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!
Sold for $1,588,000 on 08/09/23
$1,588,000
23 Bennington Rd, Lexington, MA 02421
4beds
2,804sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
0.92 Acres Lot
$2,239,100 Zestimate®
$566/sqft
$7,447 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,239,100
$1.95M - $2.62M
$7,447/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: August 14, 2023 at 05:57am
Listed by:
Jacquelyn Hawkinson 781-254-1266,
Barrett Sotheby's International Realty 781-862-1700,
Mary-Lou McDonough 617-947-9279
Bought with:
Ying Lin
Davekey Real Estate, LLC
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73124781
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Attic Access, Window Seat
- Level: Second
- Area: 210
- Dimensions: 15 x 14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 192
- Dimensions: 16 x 12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Fireplace, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Attic Access, High Speed Internet Hookup, Lighting - Sconce
- Level: Second
- Area: 240
- Dimensions: 16 x 15
Bedroom 4
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Attic Access, Lighting - Sconce
- Level: Second
- Area: 112
- Dimensions: 14 x 8
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting, Pedestal Sink
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub, Skylight, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 308
- Dimensions: 22 x 14
Family room
- Features: Skylight, Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup
- Level: First
- Area: 220
- Dimensions: 22 x 10
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Kitchen Island
- Level: First
- Area: 176
- Dimensions: 16 x 11
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Sconce
- Level: First
- Area: 330
- Dimensions: 22 x 15
Office
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Sink, In Basement
Features
- Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Lighting - Overhead, Closet, Bathroom, Office, Mud Room, Foyer, High Speed Internet
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Vinyl, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Bay/Bow/Box, Insulated Windows, Screens
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Bulkhead,Sump Pump,Concrete,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,804
- Total interior livable area: 2,804 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Screens, Garden, Stone Wall
- Frontage length: 401.00
Lot
- Size: 0.92 Acres
- Features: Easements, Gentle Sloping
Details
- Parcel number: 550478
- Zoning: RS
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1953
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, Public School
Location
- Region: Lexington
- Subdivision: Munroe Hill
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/9/2023 | Sold | $1,588,000-6.3%$566/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73124781 | ||
| 7/3/2023 | Contingent | $1,695,000$604/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73124781 | ||
| 6/14/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,695,000+159.4%$604/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73124781 | ||
| 8/1/1997 | Sold | $653,500$233/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,449 -4% | $1,672,000 -3.8% |
| 2024 | $21,291 +1.9% | $1,738,000 +8.1% |
| 2023 | $20,904 +3.9% | $1,608,000 +10.3% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 02421
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Maria Hastings Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.9 mi
- 9/10Wm Diamond Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 10/10Lexington High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Lexington High
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
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