This charming Gambrel Colonial in a private setting on desirable Munroe Hill has many unexpected features. They include beautiful antique paneling from a nearby estate, a generous first-floor bedroom and full bath, multiple skylights, a wonderful breakfast room with wide bay window, banquet size dining room that could be a family room, two convenient home offices, built-in bookcases and window seats, a secluded second floor primary suite with spa bath & office/dressing room plus two additional bedrooms. Closets abound. On a near-acre, land on the other side of the driveway may hold future potential. Be steps from the Community Center, public transportation, a neighborhood tennis club and the Minuteman Bikeway. Contemplate exciting possibilities for the heated lower-level rooms. Updated heat and electric, 2014 roof, Marvin windows, central AC, lovely plantings amidst granite steps and posts and a beautifully built saltbox-style garage all add to the allure of this fine home. Welcome!
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
0.92 acresLot Size
$766Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jacquelyn Hawkinson• Barrett Sotheby's International Realty
CHARMING GAMBREL COL. IN VERY PRIVATE SETTING ON MUNROE HILL.BULL'S EYE GLASS, ANTIQUE DOORS, WAINSCOTT AND UPDATES SUCH AS SKYLITES, NEW BATHS & KIT., PALL- ADIAN WINDOW AND MUCH MUCH MORE! BEAUTIFULLY DECORATED RARE PROPERTY ON A
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$21,727 (+6.2%)
$1,221,000 + $544,000
$1,765,000
2025
$20,449 (−4.0%)
$1,163,000 + $509,000
$1,672,000
2024
$21,291 (+1.9%)
$1,054,000 + $684,000
$1,738,000
2023
$20,904 (+3.9%)
$959,000 + $649,000
$1,608,000
2022
$20,120 (+0.4%)
$872,000 + $586,000
$1,458,000
2021
$20,031 (+0.9%)
$832,000 + $560,000
$1,392,000
2020
$19,853 (+4.5%)
$832,000 + $581,000
$1,413,000
2019
$19,006 (+4.1%)
$793,000 + $553,000
$1,346,000
2018
$18,261 (−0.5%)
$734,000 + $543,000
$1,277,000
2017
$18,359 (+4.0%)
$699,000 + $568,000
$1,267,000
2016
$17,651 (+11.0%)
$642,000 + $567,000
$1,209,000
2014
$15,898 (+4.1%)
$523,000 + $502,000
$1,025,000
2013
$15,276 (−1.4%)
$523,000 + $482,000
$1,005,000
2012
$15,494 (+3.1%)
$547,000 + $488,000
$1,035,000
2011
$15,034 (+3.9%)
$529,000 + $515,000
$1,044,000
2010
$14,470 (+3.6%)
$529,000 + $515,000
$1,044,000
2009
$13,969
$556,000 + $521,000
$1,077,000
Tax history for 23 Bennington Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$21,727 (+6.2%)
$1,221,000 + $544,000
$1,765,000
2025
$20,449 (−4.0%)
$1,163,000 + $509,000
$1,672,000
2024
$21,291 (+1.9%)
$1,054,000 + $684,000
$1,738,000
2023
$20,904 (+3.9%)
$959,000 + $649,000
$1,608,000
2022
$20,120 (+0.4%)
$872,000 + $586,000
$1,458,000
2021
$20,031 (+0.9%)
$832,000 + $560,000
$1,392,000
2020
$19,853 (+4.5%)
$832,000 + $581,000
$1,413,000
2019
$19,006 (+4.1%)
$793,000 + $553,000
$1,346,000
2018
$18,261 (−0.5%)
$734,000 + $543,000
$1,277,000
2017
$18,359 (+4.0%)
$699,000 + $568,000
$1,267,000
2016
$17,651 (+11.0%)
$642,000 + $567,000
$1,209,000
2014
$15,898 (+4.1%)
$523,000 + $502,000
$1,025,000
2013
$15,276 (−1.4%)
$523,000 + $482,000
$1,005,000
2012
$15,494 (+3.1%)
$547,000 + $488,000
$1,035,000
2011
$15,034 (+3.9%)
$529,000 + $515,000
$1,044,000
2010
$14,470 (+3.6%)
$529,000 + $515,000
$1,044,000
2009
$13,969
$556,000 + $521,000
$1,077,000
*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
0.92 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,761
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
597230S
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: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Interior
Bedroom Information
Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 210
Length: 15
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Attic Access,Window Seat
Interior Features: Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Lighting - Overhead, Closet, Bathroom, Office, Mud Room, Foyer, High Speed Internet
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,804
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
Color: barn red
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Screens, Garden, Stone Wall
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Security Features: Security System
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.92
Lot Features: Easements, Gentle Sloping
Frontage Length: 401
Road Frontage Type: Private Road, Paper Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $20,904
Tax Year: 2023
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Highland to Washington to Bennington. Look for "Private Drive" sign.
UnparsedAddress: 23 Bennington Rd, Lexington MA 02421
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,761
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.92 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 597230S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 5
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 • 1.8mi
9/10
Lexington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
10/10
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