Off market nov 2020 for $1.6M

$2,393,422

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,088/mo

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4,857

sq ft

8 John Benson Rd, Lexington, MA 02420

About this home

Nestled on a quiet, low-traffic street in a desirable neighborhood surrounded by homes of similar distinction, sits this immaculately maintained Colonial. The stunning, open concept kitchen is a chef’s dream come true with premium Jenn-Air stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, breakfast bar seating, pantry closets, and informal dining. The kitchen transitions to the spacious family room with gleaming hardwood floors, vaulted ceiling and fireplace. French doors connect with the screened porch designed for easy outdoor living overlooking the private, tree-lined backyard with patio. Retreat to the expansive master suite full of natural light with a large walk-in closet and spa bathroom with Jacuzzi tub, granite-topped dual sink vanity, and tiled shower. Rainy days will never be dull with the huge indoor entertainment haven on the walkout lower level with recreation room, bonus room, wetbar, and full bathroom. For virtual tour/OH info go to www.MAVirtualTour.com/8JohnBenson

Single-familyProperty Type

1993Year Built

0.7 acresLot Size

$493Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Dani Fleming's MAPropertiesOnline T • Leading Edge Real Estate

Bought with Bryan Joyce • Compass

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•Source:MLS PIN #72683820

Redfin Estimate

$2,393,422

$743K since sold in November 2020$39K since September

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$2,260,000
A
5 beds3.5 baths4,395 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 24, 2026
$1,960,000
B
4 beds4 baths3,260 sq ft
12 Boxwood Lane, Lexington, MA 02420
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$2,050,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths3,270 sq ft
31 Wyman Rd, Lexington, MA 02420
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$1,937,500
D
4 beds3.5 baths3,474 sq ft
7 Diamond Rd, Lexington, MA 02420
SOLD AUG 5, 2026
$1,215,000
E
4 beds3 baths2,300 sq ft
52 Turning Mill Rd, Lexington, MA 02420
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$1,580,000
F
4 beds3 baths2,949 sq ft
57 Turning Mill Rd, Lexington, MA 02420

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Market trends in 02420, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.3%

0.9% MoM

Median sale price

$1.5M

$31K MoM

Avg. days on market

32d

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Close to Boston Sports club, route 95, Bedford and Burlington mall. Gorgeous home with lots of space. Backyard leads to wooded area. Drive way can fit 5-6 cars and ample parking off the street.
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Located on a quiet street with similar homes. Well manicured front lawn and backyard. Spacious foyer leads to living room on left and dining room on right. Kitchen leads to spacious family room. Finished walk out basement with a full bath and...
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Sale history for 8 John Benson Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72683820

Nov 6, 2020

Sold

$1,650,000

$340/sq ft

Jul 8, 2020

Contingent

—

Jul 1, 2020

Listed

$1,650,000

$340/sq ft

MLS PIN #71823249

Jul 28, 2015

Sold

$1,455,000

$300/sq ft

May 24, 2015

Pending

—

Apr 24, 2015

Listed

$1,470,000

$303/sq ft

+25

Be prepared to be impressed! Pristine, elegantly updated Center Entrance Colonial is just like new & located in a desirable Estabrook School neighborhood. Classic architectural detail, flexible floor plan, sun filled rooms. Stunning oversized kitchen w/peninsula & breakfast nook, enhanced by newer Jenn-Air stainless steel appliances, granite countertops. Entertainment size cathedral ceiling FR w/FP & screen porch overlooking lush, private grounds, airy formal living & dining rooms, 1st floor office. Pretty, spacious master suite w/vaulted ceiling, walk-in closet & splendid master bath. Fully finished lower level walk-out gets great natural light through French doors leading to brick patio, garden. Incredible space for all to enjoy w/media room wired for home theater w/bar sink and fridge, over-sized game room, full bath, exercise/playroom, workshop. Located in a beautiful neighborhood of comparable homes, near walking trails, conservation, convenient commuter location. Welcome Home!

MLS PIN #71548467

Sep 9, 2013

Sold

$1,390,000

$286/sq ft

Jul 1, 2013

Contingent

—

Jul 1, 2013

Listing Removed

—

Jun 27, 2013

Listed

$1,389,000

$286/sq ft

+25

Elegant, tastefully updated CE Colonial just like new in desirable Estabrook School neighborhood! Pristine12 room home enhanced w/numerous upgrades including new Jenn-Air stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and plumbing fixtures in spacious kit w/breakfast nook. Freshly painted w/designer selected colors, all newer lighting, newer fixtures, newer lower level walk-out w/game, media, exercise rms, bath & more! Prvt screen porch, lush grounds, convenient commuter location. A must see!

