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$1,025,000
● House - Off Market

12 Lester Terrace

Somerville, MA 02144
bedrooms
4 Beds
bathrooms
1 Bath, 1 Half Bath
square feet
2,124 Ft²
$1,458,390
RealtyHop Estimate
48.06%
Since Aug 1, 2018
MA-Boston
Primary Model

About This Property

Don't miss this super rare Davis Square single family offering, first time to the market in over 50 years! Well cared for with great bones, this 8 room, 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath home is nestled at the end of a private dead-end street in red hot Davis Square.  With an amazing walkscore of 96, easily walk to the Red Line subway, Minuteman bike path, parks, playgrounds, coffee shops, a grocery store, gym, over 70 restaurants/pubs & terrific nightlife, this home represents a rare opportunity to have a single family home in an A+ city neighborhood.  In need of modern updates, this house is a perfect opportunity for a buyer looking to create their dream home, developers looking for their next project and/or investors. An absolutely amazing location and opportunity!  Open Houses Thursday, 5/31, Saturday, 6/2, and Sunday, 6/3, 11:30 to 1pm each day.  Offers Due Tuesday 6/5, at Noon.
Unit Size
2,124 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.05 acres
Price per sqft
$464
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$558
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1900

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Last updated: 5 months ago (MLSPIN #72334835)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Aug 6, 2025 Sold
Sold
Jun 15, 2025 In contract -
In contract
May 22, 2025 Listed $1,999,000
Listed
BEST AND FINAL OFFERS DUE MONDAY12pm. Charming 4-bed, 2.5-bath single-family home on a quiet dead end street just steps from vibrant Davis Square! The first floor features a bright, open-concept kitchen and living area with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a convenient half bath—ideal for entertaining. Upstairs, the second floor offers three spacious bedrooms, including a primary bedroom with en-suite bath, plus a second full bath off the hallway. The third floor provides a versatile fourth bedroom, office space, and a rare quarter bath. Finished basement is perfect for entertaining, or with soundproof walls, can be used for any kind of recording or playing any music! Outside, enjoy a private backyard perfect for relaxing or gardening. Prime location close to Tufts, the Red Line, and Somerville's best shops and restaurants. Enjoy the convenience of driveway parking. Don't miss out on this is move in ready property with renovations done in 2020!
Sep 9, 2020 Sold
Sold
Jul 11, 2018 Sold
Sold
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Property Highlights

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Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1900
  • Effective Year Built: 1900
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 8
  • Bedroom Count: 4
  • Bathroom Count: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Partial Bathrooms: 3
  • Building Condition: 1
  • Building Quality: 0
  • Construction Type: 0
  • Building Style: 15
  • Exterior Walls Type: 21
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 1
  • Roof Cover Type: 6
  • Floor Count: 300
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 2
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 0
  • Parking Space Count: 0
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 2,295
  • Total Building Area: 2,124
  • Gross Building Area: 3,338
  • Building Area: 2,124
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: 13
  • Heating: 4
  • Heated Square Feet: 2,124
  • Heating Fuel Type: 3

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Land Acres: 0000000053
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 101

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Somerville School District
  • School Tax School District: SOMERVILLE SD
  • Census Tract: 350900

Zoning

  • Zoning: RB

Geography

  • Account Number: 15510180
  • District: 274
  • Parcel: SOME M:17 B:F L:8
  • Block: F
  • Lot: 8
  • Municipality: SOMERVILLE
  • Latitude: 42.3971
  • Longitude: -71.1253

    Address

  • Full Address: 12 Lester Ter
  • Address - House Number: 12
  • Address - Street Name: Lester
  • Address - Suffix Type: Ter
  • State: MA
  • City Name: Somerville
  • Carrier Code: C063
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 2743
  • Zip Code: 02144

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Amount: $2,033,500

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1791
  • Valuation Date: Mar 13, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 76
  • Final Value: 2,069,334
  • High Value: 2,439,975
  • Low Value: 1,698,693

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2024
  • Assessed Total Value: $1,933,000
  • Assessed Land Value: $717,500
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $1,215,500

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Aug 08, 2020
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Sep 09, 2020
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: O
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 156837
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Jul 11, 2018
  • Previous Sale Amount: $1,025,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: O
Data used for valuation calculations is provided by RealtyHop, and other third party sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 12 Lester Terrace built and last sold?
The property at 12 Lester Terrace was built in 1900 and last sold on Aug 8, 2020 for $1,900,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 12 Lester Terrace is $1,940,914.
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