Middlesex County and Lexington Town property record for 17 Benjamin Rd, Lexington, MA 02421
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4.5 ba · 2,780 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.311 acres (13,534 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $640,000 (Mar 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $18,440 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | LEXI M:0011 L:000005 |
| Primary APN | LEXI M:0011 L:000005 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,780 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,396 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,520 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,520 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,040 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 416 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,534 sqft (0.311 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 17 BENJAMIN RD |
|---|---|
| City | LEXINGTON |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02421-8005 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RO |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | LEXINGTON MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEXINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 358300 |
Source: Middlesex County and Lexington Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 BENJAMIN RD, LEXINGTON, MA 02421-8005 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 18, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 18, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 6, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1450 / 41 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001450-41 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Middlesex County and Lexington Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Lexington Town |
| Unified School District | Lexington School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $18,440.00 (+6.86%) | $1,498,000 (+6.17%) Land $656,000 Building $842,000 | $1,221,985 (-) |
| 2025 | $17,257.00 (-2.04%) | $1,411,000 (-1.88%) Land $625,000 Building $786,000 | $1,221,985 (+8.52%) |
| 2024 | $17,616.00 (+55.04%) | $1,438,000 (+64.53%) Land $595,000 Building $843,000 | $1,126,035 |
| 2023 | $11,362.00 | $874,000 Land $541,000 Building $333,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 96% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | LEXINGTON WATER DEPT. (MWRA) serves 34,074 people · EPA ID MA3155000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MWRA |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 143 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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