OFF MARKET

Off Market May 2013 for $742K

$1,538,817

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,084/mo

•

1,696

sq ft

168 Watson Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

Charming 8 room 1930's Colonial in a great location, near public trans, schools and Cambridge. Lovely living rm with fireplace opens to a spacious sunroom. The modern kitchen is open to the dining rm. A modern half bath off the hallway. There are 4 bedrooms on the 2nd floor, 3 with ceiling fans and modern bath.The ameneties feature CA, not the sunrm. Shining hard wood floors, Ctral vac, newer windows, B dry system, patio and fenced in yard, newer driveway and walk way. Roof is older.

Single-familyProperty Type

1935Year Built

5,906 sq ftLot Size

$907Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Monika Sainsbury • Hammond Residential Real Estate

Bought with Elizabeth Crampton • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lexington

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•Source:MLS PIN #71485056

Redfin Estimate

$1,538,817

$797K since sold in May 2013$2,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 13.4% higher than the average sale price ($1.36M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,600,000
A
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$1,390,000
B
4 beds1.5 baths2,081 sq ft
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SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$1,260,000
C
4 beds1.5 baths1,648 sq ft
11 Poplar St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$1,575,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,756 sq ft
136 Alexander Ave, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$1,205,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,694 sq ft
124 Orchard St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD NOV 25, 2025
$1,110,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths1,664 sq ft
50 Hammond Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

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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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Sale history for 168 Watson Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71485056

May 1, 2013

Sold

$742,000

$438/sq ft

Feb 27, 2013

Contingent

—

Feb 22, 2013

Listed

$735,000

$433/sq ft

MLS PIN #70613401

Dec 3, 2007

Sold

$672,000

$396/sq ft

Nov 19, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Oct 25, 2007

Price Changed

$690,000

$407/sq ft

Sep 21, 2007

Price Changed

$709,000

$418/sq ft

Sep 18, 2007

Price Changed

$719,000

$424/sq ft

Jul 13, 2007

Listed

$739,000

$436/sq ft

Located on a beautiful street close to public trans, schools and Cambridge, this 8 rm CE Colonial is picturesque, pristine and in exceptional move-in condition. The 1st floor features a fireplace living rm, spacious sunrm,and modern kitch that opens to the dining rm. The 2nd floor has 4 corner bedrms, 3 with ceiling fans and modern bath. Extra amenities included are CA, shining hardwd floors, freshly painted interior,landscaped backyard with impressive patio & fence,new driveway & B Dry system.

MLS PIN #70105611

Apr 15, 2005

Sold

$667,000

$393/sq ft

Mar 9, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Oct 15, 2004

Listed

$699,000

$412/sq ft

This wonderful 8rm CE Colonial offers a custom-designed (1994) peninsula kitchen, dining area w/access to outdoor "roofed" porch, front-to-back fireplaced living rm, oversized sun rm, renovated 1st floor lavatory, 4 corner bdrms & renovated family bath. Features include high ceilings, hardwood floors, bay windows & glass doors. Most windows have been replaced & all systems have been updated. Short walk to all schools & public tranportation.

Public Records

Aug 3, 1994

Sold

$265,000

$156/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 29, 1991

Sold

$200,000

$118/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,659 (+1.8%)

$769,000 + $518,000

$1,287,000

2024

$14,393 (+6.3%)

$958,000 + $405,000

$1,363,000

2023

$13,544 (+3.6%)

$836,000 + $369,000

$1,205,000

2022

$13,074 (−7.7%)

$786,000 + $345,000

$1,131,000

2021

$14,171 (+17.1%)

$819,000 + $409,000

$1,228,000

2020

$12,100 (+19.6%)

$802,000 + $298,000

$1,100,000

2019

$10,118 (+2.4%)

$596,000 + $271,000

$867,000

2018

$9,878 (+1.4%)

$542,000 + $271,000

$813,000

2017

$9,746 (+1.3%)

$497,000 + $271,000

$768,000

2016

$9,621 (+9.4%)

$497,000 + $269,000

$766,000

2015

$8,798 (+7.5%)

$414,000 + $268,000

$682,000

2014

$8,181 (+4.4%)

$338,000 + $268,000

$606,000

2013

$7,838 (+4.8%)

$338,000 + $250,000

$588,000

2012

$7,476 (+2.7%)

$283,000 + $277,000

$560,000

2011

$7,282 (+4.9%)

$283,000 + $267,000

$550,000

2010

$6,943 (+1.6%)

$283,000 + $288,000

$571,000

2009

$6,837

$294,000 + $281,000

$575,000

Tax history for 168 Watson Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,659 (+1.8%)

$769,000 + $518,000

$1,287,000

2024

$14,393 (+6.3%)

$958,000 + $405,000

$1,363,000

2023

$13,544 (+3.6%)

$836,000 + $369,000

$1,205,000

2022

$13,074 (−7.7%)

$786,000 + $345,000

$1,131,000

2021

$14,171 (+17.1%)

$819,000 + $409,000

$1,228,000

2020

$12,100 (+19.6%)

$802,000 + $298,000

$1,100,000

2019

$10,118 (+2.4%)

$596,000 + $271,000

$867,000

2018

$9,878 (+1.4%)

$542,000 + $271,000

$813,000

2017

$9,746 (+1.3%)

$497,000 + $271,000

$768,000

2016

$9,621 (+9.4%)

$497,000 + $269,000

$766,000

2015

$8,798 (+7.5%)

$414,000 + $268,000

$682,000

2014

$8,181 (+4.4%)

$338,000 + $268,000

$606,000

2013

$7,838 (+4.8%)

$338,000 + $250,000

$588,000

2012

$7,476 (+2.7%)

$283,000 + $277,000

$560,000

2011

$7,282 (+4.9%)

$283,000 + $267,000

$550,000

2010

$6,943 (+1.6%)

$283,000 + $288,000

$571,000

2009

$6,837

$294,000 + $281,000

$575,000

*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

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,098 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1994

Sq. Ft.

1,696

Year built

1935

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3739479S

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: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 180
Length: 12
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 110
Length: 10
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 72
Length: 8
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

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

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

Living Room Information
Area: 253
Length: 23
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,French Doors,Cable Hookup

Dining Room Information
Area: 120
Length: 10
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Kitchen Information
Area: 168
Length: 12
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Sun Room, Central Vacuum

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,696
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Cream

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,839
Tax Year: 2013

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Washington St. to Watson Rd
UnparsedAddress: 168 Watson Rd, Belmont MA 02478

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Tennis Court(s), Park, Golf, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,696
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: 1994
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3739479S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer And Dryer Negotiable
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 • 0.6mi

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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$1.46M – $1.77M

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Data from public records.

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

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

Address	Redfin Estimate
141 Watson Road, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2494 Sq. Ft.	$2,049,148
140 Watson Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2277 Sq. Ft.	$1,779,300

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