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  • $1,168,000

    12 Melrose Ave, Lexington, MA 02420

    2beds
    945sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1937
    3,484 Square Feet Lot
    $1,168,000 Zestimate®
    $1,236/sqft
    $3,378 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,168,000

    $1.07M - $1.27M

    $3,378/mo

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    What's special

    You've found it - a house in Lexington priced under $500,000! This condo alternative with no condo fees, 2 Bed, 2 Bath, adorable Cape style home in East Lexington with it's portable isle in the middle of the kitchen, a built in China cabinet, a dining room, living room & side porch all on the first floor. Upstairs are two cozy bedrooms with a full bath, kitty corner of the spare bedroom. This home's location offers Uber convenience to Alewife and public bus transportation & 8 minute walkability score to the Minuteman Bikeway Path. An HGTV lover's dream; this home awaits your creative and personal vision! Spend your weekends enjoying Lexington...the vibrant town center, bike path, historical sites and much more. If you've been looking to break into the Lexington housing market or 'right-size' within it, this is your opportunity! Ideal for 1-2 people looking to downsize or on the go!

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Other, Gas
    Features
    • Cable Available
    • Basement: Partially finished
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 945 sqft

    Property

    Features
    • Exterior features: Other
    Lot
    • Size: 3,484 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: LEXIM0020L00131A

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Contemporary
    Materials
    • Roof: Other
    Condition
    • Year built: 1937

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Lexington

    Other

    Other facts
    • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, House Of Worship, Private School, Public School, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path
    • Construction: Frame
    • Electric Feature: Circuit Breakers, 110 Volts
    • Flooring: Wall To Wall Carpet
    • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
    • Utility Connections: For Electric Range, For Gas Dryer
    • Energy Features: Storm Doors
    • Hot Water: Natural Gas
    • Exterior: Aluminum
    • Terms Feature: Lender Approval Required
    • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Dryer
    • Bed2 Level: Second Floor
    • Bth1 Dscrp: Bathroom - Full
    • Bth1 Level: First Floor
    • Interior Features: Cable Available
    • Kit Dscrp: Flooring - Vinyl, Pantry, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Kitchen Island, Exterior Access, Countertops - Paper Based
    • Kit Level: First Floor
    • Mbr Level: Second Floor
    • Style: Cape
    • Heating: Gas
    • Bed2 Dscrp: Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
    • Din Level: First Floor
    • Mbr Dscrp: Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
    • Bth2 Level: Second Floor
    • Bth2 Dscrp: Bathroom - Full
    • Insulation Feature: Mixed, Fiberglass - Batts, Blown In
    • Din Dscrp: Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
    • Lead Paint: Unknown
    • Basement Feature: Partial, Bulkhead, Unfinished Basement
    • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed
    • Foundation: Fieldstone, Concrete Block
    • Laundry Dscrp: Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup - Gas
    • Liv Dscrp: Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet, Cable Hookup
    • Road Type: Public, Paved
    • Liv Level: First Floor
    • Lot Description: Level, Fenced/Enclosed
    • Sf Type: Detached
    • Laundry Level: Basement

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/7/2017Sold$550,000+10%$582/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    6/14/2017Pending sale$499,999$529/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX LEADING EDGE #72177122 Report a problem
    6/6/2017Listed for sale$499,999+235.6%$529/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Leading Edge #72177122 Report a problem
    3/2/1993Sold$149,000$158/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$15,911 +65.7%$1,301,000 +65.9%
    2024$9,604 +26.7%$784,000 +34.5%
    2023$7,579 +4%$583,000 +10.4%
    2022$7,286 +0.5%$528,000 +4.8%
    2021$7,253 +2.4%$504,000
    2020$7,081 +4.7%$504,000 +5.2%
    2019$6,763 +5.3%$479,000 +6.7%
    2018$6,421 +5%$449,000 +6.4%
    2017$6,115 +3.7%$422,000 +4.5%
    2016$5,898 +4.7%$404,000 +6.6%
    2015$5,632 +9%$379,000 +13.8%
    2014$5,165 +3%$333,000 +0.9%
    2013$5,016 +7.7%$330,000 +6.1%
    2012$4,656 +4%$311,000
    2011$4,478 +3.9%$311,000
    2010$4,310 +2.9%$311,000 -3.7%
    2009$4,189 -1%$323,000 -4.4%
    2008$4,232 +4.5%$338,000 -5.3%
    2007$4,048 +5.9%$357,000 +3.8%
    2006$3,822 +6.7%$344,000 +8.9%
    2005$3,583 +14.4%$316,000 +5.7%
    2004$3,131 +8.7%$299,000 +13.7%
    2003$2,880 +3.4%$263,000 +6.5%
    2002$2,786 +21%$247,000 +31.4%
    2000$2,303 +5.9%$188,000 +10.6%
    1999$2,174 $170,000

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 02420

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Harrington
    • Middle: Clark
    • High: LHS

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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