Off Market Nov 2003 for $644K

$1,457,734

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,071/mo

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1,962

sq ft

48 Richardson Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1937Year Built

6,506 sq ftLot Size

$743Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Hildy Dvorak • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Belmont

Bought with Judith Abrams • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St.

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #30776188

Redfin Estimate

$1,457,734

$814K since sold in November 2003$12K since August

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This home's estimate is 4.1% higher than the average sale price ($1.40M) of 6 comparable homes.

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A
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SOLD JUL 13, 2026
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B
3 beds1.5 baths1,756 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$1,449,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,920 sq ft
22 Ivy Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
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D
3 beds2 baths2,684 sq ft
62 Shaw Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$1,445,000
E
3 beds2 baths2,198 sq ft
343 School St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD AUG 19, 2026
$1,270,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,833 sq ft
62 Princeton Rd, Arlington, MA 02474

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Market trends in 02478, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

102.3%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$31K MoM

Avg. days on market

17d

1 days MoM

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14 MoM

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Sale history for 48 Richardson Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,035 (+1.3%)

$787,000 + $533,000

$1,320,000

2024

$14,847 (+6.4%)

$982,000 + $424,000

$1,406,000

2023

$13,960 (+3.8%)

$857,000 + $385,000

$1,242,000

2022

$13,444 (−6.7%)

$805,000 + $358,000

$1,163,000

2021

$14,402 (+17.5%)

$839,000 + $409,000

$1,248,000

2020

$12,254 (+18.9%)

$822,000 + $292,000

$1,114,000

2019

$10,305 (+2.6%)

$611,000 + $272,000

$883,000

2018

$10,048 (+1.4%)

$555,000 + $272,000

$827,000

2017

$9,911 (+1.3%)

$509,000 + $272,000

$781,000

2016

$9,784 (+9.3%)

$509,000 + $270,000

$779,000

2015

$8,953 (−3.9%)

$424,000 + $270,000

$694,000

2014

$9,315 (+1.3%)

$347,000 + $343,000

$690,000

2013

$9,198 (+4.9%)

$347,000 + $343,000

$690,000

2012

$8,771 (+2.7%)

$289,000 + $368,000

$657,000

2011

$8,540 (+5.0%)

$289,000 + $356,000

$645,000

2010

$8,135 (+1.4%)

$289,000 + $380,000

$669,000

2009

$8,026

$301,000 + $374,000

$675,000

Tax history for 48 Richardson Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,035 (+1.3%)

$787,000 + $533,000

$1,320,000

2024

$14,847 (+6.4%)

$982,000 + $424,000

$1,406,000

2023

$13,960 (+3.8%)

$857,000 + $385,000

$1,242,000

2022

$13,444 (−6.7%)

$805,000 + $358,000

$1,163,000

2021

$14,402 (+17.5%)

$839,000 + $409,000

$1,248,000

2020

$12,254 (+18.9%)

$822,000 + $292,000

$1,114,000

2019

$10,305 (+2.6%)

$611,000 + $272,000

$883,000

2018

$10,048 (+1.4%)

$555,000 + $272,000

$827,000

2017

$9,911 (+1.3%)

$509,000 + $272,000

$781,000

2016

$9,784 (+9.3%)

$509,000 + $270,000

$779,000

2015

$8,953 (−3.9%)

$424,000 + $270,000

$694,000

2014

$9,315 (+1.3%)

$347,000 + $343,000

$690,000

2013

$9,198 (+4.9%)

$347,000 + $343,000

$690,000

2012

$8,771 (+2.7%)

$289,000 + $368,000

$657,000

2011

$8,540 (+5.0%)

$289,000 + $356,000

$645,000

2010

$8,135 (+1.4%)

$289,000 + $380,000

$669,000

2009

$8,026

$301,000 + $374,000

$675,000

*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

2.75

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,506

Year renovated

1937

Sq. Ft.

1,962

Year built

1937

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3202828S

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Family Room Information
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Kitchen Information
Level: First

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

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Window Features: Storm Window(s), Screens
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Sun Room, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,962
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Screens, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.15
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,287
Tax Year: 2004

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Fuses

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: OFF WASHINGTON STREET
UnparsedAddress: 48 Richardson Road, Belmont MA 02478

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.75
Sq. Ft.: 1,962
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 5
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 6,506 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1937
Year Renovated: 1937
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3202828S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Jul 29, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Mary Lee Burbank School

Public K-3 • Assigned • 0.1mi

10/10

Belmont High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

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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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

$1.39M – $1.68M

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Home values near 48 Richardson Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
72 Richardson Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1956 Sq. Ft.	$1,393,449
54 Richardson Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2356 Sq. Ft.	$1,881,262

Address	Redfin Estimate
66 Richardson Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2444 Sq. Ft.	$1,931,376
42 Richardson Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1813 Sq. Ft.	$1,557,431

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60 Richardson Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1985 Sq. Ft.	$1,744,832
36 Richardson Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1790 Sq. Ft.	$1,560,063

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