Off market jul 2017 for $1.2M

$1,937,453

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,237/mo

•

2,010

sq ft

40 Van Ness Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

Unwind in the scenic Payson Park neighborhood before heading out on your daily adventure in Greater Boston. Presenting a meticulous Center Entrance Colonial with many amenities; Barbecue on a bluestone patio, relax on a manicured lawn & avoid snow cleaning w/1 car garage. The welcoming indoor space is ideal for entertaining with first floor sunroom including a wet bar, modern cherry cabinet kitchen feat. granite counters, & full size living and dining rooms. The home's master bedroom showcases a beautiful master bath & organized walk in closet. Enjoy additional space on the third floor with full bathroom which is ideal for guests, hobbies, or home office. The lower level has a direct walk out exit to the back yard and has a family room, additional finished space, full bathroom, and laundry. Updates since 1995 include triple pane windows, plumbing, electrical, renovated bathrooms, ceilings, alarm system, irrigation system and more. The roof was replaced approximately 10 years ago.

Single-familyProperty Type

1924Year Built

5,589 sq ftLot Size

$964Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by DelRose McShane Team • RE/MAX Leading Edge

Bought with DelRose McShane Team • RE/MAX Leading Edge

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•Source:MLS PIN #72158710

Redfin Estimate

$1,937,453

$722K since sold in July 2017$65K since October

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This home's estimate is 8.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.78M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,994,050
A
4 beds3.5 baths2,756 sq ft
128 Watson Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$1,199,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths2,050 sq ft
4 Van Ness Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD OCT 7, 2026
$1,650,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths2,300 sq ft
8 Horace Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD NOV 6, 2025
$1,550,000
D
3 beds3.5 baths2,700 sq ft
30 Merrill Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$2,481,500
E
4 beds3.5 baths3,364 sq ft
42 Hillside Ter, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD MAR 27, 2026
$1,830,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,682 sq ft
50 Poplar St, Belmont, MA 02478

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Market trends in 02478, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

100.3%

1.8% MoM

Median sale price

$1.5M

$82K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

3 days MoM

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Sale history for 40 Van Ness Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72158710

Jul 18, 2017

Sold

$1,215,000

$604/sq ft

May 18, 2017

Pending

—

May 4, 2017

Listed

$1,250,000

$622/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 22, 2012

Sold

$395,000

$197/sq ft

MLS PIN #50285174

Jul 31, 1995

Sold

$249,000

$124/sq ft

May 23, 1995

Listing Removed

—

May 17, 1995

Listed

$279,000

$139/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$18,008 (+10.3%)

$758,000 + $823,000

$1,581,000

2024

$16,326 (+1.6%)

$898,000 + $648,000

$1,546,000

2023

$16,062 (+5.6%)

$847,000 + $582,000

$1,429,000

2022

$15,213 (−7.2%)

$775,000 + $541,000

$1,316,000

2021

$16,387 (+5.6%)

$969,000 + $451,000

$1,420,000

2020

$15,521 (+17.4%)

$829,000 + $582,000

$1,411,000

2019

$13,222 (+6.6%)

$627,000 + $506,000

$1,133,000

2018

$12,405 (+9.2%)

$570,000 + $451,000

$1,021,000

2017

$11,358 (+1.4%)

$501,000 + $394,000

$895,000

2016

$11,204 (+6.6%)

$501,000 + $391,000

$892,000

2015

$10,514 (+3.1%)

$431,000 + $384,000

$815,000

2014

$10,193 (+1.3%)

$377,000 + $378,000

$755,000

2013

$10,064 (+6.5%)

$377,000 + $378,000

$755,000

2012

$9,452 (+3.9%)

$301,000 + $407,000

$708,000

2011

$9,096 (+4.6%)

$301,000 + $386,000

$687,000

2010

$8,694 (+2.5%)

$301,000 + $414,000

$715,000

2009

$8,478

$307,000 + $406,000

$713,000

Tax history for 40 Van Ness Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$18,008 (+10.3%)

