8 Balfour St

1,865 Sq. Ft.
$456 / Sq. Ft.
1,865
Sq. Ft.
$456
per Sq. Ft.

Description

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...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.

Listing Agents

  1. Janovitz+Tse

    Janovitz+Tse

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (781)-856-0992

  2. Bill Janovitz

    Bill Janovitz

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (781)-856-0992

  3. John Tse

    John Tse

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (617)-851-3532

Property Details for 8 Balfour Street

Town
Lexington
Area
MA-Lexington
Architectural Style
Ranch
Style
Ranch
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
3
LISTING CLOSED: 08/03/2020 12:00 AM

Property Details for 8 Balfour Street

StatusSold
MLS #72656688
Days on Market20
Taxes$9,234 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1949
CountyMiddlesex County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Location

Sold By Redfin Corp., Matthew Zborezny

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Building Information for 8 Balfour Street

Stories-Year Built1949Building Size-Lot Size0.30 AC / 12,860 SF

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$5,090 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,320

Property Taxes

$770

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 8 Balfour Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Conservation Area
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1865.0
  • Color: Taupe
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Open Floorplan, Home Office
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Sprinkler System, Deck
  • Other Structures: Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 143.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 13.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 11.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 120.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Bedroom2 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 132.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan
  • Dining Room Level: Main
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 322.0
  • Family Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Open Floorplan
  • Family Room Length: 23.0
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Family Room Width: 14.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 210.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan
  • Kitchen Length: 21.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 10.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 16X8
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 264.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan
  • Room Living Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Living Room Width: 12.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 56.0
  • Room Office Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Open Floor Plan
  • Room Office Length: 8.0
  • Room Office Level: Basement
  • Room Office Width: 7.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Virtual open house see facebook @modernmassdotcom
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:0058 L:000211,555046
  • Assessments: $654,000
  • Book: 25478
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Zoning: RS
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 8 Balfour Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 3, 2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72656688

$850,000
May 21, 2020

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72656688

May 21, 2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72656688

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/03/2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72656688

$850,000
05/21/2020

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72656688

05/21/2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72656688

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 8 Balfour Street

Taxable ValueLand$725,000Additions$216,000Total$941,000
Tax Record2025$11,508 ($959 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,278 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,278 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt197 SqFtStories1Lot Size12,860 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1949Year Renovated1949ZoningRSCountyMIDDLESEXAPNLEXI M:0058 L:000211

Schools near 8 Balfour Street

This home is within Lexington School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Maria Hastings Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Wm Diamond Middle School
Public6 to 8

Lexington High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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