Off Market Jun 2006 for $667K

$1,538,194

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,369/mo

•

1,701

sq ft

23 Douglas Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

"William Richardson" foursquare farmhouse with views in a sought-after Burbank neighborhood. Respectfully updated by architect owner/designer, including a 2006 period-restored kitchen. Main floor with master bedroom w/bath, spacious living room, dining room and library. Finished lower level w/French doors opens to bluestone terrace overlooking gardens and private backyard on a 7861 sf lot. Loads of light, high ceilings, and updated systems make this 8 room home as gracious as it is efficient.

Single-familyProperty Type

1928Year Built

7,861 sq ftLot Size

$904Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Carol Toland • Lawndale Realty

Bought with Donata Barber • Prudential Maxfield & Company - Cambridge

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #70340359

Redfin Estimate

$1,538,194

$871K since sold in June 2006$108K since August

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This home's estimate is 7% lower than the average sale price ($1.65M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JAN 16, 2026
$1,600,000
A
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SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$1,205,000
B
3 beds1 bath1,694 sq ft
124 Orchard St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD APR 28, 2026
$1,737,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths2,188 sq ft
51 Gale Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$1,305,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,490 sq ft
109 Shaw Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$1,575,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,756 sq ft
136 Alexander Ave, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$2,500,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths3,380 sq ft
35 Richardson 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

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14 MoM

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Sale history for 23 Douglas Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,101 (−1.5%)

$826,000 + $412,000

$1,238,000

2024

$14,309 (+6.7%)

$1,029,000 + $326,000

$1,355,000

2023

$13,409 (+3.8%)

$898,000 + $295,000

$1,193,000

2022

$12,924 (+1.2%)

$844,000 + $274,000

$1,118,000

2021

$12,775 (+4.9%)

$880,000 + $227,000

$1,107,000

2020

$12,177 (+19.3%)

$862,000 + $245,000

$1,107,000

2019

$10,211 (+2.9%)

$640,000 + $235,000

$875,000

2018

$9,927 (+1.7%)

$582,000 + $235,000

$817,000

2017

$9,759 (+1.3%)

$534,000 + $235,000

$769,000

2016

$9,634 (+10.5%)

$534,000 + $233,000

$767,000

2015

$8,720 (+3.5%)

$444,000 + $232,000

$676,000

2014

$8,424 (+1.3%)

$363,000 + $261,000

$624,000

2013

$8,318 (+5.8%)

$363,000 + $261,000

$624,000

2012

$7,863 (+2.6%)

$303,000 + $286,000

$589,000

2011

$7,666 (+5.4%)

$303,000 + $276,000

$579,000

2010

$7,272 (+0.9%)

$303,000 + $295,000

$598,000

2009

$7,205

$316,000 + $290,000

$606,000

Tax history for 23 Douglas Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,101 (−1.5%)

$826,000 + $412,000

$1,238,000

2024

$14,309 (+6.7%)

$1,029,000 + $326,000

$1,355,000

2023

$13,409 (+3.8%)

$898,000 + $295,000

$1,193,000

2022

$12,924 (+1.2%)

$844,000 + $274,000

$1,118,000

2021

$12,775 (+4.9%)

$880,000 + $227,000

$1,107,000

2020

$12,177 (+19.3%)

$862,000 + $245,000

$1,107,000

2019

$10,211 (+2.9%)

$640,000 + $235,000

$875,000

2018

$9,927 (+1.7%)

$582,000 + $235,000

$817,000

2017

$9,759 (+1.3%)

$534,000 + $235,000

$769,000

2016

$9,634 (+10.5%)

$534,000 + $233,000

$767,000

2015

$8,720 (+3.5%)

$444,000 + $232,000

$676,000

2014

$8,424 (+1.3%)

$363,000 + $261,000

$624,000

2013

$8,318 (+5.8%)

$363,000 + $261,000

$624,000

2012

$7,863 (+2.6%)

$303,000 + $286,000

$589,000

2011

$7,666 (+5.4%)

$303,000 + $276,000

$579,000

2010

$7,272 (+0.9%)

$303,000 + $295,000

$598,000

2009

$7,205

$316,000 + $290,000

$606,000

*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

7,841 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1928

Sq. Ft.

1,407

Year built

1928

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2933274S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 126
Length: 14
Width: 9
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 80
Length: 10
Width: 8
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 150
Length: 15
Width: 10
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

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

Living Room Information
Area: 312
Length: 24
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 198
Length: 22
Width: 9
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 110
Length: 11
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 108
Length: 9
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Office Room Information
Area: 104
Length: 13
Width: 8
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Office, Mud Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,701
Foundation Area: 950
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: gray
Lead Paint: Certified Treated

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Professional Landscaping

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
Lot Features: Wooded
Frontage Length: 75
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,195
Tax Year: 2005

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Steam, Natural Gas

Location

HOA Information
Homeowners Association Membership Not Required

Location Information
Directions: Edgemoor to Douglas
UnparsedAddress: 23 Douglas Rd, Belmont MA 02478

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,407
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: 1928
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2933274S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
Exclusions: Refrigerator,Washer/Dryer
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 • 0.4mi

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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Historical weather

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

$1.46M – $1.77M

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Home values near 23 Douglas Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
43 Douglas Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2556 Sq. Ft.	$1,951,949
17 Douglas Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1680 Sq. Ft.	$1,331,520

Address	Redfin Estimate
35 Douglas Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2038 Sq. Ft.	$1,955,904
11 Douglas Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1866 Sq. Ft.	$1,385,833

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3 Douglas Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2336 Sq. Ft.	$1,656,917

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