OFF MARKET

Off Market Sep 2014 for $899K

$2,038,844

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,312/mo

•

2,350

sq ft

44 Townsend Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

Inviting center entrance Colonial sited on a quiet tree lined street offers beautiful architectural details throughout. Impeccably maintained and updated this eleven room home boasts a spacious fire-placed living room with double french doors leading to a heated sunroom with built-ins and exterior access. Large formal dining room with corner hutch and wainscotting, updated kitchen with stainless steel and granite offers access to a tranquil back yard which boasts an 11ft. high brick wall lending privacy and character to this property (the last visible remainder of the "Cushing Mansion"). Four bedrooms including a master with adjacent room ideal for office or dressing room, 1.5 baths, two generous rooms on the third level provides additional space. A wonderful family room with built-ins on the lower level and convenience to schools, park, shops and public transportation makes this home an ideal choice.

Single-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

7,059 sq ftLot Size

$868Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Barbara Nolan • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Belmont

Bought with Sandra Morales • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lexington

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•Source:MLS PIN #71725957

Redfin Estimate

$2,038,844

$1.1M since sold in September 2014$72K since July

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This home's estimate is 39.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.46M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,540,000
A
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SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$1,445,000
B
3 beds2 baths2,198 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$1,600,000
C
4 beds1.5 baths1,664 sq ft
16 Preble Gardens Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$1,260,000
D
4 beds1.5 baths1,648 sq ft
11 Poplar St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$1,575,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,756 sq ft
136 Alexander Ave, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,365,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,093 sq ft
32 Marcia Rd, Watertown, MA 02472

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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 44 Townsend Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71725957

Sep 29, 2014

Sold

$899,000

$383/sq ft

Aug 15, 2014

Contingent

—

Aug 7, 2014

Listed

$899,000

$383/sq ft

MLS PIN #70618310

Dec 6, 2007

Sold

$682,000

$290/sq ft

Nov 24, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Oct 26, 2007

Price Changed

$689,000

$293/sq ft

Sep 29, 2007

Price Changed

$739,900

$315/sq ft

Sep 13, 2007

Price Changed

$789,900

$336/sq ft

Jul 21, 2007

Listed

$849,000

$361/sq ft

Spacious and bright CE Colonial, 10 rooms, 5+ bedrooms, new baths, new maple and granite kitchen, many updates, finished attic/basement, tastefully renovated property on circular quiet street, steps to Payson Park in Burbank School district. Historic brick wall part of the original John Perkins Cushing Estate "Bellmont", offers exceptional privacy to rear yard. Short walk to Cushing Square, Payson Park reservoir and Chenery Middle School. Priced to sell.

Public Records

Dec 28, 1988

Sold

$285,000

$121/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$23,942 (+14.0%)

$804,000 + $1,298,000

$2,102,000

2024

$21,004 (+1.7%)

$952,000 + $1,037,000

$1,989,000

2023

$20,648 (+5.3%)

$898,000 + $939,000

$1,837,000

2022

$19,606 (+4.4%)

$821,000 + $875,000

$1,696,000

2021

$18,776 (+24.7%)

$1,027,000 + $600,000

$1,627,000

2020

$15,059 (+17.6%)

$879,000 + $490,000

$1,369,000

2019

$12,802 (+12.4%)

$665,000 + $432,000

$1,097,000

2018

$11,385 (+4.0%)

$605,000 + $332,000

$937,000

2017

$10,951 (+1.4%)

$531,000 + $332,000

$863,000

2016

$10,802 (−3.0%)

$531,000 + $329,000

$860,000

2015

$11,133 (+2.9%)

$457,000 + $406,000

$863,000

2014

$10,814 (+1.3%)

$400,000 + $401,000

$801,000

2013

$10,677 (+6.2%)

$400,000 + $401,000

$801,000

2012

$10,053 (+13.2%)

$319,000 + $434,000

$753,000

2011

$8,884 (+4.4%)

$319,000 + $352,000

$671,000

2010

$8,512 (+2.7%)

$319,000 + $381,000

$700,000

2009

$8,287

$325,000 + $372,000

$697,000

Tax history for 44 Townsend Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$23,942 (+14.0%)

$804,000 + $1,298,000

$2,102,000

2024

$21,004 (+1.7%)

$952,000 + $1,037,000

$1,989,000

2023

$20,648 (+5.3%)

$898,000 + $939,000

$1,837,000

2022

$19,606 (+4.4%)

$821,000 + $875,000

$1,696,000

2021

$18,776 (+24.7%)

$1,027,000 + $600,000

$1,627,000

2020

$15,059 (+17.6%)

$879,000 + $490,000

$1,369,000

2019

$12,802 (+12.4%)

$665,000 + $432,000

$1,097,000

2018

$11,385 (+4.0%)

$605,000 + $332,000

$937,000

2017

$10,951 (+1.4%)

$531,000 + $332,000

$863,000

2016

$10,802 (−3.0%)

$531,000 + $329,000

$860,000

2015

$11,133 (+2.9%)

$457,000 + $406,000

$863,000

2014

$10,814 (+1.3%)

$400,000 + $401,000

$801,000

2013

$10,677 (+6.2%)

$400,000 + $401,000

$801,000

2012

$10,053 (+13.2%)

$319,000 + $434,000

$753,000

2011

$8,884 (+4.4%)

$319,000 + $352,000

$671,000

2010

$8,512 (+2.7%)

$319,000 + $381,000

$700,000

2009

$8,287

$325,000 + $372,000

$697,000

*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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,970 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1940

Sq. Ft.

2,648

Year built

1940

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3739554S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 130
Length: 13
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 143
Length: 11
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 90
Length: 10
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

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

Living Room Information
Area: 299
Length: 13
Width: 23
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors

Family Room Information
Area: 210
Length: 15
Width: 14
Level: Basement
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Dining Room Information
Area: 182
Length: 13
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Wainscoting

Kitchen Information
Area: 140
Length: 14
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Office Room Information
Area: 112
Length: 8
Width: 14
Level: Second

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Door Features: French Doors
Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Closet, Sun Room, Play Room, Bonus Room, Office, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,350
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Color: Green

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Storage, Stone Wall

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.16
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,813.50
Tax Year: 2014

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, Knob & Tube Wiring

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
Directions: Payson Rd. to Townsend Rd.
UnparsedAddress: 44 Townsend Road, Belmont MA 02478

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, House of Worship, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,648
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1940
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3739554S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 5

Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer, Dryer And Second Refrigerator
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

Winthrop L Chenery Middle School

Public 4-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi

7/10

Belmont High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

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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Data from public records.

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