12 Summit Road, Lexington MA 02421

Lexington, MA 02421 • Follen Hill

$2,350,000

6

Beds

6.5

Baths

8,685

Sq Ft

$271

Price/Sq Ft

1.26

Acres

1915

Year Built

2

Garage Spaces

Single Family Residence

Type

140

Days on Market

Sold Listed Oct 4, 2022 • MLS# 73044289 Copied! • Updated May 1, 2023

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview

Original List Price: $2,680,000

                            Final Sale Price:
                            $2,350,000
                        

Difference: $330,000 (-12.3%)

Performance Metrics

87.7%

List to Sale Ratio

Sold below asking price

140

Days on Market

Extended listing

Price per Square Foot Analysis

Original $/sq ft: $309

                            Sale $/sq ft:
                            $271
                        

This property sold for $271 per square foot

Sale Summary

This property sold for 12.3% below the original asking price.

At 140 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 15 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property

$271/sq ft

Area Median

$554/sq ft

Difference

51.1%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

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.

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Property History

Market Insights

99.3%

Price Range

142

Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73546695

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🏡

Currently Listed

Jul 8, 2026

$18,000

MLS #73546695 - Active

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✓

Sold

Apr 28, 2023

$2,350,000

Property sold

Days on Market: 142

🏠

Listed for Sale

Oct 4, 2022

$2,680,000

Original listing

Agent: Jacquelyn Hawkinson Office: Barrett Sotheby's International Realty

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
07/08/2026	🏡 Currently Listed	$18,000	-	-	MLS #73546695 - Active
04/28/2023	✓ Sold	$2,350,000	-	-	Property sold
10/04/2022	🏠 Listed for Sale	$2,680,000	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2023	$32,669	$2,513,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$32,669

Tax Year 2023

Assessed Value

$2,513,000

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Single Family Residence

Year Built 1915

Living Area 8,685 sq ft

Lot Size 1.26 acres

Bedrooms 6

Full Baths 6

Half Baths 1

Total Rooms 16

Interior

Heating Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas, Hydro Air, Fireplace(s), Fireplace

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Tile, Marble, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile

Appliances Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood, Plumbed For Ice Maker

Fireplace Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room

Fireplaces 7

Basement Full, Partially Finished, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete

Laundry Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup, Flooring - Hardwood, Electric Dryer Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Second Floor

Features Closet, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce, Crown Molding, Lighting - Pendant, Beamed Ceilings, Cable Hookup, Mud Room, Sun Room, Library, Play Room, Sitting Room, Wet Bar, Wired For Sound, High Speed Internet

Exterior

Construction Frame

Architecture Italianate

Roof Shingle, Slate, Rubber

Features Patio, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System, Screens, Gazebo, Garden, Stone Wall

Pool Indoor

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch Patio

Parking

Garage Spaces 2

Has Garage Yes

Features Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved

Total Spaces 8

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other For Gas Range, For Electric Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection

Financial

Annual Tax $32,669

Assessed Value $2,513,000

HOA & Community

Fee Includes None

Amenities None

Optional Fee Includes None

MA Disclosures

Seller 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.

Exclusions Included:side By Side Subzero Refrigerator And Freezer, Washer And Dryer, Wine Chiller, All as Is.

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing None

Structure Type []

House Color White

Sq Ft Source Measured

Sq Ft Disclosures Square footage includes heated indoor pool room and 1485 sf of finished space on LL.

Documents None

County Middlesex

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 142 days

Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

Sold

Year Built

1915

Bedrooms

6

Full Bathrooms

6

Half Bathrooms

1

Living Area

8,685 sq ft

Total Rooms

16

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Marble, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood, Plumbed For Ice Maker

Interior Features: Closet, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce, Crown Molding, Lighting - Pendant, Beamed Ceilings, Cable Hookup, Mud Room, Sun Room, Library, Play Room, Sitting Room, Wet Bar, Wired for Sound, High Speed Internet

Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens

Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete

Laundry: Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup, Flooring - Hardwood, Electric Dryer Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Second Floor

Security: Security System

Construction & Materials

Style: Italianate

Year Built: 1915

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials: Frame

Roof: Shingle, Slate, Rubber

Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas, Hydro Air, Fireplace(s), Fireplace

Heating Zones: 4

Cooling: Central Air

Cooling Zones: 4

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System, Screens, Gazebo, Garden, Stone Wall

Patio & Porch: Patio

Fencing:

Other Structures: Gazebo

Lot Features: Gentle Sloping

Road Frontage: 157.00 ft

Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2

Garage Type: Attached

Total Parking Spaces: 8

Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 7

Fireplace Type: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room

Pool: Private Pool

Pool Features: Indoor

View: Yes

View Type: Scenic View(s)

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School

Nearby Schools

School information not available for this location.

Location

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Neighborhood

Follen Hill

12 Summit Road, Lexington MA 02421

Lexington, MA 02421

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