BOUGHT WITH REDFIN AUG 3, 2020

Off market aug 2020 for $850K

$1,214,736

•

1,865

sq ft

8 Balfour St, Lexington, MA 02421

About this home

Modern meets traditional in this impeccably maintained architect's own home, set on a beautifully landscaped lot with lawns, perennial shrubs and flowers, and mature oak, beech & cherry trees, watered by an automatic sprinkler system. Oak flooring runs throughout. Features include a living/dining room with a floor to ceiling wall of maple bookcases and an accent wall of warm birds eye maple. The fireplace is finished in an elegant striated stone. The kitchen features solid maple cabinetry, 24 lineal feet of Corian countertop, a Bosch dishwasher, Whirlpool flat glass cooktop, Kitchen Aid built-in oven, and a GE microwave. The kitchen is open to the bright sunroom eating nook that flows to a large outdoor deck. The master includes a walk-in closet, built-in maple dressers, and a modern en suite bath. The basement is fully finished with a laundry room, work room and family room.The family room has new carpeting and built-in maple bookshelves and cabinets. Attic with 500 sf of storage.

Single-familyProperty Type

1949Year Built

0.3 acresLot Size

$651Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Buyer's agent

Matt Zborezny Redfin Corp.

Listed by The Janovitz-Tse Team • Compass

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #72656688

Redfin Estimate

$1,214,736

$365K since sold in August 2020$5,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 13% lower than the average sale price ($1.40M) 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 AUG 28, 2026
$1,390,000
B
4 beds2 baths2,978 sq ft
365 Marrett, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$1,300,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,761 sq ft
8 Freemont St, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD NOV 26, 2025
$950,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,382 sq ft
2663 Mass Ave, 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 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 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 8 Balfour St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$12,027 (+4.5%)

$761,000 + $216,000

$977,000

2025

$11,508 (+3.8%)

$725,000 + $216,000

$941,000

2024

$11,086 (+3.0%)

$690,000 + $215,000

$905,000

2023

$10,764 (+4.8%)

$628,000 + $200,000

$828,000

2022

$10,267 (+1.5%)

$570,000 + $174,000

$744,000

2021

$10,116 (+3.6%)

$543,000 + $160,000

$703,000

2020

$9,765 (+5.8%)

$543,000 + $152,000

$695,000

2019

$9,234 (+5.2%)

$517,000 + $137,000

$654,000

2018

$8,780 (+4.3%)

$493,000 + $121,000

$614,000

2017

$8,419 (+2.2%)

$469,000 + $112,000

$581,000

2016

$8,234 (+13.2%)

$447,000 + $117,000

$564,000

2014

$7,274 (+4.0%)

$369,000 + $100,000

$469,000

2013

$6,992 (+1.1%)

$369,000 + $91,000

$460,000

2012

$6,916 (+4.0%)

$369,000 + $93,000

$462,000

2011

$6,653 (+3.9%)

$369,000 + $93,000

$462,000

2010

$6,403 (+2.4%)

$369,000 + $93,000

$462,000

2009

$6,252

$389,000 + $93,000

$482,000

Tax history for 8 Balfour St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$12,027 (+4.5%)

$761,000 + $216,000

$977,000

2025

$11,508 (+3.8%)

$725,000 + $216,000

$941,000

2024

$11,086 (+3.0%)

$690,000 + $215,000

$905,000

2023

$10,764 (+4.8%)

$628,000 + $200,000

$828,000

2022

$10,267 (+1.5%)

$570,000 + $174,000

$744,000

2021

$10,116 (+3.6%)

$543,000 + $160,000

$703,000

2020

$9,765 (+5.8%)

$543,000 + $152,000

$695,000

2019

$9,234 (+5.2%)

$517,000 + $137,000

$654,000

2018

$8,780 (+4.3%)

$493,000 + $121,000

$614,000

2017

$8,419 (+2.2%)

$469,000 + $112,000

$581,000

2016

$8,234 (+13.2%)

$447,000 + $117,000

$564,000

2014

$7,274 (+4.0%)

$369,000 + $100,000

$469,000

2013

$6,992 (+1.1%)

$369,000 + $91,000

$460,000

2012

$6,916 (+4.0%)

$369,000 + $93,000

$462,000

2011

$6,653 (+3.9%)

$369,000 + $93,000

$462,000

2010

$6,403 (+2.4%)

$369,000 + $93,000

$462,000

2009

$6,252

$389,000 + $93,000

$482,000

*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

0.3 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,278

Year built

1949

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3070033S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

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

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

Living Room Information
Area: 264
Length: 22
Width: 12
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan

Family Room Information
Area: 322
Length: 23
Width: 14
Level: Basement
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Open Floorplan

Dining Room Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan

Kitchen Information
Area: 210
Length: 21
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan

Office Room Information
Area: 56
Length: 8
Width: 7
Level: Basement
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Open Floor Plan

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 16X8
Laundry Features: In Basement

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Open Floorplan, Home Office

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,865
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Taupe

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck, Storage, Sprinkler System

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Workshop

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.3
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,234
Tax Year: 2019

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Cedar to Balfour
UnparsedAddress: 8 Balfour St, Lexington MA 02421

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Conservation Area

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,278
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3070033S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
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, 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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Historical weather

Lexington, MA • 02421

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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.15M – $1.40M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
21 Balfour St, Lexington, MA 6 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 7123 Sq. Ft.	$3,568,566
5 Balfour St, Lexington, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1664 Sq. Ft.	$1,139,001

Address	Redfin Estimate
15 Balfour St, Lexington, MA 6 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 5000 Sq. Ft.	$2,674,239
12 Balfour St, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2032 Sq. Ft.	$1,315,302

Address	Redfin Estimate
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16 Balfour St, Lexington, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2688 Sq. Ft.	$1,704,428

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