, Other (See Remarks)
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
2
LISTING UPDATED: 06/11/2026 06:49 AM

Property Details for 12 Fern Street

StatusNew
MLS #73534004
Days on Market1
Taxes$10,285 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1800
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

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Building Information for 12 Fern Street

Stories-Year Built1800Building Size-Lot Size0.09 AC / 4,000 SF

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$5,332 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,475

Property Taxes

$857

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 12 Fern Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
  • Living Area: 1408.0
  • Color: green
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Certified Historic
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Bowman
  • High School: Lhs
  • Middle School: Clarke
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Stone Wall, Patio
  • Lot Description: Gentle Sloping
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street, Improved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Improved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Improved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Heat Pump, Ductless Mini-Split System
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Baseboard, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: MWRA
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 213.694444444
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Closet - Double
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 16.333333333
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.083333333
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 162.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.5
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 118.625
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.166666666
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 9.75
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 78.166666666
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Double Vanity
  • Bathroom1 Length: 11.166666666
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 7.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 285.833333333
  • Kitchen Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s),Flooring - Wood,Open Floorplan,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove,Lighting - Pendant
  • Kitchen Length: 17.5
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 16.333333333
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 13'6X7'8
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 195.416666666
  • Room Living Room Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Open Floorplan
  • Room Living Room Length: 17.5
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 11.166666666
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:0014 L:000068,548552
  • Assessments: $841,000
  • Book: 74387
  • Lot: 68
  • Map: 14
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: RS
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Block, Stone
  • Foundation Area: 1.0
  • Frontage: 129.00
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 12 Fern Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 10, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73534004

$898,000—
Mar 31, 2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72621913

$650,000—
Feb 24, 2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72621913

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/10/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73534004

$898,000
03/31/2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72621913

$650,000
02/24/2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72621913

—

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 12 Fern Street

Taxable ValueLand$504,000Additions$337,000Total$841,000
Tax Record2025$10,285 ($857 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,300 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,300 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt427 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1800ZoningRSCountyMIDDLESEXAPNLEXI M:0014 L:000068

Schools near 12 Fern Street

This home is within Lexington School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Bowman Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Jonas Clarke Middle School
Public6 to 8

Lexington High School
Public9 to 12

Waldorf School Of Lexington
PrivatePK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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12 Fern Street is a single family home for sale in Lexington, MA 02421. This property was listed for sale on June 10, 2026 by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate, it's currently listed at $898,000. It has been on the market for a total of 1 days and was last sold on March 31, 2020. This listing's school district is Lexington School District. Nearby schools include Bowman Elementary School, Jonas Clarke Middle School and Lexington High School. 12 Fern Street is a 3-bed, 1-bath, 1,408 sqft single family home built in 1800.

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