MLS PIN #30339531

Nov 3, 1999

Sold

$890,000

$183/sq ft

Aug 13, 1999

Listing Removed

—

Jul 20, 1999

Listed

$898,000

$185/sq ft

MLS PIN #50384974

Oct 31, 1997

Sold

$760,000

$156/sq ft

Sep 14, 1997

Listing Removed

—

Sep 11, 1997

Listed

$759,000

$156/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 1, 1994

Sold

$642,500

$132/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$27,956 (+5.7%)

$1,008,000 + $1,263,000

$2,271,000

2025

$26,453 (+3.7%)

$960,000 + $1,203,000

$2,163,000

2024

$25,517 (+6.9%)

$914,000 + $1,169,000

$2,083,000

2023

$23,881 (+3.5%)

$831,000 + $1,006,000

$1,837,000

2022

$23,074 (−2.8%)

$756,000 + $916,000

$1,672,000

2021

$23,744 (+7.4%)

$750,000 + $900,000

$1,650,000

2020

$22,101 (+1.2%)

$750,000 + $823,000

$1,573,000

2019

$21,830 (+5.0%)

$714,000 + $832,000

$1,546,000

2018

$20,792 (+1.3%)

$680,000 + $774,000

$1,454,000

2017

$20,518 (+2.2%)

$648,000 + $768,000

$1,416,000

2016

$20,075 (+1.4%)

$617,000 + $758,000

$1,375,000

2014

$19,806 (+2.0%)

$510,000 + $767,000

$1,277,000

2013

$19,410 (+4.0%)

$510,000 + $767,000

$1,277,000

2012

$18,668 (+0.6%)

$510,000 + $737,000

$1,247,000

2011

$18,562 (+3.9%)

$505,000 + $784,000

$1,289,000

2010

$17,866 (+4.0%)

$505,000 + $784,000

$1,289,000

2009

$17,172

$531,000 + $793,000

$1,324,000

Tax history for 8 John Benson Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$27,956 (+5.7%)

$1,008,000 + $1,263,000

$2,271,000

2025

$26,453 (+3.7%)

$960,000 + $1,203,000

$2,163,000

2024

$25,517 (+6.9%)

$914,000 + $1,169,000

$2,083,000

2023

$23,881 (+3.5%)

$831,000 + $1,006,000

$1,837,000

2022

$23,074 (−2.8%)

$756,000 + $916,000

$1,672,000

2021

$23,744 (+7.4%)

$750,000 + $900,000

$1,650,000

2020

$22,101 (+1.2%)

$750,000 + $823,000

$1,573,000

2019

$21,830 (+5.0%)

$714,000 + $832,000

$1,546,000

2018

$20,792 (+1.3%)

$680,000 + $774,000

$1,454,000

2017

$20,518 (+2.2%)

$648,000 + $768,000

$1,416,000

2016

$20,075 (+1.4%)

$617,000 + $758,000

$1,375,000

2014

$19,806 (+2.0%)

$510,000 + $767,000

$1,277,000

2013

$19,410 (+4.0%)

$510,000 + $767,000

$1,277,000

2012

$18,668 (+0.6%)

$510,000 + $737,000

$1,247,000

2011

$18,562 (+3.9%)

$505,000 + $784,000

$1,289,000

2010

$17,866 (+4.0%)

$505,000 + $784,000

$1,289,000

2009

$17,172

$531,000 + $793,000

$1,324,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

Baths

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.7 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,774

Year built

1993

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1329714S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.

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Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 6
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 360
Length: 18
Width: 20
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 240
Length: 15
Width: 16
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Vaulted Ceiling(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Closet - Double

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 256
Length: 16
Width: 16
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Lighting - Overhead,Closet - Double

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 176
Length: 16
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Lighting - Overhead,Closet - Double

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 210
Length: 15
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub,Recessed Lighting

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 120
Length: 10
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 50
Length: 10
Width: 5
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 288
Length: 18
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Crown Molding

Family Room Information
Area: 513
Length: 19
Width: 27
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Vaulted Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting

Dining Room Information
Area: 224
Length: 16
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Crown Molding,Tray Ceiling(s)

Kitchen Information
Area: 234
Length: 18
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Peninsula

Office Room Information
Area: 256
Length: 16
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Recessed Lighting

Basement Information
Basement: Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room

Appliances
Other Equipment: Intercom

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Door Features: French Doors
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Recessed Lighting, Wet Bar, Open Floorplan, Closet - Double, Bathroom - Half, Closet, Office, Media Room, Bonus Room, Bathroom, Foyer, Center Hall, Central Vacuum, Wet Bar

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,857
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Cream
Lead Paint: None

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.7
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $22,101
Tax Year: 2020

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Bedford Street to Winter Street to John Benson
UnparsedAddress: 8 John Benson Rd, Lexington MA 02420

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,774
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.7 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1993
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1329714S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

Joseph Estabrook Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

9/10

Wm Diamond Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi

9/10

Lexington High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi

10/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

4/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 97° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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$2.27M – $2.75M

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Home values near 8 John Benson Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1 John Benson Rd, Lexington, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4868 Sq. Ft.	$2,413,744
4 John Benson Rd, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4637 Sq. Ft.	$2,634,086

Address	Redfin Estimate
3 John Benson Rd, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5600 Sq. Ft.	$2,888,022
9 John Benson Rd, Lexington, MA 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 4604 Sq. Ft.	$2,591,078

Address	Redfin Estimate
7 John Benson Rd, Lexington, MA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5623 Sq. Ft.	—
5 Morris St, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1921 Sq. Ft.	$1,131,270

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