This home's estimate is 5.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.68M) of 6 comparable homes.
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253 Payson Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
About this home
Spectacularly renovated to meet todays needs, this 3 bedroom Colonial in the heart of Payson Park overlooks playgrounds and open space. Featuring 3 renovated baths with porceliain tile, a modern kitchen appointed with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops, this home will be the focal point of any life style and will meet the interests of any occupants. Conveniently located near public transportation, it is a mere 2 miles to Harvard Square. Outbound commuters will enjoy the short trip to Routes 2, 95 and 128.
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Sale history for 253 Payson Rd
$443/sq ft
$418/sq ft
$159/sq ft
Tax history for 253 Payson Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- Has Garage
- # of Garage Spaces: 1
- # of Covered Spaces: 1
- Parking Spaces: 2
- AttachedGarageYN: Yes
- Parking Features: Attached, Off Street
Interior
- Master Bedroom Information
- Area: 247
- Length: 19
- Width: 13
- Level: Second
- Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood
- Bedroom #2 Information
- Area: 140
- Length: 14
- Width: 10
- Level: Second
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Bedroom #3 Information
- Area: 156
- Length: 13
- Width: 12
- Level: Second
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Bedroom #4 Information
- Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
- Bathroom Information
- # of Bathrooms (Full): 3
- Master Bathroom Features: Yes
- Bathroom #1 Information
- Area: 49
- Length: 7
- Width: 7
- Level: First
- Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
- Bathroom #2 Information
- Area: 54
- Length: 9
- Width: 6
- Level: Second
- Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
- Bathroom #3 Information
- Area: 54
- Length: 9
- Width: 6
- Level: Second
- Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
- Living Room Information
- Area: 325
- Length: 25
- Width: 13
- Level: First
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Family Room Information
- Area: 180
- Length: 18
- Width: 10
- Level: First
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Dining Room Information
- Area: 182
- Length: 14
- Width: 13
- Level: First
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Kitchen Information
- Area: 176
- Length: 16
- Width: 11
- Level: First
- Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Picture,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Cabinets - Upgraded,Exterior Access,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove
- Office Room Information
- Area: 72
- Length: 9
- Width: 8
- Level: Second
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Basement Information
- Basement: Full, Sump Pump, Unfinished
- Laundry Information
- Laundry Features: In Basement
- Fireplace Information
- Has Fireplace
- # of Fireplaces (Total): 1
- Fireplace Features: Living Room
- Interior Features
- # of Rooms (Total): 8
- Door Features: Storm Door(s)
- Window Features: Storm Window(s)
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
- Interior Features: Home Office, Foyer
Exterior
- Building Information
- Building Area (Total): 2,166
- Foundation Details: Block
- Construction Materials: Frame
- Year Built Source: Public Records
- Year Built Details: Approximate
- Color: Beige
- Exterior Features
- Roof: Shingle
- Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping
- Property Information
- PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
- Lot Information
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
- Lot Features: Level
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Road Frontage Type: Public
- Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $9,765
- Tax Year: 2015
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Public
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Heating & Cooling
- Has Heating
- Has Cooling
- Heating: Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
- Location Information
- Directions: Belmont Street to Payson Road
- UnparsedAddress: 253 Payson Road, Belmont MA 02478
- Community Information
- Senior CommunityYN: No
- Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, Sidewalks
Public facts
- Beds: 3
- Baths: 4.0
- Sq. Ft.: 2,166
- Stories: 2.0
- Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1940
- Year Renovated: 1940
- County: Middlesex County
- APN: 2404059S
Other
- Miscellaneous Information
- Heat Zones: 3
- Listing Information
- StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Public 4-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
Lifestyle
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- Belmont is a low-inventory, high-demand market driven both by restrictive zoning laws & proximity to Cambridge. New housing production is scarce, with demand for properties always exceeding supply. This will keep the market difficult for buyers and...advantageous for sellers.2 months ago • BelmontWas this helpful?
Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
58% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
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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| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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4 Beds | 1.5 Baths | 2110 Sq. Ft. | $1,407,354 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
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