Lovely center entrance colonial in a coveted location of Lexington,surrounded by similar sized homes. Entry foyer, French drs to office & living room w/ FP. French drs to dining room. Large kitchen w/ eat-in breakfast area, opens to deck. Huge family room w/ wood burning FP, soaring ceilings, skylights, French dr to deck. 1st flr BR/BA, Master suite. Play room will delight the youngsters. 3rd floor bonus finished room. Partially finished basement. Seller will review offers 4pm Monday 5/6/2013.
CARRIAGE ESTATES! IN MILLION DOLLAR NEIGHBORHOOD- 12 RM COL OFFERS FORMAL LR, DR, CHERRY LIBRARY- GRANITE COUNTER TOPS MARBLE BATHS, 5TH BR ON 1ST FL W/BATH COULD BE OFFICE SEPARATE ENTRY. FAMRM W/VAULTED CEILIN G OPEN TO DECK 32X12-
Public Records
Oct 31, 1994
Sold
$690,000
$142/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 11, 1994
Sold
$275,000
$56/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$32,535 (+3.6%)
$907,000 + $1,736,000
$2,643,000
2025
$31,419 (+1.5%)
$864,000 + $1,705,000
$2,569,000
2024
$30,956 (+1.4%)
$823,000 + $1,704,000
$2,527,000
2023
$30,524 (+7.4%)
$748,000 + $1,600,000
$2,348,000
2022
$28,428 (+1.1%)
$680,000 + $1,380,000
$2,060,000
2021
$28,132 (+3.9%)
$675,000 + $1,280,000
$1,955,000
2020
$27,088 (+4.2%)
$675,000 + $1,253,000
$1,928,000
2019
$25,995 (+13.1%)
$643,000 + $1,198,000
$1,841,000
2018
$22,994 (+1.7%)
$612,000 + $996,000
$1,608,000
2017
$22,619 (−2.2%)
$583,000 + $978,000
$1,561,000
2016
$23,126 (+0.7%)
$555,000 + $1,029,000
$1,584,000
2014
$22,955 (+2.0%)
$510,000 + $970,000
$1,480,000
2013
$22,496 (+3.9%)
$510,000 + $970,000
$1,480,000
2012
$21,662 (+0.4%)
$510,000 + $937,000
$1,447,000
2011
$21,586 (+3.9%)
$490,000 + $1,009,000
$1,499,000
2010
$20,776 (+5.1%)
$490,000 + $1,009,000
$1,499,000
2009
$19,766
$515,000 + $1,009,000
$1,524,000
Tax history for 1 John Benson Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$32,535 (+3.6%)
$907,000 + $1,736,000
$2,643,000
2025
$31,419 (+1.5%)
$864,000 + $1,705,000
$2,569,000
2024
$30,956 (+1.4%)
$823,000 + $1,704,000
$2,527,000
2023
$30,524 (+7.4%)
$748,000 + $1,600,000
$2,348,000
2022
$28,428 (+1.1%)
$680,000 + $1,380,000
$2,060,000
2021
$28,132 (+3.9%)
$675,000 + $1,280,000
$1,955,000
2020
$27,088 (+4.2%)
$675,000 + $1,253,000
$1,928,000
2019
$25,995 (+13.1%)
$643,000 + $1,198,000
$1,841,000
2018
$22,994 (+1.7%)
$612,000 + $996,000
$1,608,000
2017
$22,619 (−2.2%)
$583,000 + $978,000
$1,561,000
2016
$23,126 (+0.7%)
$555,000 + $1,029,000
$1,584,000
2014
$22,955 (+2.0%)
$510,000 + $970,000
$1,480,000
2013
$22,496 (+3.9%)
$510,000 + $970,000
$1,480,000
2012
$21,662 (+0.4%)
$510,000 + $937,000
$1,447,000
2011
$21,586 (+3.9%)
$490,000 + $1,009,000
$1,499,000
2010
$20,776 (+5.1%)
$490,000 + $1,009,000
$1,499,000
2009
$19,766
$515,000 + $1,009,000
$1,524,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.7 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,618
Year built
1995
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Middlesex County
APN
2759228S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Covered Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 5
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Off Street, Driveway
Directions: Bedford St, to Winter St, to John Benson Rd
UnparsedAddress: 1 John Benson Rd, Lexington MA 02420
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,618
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.7 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1995
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2759228S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 5
Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer/Dryer, Fireplace Screen & Equip, Basement Home Theater Sys, Pool Table & Furn All Negotiable
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Joseph Estabrook Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
Wm Diamond Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
9/10
Lexington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi
10/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Local insights from Redfin agents
Lexington continues to be a competitive Seller's market driven by its historic appeal & location. With buildable land exhausted, true inventory growth is very constrained; development mostly replaces existing homes. New zoning laws will eventually...