SOLD JAN 28, 2026

Off Market Jan 2026 for $1.7M

$2,272,763

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $470/mo

•

3,124

sq ft

30 Payson Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

A rare opportunity! This distinguished colonial on Payson Road sits proudly on an oversized lot framed by mature trees in one of Belmont’s most desirable neighborhoods. This grand home, with hardwood floors throughout, offers over 3,100 sq ft of living space with room to expand, inviting your vision to restore its elegance or reimagine its future. Sunlight fills the spacious rooms of this 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath home, featuring a classic center entrance with a grand staircase; a front-to-back fireplaced living room opening to a screened porch, a dining room with original plate-rail wainscoting and leaded-glass windows flowing into the kitchen & family room, with windows showcasing the tranquil backyard. The 2nd floor offers a large primary bedroom with a fireplace, 3 additional bedrooms, an office, and 2 baths. The 3rd floor offers the 5th bedroom and attic space. A full unfinished basement and 2-car detached garage complete the package. Ideally located in the heart of Cushing Square.

Single-familyProperty Type

1925Year Built

0.36 acresLot Size

$728Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Murray/Gresenz Group • Compass

Bought with Barbara Nolan • Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont

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•Source:MLS PIN #73461207

Redfin Estimate

$2,272,763

$523K since sold in January 2026$45K since July

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This home's estimate is 9% higher than the average sale price ($2.09M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$1,975,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,708 sq ft
38 Payson Terace, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$2,000,000
B
4 beds3 baths3,570 sq ft
248 Slade St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,365,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,093 sq ft
32 Marcia Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD MAR 26, 2026
$2,925,000
D
5 beds3.5 baths3,386 sq ft
11 Hillcrest Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$2,050,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,731 sq ft
70 Goden St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD MAY 5, 2026
$2,200,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths3,288 sq ft
207 Slade 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

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 30 Payson Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$19,295 (+11.2%)

$886,000 + $808,000

$1,694,000

2024

$17,350 (+1.0%)

$994,000 + $649,000

$1,643,000

2023

$17,186 (+1.8%)

$938,000 + $591,000

$1,529,000

2022

$16,878 (+2.3%)

$906,000 + $554,000

$1,460,000

2021

$16,491 (+2.7%)

$897,000 + $532,000

$1,429,000

2020

$16,060 (+5.9%)

$925,000 + $535,000

$1,460,000

2019

$15,171 (+12.2%)

$774,000 + $526,000

$1,300,000

2018

$13,523 (+1.1%)

$704,000 + $409,000

$1,113,000

2017

$13,375 (+1.3%)

$645,000 + $409,000

$1,054,000

2016

$13,201 (+12.7%)

$645,000 + $406,000

$1,051,000

2015

$11,713 (+6.2%)

$503,000 + $405,000

$908,000

2014

$11,030 (+1.3%)

$412,000 + $405,000

$817,000

2013

$10,891 (+2.7%)

$412,000 + $405,000

$817,000

2012

$10,600 (−0.7%)

$344,000 + $450,000

$794,000

2011

$10,671 (+4.1%)

$344,000 + $462,000

$806,000

2010

$10,251 (+1.9%)

$344,000 + $499,000

$843,000

2009

$10,059

$358,000 + $488,000

$846,000

Tax history for 30 Payson Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$19,295 (+11.2%)

$886,000 + $808,000

$1,694,000

2024

$17,350 (+1.0%)

$994,000 + $649,000

$1,643,000

2023

$17,186 (+1.8%)

$938,000 + $591,000

$1,529,000

2022

$16,878 (+2.3%)

$906,000 + $554,000

$1,460,000

2021

$16,491 (+2.7%)

$897,000 + $532,000

$1,429,000

2020

$16,060 (+5.9%)

$925,000 + $535,000

$1,460,000

2019

$15,171 (+12.2%)

$774,000 + $526,000

$1,300,000

2018

$13,523 (+1.1%)

$704,000 + $409,000

$1,113,000

2017

$13,375 (+1.3%)

$645,000 + $409,000

$1,054,000

2016

$13,201 (+12.7%)

$645,000 + $406,000

$1,051,000

2015

$11,713 (+6.2%)

$503,000 + $405,000

$908,000

2014

$11,030 (+1.3%)

$412,000 + $405,000

$817,000

2013

$10,891 (+2.7%)

$412,000 + $405,000

$817,000

2012

$10,600 (−0.7%)

$344,000 + $450,000

$794,000

2011

$10,671 (+4.1%)

$344,000 + $462,000

$806,000

2010

$10,251 (+1.9%)

$344,000 + $499,000

$843,000

2009

$10,059

$358,000 + $488,000

$846,000

*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

0.36 Acres

Year renovated

1925

Sq. Ft.

3,124

Year built

1925

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1685707S

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: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Open Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #5 Information
Level: Third

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: French Doors,Exterior Access

Family Room Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Exterior Access

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Wainscoting

Kitchen Information
Level: First

Office Room Information
Level: Second

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Unfinished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Master Bedroom

Appliances
Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Water Treatment

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Flooring: Wood
Interior Features: Office, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,124
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Beige

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Screened
Exterior Features: Porch - Screened

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 3124
ADU: N

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.36
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $19,295
Tax Year: 2025

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Hot Water, Hydronic Floor Heat(Radiant)
Cooling: Central Air

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Wellington**
Middle Or Junior School: Chenery
High School: Belmont High School

Location Information
Directions: Oakley Rd or Common St to Payson Rd
UnparsedAddress: 30 Payson Rd, Belmont MA 02478

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

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,124
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.36 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 1925
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1685707S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

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Transit

Winthrop L Chenery Middle School

Public 4-6 • Assigned • 0.3mi

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 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

$2.16M – $2.61M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
50 Payson Road, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2506 Sq. Ft.	$2,017,182
22 Payson Road #20, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2444 Sq. Ft.	$1,436,583

Address	Redfin Estimate
40 Payson Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2685 Sq. Ft.	$2,170,121
33 Payson Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2712 Sq. Ft.	$1,461,707

Address	Redfin Estimate
24 Payson Road, Belmont, MA 8 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4172 Sq. Ft.	—
35 Payson Road #A, Belmont, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3461 Sq. Ft.	$1,583,041

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