$758,000 + $823,000

$1,581,000

2024

$16,326 (+1.6%)

$898,000 + $648,000

$1,546,000

2023

$16,062 (+5.6%)

$847,000 + $582,000

$1,429,000

2022

$15,213 (−7.2%)

$775,000 + $541,000

$1,316,000

2021

$16,387 (+5.6%)

$969,000 + $451,000

$1,420,000

2020

$15,521 (+17.4%)

$829,000 + $582,000

$1,411,000

2019

$13,222 (+6.6%)

$627,000 + $506,000

$1,133,000

2018

$12,405 (+9.2%)

$570,000 + $451,000

$1,021,000

2017

$11,358 (+1.4%)

$501,000 + $394,000

$895,000

2016

$11,204 (+6.6%)

$501,000 + $391,000

$892,000

2015

$10,514 (+3.1%)

$431,000 + $384,000

$815,000

2014

$10,193 (+1.3%)

$377,000 + $378,000

$755,000

2013

$10,064 (+6.5%)

$377,000 + $378,000

$755,000

2012

$9,452 (+3.9%)

$301,000 + $407,000

$708,000

2011

$9,096 (+4.6%)

$301,000 + $386,000

$687,000

2010

$8,694 (+2.5%)

$301,000 + $414,000

$715,000

2009

$8,478

$307,000 + $406,000

$713,000

*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

4.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,589

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,010

Year built

1924

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3739664S

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Dec 26, 2019.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 209
Length: 19
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 99
Length: 11
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 21
Length: 7
Width: 3
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 81
Length: 9
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - With Shower Stall

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 35
Length: 7
Width: 5
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

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

Family Room Information
Area: 256
Length: 16
Width: 16
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Laminate

Dining Room Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 150
Length: 15
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Exterior Access

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Wet Bar, Bathroom - Full, Sun Room, Bathroom, Bonus Room, Exercise Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,900
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: White

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

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,357.55
Tax Year: 2017

Utilities

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

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Belmont Street to Van Ness Road
UnparsedAddress: 40 Van Ness Rd, Belmont MA 02478

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

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,010
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 4
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 5,589 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3739664S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Dec 26, 2019

Other

Listing Information
Exclusions: Foyer Fixture, Dining Room Fixture Are Dining Room Sconces Are Excluded
StandardStatus: Closed

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K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Winthrop L Chenery Middle School

Public 4-6 • Assigned • 0.6mi

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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.31% 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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$1.80M – $2.17M

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Home values near 40 Van Ness Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
55 Van Ness Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1880 Sq. Ft.	$1,589,393
39 Van Ness Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 1844 Sq. Ft.	$1,658,728
21 Van Ness Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2289 Sq. Ft.	$1,872,030
34 Van Ness Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1980 Sq. Ft.	$1,547,659
58 Van Ness Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1980 Sq. Ft.	$1,573,285
42 Stults Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2798 Sq. Ft.	$2,243,337
324 Payson Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2174 Sq. Ft.	$1,707,455

Address	Redfin Estimate
49 Van Ness Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2193 Sq. Ft.	$1,663,589
29 Van Ness Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1860 Sq. Ft.	$1,643,759
22 Van Ness Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2200 Sq. Ft.	$1,669,951
46 Van Ness Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1812 Sq. Ft.	$1,481,639
30 Stults Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2002 Sq. Ft.	$1,718,241
48 Stults Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1879 Sq. Ft.	$1,761,455
330 Payson Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2218 Sq. Ft.	$1,624,723

Address	Redfin Estimate
45 Van Ness Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2105 Sq. Ft.	$1,581,077
27 Van Ness Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1870 Sq. Ft.	$1,281,275
28 Van Ness Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1764 Sq. Ft.	$1,500,342
52 Van Ness Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1842 Sq. Ft.	$1,513,403
36 Stults Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2633 Sq. Ft.	$1,825,716
54 Stults Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2591 Sq. Ft.	$1,702,585
336 Payson Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2279 Sq. Ft.	$1,653,210

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