Off Market Jul 2010 for $728K

$1,529,560

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,481/mo

•

2,047

sq ft

240 Payson Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

Beautiful Payson Park Dutch Colonial combines exceptional period detail, beamed ceilings and nat woodwork with extensive updates throughout. New cheerful EI cherry and granite island kitchen with SS appliances, fireplaced front to back living rm spacious formal dining rm with built-in china cabinet. New finished bright family rm with many built-ins and separate office/playrm in the walk out lower level. Private setting near Payson Park playground, convenient to Cushing Sq. -Burbank School

Single-familyProperty Type

1935Year Built

8,861 sq ftLot Size

$747Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Carol Toland • Lawndale Realty

Bought with Barbara Nolan • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Belmont

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•Source:MLS PIN #71084637

Redfin Estimate

$1,529,560

$802K since sold in July 2010$4,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 6.3% higher than the average sale price ($1.44M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 28, 2026
$1,737,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths2,188 sq ft
51 Gale Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,365,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,093 sq ft
32 Marcia Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$1,275,000
C
3 beds2 baths2,025 sq ft
33 Palfrey Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$1,600,000
D
4 beds1.5 baths1,664 sq ft
16 Preble Gardens Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,400,000
E
3 beds2 baths2,328 sq ft
61 Washington, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$1,260,000
F
4 beds1.5 baths1,648 sq ft
11 Poplar St, 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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14 MoM

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Sale history for 240 Payson Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71084637

Jul 13, 2010

Sold

$728,000

$356/sq ft

May 24, 2010

Contingent

—

May 21, 2010

Listed

$719,000

$351/sq ft

MLS PIN #30737828

Sep 12, 2003

Sold

$602,000

$294/sq ft

Aug 5, 2003

Listing Removed

—

Jun 23, 2003

Listed

$599,000

$293/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,226 (+3.9%)

$766,000 + $483,000

$1,249,000

2024

$13,686 (+0.9%)

$907,000 + $389,000

$1,296,000

2023

$13,567 (+5.6%)

$855,000 + $352,000

$1,207,000

2022

$12,843 (−11.3%)

$783,000 + $328,000

$1,111,000

2021

$14,471 (+16.8%)

$979,000 + $275,000

$1,254,000

2020

$12,386 (+6.7%)

$837,000 + $289,000

$1,126,000

2019

$11,612 (+2.3%)

$669,000 + $326,000

$995,000

2018

$11,348 (−3.6%)

$608,000 + $326,000

$934,000

2017

$11,776 (+3.1%)

$534,000 + $394,000

$928,000

2016

$11,417 (+12.7%)

$534,000 + $375,000

$909,000

2015

$10,127 (+2.1%)

$460,000 + $325,000

$785,000

2014

$9,923 (+1.3%)

$402,000 + $333,000

$735,000

2013

$9,798 (+19.7%)

$402,000 + $333,000

$735,000

2012

$8,184 (+5.8%)

$321,000 + $292,000

$613,000

2011

$7,732 (+5.5%)

$321,000 + $263,000

$584,000

2010

$7,332 (+2.3%)

$321,000 + $282,000

$603,000

2009

$7,170

$327,000 + $276,000

$603,000

Tax history for 240 Payson Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,226 (+3.9%)

$766,000 + $483,000

$1,249,000

2024

$13,686 (+0.9%)

$907,000 + $389,000

$1,296,000

2023

$13,567 (+5.6%)

$855,000 + $352,000

$1,207,000

2022

$12,843 (−11.3%)

$783,000 + $328,000

$1,111,000

2021

$14,471 (+16.8%)

$979,000 + $275,000

$1,254,000

2020

$12,386 (+6.7%)

$837,000 + $289,000

$1,126,000

2019

$11,612 (+2.3%)

$669,000 + $326,000

$995,000

2018

$11,348 (−3.6%)

$608,000 + $326,000

$934,000

2017

$11,776 (+3.1%)

$534,000 + $394,000

$928,000

2016

$11,417 (+12.7%)

$534,000 + $375,000

$909,000

2015

$10,127 (+2.1%)

$460,000 + $325,000

$785,000

2014

$9,923 (+1.3%)

$402,000 + $333,000

$735,000

2013

$9,798 (+19.7%)

$402,000 + $333,000

$735,000

2012

$8,184 (+5.8%)

$321,000 + $292,000

$613,000

2011

$7,732 (+5.5%)

$321,000 + $263,000

$584,000

2010

$7,332 (+2.3%)

$321,000 + $282,000

$603,000

2009

$7,170

$327,000 + $276,000

$603,000

*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

8,712 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1935

Sq. Ft.

1,625

Year built

1935

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2233750S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Closet

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Closet

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Closet

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

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

Living Room Information
Area: 322
Length: 23
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 350
Length: 25
Width: 14
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built

Dining Room Information
Area: 165
Length: 15
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built

Kitchen Information
Area: 176
Length: 16
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Closet,Kitchen Island

Office Room Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Closet

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

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Closet, Office, Vestibule, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,047
Foundation Area: 750
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Green

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Roof
Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Fenced Yard, Deck - Roof

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.2
Lot Features: Wooded
Frontage Length: 44
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,332
Tax Year: 2010

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Natural Gas

Location

HOA Information
Homeowners Association Membership Not Required

Location Information
Directions: Near Elm Street and Payson Park Playground
UnparsedAddress: 240 Payson Road, Belmont MA 02478

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Public School, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,625
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: 1935
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2233750S

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools
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Transit

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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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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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

$1.45M – $1.76M

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Home values near 240 Payson Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
249 Payson Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1976 Sq. Ft.	$1,376,760
236 Payson Road, Belmont, MA 6 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 2565 Sq. Ft.	$2,164,898

Address	Redfin Estimate
227 Payson Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2379 Sq. Ft.	$1,697,746
242 Payson Road, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3332 Sq. Ft.	$1,938,372

Address	Redfin Estimate
232 Payson Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3500 Sq. Ft.	$2,399,771
232 Payson Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2644 Sq. Ft.	$2,109,880

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