Last Sold Price
4 beds2,822 sqft$633/sqft
12 Tower Rd, Lexington, MA 02421

Description

Looking for a special home that seamlessly blends historic character with thoughtful updates in an A+ location? Presenting 12 Tower Rd, a stunning colonial with exquisite natural woodwork, classic arched doorways, eyebrow windows and beautiful French doors. The welcoming grand living room feels like a luxury retreat with vintage fireplace details, including a built-in fireside bench. Sun filled kitchen offers luxury Bertazonni 5 burner gas range, stainless appliances & beverage fridge. Glorious morning...Looking for a special home that seamlessly blends historic character with thoughtful updates in an A+ location? Presenting 12 Tower Rd, a stunning colonial with exquisite natural woodwork, classic arched doorways, eyebrow windows and beautiful French doors. The welcoming grand living room feels like a luxury retreat with vintage fireplace details, including a built-in fireside bench. Sun filled kitchen offers luxury Bertazonni 5 burner gas range, stainless appliances & beverage fridge. Glorious morning light pours through sliders to stylish open kitchen, dining room and cozy den with tree top views. 4 generous and unique bedrooms with 3.5 pristine baths. 3rd floor offers a versatile walk-up bonus room ready for study or sleepovers. Private fenced yard with new deck, plus side patio with hot tub. Complete with two-car attached garage and Tesla charger, this residence offers a curated balance of modernization & architectural soul. Don't miss your chance to own a true Lexington treasure.
LISTING CLOSED: 06/18/2026 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by The Murphy Group Lexington • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
  2. Listed by Joyce Murphy • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
  3. Listed by Meaghan S. Murphy • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Property Details for 12 Tower Road

Status
MLS #
73497488
Days on Market
24
Taxes
$19,213 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1930
Town
Lexington
Area
MA-Lexington
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Garden, Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
6.00
Parking Spaces Total
8

Location

Listing Courtesy of William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, The Murphy Group Lexington; William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Joyce Murphy; William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Meaghan S. Murphy

Sold By Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate, Christine Ball

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Building Information for 12 Tower Road

Stories-Year Built1930Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 8,045 SF

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$10,674 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$9,073

Property Taxes

$1,601

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 12 Tower Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2822.0
  • Color: Slate
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual,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: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Den, Mud Room, Bonus Room, Bathroom, Walk-up Attic, Internet Available - Broadband, Internet Available - DSL, Internet Available - Fiber-Optic
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Broadband, Internet Available - DSL, Internet Available - Fiber-Optic, French Doors, Security System
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Flooring - Vinyl, Sink, In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Spa Features: Private
  • SpaYN: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Composite, Patio, Rain Gutters, Hot Tub/Spa, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Screens, Fenced Yard, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Screens, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Garden Area, Deck - Composite, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Description: Gentle Sloping, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Composite, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ductless Mini-Split System
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Steam, Natural Gas, Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 460.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Closet - Double
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 20.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 23.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 252.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Closet - Double
  • Bedroom2 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 18.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 104.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 8.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 204.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 17.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 20.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Length: 4.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 5.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 65.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Soaking Tub
  • Bathroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 5.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 48.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
  • Bathroom3 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom3 Width: 6.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 156.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors
  • Dining Room Length: 13.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 12.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 273.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Family Room Length: 13.0
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Family Room Width: 21.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 168.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Countertops - Upgraded,Kitchen Island,Deck - Exterior,Remodeled,Slider,Stainless Steel Appliances,Wine Chiller,Gas Stove,Lighting - Overhead,Archway
  • Kitchen Length: 12.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 14.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 8X17
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 299.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Exterior Access
  • Room Living Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 23.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • 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
  • Disclosures: Lower level family room is electric baseboard heat. 2 mini splits and central air system. See attached feature sheet for extensive update list.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:0030 L:000058,550321
  • Assessments: $1,571,000
  • Book: 69377
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: RS
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Block
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 12 Tower Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 18, 2026

Sold

MLS PIN #73497488

$1,785,000
May 1, 2026

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73497488

May 1, 2026

Contingent

MLS PIN #73497488

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/18/2026

Sold

MLS PIN #73497488

$1,785,000
05/01/2026

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73497488

05/01/2026

Contingent

MLS PIN #73497488

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

Public Records for 12 Tower Road

Taxable ValueLand$974,000Additions$597,000Total$1,571,000
Tax Record2025$19,213 ($1,601 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,353 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,353 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt486 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,045 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930Year Renovated1930ZoningRSCountyMIDDLESEXAPNLEXI M:0030 L:000058

Schools near 12 Tower 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 5
Rating
School
Distance
Bowman Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Jonas Clarke Middle School
Public6 to 8

Lexington High School
Public9 to 12

Armenian Sisters Academy
PrivatePK to 5

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

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 12 Tower Road, Lexington, MA 02421
$1,785,000
4
2,822
8,045
4
2.5
2,552
7,500
$1,375,000
4
2,479
8,245
$910,000
3
1,605
8,303
$790,000
3
1,494
7,841
$465,000
3
1,376
10,344

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Listing Courtesy of William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, The Murphy Group Lexington; William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Joyce Murphy; William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Meaghan S. Murphy

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