12 Summit Rd

$19,000
Price
7,576 Sq. Ft.
$30 / Sq. Ft.
7,576
Sq. Ft.
$30
per Sq. Ft.

Description

The home is located on Follen Hill’s Mount Independence, one of the highest points in Lexington, an Italianate villa modeled by famed artist Hermann Dudley Murphy. The 1.75 acre gardens are exceptional, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. This home is truly a work of art. The eat-in kitchen dining room leads to an extensive living area with stenciled cypress paneling, a drawing room, media room and sun room. There six bedrooms over two floors and seven bathrooms. The lower level is finished and...The home is located on Follen Hill’s Mount Independence, one of the highest points in Lexington, an Italianate villa modeled by famed artist Hermann Dudley Murphy. The 1.75 acre gardens are exceptional, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. This home is truly a work of art. The eat-in kitchen dining room leads to an extensive living area with stenciled cypress paneling, a drawing room, media room and sun room. There six bedrooms over two floors and seven bathrooms. The lower level is finished and a second kitchen and living space make it ideal for use as an au-pair suite. The piece de resistance is the indoor swimming pool with lounging area overlooking The Great Lawn and steps leading to the foundation stones of a historic observation tower. The in-door pool has an endless current technology (Badu) which allows swimming against a current. The home and grounds are perfect for family gatherings, grand entertainment and garden parties!

Property Details for 12 Summit Road

Town
Lexington
Area
MA-Lexington
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
6.00
Parking Spaces Total
7
LISTING UPDATED: 04/06/2026 02:59 PM

Property Details for 12 Summit Road

StatusNew
MLS #73496514
Days on MarketListed Today
Rental Incentives-
Costs & Fees-
Available Date07/01/2026
Furnished-
Compass TypeRental
MLS TypeRental / Single Family
Year Built1915
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Lisa Godwin
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Building Information for 12 Summit Road

Building/Complex12 Summit RdFloor-Stories-Pet Policy-Pet Policy DetailsYes w/ RestrictionsYear Built1915Building Size-Lot Size1.75 AC / 76,173 SF

Property Information for 12 Summit Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, Public School
  • Living Area: 7576.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Single Family Type: Single Family Residence
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Bowman
  • High School: Lhs
  • Middle School: Clarke
Features
Interior Features
  • Num of Baths: 7.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 6
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 6.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 7
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 7
  • Laundry Features: In Building
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
Utilities
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Central, Baseboard, Hydro Air
  • Heating: Yes
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Please allow 24hrs notice for showings
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:0022 L:00146A,3301745
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 7
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
Income / Expenses
  • Insurance Required: Yes
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 1.0
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Availability Date: 07-01-2026
  • Available Now: No

Property History for 12 Summit Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 6, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73496514

$19,000
Jul 1, 2023

Rented

MLS PIN #73108106

$15,000
Jun 2, 2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73108106

Jun 2, 2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73108106

Jun 2, 2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73108106

May 5, 2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73108106

$15,000
Sep 20, 2021

Rented

MLS PIN #72875950

$5,000
Sep 13, 2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72875950

Aug 4, 2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72875950

$6,000
Feb 1, 2021

Rented

MLS PIN #72754865

$5,900
Jan 9, 2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72754865

Nov 9, 2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72754865

$6,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/06/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73496514

$19,000
07/01/2023

Rented

MLS PIN #73108106

$15,000
06/02/2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73108106

06/02/2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73108106

06/02/2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73108106

05/05/2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73108106

$15,000
09/20/2021

Rented

MLS PIN #72875950

$5,000
09/13/2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72875950

08/04/2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72875950

$6,000
02/01/2021

Rented

MLS PIN #72754865

$5,900
01/09/2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72754865

11/09/2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72754865

$6,000

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Schools near 12 Summit Road

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.

12 Summit Road is available for rent in Lexington, MA 02421. This listing's school district is Lexington School District. Nearby schools include Bowman Elementary School, Jonas Clarke Middle School and Lexington High School. 12 Summit Road is a 7-bed, 7-bath, 7,576 sqft a property built in 1915.

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Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Lisa Godwin

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