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Off Market Oct 2020 for $879K

$1,065,368

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,194/mo

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1,941

sq ft

40 Thayer Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

Welcome home to this tastefully-updated Bungalow directly outside Waverley Square. Enter the gracious foyer from the covered front porch, living room with beamed ceilings, dining room with custom cabinet, modern kitchen with custom cabinets, granite counters and island, stainless appliances and half bath. Direct access to a rear composite deck with awning. Upper floor has 3 bedrooms (2 with cathedral ceilings), updated full bath and laundry closet. Finished heated play room in basement with walk-out access to the spacious fenced-in back yard, driveway and one-car garage. Many updates include: kitchen/baths, rear deck, replacement windows, siding, roof, 200 amp electric service, etc. Conveniently located near North Station commuter rail, Harvard Sq bus line, supermarket and Waverley shops. Open Houses this Sat & Sun 11:30-12:30 (masks required).

Single-familyProperty Type

1890Year Built

5,800 sq ftLot Size

$549Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by David Hurley • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Bought with Diane Johnson • Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

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•Source:MLS PIN #72720236

Redfin Estimate

$1,065,368

$186K since sold in October 2020$2,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 0.1% lower than the average sale price ($1.07M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,348,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,869 sq ft
290 Orchard St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD DEC 15, 2025
$1,170,000
B
4 beds1.5 baths1,900 sq ft
1 Bridgham Ave, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD JUN 11, 2026
$980,000
C
4 beds2 baths2,000 sq ft
25 Barnes St, Waltham, MA 02453
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$1,115,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,736 sq ft
9 Mayfield Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$735,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,940 sq ft
49 Hollace St, Waltham, MA 02453
SOLD NOV 14, 2025
$1,050,000
F
4 beds2 baths1,788 sq ft
26 Ridge 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

Recently sold homes

14 MoM

New listings for sale

$879,000
2 beds1 bath1,130 sq ft
114 Payson Rd #2, Belmont, MA 02478
3D WALKTHROUGH
$879,000
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
81 Grant Ave #81, Belmont, MA 02478
$2,499,000
5 beds3.5 baths2,859 sq ft
45 Wellesley Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
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Sale history for 40 Thayer Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,704 (−8.1%)

$612,000 + $240,000

$852,000

2024

$10,560 (+0.2%)

$811,000 + $189,000

$1,000,000

2023

$10,543 (+5.9%)

$765,000 + $173,000

$938,000

2022

$9,953 (−12.2%)

$700,000 + $161,000

$861,000

2021

$11,332 (+20.5%)

$774,000 + $208,000

$982,000

2020

$9,405 (+15.6%)

$647,000 + $208,000

$855,000

2019

$8,134 (+2.4%)

$475,000 + $222,000

$697,000

2018

$7,946 (+1.3%)

$432,000 + $222,000

$654,000

2017

$7,842 (+9.2%)

$396,000 + $222,000

$618,000

2016

$7,184 (−0.6%)

$352,000 + $220,000

$572,000

2015

$7,224 (+4.1%)

$322,000 + $238,000

$560,000

2014

$6,939 (+1.3%)

$276,000 + $238,000

$514,000

2013

$6,852 (+2.7%)

$276,000 + $238,000

$514,000

2012

$6,675 (+8.4%)

$238,000 + $262,000

$500,000

2011

$6,157 (+5.1%)

$225,000 + $240,000

$465,000

2010

$5,861 (+2.5%)

$225,000 + $257,000

$482,000

2009

$5,719

$229,000 + $252,000

$481,000

Tax history for 40 Thayer Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,704 (−8.1%)

$612,000 + $240,000

$852,000

2024

$10,560 (+0.2%)

$811,000 + $189,000

$1,000,000

2023

$10,543 (+5.9%)

$765,000 + $173,000

$938,000

2022

$9,953 (−12.2%)

$700,000 + $161,000

$861,000

2021

$11,332 (+20.5%)

$774,000 + $208,000

$982,000

2020

$9,405 (+15.6%)

$647,000 + $208,000

$855,000

2019

$8,134 (+2.4%)

$475,000 + $222,000

$697,000

2018

$7,946 (+1.3%)

$432,000 + $222,000

$654,000

2017

$7,842 (+9.2%)

$396,000 + $222,000

$618,000

2016

$7,184 (−0.6%)

$352,000 + $220,000

$572,000

2015

$7,224 (+4.1%)

$322,000 + $238,000

$560,000

2014

$6,939 (+1.3%)

$276,000 + $238,000

$514,000

2013

$6,852 (+2.7%)

$276,000 + $238,000

$514,000

2012

$6,675 (+8.4%)

$238,000 + $262,000

$500,000

2011

$6,157 (+5.1%)

$225,000 + $240,000

$465,000

2010

$5,861 (+2.5%)

$225,000 + $257,000

$482,000

2009

$5,719

$229,000 + $252,000

$481,000

*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

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,663 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1890

Sq. Ft.

1,551

Year built

1890

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2412398S

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: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 224
Length: 16
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 187
Length: 17
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

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

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

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower

Living Room Information
Area: 195
Length: 15
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 195
Length: 15
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 216
Length: 18
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Cabinets - Upgraded,Deck - Exterior,Recessed Lighting

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood
Interior Features: Play Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,941
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Composite, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Composite, Patio

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,405
Tax Year: 2020

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
Directions: Lexington Street to Thayer Road
UnparsedAddress: 40 Thayer Rd, Belmont MA 02478

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

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,551
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: 1890
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2412398S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer & Dryer
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Butler Elementary School

Public K-3 • Assigned • 0.3mi

10/10

Belmont High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

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

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

$1.01M – $1.23M

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Home values near 40 Thayer Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
36 Thayer Rd, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1844 Sq. Ft.	$1,229,486
37 Thayer Rd, Belmont, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 784 Sq. Ft.	$421,934

Address	Redfin Estimate
49-55 Thayer Rd Apt 55, Belmont, MA 8 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 4000 Sq. Ft.	$1,801,912
35 Thayer Rd, Belmont, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 784 Sq. Ft.	$430,330

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

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