12 Summit Road

Sold 4/28/23

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Last Sold Price

$2,350,000

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6 beds7 baths8,685 sqft

12 Summit Rd, Lexington, MA 02421

Description

Famed artist Hermann Dudley Murphy modeled this 1915 Villa after a mansion he and his wife loved on their honeymoon in Florence, Italy. Sited on a truly exceptional lot with dramatic seasonal views, the landscape was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. The home is located on Follen Hill’s Mount Independence, one of the highest points in Lexington. Extensive electrical, heating, cooling and window updates provide a foundation to create your own grand and private estate property. The former 35 x...Famed artist Hermann Dudley Murphy modeled this 1915 Villa after a mansion he and his wife loved on their honeymoon in Florence, Italy. Sited on a truly exceptional lot with dramatic seasonal views, the landscape was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. The home is located on Follen Hill’s Mount Independence, one of the highest points in Lexington. Extensive electrical, heating, cooling and window updates provide a foundation to create your own grand and private estate property. The former 35 x 24-foot artist’s studio with soaring ceilings is now an indoor swimming pool retreat and lounging area. This room overlooks The Great Lawn and steps leading to the foundation stones of a historic observation tower. French doors connect the interior to the extensive grounds. With over 7000 sf of Craftsman-influenced living area that includes stenciled cypress paneling, six bedrooms, seven baths and seven fireplaces, this is a rare opportunity to write your own chapter in this storied history.

Single FamilyProperty Type

1.26 acresLot Size

1915Year Built

$271/sq ftPrice per sq ft

6 carsParking Spaces

Listed by: Jacquelyn Hawkinson • Barrett Sotheby's International Realty
Listed by: Mary-Lou McDonough • Barrett Sotheby's International Realty

Listing closed: 04/28/2023 12:00 AM

Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73044289

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Sale-to-list ratio

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12 Summit Road

Property Details

Taxes: $32,669 / year
MLS Type: Single Family / Detached

County: Middlesex County
Town: Lexington
Area: MA-Lexington
Architectural Style: Italianate
Style: Garden, Italianate
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces Total: 6

Building Information

Year Built: 1915
Lot Size: 1.26 AC / 54,765 SF

General Details

Property Details

Building Area Units: Square Feet
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School

Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
Living Area: 8685.0
Color: White
SqFt with Basement: Yes
Property Attached: No
Single Family Type: Detached
Waterfront: No
Water View: No
Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
Year Built Source: Public Records

Location/School

Grade School: Bowman
High School: Lhs

Middle School: Clarke
Neighborhood: Follen Hill

Features

Interior Features

Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Freezer - Upright, Range Hood, Gas Water Heater, Tank Water Heater, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access, Concrete Floor

Num of Baths: 7.0
Num of Full Baths: 6
Num of Half Baths: 1
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 6.50
Bathrooms Total Integer: 7
DoorFeatures: French Doors
FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room
FireplaceYN: Yes
Fireplaces: 7
Flooring: Tile, Marble, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Closet, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce, Crown Molding, Lighting - Pendant, Ceiling - Beamed, Cable Hookup, Mud Room, Sun Room, Library, Play Room, Sitting Room, Wetbar, Wired for Surround Sound, Internet Available - Fiber-Optic
Interior Features: Wetbar, Wired for Surround Sound, Internet Available - Fiber-Optic, French Doors, Security System, Indoor Pool
Laundry Features: Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup, Flooring - Hardwood, Electric Dryer Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Second Floor
Primary Bath: Yes
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens

Exterior Features

Construction: Frame
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System, Garden, Stone Wall

Exterior Features: Screens, Gazebo, Sprinkler System, Garden Area, Stone Wall, Patio
Lot Description: Gentle Sloping
Other Structures: Gazebo
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Pool Features: Indoor
Pool Private: Yes
Roof Material: Shingle, Slate, Rubber
View: Scenic View(s)
View: Yes

