OFF MARKET

Off Market Oct 2021 for $1M

$1,351,016

•

2,000

sq ft

48 Watson Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

Welcome home to this well-maintained eight room, three bedroom, one and one-half bath, center-entrance colonial. The first floor boasts a large living room with a fireplace, formal dining room and a sun splashed family room wrapped in windows. A spacious kitchen with direct access to the yard and half bath complete this level. The second floor features a large primary bedroom with walk in closet, two additional bedrooms and family bath. The third floor includes a bonus space perfect for visitors, and unfinished storage space. Basement offers direct garage access, and ample unfinished space rife with potential. Fenced in yard, hardwood floors, replacement windows throughout. Ideally located w/ easy access to all schools, public transportation, Alewife, Fresh Pond, Cambridge & Boston.

Single-familyProperty Type

1939Year Built

5,760 sq ftLot Size

$676Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Lynn Findlay • Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont

Bought with Anne Mahon • Leading Edge Real Estate

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #72890722

Redfin Estimate

$1,351,016

$262K since sold in October 2021$3,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 4.9% lower than the average sale price ($1.42M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$1,380,000
A
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SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$1,575,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,756 sq ft
136 Alexander Ave, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$1,390,000
C
4 beds1.5 baths2,081 sq ft
19 Colonial Dr, Arlington, MA 02474
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$1,449,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,920 sq ft
22 Ivy Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$1,450,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,577 sq ft
27 Little Pond Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD MAR 5, 2026
$1,278,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,438 sq ft
75 Statler Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

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$494,060

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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 48 Watson Rd

Date

Event

Price

YOUGOTLISTINGS #1

Jan 23, 2026

Rental Removed

$5,200

$3/sq ft

Dec 5, 2025

Listed for Rent

$5,200

$3/sq ft

Nov 7, 2025

Rental Removed

$5,200

$3/sq ft

Nov 4, 2025

Listed for Rent

$5,200

$3/sq ft

MLSPIN #73452332

Dec 4, 2025

Rental Removed

$5,200

$3/sq ft

Nov 8, 2025

Listed for Rent

$5,200

$3/sq ft

MLS PIN #72890722

Oct 22, 2021

Sold

$1,089,000

$545/sq ft

Sep 15, 2021

Contingent

—

Sep 7, 2021

Listed

$1,075,000

$538/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$11,789 (−4.3%)

$764,000 + $271,000

$1,035,000

2024

$12,313 (+6.8%)

$952,000 + $214,000

$1,166,000

2023

$11,532 (−8.1%)

$831,000 + $195,000

$1,026,000

2022

$12,554 (−8.3%)

$781,000 + $305,000

$1,086,000

2021

$13,686 (+17.3%)

$814,000 + $372,000

$1,186,000

2020

$11,671 (+20.3%)

$797,000 + $264,000

$1,061,000

2019

$9,698 (+2.6%)

$592,000 + $239,000

$831,000

2018

$9,453 (+1.6%)

$539,000 + $239,000

$778,000

2017

$9,302 (+1.3%)

$494,000 + $239,000

$733,000

2016

$9,181 (+10.0%)

$494,000 + $237,000

$731,000

2015

$8,346 (+10.2%)

$411,000 + $236,000

$647,000

2014

$7,574 (+1.3%)

$336,000 + $225,000

$561,000

2013

$7,478 (+5.7%)

$336,000 + $225,000

$561,000

2012

$7,076 (+2.8%)

$281,000 + $249,000

$530,000

2011

$6,885 (+5.1%)

$281,000 + $239,000

$520,000

2010

$6,554 (+1.3%)

$281,000 + $258,000

$539,000

2009

$6,468

$292,000 + $252,000

$544,000

Tax history for 48 Watson Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$11,789 (−4.3%)

$764,000 + $271,000

$1,035,000

2024

$12,313 (+6.8%)

$952,000 + $214,000

$1,166,000

2023

$11,532 (−8.1%)

$831,000 + $195,000

$1,026,000

2022

$12,554 (−8.3%)

$781,000 + $305,000

$1,086,000

2021

$13,686 (+17.3%)

$814,000 + $372,000

$1,186,000

2020

$11,671 (+20.3%)

$797,000 + $264,000

$1,061,000

2019

$9,698 (+2.6%)

$592,000 + $239,000

$831,000

2018

$9,453 (+1.6%)

$539,000 + $239,000

$778,000

2017

$9,302 (+1.3%)

$494,000 + $239,000

$733,000

2016

$9,181 (+10.0%)

$494,000 + $237,000

$731,000

2015

$8,346 (+10.2%)

$411,000 + $236,000

$647,000

2014

$7,574 (+1.3%)

$336,000 + $225,000

$561,000

2013

$7,478 (+5.7%)

$336,000 + $225,000

$561,000

2012

$7,076 (+2.8%)

$281,000 + $249,000

$530,000

2011

$6,885 (+5.1%)

$281,000 + $239,000

$520,000

2010

$6,554 (+1.3%)

$281,000 + $258,000

$539,000

2009

$6,468

$292,000 + $252,000

$544,000

*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

5,760

Year renovated

1939

Sq. Ft.

2,000

Year built

1939

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1732321S

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jan 19, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 170
Length: 17
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 99
Length: 11
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Cedar Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 12
Length: 4
Width: 3
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Vinyl

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 35
Length: 7
Width: 5
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub

Living Room Information
Area: 220
Length: 20
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 253
Length: 23
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 110
Length: 11
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Laminate

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Garage Access, Unfinished

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Bonus Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,000
Foundation Area: 9,999
Foundation Details: Block
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: white

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $13,686
Tax Year: 2021

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Oil
Cooling: Window Unit(s), Wall Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Watson Road is one way. Washington Street to Watson Road.
UnparsedAddress: 48 Watson Road, Belmont MA 02478

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Bike Path, Highway Access

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,000
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 3
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 5,760 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: 1939
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1732321S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Jan 18, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Mary Lee Burbank School

Public K-3 • Assigned • 0.2mi

10/10

Belmont High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi

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

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be 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

$1.28M – $1.55M

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Home values near 48 Watson Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
27 Watson Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2432 Sq. Ft.	$1,174,008
55 Watson Rd, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2812 Sq. Ft.	$1,883,315

Address	Redfin Estimate
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2830 Watson Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2184 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
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34 Watson Rd, Belmont, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2544 Sq. Ft.	—

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