OFF MARKET

Off Market Aug 2013 for $699K

$1,478,503

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $968/mo

•

1,657

sq ft

34 Palfrey Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

Pristine 4-Bedroom Colonial on a shady street in the quiet heart of vibrant Cushing Square near T! Spacious and sunny living room with a fireplace and French doors to a study. Lovely dining room with tons of windows and built-in shelves. Updated kitchen with a gas range, dishwasher & tiled backspalsh.Newer bath with a whirlpool, custom tiles& cabinetry. Sparkling wood floors, newer windows & gas furnance, central air & 2-Car garage. Cozy rear porch overlooks fenced-in private & woodsy backyard

Single-familyProperty Type

1922Year Built

5,600 sq ftLot Size

$892Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Diamond Hayes • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Bought with Beth Sager • Prudential Prime Properties

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #71540524

Redfin Estimate

$1,478,503

$780K since sold in August 2013$1,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 12.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.31M) 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
SOLD JUN 2, 2026
$975,000
D
4 beds1.5 baths1,610 sq ft
20 Hall Ave, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD NOV 25, 2025
$1,110,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths1,664 sq ft
50 Hammond Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$1,205,000
F
3 beds1 bath1,694 sq ft
124 Orchard St, Belmont, MA 02478

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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

102.7%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$29K MoM

Avg. days on market

16d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

14 MoM

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112 Payson #1, Belmont, MA 02478
$1,388,800
4 beds2 baths2,834 sq ft
24-26 Baker St, Belmont, MA 02478
HOT HOME
$929,900
3 beds2.5 baths1,845 sq ft
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Sale history for 34 Palfrey Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71540524

Aug 21, 2013

Listing Removed

—

Aug 19, 2013

Sold

$699,000

$422/sq ft

Jul 4, 2013

Contingent

—

Jul 2, 2013

Relisted

—

Jun 18, 2013

Contingent

—

Jun 12, 2013

Listed

$689,000

$416/sq ft

MLS PIN #71290244

Nov 21, 2011

Sold

$622,000

$375/sq ft

Oct 18, 2011

Contingent

—

Sep 20, 2011

Listed

$629,000

$380/sq ft

+10

Pretty CE Colonial on quiet side street near vibrant Cushing Square. Spacious Living Room with fireplace, Formal Dining Room with built-in shelving, updated Kitchen and Study with French Doors, 4 bedrooms, an updated bath with jacuzzi, custom tile & cabinetry. Amenities include, Central Air, Hardwood Floors, new windows, 2-car garage, fenced in yard, newer Burnham gas furnace & recently updated landscaping. A great opportunity to move into a wonderful home in the brand new Wellington School

MLS PIN #30699686

Jul 3, 2003

Sold

$559,000

$337/sq ft

Jun 12, 2003

Listing Removed

—

Mar 17, 2003

Listed

$559,000

$337/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$16,299 (+18.0%)

$796,000 + $635,000

$1,431,000

2024

$13,812 (−2.5%)

$804,000 + $504,000

$1,308,000

2023

$14,162 (+5.5%)

$803,000 + $457,000

$1,260,000

2022

$13,421 (−3.3%)

$735,000 + $426,000

$1,161,000

2021

$13,883 (+30.1%)

$849,000 + $354,000

$1,203,000

2020

$10,670 (−4.6%)

$716,000 + $254,000

$970,000

2019

$11,180 (+11.8%)

$706,000 + $252,000

$958,000

2018

$9,999 (+1.7%)

$571,000 + $252,000

$823,000

2017

$9,835 (+1.3%)

$523,000 + $252,000

$775,000

2016

$9,709 (+8.1%)

$523,000 + $250,000

$773,000

2015

$8,978 (+3.4%)

$447,000 + $249,000

$696,000

2014

$8,681 (+1.3%)

$394,000 + $249,000

$643,000

2013

$8,571 (+6.1%)

$394,000 + $249,000

$643,000

2012

$8,077 (+2.5%)

$330,000 + $275,000

$605,000

2011

$7,878 (+5.5%)

$330,000 + $265,000

$595,000

2010

$7,466 (+2.1%)

$330,000 + $284,000

$614,000

2009

$7,312

$337,000 + $278,000

$615,000

Tax history for 34 Palfrey Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$16,299 (+18.0%)

$796,000 + $635,000

$1,431,000

2024

$13,812 (−2.5%)

$804,000 + $504,000

$1,308,000

2023

$14,162 (+5.5%)

$803,000 + $457,000

$1,260,000

2022

$13,421 (−3.3%)

$735,000 + $426,000

$1,161,000

2021

$13,883 (+30.1%)

$849,000 + $354,000

$1,203,000

2020

$10,670 (−4.6%)

$716,000 + $254,000

$970,000

2019

$11,180 (+11.8%)

$706,000 + $252,000

$958,000

2018

$9,999 (+1.7%)

$571,000 + $252,000

$823,000

2017

$9,835 (+1.3%)

$523,000 + $252,000

$775,000

2016

$9,709 (+8.1%)

$523,000 + $250,000

$773,000

2015

$8,978 (+3.4%)

$447,000 + $249,000

$696,000

2014

$8,681 (+1.3%)

$394,000 + $249,000

$643,000

2013

$8,571 (+6.1%)

$394,000 + $249,000

$643,000

2012

$8,077 (+2.5%)

$330,000 + $275,000

$605,000

2011

$7,878 (+5.5%)

$330,000 + $265,000

$595,000

2010

$7,466 (+2.1%)

$330,000 + $284,000

$614,000

2009

$7,312

$337,000 + $278,000

$615,000

*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

5,663 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1992

Sq. Ft.

1,755

Year built

1922

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3638758S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 121
Length: 11
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 100
Length: 10
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 99
Length: 11
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

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

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

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub,Cabinets - Upgraded

Living Room Information
Area: 253
Length: 23
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 135
Length: 15
Width: 9
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Door Features: French Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Closet, Study, Play Room, Foyer, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,657
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
Color: Gray

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Asphalt/Composition Shingles
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Fenced Yard, Garden

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
Lot Features: Level
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s)
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,571
Tax Year: 2013

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Common St > Palfrey Rd
UnparsedAddress: 34 Palfrey Road, Belmont MA 02478

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,755
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1922
Year Renovated: 1992
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3638758S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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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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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Belmont, MA • 02478

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Estimated sale price

$1.41M – $1.70M

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Home values near 34 Palfrey Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
33 Palfrey Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2025 Sq. Ft.	$1,474,765
32 Palfrey Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2900 Sq. Ft.	$1,719,511

Address	Redfin Estimate
16 Palfrey Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1908 Sq. Ft.	$1,389,882
36 Palfrey Rd, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2585 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
26 Palfrey Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1906 Sq. Ft.	$1,447,711
44 Palfrey Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1824 Sq. Ft.	$1,194,246

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