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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
140
Days on Market
Closed Listed Oct 4, 2022 • MLS# 73044289 Copied! • Updated May 1, 2023

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 4 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$271/sq ft
Area Average
$146/sq ft
Difference
+85.7%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

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
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Jul 8, 2026
$18,000
MLS #73546695 - Active
Sold
Apr 28, 2023
$2,350,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 142
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Listed for Sale
Oct 4, 2022
$2,680,000
Original listing
Agent: Jacquelyn Hawkinson Office: Barrett Sotheby's International Realty

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
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
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Electric Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Annual Tax $32,669
Assessed Value $2,513,000
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
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.
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
For Sale
Year Built
1915
Bedrooms
6
Full Bathrooms
6
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
8,685 sq ft
Total Rooms
16

Room Details

First Floor

Bathroom1
7 x 6
Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
Dining Room
14 x 14
Beamed Ceilings, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead
Kitchen
33 x 30
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
Bathroom2
13 x 9
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Lighting - Sconce
Living Room
24 x 16
Beamed Ceilings, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Exterior Access, Lighting - Sconce
Family Room
21 x 19
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Wet Bar, Cable Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding

Second Floor

Bedroom4
15 x 14
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead
Bedroom3
18 x 15
Bathroom - Full, Fireplace, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
Bedroom2
15 x 13
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
Bathroom3
9 x 9
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
Master Bedroom
18 x 13
Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, Dressing Room, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding

Third Floor

Bedroom5
20 x 10
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting

Other Floor

Office
Master Bathroom
Yes

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
School District
Lexington School District local
A+
School Safety 2024-25
0.3% Low
0.3% Suspensions 0.6% In-School
5.2% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
Waldorf School
0.2 mi
Grades PK-08
Lexington Montessori School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-06
Cotting School
1.5 mi
Grades PK-12
Community Therapeutic School
2.2 mi
Grades PK-08
A+
Bowman School
0.3 mi | #13 of 824 | Score: 65.8
Dropped 5 spots from last year
+7.6 above state avg
429 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
Lexington Children's Place
0.7 mi
70 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK
The LEAP School
0.9 mi
Grades PK
A+
Harrington School
1.3 mi | #60 of 824 | Score: 61.7
Dropped 45 spots from last year
+3.5 above state avg
374 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A+
Bridge School
1.9 mi | #21 of 824 | Score: 64.5
Improved 86 spots from last year
+6.3 above state avg
345 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A+
Fiske School
2.1 mi | #37 of 824 | Score: 63.3
Improved 209 spots from last year
+5.1 above state avg
324 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
A+
Jonas Clarke Middle School
1.0 mi | #1 of 352 | Score: 67.5
Improved 4 spots from last year
+9.3 above state avg
796 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
A+
William Diamond Middle School
2.5 mi | #9 of 352 | Score: 63.9
Same rank as last year
+5.7 above state avg
936 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

4 schools
JRI Meadowridge Pelham Academy School
0.8 mi
Grades 07-12
Lexington Christian Academy
1.0 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Lexington High School
1.7 mi | #2 of 346 | Score: 82.3
Improved 3 spots from last year
+24.1 above state avg
2,405 students Diverse
20 sports • 2,520 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
A
Minuteman Regional High School
3.3 mi | #71 of 346 | Score: 63.9
Dropped 23 spots from last year
+5.7 above state avg
669 students Moderate
12 sports • 700 athletes
Strong AP Program Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

Follen Hill

12 Summit Road, Lexington MA 02421

Lexington, MA 02421

Listing Information

Listing Agent Jacquelyn Hawkinson
Listing Office Barrett Sotheby's International Realty
Office Phone 781-862-1700
Agent MLS ID B9500134
Office MLS ID AN3160
Listing Data Updated May 1, 2023 5:16 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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