OFF MARKET

Off Market Oct 2020 for $1.2M

$1,563,969

•

3,525

sq ft

48-50 Townsend Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

A rare gem on a charming, tree-lined street in desirable Payson Park! This classic, sun-splashed 2 family boasts 14 rooms with over 3,500 sq ft of living space.The first floor is freshly painted & hardwood floors just refinished! High ceilings, spacious fire-placed living room, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen, 2 bedrooms, full bath, plus an office. The second unit has two levels of living. The main floor has a fire-placed living room, formal dining room, eat in kitchen that opens to a large family room, one bedroom, full bath and two enclosed porches.The top level has 3 bedrooms, including a master bedroom with en-suite bath. The yard is a beautiful respite with blooming perennial gardens and lots of tree varieties. A newer roof, gas conversion, and Harvey replacement windows are a few of the many updates. A 2 car detached garage and oversized driveway complete the package. A commuters dream - close to Cushing Sq shops & eateries, 73 bus, schools, & several parks. A must see!

Multi-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

5,719 sq ftLot Size

$444Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Murray/Gresenz Group • Compass

Bought with George Mavrogiannidis • Real Estate Advisors Group, Inc.

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•Source:MLS PIN #72712527

Redfin Estimate

$1,563,969

$321K since sold in October 2020$17K since July

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This home's estimate is 3.9% lower than the average sale price ($1.63M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$1,375,000
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 MAY 29, 2026
$1,800,000
C
6 beds3 baths2,773 sq ft
23 Lawndale St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD DEC 5, 2025
$1,400,000
D
5 beds3 baths3,258 sq ft
172 Maplewood St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$2,500,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths3,380 sq ft
35 Richardson Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
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

New listings for sale

$879,000
2 beds1 bath1,130 sq ft
114 Payson Rd #2, Belmont, MA 02478
3D WALKTHROUGH
$879,000
2 beds1 bath1,530 sq ft
112 Payson #1, Belmont, MA 02478
$1,388,800
4 beds2 baths2,834 sq ft
24-26 Baker St, Belmont, MA 02478
HOT HOME
$929,900
3 beds2.5 baths1,845 sq ft
81 Grant Ave #81, Belmont, MA 02478
$2,499,000
5 beds3.5 baths2,859 sq ft
45 Wellesley Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
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Sale history for 48-50 Townsend Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,718 (+7.2%)

$763,000 + $617,000

$1,380,000

2024

$14,657 (+1.0%)

$903,000 + $485,000

$1,388,000

2023

$14,511 (+3.7%)

$852,000 + $439,000

$1,291,000

2022

$13,988 (−13.0%)

$779,000 + $431,000

$1,210,000

2021

$16,087 (+11.3%)

$975,000 + $419,000

$1,394,000

2020

$14,454 (+14.9%)

$834,000 + $480,000

$1,314,000

2019

$12,580 (+12.2%)

$631,000 + $447,000

$1,078,000

2018

$11,214 (+3.6%)

$574,000 + $349,000

$923,000

2017

$10,825 (+1.4%)

$504,000 + $349,000

$853,000

2016

$10,676 (+12.7%)

$504,000 + $346,000

$850,000

2015

$9,469 (+1.1%)

$434,000 + $300,000

$734,000

2014

$9,369 (+1.3%)

$379,000 + $315,000

$694,000

2013

$9,251 (−8.1%)

$379,000 + $315,000

$694,000

2012

$10,066 (+13.6%)

$303,000 + $451,000

$754,000

2011

$8,858 (+4.7%)

$303,000 + $366,000

$669,000

2010

$8,463 (+2.6%)

$303,000 + $393,000

$696,000

2009

$8,252

$309,000 + $385,000

$694,000

Tax history for 48-50 Townsend Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,718 (+7.2%)

$763,000 + $617,000

$1,380,000

2024

$14,657 (+1.0%)

$903,000 + $485,000

$1,388,000

2023

$14,511 (+3.7%)

$852,000 + $439,000

$1,291,000

2022

$13,988 (−13.0%)

$779,000 + $431,000

$1,210,000

2021

$16,087 (+11.3%)

$975,000 + $419,000

$1,394,000

2020

$14,454 (+14.9%)

$834,000 + $480,000

$1,314,000

2019

$12,580 (+12.2%)

$631,000 + $447,000

$1,078,000

2018

$11,214 (+3.6%)

$574,000 + $349,000

$923,000

2017

$10,825 (+1.4%)

$504,000 + $349,000

$853,000

2016

$10,676 (+12.7%)

$504,000 + $346,000

$850,000

2015

$9,469 (+1.1%)

$434,000 + $300,000

$734,000

2014

$9,369 (+1.3%)

$379,000 + $315,000

$694,000

2013

$9,251 (−8.1%)

$379,000 + $315,000

$694,000

2012

$10,066 (+13.6%)

$303,000 + $451,000

$754,000

2011

$8,858 (+4.7%)

$303,000 + $366,000

$669,000

2010

$8,463 (+2.6%)

$303,000 + $393,000

$696,000

2009

$8,252

$309,000 + $385,000

$694,000

*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

5,663 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1920

Sq. Ft.

2,870

Year built

1920

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Middlesex County

APN

356206

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Nov 13, 2025.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Bulkhead, Concrete, Unfinished

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 14
Flooring: Hardwood, Wood, Carpet
Interior Features: Bathroom With Tub, Bathroom with Shower Stall, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Office/Den, Family Room

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): 3,525
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: White

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed, Screened
Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Fruit Trees, Garden

Property Information
PropertySubType: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Other Structures: Shed(s)

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.13

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $14,454
Tax Year: 2020

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas
Heating Units: 2
Cooling Units: 0

Location

Location Information
Directions: Payson Rd to Townsend Rd
UnparsedAddress: 48-50 Townsend Rd, Belmont MA 02478

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Park

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,870
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 1920
County: Middlesex County
APN: 356206

Home facts updated by county records on Nov 13, 2025

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
Exclusions: Lg Washing Machine & Hot Point Dryer
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

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, 14 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

$1.49M – $1.80M

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Home values near 48-50 Townsend Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
16 Townsend Rd Apt 14, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2450 Sq. Ft.	$1,249,926
26 Townsend Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1187 Sq. Ft.	$1,188,619

Address	Redfin Estimate
1820 Townsend Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2648 Sq. Ft.	$1,351,393
44 Townsend Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2350 Sq. Ft.	$2,038,844

Address	Redfin Estimate
24 Townsend Rd, Belmont, MA 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2741 Sq. Ft.	$1,643,445
60 Townsend Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1915 Sq. Ft.	$1,429,463

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