Handsome Dutch Colonial loaded with 1920’s charm including original woodwork, built-in china cabinet, and gleaming hardwood floors. This inviting 3-Bedroom home features updated kitchen and baths, first floor Office or Playroom and Garage. Professionally landscaped with level back yard and patio, foundation plantings and new brick walkway. Stroll to the T, commuter routes and the Minute Man Bike Trail from this wonderful “Manor” street.
Single-familyProperty Type
1929Year Built
6,358 sq ftLot Size
$949Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Elizabeth Crampton• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lexington
Bought with Ellen Hunter• Carlson GMAC Real Estate
A CHARMING 1929 COLONIAL IN THE HEART OF THE MANOR! FRESHLY PAINTED WITH GLEAMING HARDWOOD FLOORS, THIS WONDERFUL HOME OFFERS PERIOD DETAIL ON A LOVELY LOT WITH A DETACHED GARAGE. WELCOME HOME . . . . .
Public Records
Jun 8, 1984
Sold
$139,500
$98/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$16,963 (+5.0%)
$813,000 + $565,000
$1,378,000
2025
$16,156 (+1.4%)
$774,000 + $547,000
$1,321,000
2024
$15,937 (+5.0%)
$737,000 + $564,000
$1,301,000
2023
$15,184 (−1.1%)
$670,000 + $498,000
$1,168,000
2022
$15,359 (+6.1%)
$609,000 + $504,000
$1,113,000
2021
$14,476 (+3.4%)
$555,000 + $451,000
$1,006,000
2020
$13,994 (+4.1%)
$555,000 + $441,000
$996,000
2019
$13,442 (+2.3%)
$529,000 + $423,000
$952,000
2018
$13,142 (+3.2%)
$504,000 + $415,000
$919,000
2017
$12,737 (+6.8%)
$493,000 + $386,000
$879,000
2016
$11,928 (+43.2%)
$449,000 + $368,000
$817,000
2014
$8,329 (+6.2%)
$371,000 + $166,000
$537,000
2013
$7,843 (+1.1%)
$371,000 + $145,000
$516,000
2012
$7,754 (+2.2%)
$371,000 + $147,000
$518,000
2011
$7,589 (+3.9%)
$371,000 + $156,000
$527,000
2010
$7,304 (+3.1%)
$371,000 + $156,000
$527,000
2009
$7,082
$390,000 + $156,000
$546,000
Tax history for 53 Dexter Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$16,963 (+5.0%)
$813,000 + $565,000
$1,378,000
2025
$16,156 (+1.4%)
$774,000 + $547,000
$1,321,000
2024
$15,937 (+5.0%)
$737,000 + $564,000
$1,301,000
2023
$15,184 (−1.1%)
$670,000 + $498,000
$1,168,000
2022
$15,359 (+6.1%)
$609,000 + $504,000
$1,113,000
2021
$14,476 (+3.4%)
$555,000 + $451,000
$1,006,000
2020
$13,994 (+4.1%)
$555,000 + $441,000
$996,000
2019
$13,442 (+2.3%)
$529,000 + $423,000
$952,000
2018
$13,142 (+3.2%)
$504,000 + $415,000
$919,000
2017
$12,737 (+6.8%)
$493,000 + $386,000
$879,000
2016
$11,928 (+43.2%)
$449,000 + $368,000
$817,000
2014
$8,329 (+6.2%)
$371,000 + $166,000
$537,000
2013
$7,843 (+1.1%)
$371,000 + $145,000
$516,000
2012
$7,754 (+2.2%)
$371,000 + $147,000
$518,000
2011
$7,589 (+3.9%)
$371,000 + $156,000
$527,000
2010
$7,304 (+3.1%)
$371,000 + $156,000
$527,000
2009
$7,082
$390,000 + $156,000
$546,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,534 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,182
Year built
1929
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3420952S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 150
Length: 15
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 90
Length: 10
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 81
Length: 9
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half
Living Room Information
Area: 198
Length: 18
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Family Room Information
Area: 133
Length: 19
Width: 7
Level: First
Dining Room Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen Information
Area: 121
Length: 11
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Bulkhead
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,428
Foundation Area: 770
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Gray
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Professional Landscaping
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
Frontage Length: 60
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,293
Tax Year: 2007
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Oil
Location
HOA Information
Homeowners Association Membership Not Required
Location Information
Directions: Bedford Street to Simonds to Dexter
UnparsedAddress: 53 Dexter Road, Lexington MA 02420
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,182
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3420952S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer & Dryer
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Joseph Estabrook Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Wm Diamond Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
Lexington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
10/10
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