No expense was spared inside or out on this superbly renovated, professionally landscaped Tony Gentile Home. Superbly located minutes from Rt 2/128 and Lexington's shopping & dining center, this spectacular 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home features an in-suite master bath, walk-in closets, reading nook, 2 car garage, spacious finished basement & extreme, energy efficient upgrades that will make your most frugal buyer green with envy.
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
0.31 acresLot Size
$746Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Brian Kidd• William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Very attractive home that has been updated throughout including a master suite upstairs. There is a real mix of homes on the street and there is significant road noise from Rte 2 which is visible from the house.
13 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Move right in to this lovely eight room, 3 bedroom 2.5 bath Cape. Open floor plan, hardwood floors, family room with cathedral ceiling and skylights, spacious master suite and updated kitchen with granite countertops. Additional living space in the finished lower level features a half bath and a cozy fireplace. Don’t miss this beautiful home!
MLS PIN #70322962
Jun 8, 2006
Sold
$674,000
$370/sq ft
May 23, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Jan 30, 2006
Listed
$689,000
$379/sq ft
A rare blend of charm, character & sensible updates, this 8 room Cape has character & quality throughout each finely detailed room. Delightful master suite, cozy FR w/cathedal ceiling, fireplaced LR, new oak kitchen w/granite countertops and a full finished lower level for family enjoyment. (Assessment reflects old house prior to work completed.) One of a kind.....something special!
Public Records
Nov 19, 2004
Sold
$400,000
$220/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 23, 1987
Sold
$185,000
$102/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$18,440 (+6.9%)
$656,000 + $842,000
$1,498,000
2025
$17,257 (−2.0%)
$625,000 + $786,000
$1,411,000
2024
$17,616 (+55.0%)
$595,000 + $843,000
$1,438,000
2023
$11,362 (+4.2%)
$541,000 + $333,000
$874,000
2022
$10,902 (−1.0%)
$492,000 + $298,000
$790,000
2021
$11,008 (+2.4%)
$468,000 + $297,000
$765,000
2020
$10,748 (+5.1%)
$468,000 + $297,000
$765,000
2019
$10,223 (+5.9%)
$446,000 + $278,000
$724,000
2018
$9,653 (+1.4%)
$425,000 + $250,000
$675,000
2017
$9,520 (+7.2%)
$392,000 + $265,000
$657,000
2016
$8,877 (+3.7%)
$373,000 + $235,000
$608,000
2014
$8,562 (+3.9%)
$302,000 + $250,000
$552,000
2013
$8,238 (+7.1%)
$302,000 + $240,000
$542,000
2012
$7,695 (−6.7%)
$285,000 + $229,000
$514,000
2011
$8,251 (+3.9%)
$285,000 + $288,000
$573,000
2010
$7,942 (+3.6%)
$285,000 + $288,000
$573,000
2009
$7,665
$300,000 + $291,000
$591,000
Tax history for 17 Benjamin Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$18,440 (+6.9%)
$656,000 + $842,000
$1,498,000
2025
$17,257 (−2.0%)
$625,000 + $786,000
$1,411,000
2024
$17,616 (+55.0%)
$595,000 + $843,000
$1,438,000
2023
$11,362 (+4.2%)
$541,000 + $333,000
$874,000
2022
$10,902 (−1.0%)
$492,000 + $298,000
$790,000
2021
$11,008 (+2.4%)
$468,000 + $297,000
$765,000
2020
$10,748 (+5.1%)
$468,000 + $297,000
$765,000
2019
$10,223 (+5.9%)
$446,000 + $278,000
$724,000
2018
$9,653 (+1.4%)
$425,000 + $250,000
$675,000
2017
$9,520 (+7.2%)
$392,000 + $265,000
$657,000
2016
$8,877 (+3.7%)
$373,000 + $235,000
$608,000
2014
$8,562 (+3.9%)
$302,000 + $250,000
$552,000
2013
$8,238 (+7.1%)
$302,000 + $240,000
$542,000
2012
$7,695 (−6.7%)
$285,000 + $229,000
$514,000
2011
$8,251 (+3.9%)
$285,000 + $288,000
$573,000
2010
$7,942 (+3.6%)
$285,000 + $288,000
$573,000
2009
$7,665
$300,000 + $291,000
$591,000
*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
4.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.31 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,780
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2749825S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Play Room
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,820
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Color: green
Exterior Features
Roof: Asphalt/Composition Shingles
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.31
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,695
Tax Year: 2012
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Fireplace(s)
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Concord Avenue to Benjamin Road
UnparsedAddress: 17 Benjamin Rd, Lexington MA 02421
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,780
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2749825S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Maria Hastings Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.8mi
10/10
Wm Diamond Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi
9/10
Lexington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
10/10
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