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Off market jun 2022 for $1.7M

$1,871,295

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $350/mo

•

3,100

sq ft

20 Balfour St, Lexington, MA 02420

About this home

Perfectly suited for those seeking a well maintained, expanded colonial in a highly desirable neighborhood, this lovely home is near walking trails, Pine Meadows Golf Club, Hayden recreation area, Hastings school and easy access to the highway. This warm and inviting home has a wonderful floor plan incorporating an open concept kitchen, adjacent dining area with access to the deck and a bay window overlooking the beautifully landscaped private yard, and a family room with a gas stove. The first floor also has a front to back living room with a fireplace and built ins, a formal dining room with china cabinet, powder room, a mudroom and laundry area. The second floor has a primary bedroom with a bath and a large walk in closet, four more bedrooms with ample closet space, an office, and a full bath. The lower level has two finished rooms, a full bath, and a workshop. The updated heating system and central air provides added comfort. Welcome to 20 Balfour and enjoy the yard in bloom!

Single-familyProperty Type

1952Year Built

0.42 acresLot Size

$604Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Edith Desmond • Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington

Bought with Jean Tse • Keller Williams Boston MetroWest

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•Source:MLS PIN #72973156

Redfin Estimate

$1,871,295

$171K since sold in June 2022$2,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 6.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.76M) of 6 comparable homes.

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A
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B
5 beds4 baths2,962 sq ft
15 Ellison Rd, Lexington, MA 02420
SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$1,860,000
C
4 beds3 baths3,528 sq ft
32 Baskin Rd, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
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D
5 beds4.5 baths4,559 sq ft
16 Hastings Rd, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD MAY 27, 2026
$1,750,000
E
4 beds3 baths2,910 sq ft
117 Cedar St, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$1,137,500
F
4 beds3 baths1,843 sq ft
148 Cedar St, Lexington, MA 02421

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Market trends in 02421, MA

Last updated September 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 20 Balfour St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$20,644 (+4.0%)

$793,000 + $884,000

$1,677,000

2025

$19,849 (+2.2%)

$755,000 + $868,000

$1,623,000

2024

$19,416 (+22.6%)

$719,000 + $866,000

$1,585,000

2023

$15,834 (+6.0%)

$654,000 + $564,000

$1,218,000

2022

$14,932 (+3.5%)

$594,000 + $488,000

$1,082,000

2021

$14,433 (+2.1%)

$566,000 + $437,000

$1,003,000

2020

$14,134 (+4.2%)

$566,000 + $440,000

$1,006,000

2019

$13,569 (+2.8%)

$539,000 + $422,000

$961,000

2018

$13,199 (+12.2%)

$513,000 + $410,000

$923,000

2017

$11,766 (+1.6%)

$489,000 + $323,000

$812,000

2016

$11,578 (+17.9%)

$465,000 + $328,000

$793,000

2014

$9,818 (+2.4%)

$385,000 + $248,000

$633,000

2013

$9,591 (+2.0%)

$385,000 + $246,000

$631,000

2012

$9,401 (+3.8%)

$385,000 + $243,000

$628,000

2011

$9,058 (+3.9%)

$382,000 + $247,000

$629,000

2010

$8,718 (+3.6%)

$382,000 + $247,000

$629,000

2009

$8,418

$402,000 + $247,000

$649,000

Tax history for 20 Balfour St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$20,644 (+4.0%)

$793,000 + $884,000

$1,677,000

2025

$19,849 (+2.2%)

$755,000 + $868,000

$1,623,000

2024

$19,416 (+22.6%)

$719,000 + $866,000

$1,585,000

2023

$15,834 (+6.0%)

$654,000 + $564,000

$1,218,000

2022

$14,932 (+3.5%)

$594,000 + $488,000

$1,082,000

2021

$14,433 (+2.1%)

$566,000 + $437,000

$1,003,000

2020

$14,134 (+4.2%)

$566,000 + $440,000

$1,006,000

2019

$13,569 (+2.8%)

$539,000 + $422,000

$961,000

2018

$13,199 (+12.2%)

$513,000 + $410,000

$923,000

2017

$11,766 (+1.6%)

$489,000 + $323,000

$812,000

2016

$11,578 (+17.9%)

$465,000 + $328,000

$793,000

2014

$9,818 (+2.4%)

$385,000 + $248,000

$633,000

2013

$9,591 (+2.0%)

$385,000 + $246,000

$631,000

2012

$9,401 (+3.8%)

$385,000 + $243,000

$628,000

2011

$9,058 (+3.9%)

$382,000 + $247,000

$629,000

2010

$8,718 (+3.6%)

$382,000 + $247,000

$629,000

2009

$8,418

$402,000 + $247,000

$649,000

*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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.42 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,480

Year built

1952

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Middlesex County

APN

3521273S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.

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, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 110
Length: 11
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Closet - Double

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 165
Length: 15
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Skylight,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Closet - Double

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 60
Length: 12
Width: 5
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Skylight,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Pocket Door

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting

Living Room Information
Area: 231
Length: 21
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access

Family Room Information
Area: 240
Length: 16
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Slider,Gas Stove

Dining Room Information
Area: 121
Length: 11
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Chair Rail

Kitchen Information
Area: 117
Length: 13
Width: 9
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Overhead

Office Room Information
Area: 99
Length: 11
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Skylight,Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Sink, First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Door Features: Pocket Door, Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Skylight(s), Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Storm Window(s), Screens
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Concrete
Interior Features: Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead, Dining Area, Open Floorplan, Slider, Office, Mud Room, Play Room, Exercise Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,100
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Beige

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

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

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.42
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $14,931.60
Tax Year: 2022

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Steam, Oil
Cooling: Central Air, Whole House Fan

Location

Location Information
Directions: Cedar St to 20 Balfour St
UnparsedAddress: 20 Balfour St, Lexington MA 02420

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

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,480
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.42 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3521273S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
Exclusions: Sellers To Remove 1st Fl Half Bath Mirror, Bird Feeders & Some Perennials Prior To Close
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

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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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

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 98° expected this year, 15 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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$1.78M – $2.15M

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Address	Redfin Estimate
25 Balfour St, Lexington, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1650 Sq. Ft.	$1,198,352
9 Balfour St, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2492 Sq. Ft.	$1,596,658

Address	Redfin Estimate
21 Balfour St, Lexington, MA 6 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 7123 Sq. Ft.	$3,533,950
5 Balfour St, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1664 Sq. Ft.	$1,126,676

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