BOUGHT WITH REDFIN MAY 21, 2024

Off Market May 2024 for $1M

$1,229,486

•

1,844

sq ft

36 Thayer Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

Prime location just a block away from the buzzing Waverley Square, Shaw’s, bus to Harvard Square and train to Boston, this 5 bedroom colonial is a dream home for commuters. First floor features welcoming foyer, sunroom, sun-filled high ceiling living and dining, half bath, and a gourmet kitchen with access to the rear deck overlooking the nice backyard. Second and third floor boast 5 good sized bedrooms and two full bath, one full bathroom on each floor. Detached 2-car garage with loft storage, wide driveway. Plenty of recent upgrades include: 2016 third floor bath, 2021 garage door, 2023 deck renovation, and various replacements such as floors, gas boiler, water heater, refrigerator, range, dishwasher, etc. Open house Wednesday & Friday 5-6pm; Sat 12-2pm.

Single-familyProperty Type

1903Year Built

5,000 sq ftLot Size

$667Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Buyer's agent

Aditi Jain Redfin Corp.

Listed by Ning Sun & Wenny Fu Team • Phoenix Real Estate

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:MLS PIN #73216495

Redfin Estimate

$1,229,486

$189K since sold in May 2024$8,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 6.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.15M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 11, 2026
$980,000
A
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SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$1,725,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,018 sq ft
46 Horace Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD BY REDFIN JUL 29, 2026
$1,110,000
C
4 beds2 baths2,770 sq ft
67 Prospect St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD JUN 2, 2026
$975,000
D
4 beds1.5 baths1,610 sq ft
20 Hall Ave, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD DEC 15, 2025
$1,170,000
E
4 beds1.5 baths1,900 sq ft
1 Bridgham Ave, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$950,000
F
4 beds2 baths1,872 sq ft
7-9 Sparkill St, Watertown, MA 02472

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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

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3D WALKTHROUGH
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2 beds1 bath1,530 sq ft
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 36 Thayer Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73216495

May 21, 2024

Sold

$1,040,000

$564/sq ft

Apr 3, 2024

Contingent

—

Mar 26, 2024

Listed

$1,049,000

$569/sq ft

MLS PIN #71294082

May 25, 2012

Sold

$450,000

$244/sq ft

Mar 29, 2012

Contingent

—

Mar 27, 2012

Price Changed

$459,000

$249/sq ft

Mar 18, 2012

Relisted

—

Mar 14, 2012

Contingent

—

Nov 16, 2011

Price Changed

$489,000

$265/sq ft

Oct 13, 2011

Price Changed

$499,000

$271/sq ft

Sep 29, 2011

Listed

$519,000

$281/sq ft

$30K price reduction!!! Conveniently located a block away from Waverley Square's Dunkin Donuts, Shaw's, bus to Harvard Square and train to Boston. 5 bedroom Colonial, high ceilings, welcoming entry-foyer, replacement windows, insulated walls, gas heat, newer roof, 200 amp electric. Rear deck overlooks nice back yard and oversized contractor-sized garage with loft storage. Large, double-width driveway. Too much to list - Not a drvie-by!

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,830 (−6.6%)

$590,000 + $273,000

$863,000

2024

$10,528 (+0.2%)

$781,000 + $216,000

$997,000

2023

$10,509 (+5.7%)

$737,000 + $198,000

$935,000

2022

$9,942 (−10.1%)

$674,000 + $186,000

$860,000

2021

$11,055 (+18.9%)

$746,000 + $212,000

$958,000

2020

$9,295 (+12.7%)

$623,000 + $222,000

$845,000

2019

$8,251 (−7.0%)

$458,000 + $249,000

$707,000

2018

$8,870 (+0.9%)

$416,000 + $314,000

$730,000

2017

$8,794 (+8.9%)

$382,000 + $311,000

$693,000

2016

$8,076 (+17.0%)

$339,000 + $304,000

$643,000

2015

$6,902 (+6.7%)

$310,000 + $225,000

$535,000

2014

$6,467 (+1.3%)

$266,000 + $213,000

$479,000

2013

$6,385 (+2.6%)

$266,000 + $213,000

$479,000

2012

$6,221 (+5.8%)

$230,000 + $236,000

$466,000

2011

$5,879 (+4.9%)

$217,000 + $227,000

$444,000

2010

$5,606 (+2.7%)

$217,000 + $244,000

$461,000

2009

$5,458

$220,000 + $239,000

$459,000

Tax history for 36 Thayer Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,830 (−6.6%)

$590,000 + $273,000

$863,000

2024

$10,528 (+0.2%)

$781,000 + $216,000

$997,000

2023

$10,509 (+5.7%)

$737,000 + $198,000

$935,000

2022

$9,942 (−10.1%)

$674,000 + $186,000

$860,000

2021

$11,055 (+18.9%)

$746,000 + $212,000

$958,000

2020

$9,295 (+12.7%)

$623,000 + $222,000

$845,000

2019

$8,251 (−7.0%)

$458,000 + $249,000

$707,000

2018

$8,870 (+0.9%)

$416,000 + $314,000

$730,000

2017

$8,794 (+8.9%)

$382,000 + $311,000

$693,000

2016

$8,076 (+17.0%)

$339,000 + $304,000

$643,000

2015

$6,902 (+6.7%)

$310,000 + $225,000

$535,000

2014

$6,467 (+1.3%)

$266,000 + $213,000

$479,000

2013

$6,385 (+2.6%)

$266,000 + $213,000

$479,000

2012

$6,221 (+5.8%)

$230,000 + $236,000

$466,000

2011

$5,879 (+4.9%)

$217,000 + $227,000

$444,000

2010

$5,606 (+2.7%)

$217,000 + $244,000

$461,000

2009

$5,458

$220,000 + $239,000

$459,000

*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

4,792 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,759

Year built

1903

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3101156S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Garage Faces Side, Oversized, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 180
Length: 15
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s)

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 132
Length: 11
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 170
Length: 17
Width: 10
Level: Third
Features: Closet

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 132
Length: 11
Width: 12
Level: Third

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 16
Length: 4
Width: 4
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 42
Length: 7
Width: 6
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 30
Length: 5
Width: 6
Level: Third
Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall

Living Room Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Area: 176
Length: 11
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Open Floorplan

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Laminate, Hardwood
Interior Features: Sun Room, Foyer, Central Vacuum

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,844
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Composite
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Composite

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,670
Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts, 200+ Amp Service

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Off Lexington st
UnparsedAddress: 36 Thayer Road, Belmont MA 02478

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,759
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1903
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3101156S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Butler Elementary School

Public K-3 • Assigned • 0.2mi

10/10

Belmont High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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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

6/10 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

$1.17M – $1.41M

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Home values near 36 Thayer Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
40 Thayer Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1941 Sq. Ft.	$1,065,368
35 Thayer Rd, Belmont, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 784 Sq. Ft.	$430,330

Address	Redfin Estimate
47 Thayer Rd Apartment 41, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3192 Sq. Ft.	—
39 Thayer Rd, Belmont, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 784 Sq. Ft.	$442,340

Address	Redfin Estimate
37 Thayer Rd, Belmont, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 784 Sq. Ft.	$421,934
33 Thayer Rd, Belmont, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 784 Sq. Ft.	$424,750

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