Off Market Sep 2021 for $1M

$1,298,983

•

1,810

sq ft

48 Selwyn Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

Welcome to this stately Colonial in the desirable Chenery neighborhood. This property features a traditional and charming floor plan on the main level, which includes the kitchen, half bath, a front-to-back living room and a dining room with wainscoting detail. There is also the added bonus of an enclosed porch, which overlooks the private yard, and a sunroom/office combo perfect for entertaining or a quiet work space. A generous primary bedroom on the second level provides his/hers closets. A family bath and two additional bedrooms one with a walk-in closet and access to the unfinished walk-up attic. A prime space to accommodate future expansion. The lower level also provides the potential of living space and allows for full walk-out access to the level, fenced back yard. Convenient to the highly sought after Belmont Public Schools, Cushing Square and public transportation including the commuter rail, this is a great opportunity to make this house the home of your dreams.

Single-familyProperty Type

1930Year Built

6,300 sq ftLot Size

$718Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Lori Talanian • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Bought with Jessica Zhang • Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont

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•Source:MLS PIN #72873444

Redfin Estimate

$1,298,983

$219K since sold in September 2021$20K since August

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This home's estimate is 2.1% lower than the average sale price ($1.33M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$1,205,000
A
3 beds1 bath1,694 sq ft
124 Orchard St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$1,600,000
B
4 beds1.5 baths1,664 sq ft
16 Preble Gardens Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$1,575,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,756 sq ft
136 Alexander Ave, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD AUG 27, 2026
$1,210,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,716 sq ft
45 Simmons Ave, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$1,260,000
E
4 beds1.5 baths1,648 sq ft
11 Poplar St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD NOV 25, 2025
$1,110,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths1,664 sq ft
50 Hammond Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

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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 Selwyn Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$11,903 (−0.6%)

$781,000 + $264,000

$1,045,000

2024

$11,975 (+0.3%)

$925,000 + $209,000

$1,134,000

2023

$11,937 (−10.8%)

$873,000 + $189,000

$1,062,000

2022

$13,375 (−7.0%)

$799,000 + $358,000

$1,157,000

2021

$14,379 (+18.7%)

$999,000 + $247,000

$1,246,000

2020

$12,111 (+16.6%)

$854,000 + $247,000

$1,101,000

2019

$10,386 (+2.7%)

$646,000 + $244,000

$890,000

2018

$10,109 (+4.7%)

$588,000 + $244,000

$832,000

2017

$9,657 (+1.3%)

$517,000 + $244,000

$761,000

2016

$9,533 (+7.7%)

$517,000 + $242,000

$759,000

2015

$8,849 (+3.9%)

$444,000 + $242,000

$686,000

2014

$8,519 (+1.3%)

$389,000 + $242,000

$631,000

2013

$8,411 (+9.6%)

$389,000 + $242,000

$631,000

2012

$7,676 (+2.4%)

$310,000 + $265,000

$575,000

2011

$7,494 (+5.3%)

$310,000 + $256,000

$566,000

2010

$7,114 (+2.3%)

$310,000 + $275,000

$585,000

2009

$6,956

$316,000 + $269,000

$585,000

Tax history for 48 Selwyn Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$11,903 (−0.6%)

$781,000 + $264,000

$1,045,000

2024

$11,975 (+0.3%)

$925,000 + $209,000

$1,134,000

2023

$11,937 (−10.8%)

$873,000 + $189,000

$1,062,000

2022

$13,375 (−7.0%)

$799,000 + $358,000

$1,157,000

2021

$14,379 (+18.7%)

$999,000 + $247,000

$1,246,000

2020

$12,111 (+16.6%)

$854,000 + $247,000

$1,101,000

2019

$10,386 (+2.7%)

$646,000 + $244,000

$890,000

2018

$10,109 (+4.7%)

$588,000 + $244,000

$832,000

2017

$9,657 (+1.3%)

$517,000 + $244,000

$761,000

2016

$9,533 (+7.7%)

$517,000 + $242,000

$759,000

2015

$8,849 (+3.9%)

$444,000 + $242,000

$686,000

2014

$8,519 (+1.3%)

$389,000 + $242,000

$631,000

2013

$8,411 (+9.6%)

$389,000 + $242,000

$631,000

2012

$7,676 (+2.4%)

$310,000 + $265,000

$575,000

2011

$7,494 (+5.3%)

$310,000 + $256,000

$566,000

2010

$7,114 (+2.3%)

$310,000 + $275,000

$585,000

2009

$6,956

$316,000 + $269,000

$585,000

*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

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,300

Year renovated

1930

Sq. Ft.

1,810

Year built

1930

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

257599S

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

Yes

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Green

Last updated by owner on Feb 6, 2024.

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: Attached, Under, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 267.3
Length: 11
Width: 24.3
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,French Doors

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 103.2
Length: 8.6
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 48
Length: 8
Width: 6
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 21.6
Length: 4
Width: 5.4
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Living Room Information
Area: 267.3
Length: 11
Width: 24.3
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Family Room Information
Area: 351
Length: 18
Width: 19.5
Level: Basement

Dining Room Information
Area: 156
Length: 12
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Wainscoting

Kitchen Information
Area: 173.8
Length: 15.8
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Laminate,Dining Area

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Interior Entry, Unfinished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Insulated Windows
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Sun Room, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,810
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: White

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $14,378.84
Tax Year: 2021

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Fuses

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Steam

Location

Location Information
Directions: Oakley Road to Selwyn Rd
UnparsedAddress: 48 Selwyn Rd, Belmont MA 02478

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

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,810
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 4
Basement: Yes
Accessible: Yes
Lot Size: 6,300 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 1930
County: Middlesex County
APN: 257599S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Green

Home facts updated by owner on Feb 6, 2024

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Winthrop L Chenery Middle School

Public 4-6 • Assigned • 0.2mi

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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Belmont, MA • 02478

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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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$1.24M – $1.49M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
24 Selwyn Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1904 Sq. Ft.	$1,502,603
42 Selwyn Road #40, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2340 Sq. Ft.	$1,264,429

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