Off Market Sep 2023 for $1.2M

$1,480,521

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,703/mo

•

1,576

sq ft

21 Gorham Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

Step inside this beautiful colonial home that is full of timeless charm. Nestled on a quiet tree-lined street near desirable shops and Cushing Square, this residence offers an ideal location for living and commuting. This home has 3 bedrooms, ample living and dining space, sunrooms, and an open kitchen, and provides the perfect fusion of comfort and functionality. The first floor features a bright sunroom, a sizable living room with a fireplace, and a kitchen/dining area that opens onto a deck perfect for entertaining and overlooking the well-maintained backyard. On the second floor, a good-sized primary bedroom features a walk-in closet and an attached sunroom. Additionally, there are two more bedrooms, a full bathroom, and laundry. Walk up to the third level to enjoy the expansive family room or bedroom, complete with good closet space for storage. A detached garage and off-street parking space for 3 cars.

Single-familyProperty Type

1925Year Built

6,170 sq ftLot Size

$939Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Kendall Green Luce Team • Compass

Bought with Lisa Li • Feng Shui Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #73143484

Redfin Estimate

$1,480,521

$246K since sold in September 2023$32K since July

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This home's estimate is 1.5% higher than the average sale price ($1.46M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD MAR 27, 2026
$1,830,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths2,682 sq ft
50 Poplar St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$1,260,000
B
4 beds1.5 baths1,648 sq ft
11 Poplar St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$1,205,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,694 sq ft
124 Orchard 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 JUN 12, 2026
$1,275,000
E
3 beds2 baths2,025 sq ft
33 Palfrey 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

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
$1,388,800
4 beds2 baths2,834 sq ft
24-26 Baker St, Belmont, MA 02478
$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
45 Wellesley Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
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Sale history for 21 Gorham Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73143484

Sep 29, 2023

Sold

$1,235,000

$784/sq ft

Aug 2, 2023

Listed

$1,200,000

$761/sq ft

MLS PIN #70087141

Nov 16, 2004

Sold

$585,000

$371/sq ft

Sep 10, 2004

Listing Removed

—

Sep 8, 2004

Listed

$569,000

$361/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,634 (+6.6%)

$816,000 + $381,000

$1,197,000

2024

$12,788 (−3.3%)

$823,000 + $388,000

$1,211,000

2023

$13,229 (+5.6%)

$823,000 + $354,000

$1,177,000

2022

$12,531 (−5.2%)

$753,000 + $331,000

$1,084,000

2021

$13,225 (+18.9%)

$869,000 + $277,000

$1,146,000

2020

$11,121 (−12.5%)

$734,000 + $277,000

$1,011,000

2019

$12,709 (+11.6%)

$723,000 + $366,000

$1,089,000

2018

$11,385 (+1.6%)

$585,000 + $352,000

$937,000

2017

$11,205 (+1.3%)

$536,000 + $347,000

$883,000

2016

$11,065 (+7.9%)

$536,000 + $345,000

$881,000

2015

$10,256 (+3.4%)

$458,000 + $337,000

$795,000

2014

$9,923 (+1.3%)

$404,000 + $331,000

$735,000

2013

$9,798 (+6.8%)

$404,000 + $331,000

$735,000

2012

$9,171 (+2.3%)

$338,000 + $349,000

$687,000

2011

$8,963 (+5.7%)

$338,000 + $339,000

$677,000

2010

$8,476 (+2.0%)

$338,000 + $359,000

$697,000

2009

$8,311

$345,000 + $354,000

$699,000

Tax history for 21 Gorham Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,634 (+6.6%)

$816,000 + $381,000

$1,197,000

2024

$12,788 (−3.3%)

$823,000 + $388,000

$1,211,000

2023

$13,229 (+5.6%)

$823,000 + $354,000

$1,177,000

2022

$12,531 (−5.2%)

$753,000 + $331,000

$1,084,000

2021

$13,225 (+18.9%)

$869,000 + $277,000

$1,146,000

2020

$11,121 (−12.5%)

$734,000 + $277,000

$1,011,000

2019

$12,709 (+11.6%)

$723,000 + $366,000

$1,089,000

2018

$11,385 (+1.6%)

$585,000 + $352,000

$937,000

2017

$11,205 (+1.3%)

$536,000 + $347,000

$883,000

2016

$11,065 (+7.9%)

$536,000 + $345,000

$881,000

2015

$10,256 (+3.4%)

$458,000 + $337,000

$795,000

2014

$9,923 (+1.3%)

$404,000 + $331,000

$735,000

2013

$9,798 (+6.8%)

$404,000 + $331,000

$735,000

2012

$9,171 (+2.3%)

$338,000 + $349,000

$687,000

2011

$8,963 (+5.7%)

$338,000 + $339,000

$677,000

2010

$8,476 (+2.0%)

$338,000 + $359,000

$697,000

2009

$8,311

$345,000 + $354,000

$699,000

*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

6,170

Year renovated

1925

Sq. Ft.

1,576

Year built

1925

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3518604S

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Pool

Last updated by owner on May 6, 2024.

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

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second

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

Living Room Information
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Laminate, Other

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,576
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

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

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $13,229
Tax Year: 2023

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Other (See Remarks)

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Common to Palfrey to Gorham
UnparsedAddress: 21 Gorham 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, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,576
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 3
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 6,170 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 1925
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3518604S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Pool

Home facts updated by owner on May 6, 2024

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Winthrop L Chenery Middle School

Public 4-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi

7/10

Belmont High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

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

53% 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 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

$1.41M – $1.70M

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Home values near 21 Gorham Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
39 Gorham Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1680 Sq. Ft.	$1,249,366
25 Gorham Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2120 Sq. Ft.	$1,821,740

Address	Redfin Estimate
35 Gorham Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1736 Sq. Ft.	$1,395,695
15 Gorham Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1664 Sq. Ft.	$1,405,437

Address	Redfin Estimate
29 Gorham Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1920 Sq. Ft.	$1,492,958
11 Gorham Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1600 Sq. Ft.	$1,515,008

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