Parking Features

Attached Garage: Yes
Carport: No

Covered Spaces: 2.00
Garage: Yes
Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
Parking Features: Heated, Side Entry, Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway

Utilities

Cooling: Central Air
Cooling: Yes

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
Heating: Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas, Hydro Air, Fireplace(s), Fireplace
Heating: Yes
Sewage District: MWRA
Sewer: City/Town Sewer
Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom

Room Primary Bedroom Area: 234.0
Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,Dressing Room,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding

Room Primary Bedroom Length: 18.0
Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.0

Bedroom 2

Bedroom2 Area: 195.0
Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding

Bedroom2 Length: 15.0
Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom2 Width: 13.0

Bedroom 3

Bedroom3 Area: 270.0
Bedroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Fireplace,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding

Bedroom3 Length: 18.0
Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom3 Width: 15.0

Bedroom 4

Bedroom4 Area: 210.0
Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead

Bedroom4 Length: 15.0
Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bedroom4 Width: 14.0

Bedroom 5

Bedroom5 Area: 200.0
Bedroom5 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom5 Length: 20.0
Bedroom5 Level: Third
Bedroom5 Width: 10.0

Bathroom 1

Bathroom1 Area: 42.0
Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding

Bathroom1 Length: 7.0
Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom1 Width: 6.0

Bathroom 2

Bathroom2 Area: 117.0
Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Lighting - Sconce

Bathroom2 Length: 13.0
Bathroom2 Level: First
Bathroom2 Width: 9.0

Bathroom 3

Bathroom3 Area: 81.0
Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Marble,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Bidet,Double Vanity,Recessed Lighting,Steam / Sauna

Bathroom3 Length: 9.0
Bathroom3 Level: Second
Bathroom3 Width: 9.0

Dining Room

Dining Room Area: 196.0
Dining Room Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead

Dining Room Length: 14.0
Dining Room Level: First
Dining Room Width: 14.0

Family Room

Family Room Area: 399.0
Family Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Wet Bar,Cable Hookup,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding

Family Room Length: 21.0
Family Room Level: First
Family Room Width: 19.0

Kitchen

Kitchen Area: 990.0
Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Second Dishwasher,Stainless Steel Appliances,Wine Chiller,Gas Stove,Peninsula,Crown Molding

Kitchen Length: 33.0
Kitchen Level: First
Kitchen Width: 30.0

Laundry

Laundry Dimen: 15X11

Living Room

Room Living Room Area: 384.0
Room Living Room Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Exterior Access,Lighting - Sconce

Room Living Room Length: 24.0
Room Living Room Level: First
Room Living Room Width: 16.0

Property Information

Property Info

Year Round: Yes
Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet

WARRANTY: No
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Frontage Type: Public, Dead End
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Road Surface Type: Paved
Disclosures: There is a deed restriction on the property.To be sold in "as is" condition.4 bathrooms,one BR,catering K & some LL rooms not listed in room breakdown due to space restrictions.Irrigation system needs repair; pool,alarm system,fireplace condition unknown. Garage is 18.7x17.

Tax Information

Tax ID: 3301745
Assessments: $2,513,000

Book: 76435
Tax Year: 2023
Zoning: RS

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics

Beds Total: 6

Other Building Characteristics

Foundation: Stone
Frontage: 157.00

Cooling Zones: 4
Heat Zones: 4

Complex & Association Information

Association Security: Security System
Adult Community: No

Market and Agent Information

Sale Info

Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History

12 Summit Road

Date	Event	Price
Apr 28, 2023	Sold MLS PIN #73044289	$2,350,000
Jan 24, 2023	Under Agreement MLS PIN #73044289	—
Jan 24, 2023	Contingent MLS PIN #73044289	—
Oct 4, 2022	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #73044289	$2,680,000
Jun 18, 2009	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #271373272	$1,300,000
Jun 18, 2009	Sold MLS PIN #70922307	$1,300,000
Jun 1, 2009	Contingent MLS PIN #70922307	—
May 21, 2009	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #70922307	$940,500
Jul 3, 1996	Sold MLS PIN #50304748	$1,275,000
Nov 12, 1995	Contingent MLS PIN #50304748	—
Oct 9, 1995	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #50304748	$999,000

