This Payson Park, 2 family home offers a prime & convenient neighborhood location; with short walk to schools, playgrounds, public trans. & cafes. The spacious, light filled rooms with period details & handsome HWD floors will surely please all. The nicely appointed upstairs unit consists of 2 levels that have been beautifully updated with all new kitchen, butler's pantry, family room, 2 full baths & laundry area. Both units have cozy, wood-burning fireplaces & heated sun rooms/ offices.
This Payson Park two family is in excellent condition: the roof was replaced in 1996, the property is in compliance with lead paint, it has new windows when the deleading was done, and it has a french drain installed with a sump pump in the basement. It has excellent space in the third floor with two bedrooms and a half bath. Please give some notice to show (tenants).
MLS PIN #50373977
Jul 31, 1997
Sold
$370,000
$127/sq ft
Apr 24, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Apr 22, 1997
Listed
$379,000
$130/sq ft
RARE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN WONDERFUL 2 FAM. IN PAYSON PK. FEATURING SPACE & MANY UPDATES INCLUDING DELEADING, NEW ROOF & WINDOWS, SECOND FL. UNIT ON 2 LEVELS. OTHER AMENITIES INCLUDE FIREPLACES, NAT'L WDWK, HW FLOORS, SHORT WALK TO ALL
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,730 (+10.9%)
$717,000 + $664,000
$1,381,000
2024
$14,182 (+5.9%)
$804,000 + $539,000
$1,343,000
2023
$13,387
$759,000 + $432,000
$1,191,000
2022
$13,386 (+0.3%)
$733,000 + $425,000
$1,158,000
2021
$13,352 (+1.2%)
$726,000 + $431,000
$1,157,000
2020
$13,189 (+3.9%)
$748,000 + $451,000
$1,199,000
2019
$12,697 (+2.0%)
$626,000 + $462,000
$1,088,000
2018
$12,454 (+0.9%)
$569,000 + $456,000
$1,025,000
2017
$12,347 (+1.6%)
$522,000 + $451,000
$973,000
2016
$12,158 (+19.5%)
$522,000 + $446,000
$968,000
2015
$10,178 (+3.8%)
$407,000 + $382,000
$789,000
2014
$9,801 (+1.3%)
$333,000 + $393,000
$726,000
2013
$9,678 (+7.4%)
$333,000 + $393,000
$726,000
2012
$9,011 (−0.5%)
$278,000 + $397,000
$675,000
2011
$9,056 (+10.2%)
$278,000 + $406,000
$684,000
2010
$8,220 (+1.8%)
$278,000 + $398,000
$676,000
2009
$8,073
$290,000 + $389,000
$679,000
Tax history for 157 Oakley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,730 (+10.9%)
$717,000 + $664,000
$1,381,000
2024
$14,182 (+5.9%)
$804,000 + $539,000
$1,343,000
2023
$13,387
$759,000 + $432,000
$1,191,000
2022
$13,386 (+0.3%)
$733,000 + $425,000
$1,158,000
2021
$13,352 (+1.2%)
$726,000 + $431,000
$1,157,000
2020
$13,189 (+3.9%)
$748,000 + $451,000
$1,199,000
2019
$12,697 (+2.0%)
$626,000 + $462,000
$1,088,000
2018
$12,454 (+0.9%)
$569,000 + $456,000
$1,025,000
2017
$12,347 (+1.6%)
$522,000 + $451,000
$973,000
2016
$12,158 (+19.5%)
$522,000 + $446,000
$968,000
2015
$10,178 (+3.8%)
$407,000 + $382,000
$789,000
2014
$9,801 (+1.3%)
$333,000 + $393,000
$726,000
2013
$9,678 (+7.4%)
$333,000 + $393,000
$726,000
2012
$9,011 (−0.5%)
$278,000 + $397,000
$675,000
2011
$9,056 (+10.2%)
$278,000 + $406,000
$684,000
2010
$8,220 (+1.8%)
$278,000 + $398,000
$676,000
2009
$8,073
$290,000 + $389,000
$679,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 15
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl
Interior Features: Lead Certification Available, Storage, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry Room
Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N
Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 2
# of Floors: 2
Lease: N
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,905
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Cream
Lead Paint: Certified Treated
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Balcony, Rain Gutters
Property Information
PropertySubType: Multi Family
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.15
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,073.31
Tax Year: 2009
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers, Individually Metered
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Steam, Oil, Individual, Unit Control
Heating Units: 2
Cooling Units: 0
Location
Location Information
Directions: From Belmont Ctr. take Common St. go left at Washington St., and right onto Oakley Rd. after school.
UnparsedAddress: 157 Oakley Rd., Belmont MA 02478
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,905
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 1920
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1891273S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
Exclusions: Freezer In Basement.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Winthrop L Chenery Middle School
Public 4-6 • Assigned • 0.1mi
7/10
Belmont High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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