Off Market Aug 2007 for $885K

$1,725,010

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,958/mo

•

3,115

sq ft

47 Payson Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

This handsome 2-family on Payson Rd sits on a large, beautifully landscaped lot. Each unit boasts a gracious floor plan, 3 bedrooms, and big kitchens opening to enclosed, sunny porches. The upstairs unit has a renovated kitchen with custom cabinetry, updated tile bath, ample closets, and a semi-finished walk-up attic ready for expansion. The first floor unit's kitchen has sliding glass doors to a lovely deck. Also, new windows, new boilers, and garage parking.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

8,705 sq ftLot Size

$554Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Elizabeth Hayes • Real Estate 109

Bought with Peter Boyajian • Real Estate 109

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #70622389

Redfin Estimate

$1,725,010

$840K since sold in August 2007$6,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 16.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.48M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,700,000
A
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SOLD APR 21, 2026
$1,360,000
B
6 beds3 baths2,922 sq ft
519 Belmont St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD APR 21, 2026
$1,320,000
C
6 beds3 baths2,856 sq ft
589-591 Belmont St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,400,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,328 sq ft
61 Washington, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$1,800,000
E
6 beds3 baths2,773 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$1,325,000
F
5 beds2 baths2,771 sq ft
93-95 Poplar St, 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

Recently sold homes

14 MoM

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$2,499,000
5 beds3.5 baths2,859 sq ft
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Sale history for 47 Payson Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$21,766 (+16.5%)

$762,000 + $1,149,000

$1,911,000

2024

$18,681 (+6.7%)

$855,000 + $914,000

$1,769,000

2023

$17,501 (−0.5%)

$807,000 + $750,000

$1,557,000

2022

$17,583 (+1.8%)

$779,000 + $742,000

$1,521,000

2021

$17,275 (+0.9%)

$772,000 + $725,000

$1,497,000

2020

$17,116 (−0.2%)

$796,000 + $760,000

$1,556,000

2019

$17,155 (+10.6%)

$666,000 + $804,000

$1,470,000

2018

$15,516 (+26.3%)

$605,000 + $672,000

$1,277,000

2017

$12,284 (+1.5%)

$555,000 + $413,000

$968,000

2016

$12,108 (+19.1%)

$555,000 + $409,000

$964,000

2015

$10,165 (+3.6%)

$433,000 + $355,000

$788,000

2014

$9,815 (+1.3%)

$354,000 + $373,000

$727,000

2013

$9,691 (−1.8%)

$354,000 + $373,000

$727,000

2012

$9,866 (+6.6%)

$296,000 + $443,000

$739,000

2011

$9,255 (+4.0%)

$296,000 + $403,000

$699,000

2010

$8,901 (+2.0%)

$296,000 + $436,000

$732,000

2009

$8,727

$308,000 + $426,000

$734,000

Tax history for 47 Payson Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$21,766 (+16.5%)

$762,000 + $1,149,000

$1,911,000

2024

$18,681 (+6.7%)

$855,000 + $914,000

$1,769,000

2023

$17,501 (−0.5%)

$807,000 + $750,000

$1,557,000

2022

$17,583 (+1.8%)

$779,000 + $742,000

$1,521,000

2021

$17,275 (+0.9%)

$772,000 + $725,000

$1,497,000

2020

$17,116 (−0.2%)

$796,000 + $760,000

$1,556,000

2019

$17,155 (+10.6%)

$666,000 + $804,000

$1,470,000

2018

$15,516 (+26.3%)

$605,000 + $672,000

$1,277,000

2017

$12,284 (+1.5%)

$555,000 + $413,000

$968,000

2016

$12,108 (+19.1%)

$555,000 + $409,000

$964,000

2015

$10,165 (+3.6%)

$433,000 + $355,000

$788,000

2014

$9,815 (+1.3%)

$354,000 + $373,000

$727,000

2013

$9,691 (−1.8%)

$354,000 + $373,000

$727,000

2012

$9,866 (+6.6%)

$296,000 + $443,000

$739,000

2011

$9,255 (+4.0%)

$296,000 + $403,000

$699,000

2010

$8,901 (+2.0%)

$296,000 + $436,000

$732,000

2009

$8,727

$308,000 + $426,000

$734,000

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

8,712 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1920

Sq. Ft.

3,598

Year built

1920

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Middlesex County

APN

2103392S

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: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

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

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Appliances
Other Equipment: Satellite Dish

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 14
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Screens
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Walk-Up Attic, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen

Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N

Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 2
# of Floors: 2
Lease: N

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,115
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Putty

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Enclosed, Deck
Exterior Features: Balcony, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System

Property Information
PropertySubType: Multi Family
Other Structures: Shed(s)

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.2
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,434
Tax Year: 2007

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Varies per Unit
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service, Individually Metered

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Hot Water, Oil, Unit Control
Heating Units: 2

Location

Location Information
Directions: Off Common Street to Payson Road; near Cushing Square
UnparsedAddress: 47 Payson Rd, Belmont MA 02478

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Laundromat, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 7
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,598
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 1920
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2103392S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Winthrop L Chenery Middle School

Public 4-6 • Assigned • 0.3mi

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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Belmont, MA • 02478

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Estimated sale price

$1.64M – $1.98M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
6062 Payson Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2704 Sq. Ft.	$1,585,828
40 Payson Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2685 Sq. Ft.	$2,170,121

Address	Redfin Estimate
58 Payson Road, Belmont, MA 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3664 Sq. Ft.	$2,539,257
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