Date	Event	Price
04/28/2023	Sold MLS PIN #73044289	$2,350,000
01/24/2023	Under Agreement MLS PIN #73044289	—
01/24/2023	Contingent MLS PIN #73044289	—
10/04/2022	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #73044289	$2,680,000
06/18/2009	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #271373272	$1,300,000
06/18/2009	Sold MLS PIN #70922307	$1,300,000
06/01/2009	Contingent MLS PIN #70922307	—
05/21/2009	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #70922307	$940,500
07/03/1996	Sold MLS PIN #50304748	$1,275,000
11/12/1995	Contingent MLS PIN #50304748	—
10/09/1995	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #50304748	$999,000

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

Public records

12 Summit Road

Beds

Baths

6.5

Total Finished SqFt

6,643 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

6,643 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

284 SqFt

Stories

Schools

Near 12 Summit Road

This home is within Lexington School District.

Rated 10 out of 1010/10Bowman Elementary SchoolPublic · K-5 · 0.6 mi · Serves this home
Rated 10 out of 1010/10Jonas Clarke Middle SchoolPublic · 6-8 · 1.0 mi · Serves this home
Rated 10 out of 1010/10Lexington High SchoolPublic · 9-12 · 1.6 mi · Serves this home
Not ratedNRWaldorf School Of LexingtonPrivate · PK-8 · 0.2 mi · Nearby school
Not ratedNRArmenian Sisters AcademyPrivate · PK-5 · 0.7 mi · Nearby school
Not ratedNRConcord Assabet Adol ServPrivate · 6-11 · 0.7 mi · Nearby school

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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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 12 Summit Road, Lexington, MA 02421	$2,350,000	6	7	8,685	54,765
8 Summit Road, Lexington, MA 02421	–	4	3.5	4,944	15,593
52 Follen Road, Lexington, MA 02421	–	3	2.5	1,672	23,158
22 Summit Road, Lexington, MA 02421	–	3	2.5	2,952	50,453
9 Summit Road, Lexington, MA 02421	$860,000	4	2	2,315	8,923
6 Summit Road, Lexington, MA 02421	–	3	2.5	1,761	9,750
11 Summit Road, Lexington, MA 02421	$385,000	3	4	1,928	24,212
4 Summit Road, Lexington, MA 02421	$1,495,000	5	4	5,240	32,589
5 Summit Road, Lexington, MA 02421	$404,000	5	3.5	2,079	8,858
21 Summit Road, Lexington, MA 02421	$1	4	4	3,101	–
6 Pinewood Street, Lexington, MA 02421	$766,000	5	4	2,143	9,991
2 Summit Road, Lexington, MA 02421	$510,000	5	4	–	–
49 Follen Road, Lexington, MA 02421	$1,726,500	4	2	2,600	13,157
28 Summit Road, Lexington, MA 02421	$515,000	3	2.5	2,856	30,871
132 Follen Road, Lexington, MA 02421	–	4	2.5	2,246	18,549
2 Pinewood Street, Lexington, MA 02421	$1,126,000	4	3	2,563	12,127

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12 Summit Rd, Lexington, MA 02421

Lexington, MA

Property Details

Building Information

General Details

Property Details

Location/School

Features

Interior Features

Exterior Features

Parking Features

Utilities

Room Information

Primary Bedroom

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Dining Room

Family Room

Kitchen

Laundry

Living Room

Property Information

Property Info

Tax Information

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics

Other Building Characteristics

Complex & Association Information

Market and Agent Information

Sale Info

Beds

Baths

Total Finished SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

Stories

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