12 Smith Ave

2,750 Sq. Ft.
$540 / Sq. Ft.
2,750
Sq. Ft.
$540
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Enchanting Colonial in sought after Follen Hill is delightful inside and out. Through the front gate you'll discover a “Secret Garden” where sleeping perennials & flowering trees will soon be bursting with color. Step inside the foyer to traditional living room with fireplace and gracious dining room. Creative design changes include modern open kitchen/living area with high ceilings and a fabulous solarium flooded with morning light. It's just the spot for a morning coffee or watching the snowfall...Enchanting Colonial in sought after Follen Hill is delightful inside and out. Through the front gate you'll discover a “Secret Garden” where sleeping perennials & flowering trees will soon be bursting with color. Step inside the foyer to traditional living room with fireplace and gracious dining room. Creative design changes include modern open kitchen/living area with high ceilings and a fabulous solarium flooded with morning light. It's just the spot for a morning coffee or watching the snowfall by the gas fireplace. Second floor features include 2 large bedrooms, lofted music room, perfect home office & new tiled bath. A romantic primary suite awaits on the 3rd floor with ocean hued mosaic tiled master bath and gas fireplace. The lower level offers bonus room, laundry and full bath. Garden paths lead to the rear yard where you will enjoy stone patios, ready for al fresco dining under solar lights. Impressive one-car garage/workshop. Fabulous home for creative lifestyles!
  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 Smith Avenue

Town
Lexington
Area
MA-Lexington
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Garden, Colonial
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
5
LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 09:57 AM

Property Details for 12 Smith Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #72951008
Days on Market14
Taxes$15,470 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1928
CountyMiddlesex County

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 Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Sarah Holt

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Building Information for 12 Smith Avenue

Stories-Year Built1928Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,200 SF

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$8,527 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,238

Property Taxes

$1,289

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Property Information for 12 Smith Avenue

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Other
  • Living Area: 2750.0
  • Color: Fern
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: 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, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric 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, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Laminate, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Ceiling - Cathedral, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceiling - Vaulted, 3/4 Bath, Loft, Sun Room, Home Office, Bonus Room, Wired for Surround Sound, Internet Available - Broadband, Internet Available - Fiber-Optic
  • Interior Features: Wired for Surround Sound, Internet Available - Broadband, Internet Available - Fiber-Optic, French Doors
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Laminate, Electric Dryer Hookup, In Basement
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Skylight, Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Fruit Trees, Garden, Solar Powered Area Lighting
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Professional Landscaping, Fruit Trees, Garden Area, Solar Powered Area Lighting, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Description: Gentle Sloping
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Covered
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Side Entry, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas, Other, Fireplace
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 440.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s),Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Remodeled,Gas Stove,Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 22.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Third Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 20.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 165.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 156.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Skylight,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 54.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Length: 9.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 6.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 64.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Upgraded,Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom3 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Third
  • Bathroom3 Width: 8.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 182.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors
  • Dining Room Length: 14.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 117.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Family Room Length: 13.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 9.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 143.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Cabinets - Upgraded,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Length: 13.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 11.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 221.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors
  • Room Living Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 120.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors
  • Room Office Length: 12.0
  • Room Office Level: Second
  • Room Office Width: 10.0
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: Heating zones include gas/steam heating system for 2 main levels. 3 additional gas fireplaces heat the family room,sunroom & 3rd floor primary bedroom. Lower level stays warm from the residual heat from the gas furnace. All but 11 windows have been replaced. Original windows "as is."
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:0022 L:000119,549371
  • Assessments: $1,121,000
  • Book: 1162
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Zoning: RS
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Frontage: 75.00
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 4
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1.5

Property History for 12 Smith Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 15, 2022

Sold

MLS PIN #72951008

$1,485,000
Mar 19, 2022

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72951008

Mar 19, 2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #72951008

Mar 9, 2022

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72951008

$1,399,000
Oct 16, 1996

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #87834093

$400,000
Oct 16, 1996

Sold

MLS PIN #50346774

$400,000
Sep 15, 1996

Contingent

MLS PIN #50346774

Sep 7, 1996

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #50346774

$397,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/15/2022

Sold

MLS PIN #72951008

$1,485,000
03/19/2022

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72951008

03/19/2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #72951008

03/09/2022

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72951008

$1,399,000
10/16/1996

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #87834093

$400,000
10/16/1996

Sold

MLS PIN #50346774

$400,000
09/15/1996

Contingent

MLS PIN #50346774

09/07/1996

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #50346774

$397,000

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

Public Records for 12 Smith Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$976,000Additions$463,000Total$1,439,000
Tax Record2025$17,599 ($1,467 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt2,090 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,090 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,164 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,200 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1928ZoningRSCountyMIDDLESEXAPNLEXI M:0022 L:000119Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 12 Smith Avenue

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

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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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