Off Market Sep 2007 for $628K

$1,343,134

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,332/mo

•

1,783

sq ft

40 Betts Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

Set perfectly on a convenient Shaw Estate corner lot, this seven room Cape offers a flexible floor plan and many custom features. The first floor offers a sunroom and bedroom with full bath. The second floor has two bedrooms, office and second full bath. The lower level has a wood panelled family room and second fireplace. Easy access to Cambridge, public transportation, parks, and the Burbank School district make this a great place to live.

Single-familyProperty Type

1947Year Built

7,538 sq ftLot Size

$753Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Patrick Murphy • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Belmont

Bought with James Savas • Century 21 Adams Realty

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #70603137

Redfin Estimate

$1,343,134

$715K since sold in September 2007$44K since July

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This home's estimate is 3.6% lower than the average sale price ($1.39M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$1,445,000
A
3 beds2 baths2,198 sq ft
343 School St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,300,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,734 sq ft
215 Cross St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,540,000
C
3 beds2 baths2,684 sq ft
62 Shaw Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$1,575,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,756 sq ft
136 Alexander Ave, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$1,305,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,490 sq ft
109 Shaw Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD NOV 6, 2025
$1,195,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths1,568 sq ft
79 Livermore Rd, 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

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Sale history for 40 Betts Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,520 (−2.3%)

$817,000 + $370,000

$1,187,000

2024

$13,844 (+6.9%)

$1,018,000 + $293,000

$1,311,000

2023

$12,948 (+3.7%)

$889,000 + $263,000

$1,152,000

2022

$12,485 (+0.7%)

$835,000 + $245,000

$1,080,000

2021

$12,394 (+5.6%)

$870,000 + $204,000

$1,074,000

2020

$11,737 (+8.8%)

$853,000 + $214,000

$1,067,000

2019

$10,783 (+2.5%)

$634,000 + $290,000

$924,000

2018

$10,522 (+1.4%)

$576,000 + $290,000

$866,000

2017

$10,380 (+1.3%)

$528,000 + $290,000

$818,000

2016

$10,249 (+8.1%)

$528,000 + $288,000

$816,000

2015

$9,482 (+7.2%)

$440,000 + $295,000

$735,000

2014

$8,843 (+1.3%)

$360,000 + $295,000

$655,000

2013

$8,731 (+7.8%)

$360,000 + $295,000

$655,000

2012

$8,103 (+5.2%)

$300,000 + $307,000

$607,000

2011

$7,706 (+5.1%)

$300,000 + $282,000

$582,000

2010

$7,332 (+1.3%)

$300,000 + $303,000

$603,000

2009

$7,241

$313,000 + $296,000

$609,000

Tax history for 40 Betts Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,520 (−2.3%)

$817,000 + $370,000

$1,187,000

2024

$13,844 (+6.9%)

$1,018,000 + $293,000

$1,311,000

2023

$12,948 (+3.7%)

$889,000 + $263,000

$1,152,000

2022

$12,485 (+0.7%)

$835,000 + $245,000

$1,080,000

2021

$12,394 (+5.6%)

$870,000 + $204,000

$1,074,000

2020

$11,737 (+8.8%)

$853,000 + $214,000

$1,067,000

2019

$10,783 (+2.5%)

$634,000 + $290,000

$924,000

2018

$10,522 (+1.4%)

$576,000 + $290,000

$866,000

2017

$10,380 (+1.3%)

$528,000 + $290,000

$818,000

2016

$10,249 (+8.1%)

$528,000 + $288,000

$816,000

2015

$9,482 (+7.2%)

$440,000 + $295,000

$735,000

2014

$8,843 (+1.3%)

$360,000 + $295,000

$655,000

2013

$8,731 (+7.8%)

$360,000 + $295,000

$655,000

2012

$8,103 (+5.2%)

$300,000 + $307,000

$607,000

2011

$7,706 (+5.1%)

$300,000 + $282,000

$582,000

2010

$7,332 (+1.3%)

$300,000 + $303,000

$603,000

2009

$7,241

$313,000 + $296,000

$609,000

*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

7,405 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1976

Sq. Ft.

2,374

Year built

1947

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3496717S

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: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 252
Length: 18
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

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

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

Living Room Information
Area: 312
Length: 24
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 450
Length: 30
Width: 15
Level: Basement

Dining Room Information
Area: 180
Length: 15
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 240
Length: 16
Width: 15
Level: First

Office Room Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: Second

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Other
Interior Features: Sun Room, Office

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,783
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Beige

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Sprinkler System

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.17
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,104
Tax Year: 2007

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, Washer Hookup
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: School St. or Grove St. to Betts Rd.
UnparsedAddress: 40 Betts Rd, Belmont MA 02478

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Laundromat

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,374
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: 1976
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3496717S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Mary Lee Burbank School

Public K-3 • Assigned • 0.3mi

10/10

Belmont High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

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 9.2 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

$1.28M – $1.55M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
58 Betts Rd, Belmont, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1437 Sq. Ft.	$1,361,107
22 Betts Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1394 Sq. Ft.	$1,542,436

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