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Off market jun 2023 for $1.4M

$1,709,740

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,712/mo

•

2,688

sq ft

16 Balfour St, Lexington, MA 02421

About this home

This stunning, move-in ready colonial with contemporary flair is situated in a fantastic and convenient neighborhood. This home boasts a two-story entrance that leads into an open great room. The family room flows seamlessly into an airy kitchen, complete with a large breakfast counter. The elegant dining and living room area is combined for gatherings with friends and family. French doors open up to a private backyard with an expanded stone patio, creating the perfect spot for outdoor relaxation and entertainment. You'll love the inviting bonus room, which features three walls of windows that provide a bucolic view of the backyard sanctuary. Upstairs, the primary bedroom is a true oasis with a newly renovated, cloud-like primary bath(2022), a walk-in closet, and a balcony. There are three more bedrooms and a family bath.The lower level is perfect for indoor fun with a renovated playroom or teen hangout. Enjoy the ease of being able to walk to Hastings, high school and the center.

Single-familyProperty Type

1951Year Built

0.32 acresLot Size

$636Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Beth Sager Group • Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

Bought with Abigail Niles • Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

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•Source:MLS PIN #73092949

Redfin Estimate

$1,709,740

$245K since sold in June 2023$5,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 11.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.53M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$1,137,500
A
4 beds3 baths1,843 sq ft
148 Cedar St, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD MAY 27, 2026
$1,750,000
B
4 beds3 baths2,910 sq ft
117 Cedar St, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD JUN 8, 2026
$1,530,000
C
4 beds3 baths2,398 sq ft
39 Greenwood St, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD APR 29, 2026
$1,382,000
D
4 beds3 baths2,492 sq ft
9 Balfour St, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$1,540,000
E
4 beds4 baths2,472 sq ft
5 Leroy Rd, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD SEP 1, 2026
$1,850,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,706 sq ft
59 Forest St, Lexington, MA 02421

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Market trends in 02421, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

100.9%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$1.7M

$31K MoM

Avg. days on market

33d

8 days MoM

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Sale history for 16 Balfour St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73092949

Jun 5, 2023

Sold

$1,465,000

$545/sq ft

Mar 29, 2023

Listed

$1,468,000

$546/sq ft

MLS PIN #71693155

Jul 28, 2014

Sold

$781,000

$291/sq ft

Jun 26, 2014

Contingent

—

Jun 16, 2014

Relisted

—

Jun 12, 2014

Contingent

—

Jun 4, 2014

Listed

$795,000

$296/sq ft

+21

Spacious Colonial features open first floor Foyer, formal Living Room with Fireplace, and an Eat-in Kitchen, with sunlit Family Room. There is a built in Eating Bar in the Kitchen, plus a large area for another table or other casual seating. Oversize formal Dining Room with French Doors to patio, as well as a Full Bath on this level. Foyer is open to second level bedrooms, which feature Cathedral Ceilings, in all rooms, plus 2 Skylights. Master Bedroom has a Full Bath, a Walk-in Closet, and Balcony. 2nd Bedroom at the rear of the home features an additional Balcony. 2 more Bedrooms for a total of 4, plus another 3/4 Bath. 1 Car Garage and parking for up to 4 cars. Lovely large, landscaped, level back yard with both a Storage Shed and Swing Set included. There is a full basement for storage or expansion, with a 1/2 Bath already built. The first floor is heated by an Oil furnace, and the second floor has individual electric heat zones in every room for flexible zone control.

Public Records

Oct 16, 1987

Sold

$264,500

$98/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$19,819 (+28.6%)

$772,000 + $838,000

$1,610,000

2025

$15,410 (+7.7%)

$735,000 + $525,000

$1,260,000

2024

$14,308 (+2.3%)

$700,000 + $468,000

$1,168,000

2023

$13,988 (+5.7%)

$637,000 + $439,000

$1,076,000

2022

$13,234 (+3.2%)

$579,000 + $380,000

$959,000

2021

$12,821 (+3.2%)

$551,000 + $340,000

$891,000

2020

$12,420 (+3.1%)

$551,000 + $333,000

$884,000

2019

$12,044 (+2.2%)

$525,000 + $328,000

$853,000

2018

$11,783 (+4.5%)

