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OFF MARKET

$1,322,102

•

2 ba

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2,648

sq ft

1820 Townsend Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

1820 Townsend Rd is a 2,648 square foot multi-family home on a 4,792 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Belmont data, we estimate the home's value is $1,322,102.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

4,792 sq ftLot Size

$499Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,322,102

$22K since August

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Estimate history
Homes for sale

This home's estimate is 13.7% lower than the average sale price ($1.53M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$1,230,000
A
4 beds2 baths2,464 sq ft
97-99 Cushing Ave, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,540,000
B
3 beds2 baths2,684 sq ft
62 Shaw Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$1,600,000
C
4 beds1.5 baths1,664 sq ft
16 Preble Gardens Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$1,975,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,708 sq ft
38 Payson Terace, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD MAR 12, 2026
$1,400,000
E
5 beds2.5 baths2,935 sq ft
12 Carver Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$1,445,000
F
3 beds2 baths2,198 sq ft
343 School St, 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

$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
OPEN THU, 3:30PM TO 5PM
$929,900
3 beds2.5 baths1,845 sq ft
81 Grant Ave #81, Belmont, MA 02478
$2,499,000
5 beds3.5 baths2,859 sq ft
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Sale history for 1820 Townsend Rd

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,238 (+6.2%)

$735,000 + $515,000

$1,250,000

2024

$13,411 (+1.0%)

$871,000 + $399,000

$1,270,000

2023

$13,274 (+3.9%)

$822,000 + $359,000

$1,181,000

2022

$12,774 (−6.0%)

$752,000 + $353,000

$1,105,000

2021

$13,594 (+12.4%)

$940,000 + $238,000

$1,178,000

2020

$12,089 (+15.2%)

$804,000 + $295,000

$1,099,000

2019

$10,491 (+2.3%)

$608,000 + $291,000

$899,000

2018

$10,255 (+4.0%)

$553,000 + $291,000

$844,000

2017

$9,860 (+1.4%)

$486,000 + $291,000

$777,000

2016

$9,721 (+13.0%)

$486,000 + $288,000

$774,000

2015

$8,604 (+1.5%)

$418,000 + $249,000

$667,000

2014

$8,478 (+1.3%)

$366,000 + $262,000

$628,000

2013

$8,371 (+3.8%)

$366,000 + $262,000

$628,000

2012

$8,063 (+3.2%)

$292,000 + $312,000

$604,000

2011

$7,812 (+4.5%)

$292,000 + $298,000

$590,000

2010

$7,478 (+2.4%)

$292,000 + $323,000

$615,000

2009

$7,300

$298,000 + $316,000

$614,000

Tax history for 1820 Townsend Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,238 (+6.2%)

$735,000 + $515,000

$1,250,000

2024

$13,411 (+1.0%)

$871,000 + $399,000

$1,270,000

2023

$13,274 (+3.9%)

$822,000 + $359,000

$1,181,000

2022

$12,774 (−6.0%)

$752,000 + $353,000

$1,105,000

2021

$13,594 (+12.4%)

$940,000 + $238,000

$1,178,000

2020

$12,089 (+15.2%)

$804,000 + $295,000

$1,099,000

2019

$10,491 (+2.3%)

$608,000 + $291,000

$899,000

2018

$10,255 (+4.0%)

$553,000 + $291,000

$844,000

2017

$9,860 (+1.4%)

$486,000 + $291,000

$777,000

2016

$9,721 (+13.0%)

$486,000 + $288,000

$774,000

2015

$8,604 (+1.5%)

$418,000 + $249,000

$667,000

2014

$8,478 (+1.3%)

$366,000 + $262,000

$628,000

2013

$8,371 (+3.8%)

$366,000 + $262,000

$628,000

2012

$8,063 (+3.2%)

$292,000 + $312,000

$604,000

2011

$7,812 (+4.5%)

$292,000 + $298,000

$590,000

2010

$7,478 (+2.4%)

$292,000 + $323,000

$615,000

2009

$7,300

$298,000 + $316,000

$614,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Type: Full

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Room Information
# of Rooms: 10

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Old
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle

Property Information
Subdivision Name: TRENHOLM DEV TR BELMON
Living Sq. Ft: 2,648
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,232
# of Units: 2
# of Stories: 2

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,792
Municipality Name: BELMONT
Acres: 0.11
Zoning Code: SC
State Use Description: 2-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,648
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1940
County: Middlesex County
APN: 356202

Home facts updated by county records on Nov 13, 2025

Around this home

Schools

Winthrop L Chenery Middle School

Public 4-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi

7/10

Belmont High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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Local insights from Redfin agents

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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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Historical weather

Belmont, MA • 02478

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In this area, properties receive around 9 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

$1.26M – $1.52M

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Home values near 1820 Townsend Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
6-8 Townsend Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2704 Sq. Ft.	$1,398,110
24 Townsend Rd, Belmont, MA 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2741 Sq. Ft.	$1,537,048

Address	Redfin Estimate
10 Townsend Rd, Belmont, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2931 Sq. Ft.	$1,402,242
26 Townsend Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1187 Sq. Ft.	$1,194,406

Address	Redfin Estimate
16 Townsend Rd Apt 14, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2450 Sq. Ft.	$1,236,795
44 Townsend Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2350 Sq. Ft.	$2,012,733

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