$1,999,000

12 Lester Ter Somerville, MA 02144

$10,000
Closing credit¹
4 beds
2 full, 1 partial
2,124 sqft
0.05 acres
$941 / sqft
House

Property details

About 12 Lester Ter

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!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size2,124 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.05 Acres
Year built1900
ParkingPaved Drive, Off Street, Paved
MLS #73378846

Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Vinyl / VCT, Flooring - Vinyl
  • Interior: 3/4 Bath, 1/4 Bath, Office
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4
  • Parking: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $1,999,000
  • Price/SqFt: $941
  • Annual Tax Amount: $20,335
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Directions: Lester Ter
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Living Area: 2,124 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.05 Acres
  • MLS Number: 73378846
  • MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
  • Office Name: CJL Rentals & Property Management Co., Inc.
  • Office Phone: (781) 647-5774
  • Listing Agent: Timothy Scalisi

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jul 11, 2018
Home Sold
$1,025,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$1,933,000$20,335
2023$1,822,500$18,845
2022$1,712,200$17,430
2021$1,323,700$13,489
2020$926,300$9,346
2019$939,300$10,107

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

8

Peabody

Public District PK-5

0.4 mi

70 Rindge Ave

9

Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School

Public Charter PK-6

0.5 mi

21 Notre Dame Ave

7

Benjamin G Brown

Public District KG-5

0.6 mi

201 Willow Ave

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $81,537. Residents of Somerville, MA typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Most families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

17%
<35k
45%
35k-100k
26%
100k-200k
12%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

73%
Single, No Kids
2%
Single, with Kids
17%
Married, No Kids
8%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

6%
<11 yrs old
2%
12-17 yrs old
51%
18-34 yrs old
35%
35-64 yrs old
6%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Music ConcertsMusic Concerts
  • Art MuseumsArt Museums
  • Hiking/backpackingHiking/backpacking

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • H&MH&M
  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • Crate & BarrelCrate & Barrel

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • ChipotleChipotle
  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • Boston MarketBoston Market

What do the neighbors drive?

  • VolkswagenVolkswagen
  • AudiAudi
  • BMWBMW

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
  • NewsNews
  • AlternativeAlternative
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 12 Lester Ter

The listing price of 12 Lester Ter property is $1,999,000.

The property 12 Lester Ter is a house located in Somerville, Massachusetts, 02144.

Active Listing: 12 Lester Ter is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 12 Lester Ter are: Peabody (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Benjamin G Brown (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Rindge Avenue Upper School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), West Somerville Neighborhood (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), John F Kennedy (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Somerville High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Cambridge Rindge and Latin (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Belmont High School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $20,335 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on July 11, 2018 for $1,025,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 12 Lester Ter has 4 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.

The property 12 Lester Ter is 2,124 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 12 Lester Ter is 1900.

This home is located at 12 Lester Ter in Somerville, MA and zip code 02144 in the Davis Square neighborhood. This 2,124 square foot home, which was built in 1900, sits on a 0.05 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 22, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,999,000.

While more than 34 listings in Somerville, MA in May 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 7 listings sold at asking price, and more than 22 were sold below. The number of listings in Somerville, MA increased by 10% between April and May 2025. The median list price of listings available in May 2025 was $1,100,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 38 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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