Quaint 3 bedroom cape in desirable Hastings School neighborhood. Fresh paint, hardwood floors throughout, central AC, granite counter tops. Convenient to Lexington Center and commuter routes.. All offers to include pre-approval or proof of funds and $1000.00 earnest money deposit. Property is being sold as-is in a repaired condition. MULTIPLE OFFER SITUATION, SHOWING PERIOD EXTENDED. PLEASE HAVE ALL OFFERS SUBMITTED BY 6 PM 6-28-12.
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
8,000 sq ftLot Size
$829Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Karen Whitmore• Century 21 Travis R. E.
Bought with Move 2 Boston Group• William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Well sited on exquisite grounds enhanced by stone walkways, stone walls, patio, beautiful trees & perennial gardens, this story book Cape sparkles! Other special features include inviting fireplaced living room, formal dining room, updated kitchen, marble baths & 3 generous sized bedrooms. This exceptional home with its thoughtful updates evokes charm & warmth & enjoy walking distance to schools & bike path. Central air conditioning & underground sprinklers.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,805 (+6.2%)
$710,000 + $249,000
$959,000
2025
$11,117 (+3.7%)
$676,000 + $233,000
$909,000
2024
$10,719 (+4.5%)
$644,000 + $231,000
$875,000
2023
$10,257 (+4.0%)
$585,000 + $204,000
$789,000
2022
$9,867 (+0.2%)
$532,000 + $183,000
$715,000
2021
$9,843 (+1.7%)
$507,000 + $177,000
$684,000
2020
$9,680 (+5.0%)
$507,000 + $182,000
$689,000
2019
$9,220 (+7.8%)
$482,000 + $171,000
$653,000
2018
$8,551 (+2.3%)
$459,000 + $139,000
$598,000
2017
$8,361 (+3.9%)
$438,000 + $139,000
$577,000
2016
$8,045 (+12.0%)
$417,000 + $134,000
$551,000
2014
$7,181 (+2.5%)
$344,000 + $119,000
$463,000
2013
$7,007 (+2.0%)
$344,000 + $117,000
$461,000
2012
$6,871 (+3.9%)
$344,000 + $115,000
$459,000
2011
$6,610 (+3.9%)
$344,000 + $115,000
$459,000
2010
$6,362 (+2.6%)
$344,000 + $115,000
$459,000
2009
$6,200
$363,000 + $115,000
$478,000
Tax history for 34 Balfour St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,805 (+6.2%)
$710,000 + $249,000
$959,000
2025
$11,117 (+3.7%)
$676,000 + $233,000
$909,000
2024
$10,719 (+4.5%)
$644,000 + $231,000
$875,000
2023
$10,257 (+4.0%)
$585,000 + $204,000
$789,000
2022
$9,867 (+0.2%)
$532,000 + $183,000
$715,000
2021
$9,843 (+1.7%)
$507,000 + $177,000
$684,000
2020
$9,680 (+5.0%)
$507,000 + $182,000
$689,000
2019
$9,220 (+7.8%)
$482,000 + $171,000
$653,000
2018
$8,551 (+2.3%)
$459,000 + $139,000
$598,000
2017
$8,361 (+3.9%)
$438,000 + $139,000
$577,000
2016
$8,045 (+12.0%)
$417,000 + $134,000
$551,000
2014
$7,181 (+2.5%)
$344,000 + $119,000
$463,000
2013
$7,007 (+2.0%)
$344,000 + $117,000
$461,000
2012
$6,871 (+3.9%)
$344,000 + $115,000
$459,000
2011
$6,610 (+3.9%)
$344,000 + $115,000
$459,000
2010
$6,362 (+2.6%)
$344,000 + $115,000
$459,000
2009
$6,200
$363,000 + $115,000
$478,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Directions: Mass. Ave. to Paul Revere, left on Asbury, right on Balfour
UnparsedAddress: 34 Balfour St, Lexington MA 02421
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,344
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2680924S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Maria Hastings Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
10/10
Wm Diamond Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
9/10
Lexington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
10/10
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