Google street view image for 26 Palfrey Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

Off Market Nov 2002 for $640K

$1,424,512

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,143/mo

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2.5 ba

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1,906

sq ft

26 Palfrey Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

26 Palfrey Rd is a 1,906 square foot house on a 5,663 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on November 15, 2002 for $640,000. Based on Redfin's Belmont data, we estimate the home's value is $1,424,512.

Single-familyProperty Type

1925Year Built

5,663 sq ftLot Size

$747Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,424,512

$785K since sold in November 2002$23K since August

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This home's estimate is 5.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.35M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$1,600,000
A
4 beds1.5 baths1,664 sq ft
16 Preble Gardens Rd, 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 JUN 16, 2026
$1,725,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,018 sq ft
46 Horace Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN MAY 29, 2026
$1,348,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,869 sq ft
290 Orchard St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD DEC 15, 2025
$1,170,000
E
4 beds1.5 baths1,900 sq ft
1 Bridgham Ave, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD JUN 2, 2026
$975,000
F
4 beds1.5 baths1,610 sq ft
20 Hall Ave, Watertown, MA 02472

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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

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OPEN SAT, 1PM TO 3PM
$879,000
2 beds1 bath1,130 sq ft
114 Payson Rd #2, Belmont, MA 02478
OPEN SAT, 1PM TO 3PM
$879,000
2 beds1 bath1,530 sq ft
112 Payson #1, Belmont, MA 02478
$929,900
3 beds2.5 baths1,845 sq ft
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$2,499,000
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Sale history for 26 Palfrey Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,171 (+16.8%)

$796,000 + $536,000

$1,332,000

2024

$12,989 (−2.8%)

$804,000 + $426,000

$1,230,000

2023

$13,364 (+5.6%)

$803,000 + $386,000

$1,189,000

2022

$12,658 (−4.5%)

$735,000 + $360,000

$1,095,000

2021

$13,248 (+18.7%)

$849,000 + $299,000

$1,148,000

2020

$11,165 (−6.0%)

$716,000 + $299,000

$1,015,000

2019

$11,880 (+10.7%)

$706,000 + $312,000

$1,018,000

2018

$10,728 (+1.2%)

$571,000 + $312,000

$883,000

2017

$10,596 (+1.3%)

$523,000 + $312,000

$835,000

2016

$10,462 (+7.3%)

$523,000 + $310,000

$833,000

2015

$9,752 (+2.7%)

$447,000 + $309,000

$756,000

2014

$9,491 (+1.3%)

$394,000 + $309,000

$703,000

2013

$9,371 (−3.3%)

$394,000 + $309,000

$703,000

2012

$9,692 (+2.7%)

$330,000 + $396,000

$726,000

2011

$9,440 (+5.1%)

$330,000 + $383,000

$713,000

2010

$8,986 (+2.3%)

$330,000 + $409,000

$739,000

2009

$8,787

$337,000 + $402,000

$739,000

Tax history for 26 Palfrey Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,171 (+16.8%)

$796,000 + $536,000

$1,332,000

2024

$12,989 (−2.8%)

$804,000 + $426,000

$1,230,000

2023

$13,364 (+5.6%)

$803,000 + $386,000

$1,189,000

2022

$12,658 (−4.5%)

$735,000 + $360,000

$1,095,000

2021

$13,248 (+18.7%)

$849,000 + $299,000

$1,148,000

2020

$11,165 (−6.0%)

$716,000 + $299,000

$1,015,000

2019

$11,880 (+10.7%)

$706,000 + $312,000

$1,018,000

2018

$10,728 (+1.2%)

$571,000 + $312,000

$883,000

2017

$10,596 (+1.3%)

$523,000 + $312,000

$835,000

2016

$10,462 (+7.3%)

$523,000 + $310,000

$833,000

2015

$9,752 (+2.7%)

$447,000 + $309,000

$756,000

2014

$9,491 (+1.3%)

$394,000 + $309,000

$703,000

2013

$9,371 (−3.3%)

$394,000 + $309,000

$703,000

2012

$9,692 (+2.7%)

$330,000 + $396,000

$726,000

2011

$9,440 (+5.1%)

$330,000 + $383,000

$713,000

2010

$8,986 (+2.3%)

$330,000 + $409,000

$739,000

2009

$8,787

$337,000 + $402,000

$739,000

*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
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 9

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Style Type: Colonial
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Aluminum/Vinyl

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,906
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 780
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: BELM 000012 - 000141 - 000000 - 000000

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,663
Municipality Name: BELMONT
Acres: 0.13
Zoning Code: SC
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,906
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 1925
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2339165S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

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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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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

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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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

$1.35M – $1.64M

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Home values near 26 Palfrey Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
33 Palfrey Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2025 Sq. Ft.	$1,504,828
16 Palfrey Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1908 Sq. Ft.	$1,372,874

Address	Redfin Estimate
10 Palfrey Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1980 Sq. Ft.	$1,372,300
32 Palfrey Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2900 Sq. Ft.	$2,117,054

Address	Redfin Estimate
12 Palfrey Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1784 Sq. Ft.	$1,290,004
34 Palfrey Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1657 Sq. Ft.	$1,475,873

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