$500,000 + $324,000

$824,000

2017

$11,273 (+0.7%)

$476,000 + $302,000

$778,000

2016

$11,198 (+17.8%)

$454,000 + $313,000

$767,000

2014

$9,508 (+3.4%)

$375,000 + $238,000

$613,000

2013

$9,196 (+0.9%)

$375,000 + $230,000

$605,000

2012

$9,117 (+3.3%)

$375,000 + $234,000

$609,000

2011

$8,827 (+3.9%)

$375,000 + $238,000

$613,000

2010

$8,496 (+3.5%)

$375,000 + $238,000

$613,000

2009

$8,210

$395,000 + $238,000

$633,000

Tax history for 16 Balfour St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$19,819 (+28.6%)

$772,000 + $838,000

$1,610,000

2025

$15,410 (+7.7%)

$735,000 + $525,000

$1,260,000

2024

$14,308 (+2.3%)

$700,000 + $468,000

$1,168,000

2023

$13,988 (+5.7%)

$637,000 + $439,000

$1,076,000

2022

$13,234 (+3.2%)

$579,000 + $380,000

$959,000

2021

$12,821 (+3.2%)

$551,000 + $340,000

$891,000

2020

$12,420 (+3.1%)

$551,000 + $333,000

$884,000

2019

$12,044 (+2.2%)

$525,000 + $328,000

$853,000

2018

$11,783 (+4.5%)

$500,000 + $324,000

$824,000

2017

$11,273 (+0.7%)

$476,000 + $302,000

$778,000

2016

$11,198 (+17.8%)

$454,000 + $313,000

$767,000

2014

$9,508 (+3.4%)

$375,000 + $238,000

$613,000

2013

$9,196 (+0.9%)

$375,000 + $230,000

$605,000

2012

$9,117 (+3.3%)

$375,000 + $234,000

$609,000

2011

$8,827 (+3.9%)

$375,000 + $238,000

$613,000

2010

$8,496 (+3.5%)

$375,000 + $238,000

$613,000

2009

$8,210

$395,000 + $238,000

$633,000

*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

0.32 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,918

Year built

1951

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Middlesex County

APN

1562275S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.

Aug 19, 2025 • Final

Additions (including dormers)

Construct a new family room addition at the rear of the existing house without a basement. Install a mini-split system for heating.

Addition

Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 176
Length: 16
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 299
Length: 23
Width: 13
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access

Kitchen Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: Main,First

Office Room Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: Main
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 12X10
Laundry Features: In Basement

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Flooring: Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Bathroom, Exercise Room, Play Room, Office

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,688
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.32

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $13,234
Tax Year: 2022

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Electric Baseboard, Oil

Location

Location Information
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UnparsedAddress: 16 Balfour Street, Lexington MA 02421

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,918
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.32 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1562275S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Exclusions: Dining Room Light Fixture And Downstairs Refrigerator
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Maria Hastings Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

10/10

Wm Diamond Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi

9/10

Lexington High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

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

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 98° 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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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
29 Balfour Street, Lexington, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2744 Sq. Ft.	$1,463,104
15 Balfour Street, Lexington, MA 6 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 5000 Sq. Ft.	$2,667,590
8 Balfour Street, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1865 Sq. Ft.	$1,208,783
1 Balfour Street, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2612 Sq. Ft.	$1,611,475
28 Balfour Street, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4935 Sq. Ft.	$2,522,826
11 Bellflower Street, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2500 Sq. Ft.	$1,601,932
12 Bellflower Street, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1936 Sq. Ft.	$1,334,999

Address	Redfin Estimate
25 Balfour Street, Lexington, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1650 Sq. Ft.	$1,189,278
9 Balfour Street, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2492 Sq. Ft.	$1,571,085
12 Balfour Street, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2032 Sq. Ft.	$1,304,427
20 Balfour Street, Lexington, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3100 Sq. Ft.	$1,873,819
30 Balfour Street, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1306 Sq. Ft.	$1,100,953
7 Bellflower Street, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1448 Sq. Ft.	$1,039,693
16 Bellflower Street, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2291 Sq. Ft.	$1,412,651

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2 Balfour Street, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2990 Sq. Ft.	$1,580,210
24 Balfour Street, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1808 Sq. Ft.	$1,260,342
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