Google street view image for 42 Selwyn Rd #40, Belmont, MA 02478

Off market oct 1989 for $130K

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Est. refi paymentEst. refi $842/mo

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2 ba

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2,340

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42 Selwyn Rd #40, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

42 Selwyn Rd #40 is a 2,340 square foot multi-family home on a 6,098 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on October 12, 1989 for $130,000.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1925Year Built

6,098 sq ftLot Size

$56Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

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Unfortunately, we don't have enough data to generate an accurate Estimate at this time.

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

Recently sold homes

3 MoM

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Sale history for 42 Selwyn Rd #40

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,759 (+3.1%)

$781,000 + $427,000

$1,208,000

2024

$13,348 (+0.6%)

$925,000 + $339,000

$1,264,000

2023

$13,263 (+4.3%)

$873,000 + $307,000

$1,180,000

2022

$12,716 (−8.5%)

$799,000 + $301,000

$1,100,000

2021

$13,894 (+14.2%)

$999,000 + $205,000

$1,204,000

2020

$12,166 (+14.9%)

$854,000 + $252,000

$1,106,000

2019

$10,585 (−8.1%)

$646,000 + $261,000

$907,000

2018

$11,518 (+4.3%)

$588,000 + $360,000

$948,000

2017

$11,040 (+1.3%)

$517,000 + $353,000

$870,000

2016

$10,902 (+13.0%)

$517,000 + $351,000

$868,000

2015

$9,649 (+2.0%)

$444,000 + $304,000

$748,000

2014

$9,464 (+1.3%)

$389,000 + $312,000

$701,000

2013

$9,344 (+16.3%)

$389,000 + $312,000

$701,000

2012

$8,037 (+2.7%)

$310,000 + $292,000

$602,000

2011

$7,825 (+5.0%)

$310,000 + $281,000

$591,000

2010

$7,454 (+2.4%)

$310,000 + $303,000

$613,000

2009

$7,277

$316,000 + $296,000

$612,000

Tax history for 42 Selwyn Rd #40

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,759 (+3.1%)

$781,000 + $427,000

$1,208,000

2024

$13,348 (+0.6%)

$925,000 + $339,000

$1,264,000

2023

$13,263 (+4.3%)

$873,000 + $307,000

$1,180,000

2022

$12,716 (−8.5%)

$799,000 + $301,000

$1,100,000

2021

$13,894 (+14.2%)

$999,000 + $205,000

$1,204,000

2020

$12,166 (+14.9%)

$854,000 + $252,000

$1,106,000

2019

$10,585 (−8.1%)

$646,000 + $261,000

$907,000

2018

$11,518 (+4.3%)

$588,000 + $360,000

$948,000

2017

$11,040 (+1.3%)

$517,000 + $353,000

$870,000

2016

$10,902 (+13.0%)

$517,000 + $351,000

$868,000

2015

$9,649 (+2.0%)

$444,000 + $304,000

$748,000

2014

$9,464 (+1.3%)

$389,000 + $312,000

$701,000

2013

$9,344 (+16.3%)

$389,000 + $312,000

$701,000

2012

$8,037 (+2.7%)

$310,000 + $292,000

$602,000

2011

$7,825 (+5.0%)

$310,000 + $281,000

$591,000

2010

$7,454 (+2.4%)

$310,000 + $303,000

$613,000

2009

$7,277

$316,000 + $296,000

$612,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Type: Full

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 12

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Fair
Building Style Type: Old
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Aluminum/Vinyl

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,340
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,170
# of Units: 2
# of Stories: 2

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,098
Municipality Name: BELMONT
Acres: 0.14
Zoning Code: SC
State Use Description: 2-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,340
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 1925
County: Middlesex County
APN: 641121S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 28, 2026

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Winthrop L Chenery Middle School

Public 4-6 • Assigned • 0.1mi

7/10

Belmont High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

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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Home values near 42 Selwyn Rd #40

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
24 Selwyn Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1904 Sq. Ft.	$1,538,110
48 Selwyn Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1810 Sq. Ft.	$1,282,950

Address	Redfin Estimate
30 Selwyn Rd, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2155 Sq. Ft.	$1,634,340
54 Selwyn Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2763 Sq. Ft.	$1,959,101

Address	Redfin Estimate
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