Google street view image for 42 Shaw Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

OFF MARKET

$1,533,532

•

2.5 ba

•

1,930

sq ft

42 Shaw Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

42 Shaw Rd is a 1,930 square foot house on a 8,276 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Belmont data, we estimate the home's value is $1,533,532.

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

8,276 sq ftLot Size

$795Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,533,532

$15K since July

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This home's estimate is 12.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.36M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAR 12, 2026
$1,560,000
A
3 beds3.5 baths2,167 sq ft
30 Stewart Ter, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$1,445,000
B
3 beds2 baths2,198 sq ft
343 School 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 23, 2026
$1,120,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths1,863 sq ft
188 Brighton St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,300,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,734 sq ft
215 Cross St, 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

Recently sold homes

14 MoM

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Sale history for 42 Shaw Rd

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,240

$840,000 + $498,000

$1,338,000

2024

$15,228 (+6.4%)

$1,047,000 + $395,000

$1,442,000

2023

$14,309 (+3.8%)

$914,000 + $359,000

$1,273,000

2022

$13,791 (+2.0%)

$859,000 + $334,000

$1,193,000

2021

$13,525 (+6.5%)

$895,000 + $277,000

$1,172,000

2020

$12,694 (+16.6%)

$877,000 + $277,000

$1,154,000

2019

$10,888 (+2.5%)

$652,000 + $281,000

$933,000

2018

$10,619 (+1.5%)

$593,000 + $281,000

$874,000

2017

$10,457 (+1.3%)

$543,000 + $281,000

$824,000

2016

$10,324 (+7.4%)

$543,000 + $279,000

$822,000

2015

$9,611 (+7.4%)

$452,000 + $293,000

$745,000

2014

$8,951 (+1.3%)

$370,000 + $293,000

$663,000

2013

$8,838 (+8.0%)

$370,000 + $293,000

$663,000

2012

$8,184 (+2.7%)

$309,000 + $304,000

$613,000

2011

$7,970 (+5.2%)

$309,000 + $293,000

$602,000

2010

$7,576 (+1.3%)

$309,000 + $314,000

$623,000

2009

$7,479

$321,000 + $308,000

$629,000

Tax history for 42 Shaw Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,240

$840,000 + $498,000

$1,338,000

2024

$15,228 (+6.4%)

$1,047,000 + $395,000

$1,442,000

2023

$14,309 (+3.8%)

$914,000 + $359,000

$1,273,000

2022

$13,791 (+2.0%)

$859,000 + $334,000

$1,193,000

2021

$13,525 (+6.5%)

$895,000 + $277,000

$1,172,000

2020

$12,694 (+16.6%)

$877,000 + $277,000

$1,154,000

2019

$10,888 (+2.5%)

$652,000 + $281,000

$933,000

2018

$10,619 (+1.5%)

$593,000 + $281,000

$874,000

2017

$10,457 (+1.3%)

$543,000 + $281,000

$824,000

2016

$10,324 (+7.4%)

$543,000 + $279,000

$822,000

2015

$9,611 (+7.4%)

$452,000 + $293,000

$745,000

2014

$8,951 (+1.3%)

$370,000 + $293,000

$663,000

2013

$8,838 (+8.0%)

$370,000 + $293,000

$663,000

2012

$8,184 (+2.7%)

$309,000 + $304,000

$613,000

2011

$7,970 (+5.2%)

$309,000 + $293,000

$602,000

2010

$7,576 (+1.3%)

$309,000 + $314,000

$623,000

2009

$7,479

$321,000 + $308,000

$629,000

*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
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 8

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Style Type: Garrison/Frontier
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Aluminum/Vinyl

Property Information
Subdivision Name: BELMONT
Living Sq. Ft: 1,930
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 768
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,276
Municipality Name: BELMONT
Acres: 0.19
Zoning Code: SC
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,930
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1950
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1671992S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Mary Lee Burbank School

Public K-3 • Assigned • 0.2mi

10/10

Belmont High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

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

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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Historical weather

Belmont, MA • 02478

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Sun exposure

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

$1.46M – $1.76M

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Home values near 42 Shaw Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
56 Shaw Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1656 Sq. Ft.	$1,446,804
43 Shaw Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1536 Sq. Ft.	$1,491,778

Address	Redfin Estimate
62 Shaw Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2684 Sq. Ft.	$1,552,829
35 Shaw Rd, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2372 Sq. Ft.	$1,745,629

Address	Redfin Estimate
63 Shaw Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1610 Sq. Ft.	$1,539,822
25 Shaw Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1536 Sq. Ft.	$1,380,144

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