OFF MARKET

Off market mar 2017 for $850K

$1,593,681

•

2,409

sq ft

3 Van Ness Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

Intriguing Brick & Stucco Gambrel Dutch Colonial Just Steps From The Prestigious Oakley Country Club in Highly Desirable Payson Park Locale Featuring Oversized Fireplaced Front to Back Living Room with Crown Moldings, Formal Dining Room with Wainscoting, Modern Oak Kitchen, 1st Floor Den & Office, Charming Entry Foyer, Gleaming Hardwood Floors, Master Bedroom Suite with Private Tile Bath & Walk In Closet, Younger Windows, Walk Up Finished Attic, Finished Basement Family Room & Laundry Room, Newer High Efficiency Buderous Heating System, Central AC, 1 Car Garage, Fenced Patio Area, and More!

Single-familyProperty Type

1925Year Built

6,199 sq ftLot Size

$662Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Hans Brings • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Waltham

Bought with Christine Pomer • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lexington

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•Source:MLS PIN #72105194

Redfin Estimate

$1,593,681

$744K since sold in March 2017$19K since October

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This home's estimate is 12.9% lower than the average sale price ($1.83M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 14, 2026
$1,994,050
A
4 beds3.5 baths2,756 sq ft
128 Watson Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$1,199,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths2,050 sq ft
4 Van Ness Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD MAR 27, 2026
$1,830,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,682 sq ft
50 Poplar St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD OCT 7, 2026
$1,650,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths2,300 sq ft
8 Horace Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$2,700,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,424 sq ft
61 Larchwood Dr, Cambridge, MA 02138
SOLD OCT 16, 2026
$1,605,000
F
4 beds1.5 baths2,154 sq ft
35 Gorham Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

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Market trends in 02478, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

100.3%

1.8% MoM

Median sale price

$1.5M

$82K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

3 days MoM

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Sale history for 3 Van Ness Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$17,279 (+10.2%)

$778,000 + $739,000

$1,517,000

2024

$15,682 (+1.5%)

$921,000 + $564,000

$1,485,000

2023

$15,455 (+5.5%)

$869,000 + $506,000

$1,375,000

2022

$14,647 (−8.5%)

$795,000 + $472,000

$1,267,000

2021

$16,006 (+7.2%)

$995,000 + $392,000

$1,387,000

2020

$14,927 (+15.1%)

$851,000 + $506,000

$1,357,000

2019

$12,965 (+12.2%)

$644,000 + $467,000

$1,111,000

2018

$11,555

$585,000 + $366,000

$951,000

Tax history for 3 Van Ness Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$17,279 (+10.2%)

$778,000 + $739,000

$1,517,000

2024

$15,682 (+1.5%)

$921,000 + $564,000

$1,485,000

2023

$15,455 (+5.5%)

$869,000 + $506,000

$1,375,000

2022

$14,647 (−8.5%)

$795,000 + $472,000

$1,267,000

2021

$16,006 (+7.2%)

$995,000 + $392,000

$1,387,000

2020

$14,927 (+15.1%)

$851,000 + $506,000

$1,357,000

2019

$12,965 (+12.2%)

$644,000 + $467,000

$1,111,000

2018

$11,555

$585,000 + $366,000

$951,000

*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.

2,176

Year built

1925

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

4979664

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 216
Length: 18
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 288
Length: 24
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 198
Length: 18
Width: 11
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Dining Room Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Wainscoting

Kitchen Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: First

Office Room Information
Area: 70
Length: 10
Width: 7
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Office, Den, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,409
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
Road Surface Type: Paved

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,199
Tax Year: 2016

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Trapelo Road to Van Ness Road.
UnparsedAddress: 3 Van Ness Road, Belmont MA 02478

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,176
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 1925
County: Middlesex County
APN: 4979664

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Winthrop L Chenery Middle School

Public 4-6 • Assigned • 0.7mi

7/10

Belmont High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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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

0.31% 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

$1.51M – $1.83M

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Home values near 3 Van Ness Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
15 Van Ness Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1989 Sq. Ft.	$1,413,220
10 Van Ness Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1939 Sq. Ft.	$1,543,901
3 Stults Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 1988 Sq. Ft.	$1,530,646
18 Stults Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2032 Sq. Ft.	$1,538,163
346 Belmont Street #344, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1647 Sq. Ft.	$852,558
332 Belmont Street, Watertown, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1299 Sq. Ft.	$968,451
334 Belmont Street #334, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1878 Sq. Ft.	$796,245

Address	Redfin Estimate
9 Van Ness Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2040 Sq. Ft.	$1,539,235
16 Van Ness Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1880 Sq. Ft.	$1,579,621
331 Belmont Street, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2807 Sq. Ft.	$1,588,535
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336 Belmont Street, Watertown, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1180 Sq. Ft.	$619,390
336 Belmont Street #2, Watertown, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1100 Sq. Ft.	$573,113

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