Where period details & today’s lifestyle meet you will find this charming 1940’s Colonial in the heart of The Manor! Details for today’s lifestyle include a 1st fl FR; 4th Bedroom that could be a Nursery, Office , or Dressing Rm off master; media room w/ surround sound;& a 1st fl office. Granite counter tops in the Kitchen, backsplash w/ South Africa accent tiles & a Granite Island w/ Breakfast Bar overlook a large Cedar deck - perfect for entertaining. Mature plantings are just ready to bloom!
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
6,000 sq ftLot Size
$665Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 spacesParking
Listed by Julie Duncan• The Higgins Group REALTORS®
WONDEROUS MANOR COLONIAL WITH THE FEEL OF "HOME" THRU OUT. EXCITING FLOOR PLAN W/ALL KINDS OF POSSIBILITIES FOR MODIFICATION. FIREPLACED LIVING ROOM W/ADJOINING OFFICE. KITCHEN WITH MUD ROOM AND 1ST FLOOR FAMILY RM MASTER BEDROOM
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$16,077 (+1.0%)
$809,000 + $497,000
$1,306,000
2025
$15,911 (+6.0%)
$770,000 + $531,000
$1,301,000
2024
$15,006 (+2.4%)
$734,000 + $491,000
$1,225,000
2023
$14,651 (+4.2%)
$667,000 + $460,000
$1,127,000
2022
$14,062 (+3.4%)
$606,000 + $413,000
$1,019,000
2021
$13,599 (+3.6%)
$553,000 + $392,000
$945,000
2020
$13,123 (+4.3%)
$553,000 + $381,000
$934,000
2019
$12,581 (+3.4%)
$526,000 + $365,000
$891,000
2018
$12,169
$501,000 + $350,000
$851,000
2017
$12,172 (+5.0%)
$490,000 + $350,000
$840,000
2016
$11,592 (+16.2%)
$447,000 + $347,000
$794,000
2014
$9,973 (+17.6%)
$369,000 + $274,000
$643,000
2013
$8,482 (+1.7%)
$369,000 + $189,000
$558,000
2012
$8,338 (+3.0%)
$369,000 + $188,000
$557,000
2011
$8,093 (+3.9%)
$369,000 + $193,000
$562,000
2010
$7,789 (+3.2%)
$369,000 + $193,000
$562,000
2009
$7,549
$389,000 + $193,000
$582,000
Tax history for 18 Dexter Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$16,077 (+1.0%)
$809,000 + $497,000
$1,306,000
2025
$15,911 (+6.0%)
$770,000 + $531,000
$1,301,000
2024
$15,006 (+2.4%)
$734,000 + $491,000
$1,225,000
2023
$14,651 (+4.2%)
$667,000 + $460,000
$1,127,000
2022
$14,062 (+3.4%)
$606,000 + $413,000
$1,019,000
2021
$13,599 (+3.6%)
$553,000 + $392,000
$945,000
2020
$13,123 (+4.3%)
$553,000 + $381,000
$934,000
2019
$12,581 (+3.4%)
$526,000 + $365,000
$891,000
2018
$12,169
$501,000 + $350,000
$851,000
2017
$12,172 (+5.0%)
$490,000 + $350,000
$840,000
2016
$11,592 (+16.2%)
$447,000 + $347,000
$794,000
2014
$9,973 (+17.6%)
$369,000 + $274,000
$643,000
2013
$8,482 (+1.7%)
$369,000 + $189,000
$558,000
2012
$8,338 (+3.0%)
$369,000 + $188,000
$557,000
2011
$8,093 (+3.9%)
$369,000 + $193,000
$562,000
2010
$7,789 (+3.2%)
$369,000 + $193,000
$562,000
2009
$7,549
$389,000 + $193,000
$582,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Cable Hookup, High Speed Internet Hookup, Closet, Home Office, Media Room
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,247
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
Color: Green Gray
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Remodeled
Other Structures: Workshop
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,338
Tax Year: 2012
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Whole House Fan
Location
Location Information
Directions: Bedford Street (Rt 4/225) to Simonds Road to right on Dexter
UnparsedAddress: 18 Dexter Rd, Lexington MA 02420
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,200
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3257043S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Joseph Estabrook Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
Wm Diamond Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Lexington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
10/10
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