OFF MARKET

Off Market Feb 2020 for $1.1M

$1,621,990

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,870/mo

•

1,962

sq ft

158 Watson Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

Sun-filled impeccably maintained center entrance colonial in sought after location. Major improvements over the last 2 years: new master bath, renovated second-floor guest bath, new Burnham boiler, full insulation, custom window shades, painted the solid wood kitchen cabinets and replaced the countertop. Gleaming hardwood floors and neutral wall colors throughout. The 1st-floor offers front to back LR with fireplace, formal DR, eat-in kitchen, sunroom, separate home office with built-in desk, cabinets, and bookshelves. Off the back door is the handy mudroom with cabinets, sink for projects, washer HU and coat closet. The 2nd level offers three bedrooms, a bonus room, two baths, hall linen closet. The third floor has an additional bedroom with skylight and attic storage. The basement has a French drain, washer, dryer, and access to the rear yard. Area amenities include walking distance to all public schools, steps to 74 or 75 bus, Grove Street playground

Single-familyProperty Type

1935Year Built

6,056 sq ftLot Size

$827Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Tony Nenopoulos • Leading Edge Real Estate

Bought with Yi Zhou • Shangri-La Boston Realty, LLC

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•Source:MLS PIN #72598840

Redfin Estimate

$1,621,990

$487K since sold in February 2020$4,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 5.6% lower than the average sale price ($1.72M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,120,000
A
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SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$2,050,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,731 sq ft
70 Goden St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD FEB 19, 2026
$1,320,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths1,842 sq ft
147 Claflin St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$1,725,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,018 sq ft
46 Horace Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$1,390,000
E
4 beds1.5 baths2,081 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$2,700,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,424 sq ft
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Market trends in 02478, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

102.7%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$29K MoM

Avg. days on market

16d

1 days MoM

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14 MoM

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$1,388,800
4 beds2 baths2,834 sq ft
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$929,900
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Sale history for 158 Watson Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72598840

Feb 14, 2020

Sold

$1,135,000

$578/sq ft

Dec 18, 2019

Pending

—

Dec 12, 2019

Listed

$1,135,000

$578/sq ft

MLS PIN #72255883

Dec 27, 2017

Sold

$1,040,000

$530/sq ft

Nov 22, 2017

Pending

—

Nov 15, 2017

Listed

$925,000

$471/sq ft

Fantastic opportunity to update this Classic 1935 10 rm Colonial located on a highly desirable street in Burbank neighborhood. 1st floor features front-to-back living room w/ fireplace, formal dining rm with wainscoting, sunroom and eat-in-kitchen. Completing this level is an office w/ built-ins, powder room and laundry/mudroom. The 2nd level offers a front-to-back master bedroom with 2 closets, 2 additional bedrooms and a family bathroom. A fourth bedroom with skylights is found on the third floor along with attic storage space. Additional features include 2 zone central a/c, 18 Anderson replacement windows (2017), tankless on demand hot water system, and underground sprinkler system w/ separate meter. Completing this wonderful listing is a large 2-car detached garage and fenced yard with flagstone patio. Driveway is shared but offers plenty of easy parking. Near Cambridge and convenient to public transportation, park & schools. Seller prefers December close.

Public Records

Oct 2, 1992

Sold

$295,000

$150/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,019 (−2.1%)

$773,000 + $370,000

$1,143,000

2024

$13,295 (+6.7%)

$964,000 + $295,000

$1,259,000

2023

$12,465 (+3.5%)

$841,000 + $268,000

$1,109,000

2022

$12,046 (−19.5%)

$791,000 + $251,000

$1,042,000

2021

$14,967 (+17.0%)

$824,000 + $473,000

$1,297,000

2020

$12,793 (+21.3%)

$807,000 + $356,000

$1,163,000

2019

$10,550 (+2.3%)

$600,000 + $304,000

$904,000

2018

$10,315 (+1.1%)

$545,000 + $304,000

$849,000

2017

$10,203 (+1.3%)

$500,000 + $304,000

$804,000

2016

$10,073 (+8.8%)

$500,000 + $302,000

$802,000

2015

$9,262 (+6.5%)

$416,000 + $302,000

$718,000

2014

$8,694 (+1.3%)

$340,000 + $304,000

$644,000

2013

$8,585 (+3.7%)

$340,000 + $304,000

$644,000

2012

$8,277 (+2.8%)

$284,000 + $336,000

$620,000

2011

$8,050 (+4.6%)

$284,000 + $324,000

$608,000

2010

$7,697 (+1.6%)

$284,000 + $349,000

$633,000

2009

$7,574

$296,000 + $341,000

$637,000

Tax history for 158 Watson Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,019 (−2.1%)

$773,000 + $370,000

$1,143,000

2024

$13,295 (+6.7%)

$964,000 + $295,000

$1,259,000

2023

$12,465 (+3.5%)

$841,000 + $268,000

$1,109,000

2022

$12,046 (−19.5%)

$791,000 + $251,000

$1,042,000

2021

$14,967 (+17.0%)

$824,000 + $473,000

$1,297,000

2020

$12,793 (+21.3%)

$807,000 + $356,000

$1,163,000

2019

$10,550 (+2.3%)

$600,000 + $304,000

$904,000

2018

$10,315 (+1.1%)

$545,000 + $304,000

$849,000

2017

$10,203 (+1.3%)

$500,000 + $304,000

$804,000

2016

$10,073 (+8.8%)

$500,000 + $302,000

$802,000

2015

$9,262 (+6.5%)

$416,000 + $302,000

$718,000

2014

$8,694 (+1.3%)

$340,000 + $304,000

$644,000

2013

$8,585 (+3.7%)

$340,000 + $304,000

$644,000

2012

$8,277 (+2.8%)

$284,000 + $336,000

$620,000

2011

$8,050 (+4.6%)

$284,000 + $324,000

$608,000

2010

$7,697 (+1.6%)

$284,000 + $349,000

$633,000

2009

$7,574

$296,000 + $341,000

$637,000

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,098 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1966

Sq. Ft.

1,962

Year built

1935

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3435502S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Third
Features: Skylight,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

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

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Crown Molding

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Crown Molding

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Gas Stove

Office Room Information
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Unfinished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Basement

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Bamboo, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting, Closet, Home Office, Mud Room, Sun Room, Entry Hall, Walk-Up Attic, Internet Available - Broadband

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,962
Foundation Area: 9,999
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Tan

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, Garden

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
Lot Features: Level
Frontage Length: 68
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,550
Tax Year: 2019

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Electric
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Washington St to Watson Rd
UnparsedAddress: 158 Watson Rd, Belmont MA 02478

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Public School, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,962
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: 1966
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3435502S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Mary Lee Burbank School

Public K-3 • Assigned • 0.1mi

10/10

Belmont High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

10/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

58% 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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Belmont, MA • 02478

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Estimated sale price

$1.54M – $1.87M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
153 Watson Rd, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2473 Sq. Ft.	$1,882,835
135 Watson Rd, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2200 Sq. Ft.	$1,833,332

Address	Redfin Estimate
147 Watson Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,714,968
129 Watson Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2127 Sq. Ft.	$1,535,924

Address	Redfin Estimate
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123 Watson Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2120 Sq. Ft.	$1,612,764

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