Off market jul 2017 for $910K

$1,596,593

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,916/mo

•

2,990

sq ft

2 Balfour St, Lexington, MA 02421

About this home

Springtime Fresh! Bright one floor living in this meticulously maintained 4-5 bedroom, 3 bath home with a finished lower level which includes a daylight au-pair suite. Many improvements and thoughtful renovations make this deceivingly spacious home a joy to live in. With an open kitchen and family room, dining room with patio doors to the deck, and a living room with a fireplace and large bay window the house flows and functions well for families of any size. Flexible space with a Master bedroom and bath on the main floor and 3 additional bedrooms one of which is an ideal home office. The lower level doubles the space, with laundry room, wine cellar, and in-law or au-pair suite. The level yard offer privacy, garden space, and plenty of room for ball games. Located in a popular neighborhood near schools, recreation facilities, conservation land, public golf course, and more. Energy efficient, with updated furnace, newer windows, newer roof and added insulation. A must see!

Single-familyProperty Type

1956Year Built

0.3 acresLot Size

$534Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by The Murphy Group Lexington • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Bought with The Murphy Group Lexington • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

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•Source:MLS PIN #72158088

Redfin Estimate

$1,596,593

$687K since sold in July 2017$2,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 4.9% higher than the average sale price ($1.52M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 27, 2026
$1,750,000
A
4 beds3 baths2,910 sq ft
117 Cedar St, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$1,137,500
B
4 beds3 baths1,843 sq ft
148 Cedar St, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$1,390,000
C
4 beds2 baths2,978 sq ft
365 Marrett, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD JUN 8, 2026
$1,530,000
D
4 beds3 baths2,398 sq ft
39 Greenwood St, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD SEP 1, 2026
$1,850,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,706 sq ft
59 Forest St, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD JUN 17, 2026
$1,475,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,661 sq ft
6 Freemont 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

Recently sold homes

22 MoM

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Sale history for 2 Balfour St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$15,634 (+3.7%)

$765,000 + $505,000

$1,270,000

2025

$15,080 (+1.6%)

$728,000 + $505,000

$1,233,000

2024

$14,847 (+2.6%)

$694,000 + $518,000

$1,212,000

2023

$14,469 (+5.6%)

$631,000 + $482,000

$1,113,000

2022

$13,703 (+2.4%)

$573,000 + $420,000

$993,000

2021

$13,383 (+4.4%)

$546,000 + $384,000

$930,000

2020

$12,814 (+6.8%)

$546,000 + $366,000

$912,000

2019

$12,002 (+5.8%)

$520,000 + $330,000

$850,000

2018

$11,340 (+7.4%)

$495,000 + $298,000

$793,000

2017

$10,563 (+5.0%)

$472,000 + $257,000

$729,000

2016

$10,059 (+14.2%)

$449,000 + $240,000

$689,000

2014

$8,810 (+5.2%)

$371,000 + $197,000

$568,000

2013

$8,375 (+1.5%)

$371,000 + $180,000

$551,000

2012

$8,248 (+4.0%)

$371,000 + $180,000

$551,000

2011

$7,934 (+3.9%)

$371,000 + $180,000

$551,000

2010

$7,637 (+3.1%)

$371,000 + $180,000

$551,000

2009

$7,406

$391,000 + $180,000

$571,000

Tax history for 2 Balfour St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$15,634 (+3.7%)

$765,000 + $505,000

$1,270,000

2025

$15,080 (+1.6%)

$728,000 + $505,000

$1,233,000

2024

$14,847 (+2.6%)

$694,000 + $518,000

$1,212,000

2023

$14,469 (+5.6%)

$631,000 + $482,000

$1,113,000

2022

$13,703 (+2.4%)

$573,000 + $420,000

$993,000

2021

$13,383 (+4.4%)

$546,000 + $384,000

$930,000

2020

$12,814 (+6.8%)

$546,000 + $366,000

$912,000

2019

$12,002 (+5.8%)

$520,000 + $330,000

$850,000

2018

$11,340 (+7.4%)

$495,000 + $298,000

$793,000

2017

$10,563 (+5.0%)

$472,000 + $257,000

$729,000

2016

$10,059 (+14.2%)

$449,000 + $240,000

$689,000

2014

$8,810 (+5.2%)

$371,000 + $197,000

$568,000

2013

$8,375 (+1.5%)

$371,000 + $180,000

$551,000

2012

$8,248 (+4.0%)

$371,000 + $180,000

$551,000

2011

$7,934 (+3.9%)

$371,000 + $180,000

$551,000

2010

$7,637 (+3.1%)

$371,000 + $180,000

$551,000

2009

$7,406

$391,000 + $180,000

$571,000

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

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

13,250

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,990

Year built

1956

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3721447S

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Green

Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 2019.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 140
Length: 14
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture

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

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 176
Length: 16
Width: 11
Level: Basement
Features: Closet,Flooring - Laminate

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Vinyl

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Vinyl,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Flooring - Vinyl

Living Room Information
Area: 247
Length: 19
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Family Room Information
Area: 204
Length: 17
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access

Dining Room Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Slider

Kitchen Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Upgraded,Peninsula

Office Room Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Laminate

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Bulkhead, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 15X10
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Chute, Washer Hookup, In Basement

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

Appliances
Other Equipment: Intercom

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Door Features: Insulated Doors, French Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood, Wood Laminate, Laminate, Flooring - Vinyl
Interior Features: Office, Wine Cellar, Exercise Room, Bedroom, Central Vacuum, Laundry Chute

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,990
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
Color: Grey

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Composite
Exterior Features: Deck - Composite, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System, Screens, Garden, Stone Wall

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Security Features: Security System
Other Structures: Workshop

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.3
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,563
Tax Year: 2017

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Off Cedar Street
UnparsedAddress: 2 Balfour St, Lexington MA 02421

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,990
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 5
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3721447S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Green

Home facts updated by owner on Jul 23, 2019

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer And Dryer Are Negotiable As Well As Living Room Tv.
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Maria Hastings Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

10/10

Wm Diamond Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi

9/10

Lexington High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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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 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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Estimated sale price

$1.52M – $1.84M

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Data from public records.

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8 Balfour St, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1865 Sq. Ft.	$1,210,751

Address	Redfin Estimate
9 Balfour St, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2492 Sq. Ft.	$1,596,757
12 Balfour St, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2032 Sq. Ft.	$1,309,637

Address	Redfin Estimate
5 Balfour St, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1664 Sq. Ft.	$1,121,840
16 Balfour St, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2688 Sq. Ft.	$1,714,260

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