OFF MARKET

Off Market Dec 2017 for $912K

$1,621,882

•

2,273

sq ft

16-18 Watson Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

This well kept two family is in a great location, close to Cambridge. This property offers two spacious units. The first is a one bed, one modern bath with a living room, dining room and large kitchen. The second unit is spread over two floors. The first level offers two living rooms, a dining room, kitchen, one bedroom and a full modern bathroom. The third level offers a bedroom, study and another full modern bathroom. Roof and windows are approximately 7 years old. Less than a mile to the Fitchburg commuter rail stop, one mile to the Alewife red line stop with multiple bus lines close by. Nearby parks include Clay Pit Pond Park, Rafferty Park Playground and Rafferty Park Court.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1939Year Built

4,770 sq ftLot Size

$714Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Branch Out Residential Team • Branch Out Realty

Bought with Martha Brown • RE/MAX Leading Edge

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•Source:MLS PIN #72253455

Redfin Estimate

$1,621,882

$709K since sold in December 2017$5,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 15.5% lower than the average sale price ($1.92M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$1,375,000
A
6 beds3 baths3,738 sq ft
42-44 Choate, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD NOV 28, 2025
$1,400,000
B
8 beds4.5 baths4,330 sq ft
41 Concord Ave, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$1,984,000
C
6 beds3.5 baths3,869 sq ft
42 Fairmont St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUN 11, 2026
$2,150,000
D
7 beds3 baths3,480 sq ft
27-29 Normandy Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$2,500,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths3,380 sq ft
35 Richardson Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$2,102,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths2,929 sq ft
74 Shaw Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

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Market trends in 02478, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

102.3%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$31K MoM

Avg. days on market

17d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

14 MoM

New listings for sale

3D & VIDEO TOUR
$1,995,000
4 beds3.5 baths2,756 sq ft
128 Watson Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
$879,000
2 beds1 bath1,130 sq ft
114 Payson Rd #2, Belmont, MA 02478
3D WALKTHROUGH
$879,000
2 beds1 bath1,530 sq ft
112 Payson #1, Belmont, MA 02478
$929,900
3 beds2.5 baths1,845 sq ft
81 Grant Ave #81, Belmont, MA 02478
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Sale history for 16-18 Watson Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72253455

Dec 22, 2017

Sold

$912,500

$401/sq ft

Nov 14, 2017

Pending

—

Nov 8, 2017

Listed

$825,000

$363/sq ft

MLS PIN #70203657

Oct 7, 2005

Sold

$562,000

$247/sq ft

Aug 27, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Jun 4, 2005

Listed

$584,900

$257/sq ft

Public record

Beds

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Lot size

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Year renovated

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Sq. Ft.

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Year built

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Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Middlesex County

APN

358913

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

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HOA Dues

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Garage

—

Features

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Last updated by owner on Jul 25, 2025.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11

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): 2,273
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Property Information
PropertySubType: Multi Family

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.11

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,137
Tax Year: 2017

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Location

Location Information
Directions: Concord ave to Becket Rd to Watson Rd
UnparsedAddress: 16-18 Watson Rd, Belmont MA 02478

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 358913

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 25, 2025

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Mary Lee Burbank School

Public K-3 • Assigned • 0.2mi

10/10

Belmont High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi

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

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be 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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In this area, properties receive around 9.2 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

$1.54M – $1.87M

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Home values near 16-18 Watson Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
27 Watson Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2432 Sq. Ft.	$1,193,276
34 Watson Road, Belmont, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2544 Sq. Ft.	$1,367,519

Address	Redfin Estimate
2224 Watson Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2137 Sq. Ft.	$1,181,376
21 Watson Road, Belmont, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1391 Sq. Ft.	$758,734

Address	Redfin Estimate
2830 Watson Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2184 Sq. Ft.	$1,249,559
23 Watson Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1726 Sq. Ft.	$1,226,721

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