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Off Market Jul 2024 for $1.5M

$1,711,666

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,822/mo

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2,110

sq ft

265 Payson Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

Meticulously maintained by the same owners for 48 years, 265 Payson Road is now ready for its next chapter.This pristine colonial, with handsome curb appeal offers a family friendly floor plan with plenty of space to spread out. The first floor features a large front to back living room with fireplace, large sunroom wrapped in windows, eat-in kitchen, and dining room with screened-in porch access. Second floor offers a primary bedroom and en suite bath, two additional bedrooms, and dedicated office or nursery.Third floor boasts additional bedroom, study and ample storage. Large unfinished basement, with direct access to the one car garage.Updated systems including 2019 roof, 2022 boiler, chimney&liner.Relax in your private, fenced in backyard with patio, mature plantings and beautiful landscaping. Enjoy concerts at the renovated Payson Park, Belmont's top rated schools, thriving Cushing Sq, Arsenal Yards, major rtes and public transportation with easy access into Boston and Cambridge.

Single-familyProperty Type

1925Year Built

5,894 sq ftLot Size

$811Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Lynn Findlay • Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont

Bought with Anne Mahon • Leading Edge Real Estate

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #73251152

Redfin Estimate

$1,711,666

$212K since sold in July 2024$71K since July

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This home's estimate is 2.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.68M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,365,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,093 sq ft
32 Marcia Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$1,600,000
B
4 beds1.5 baths1,664 sq ft
16 Preble Gardens Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$1,725,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,018 sq ft
46 Horace Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$1,400,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths1,950 sq ft
81 Winsor Ave, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$2,700,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,424 sq ft
61 Larchwood Dr, Cambridge, MA 02138
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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$5,288/mo

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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

$2,499,000
5 beds3.5 baths2,859 sq ft
45 Wellesley Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
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Sale history for 265 Payson Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,294 (+7.1%)

$691,000 + $564,000

$1,255,000

2024

$13,348 (+1.2%)

$819,000 + $445,000

$1,264,000

2023

$13,185 (+5.8%)

$772,000 + $401,000

$1,173,000

2022

$12,462 (−9.3%)

$707,000 + $371,000

$1,078,000

2021

$13,744 (+17.5%)

$884,000 + $307,000

$1,191,000

2020

$11,693 (+10.8%)

$756,000 + $307,000

$1,063,000

2019

$10,550 (+1.3%)

$604,000 + $300,000

$904,000

2018

$10,413 (+3.7%)

$549,000 + $308,000

$857,000

2017

$10,038 (+1.3%)

$483,000 + $308,000

$791,000

2016

$9,910 (+6.7%)

$483,000 + $306,000

$789,000

2015

$9,288 (+3.0%)

$415,000 + $305,000

$720,000

2014

$9,018 (+1.3%)

$363,000 + $305,000

$668,000

2013

$8,904 (+6.4%)

$363,000 + $305,000

$668,000

2012

$8,370 (+3.0%)

$290,000 + $337,000

$627,000

2011

$8,129 (+4.6%)

$290,000 + $324,000

$614,000

2010

$7,770 (+2.8%)

$290,000 + $349,000

$639,000

2009

$7,562

$295,000 + $341,000

$636,000

Tax history for 265 Payson Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,294 (+7.1%)

$691,000 + $564,000

$1,255,000

2024

$13,348 (+1.2%)

$819,000 + $445,000

$1,264,000

2023

$13,185 (+5.8%)

$772,000 + $401,000

$1,173,000

2022

$12,462 (−9.3%)

$707,000 + $371,000

$1,078,000

2021

$13,744 (+17.5%)

$884,000 + $307,000

$1,191,000

2020

$11,693 (+10.8%)

$756,000 + $307,000

$1,063,000

2019

$10,550 (+1.3%)

$604,000 + $300,000

$904,000

2018

$10,413 (+3.7%)

$549,000 + $308,000

$857,000

2017

$10,038 (+1.3%)

$483,000 + $308,000

$791,000

2016

$9,910 (+6.7%)

$483,000 + $306,000

$789,000

2015

$9,288 (+3.0%)

$415,000 + $305,000

$720,000

2014

$9,018 (+1.3%)

$363,000 + $305,000

$668,000

2013

$8,904 (+6.4%)

$363,000 + $305,000

$668,000

2012

$8,370 (+3.0%)

$290,000 + $337,000

$627,000

2011

$8,129 (+4.6%)

$290,000 + $324,000

$614,000

2010

$7,770 (+2.8%)

$290,000 + $349,000

$639,000

2009

$7,562

$295,000 + $341,000

$636,000

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,098 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1925

Sq. Ft.

2,110

Year built

1925

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3329520S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 198
Length: 18
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 110
Length: 11
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 110
Length: 11
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 88
Length: 8
Width: 11
Level: Third

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 40
Length: 8
Width: 5
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 35
Length: 7
Width: 5
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower

Living Room Information
Area: 264
Length: 11
Width: 24
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Family Room Information
Area: 190
Length: 19
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Dining Room Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Exterior Access,Lighting - Pendant

Kitchen Information
Area: 140
Length: 14
Width: 10
Level: First

Office Room Information
Area: 54
Length: 9
Width: 6
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Garage Access, Unfinished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Office, Study

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,110
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Grey

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Patio, Garden

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

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

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $13,348
Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Belmont Street to Payson Road
UnparsedAddress: 265 Payson Road, Belmont MA 02478

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,110
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 1925
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3329520S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools
Places
Transit

Winthrop L Chenery Middle School

Public 4-6 • Assigned • 0.5mi

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

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 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

$1.63M – $1.97M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
290 Payson Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1850 Sq. Ft.	$1,322,433
308 Payson Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2613 Sq. Ft.	$1,841,090

Address	Redfin Estimate
296 Payson Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2404 Sq. Ft.	$1,633,753
314 Payson Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3150 Sq. Ft.	$1,843,760

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302 Payson Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2273 Sq. Ft.	$2,018,150
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