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Off Market Aug 2017 for $1.4M

$2,268,549

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,898/mo

•

3,159

sq ft

5 Bow Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

Stately brick colonial on Bow Road in the desirable Presidential neighborhood. Gracious entryway leads to breakfast room with custom built ins overlooking the yard and garden. Large sun-drenched living room with fireplace adjoins a den filled with windows & french doors leading out to private stone patio. Half bath, kitchen with stainless appliances and range, custom built mudroom/butler's pantry, and formal dining room complete first floor. Second floor boasts three generously sized bedrooms and a renovated family bath, along with master bedroom, walk-in closet, and renovated master bath. Fully finished third floor has office space,large playroom with custom cabinetry, & cedar closet. Updated lower level family room, laundry room with custom cabinetry, and generous storage. Hardwoods throughout, central air.Professionally landscaped yard and garden. Centrally located near Burbank Elementary School, Middle and High School, Underwood pool,library, Belmont Ctr, & public transportation.

Single-familyProperty Type

1928Year Built

9,831 sq ftLot Size

$718Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Lynn Findlay • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Belmont

Bought with Non Member • Non Member Office

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•Source:MLS PIN #72158310

Redfin Estimate

$2,268,549

$869K since sold in August 2017$4,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 5% higher than the average sale price ($2.16M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$2,000,000
A
4 beds3 baths3,570 sq ft
248 Slade St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$1,975,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,708 sq ft
38 Payson Terace, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$2,050,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,731 sq ft
70 Goden St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$2,500,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths3,380 sq ft
35 Richardson Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD MAY 5, 2026
$2,200,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths3,288 sq ft
207 Slade St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD OCT 23, 2025
$2,235,000
F
4 beds3 baths2,808 sq ft
190 Goden St, Belmont, MA 02478

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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

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14 MoM

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Sale history for 5 Bow Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72158310

Aug 4, 2017

Sold

$1,400,000

$443/sq ft

Jun 6, 2017

Pending

—

May 4, 2017

Listed

$1,530,000

$484/sq ft

MLS PIN #30232110

Aug 17, 1998

Sold

$545,000

$173/sq ft

Jul 7, 1998

Listing Removed

—

Jun 12, 1998

Listed

$559,000

$177/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$24,545 (+12.8%)

$923,000 + $1,232,000

$2,155,000

2024

$21,754 (+9.8%)

$1,151,000 + $909,000

$2,060,000

2023

$19,805 (+5.3%)

$878,000 + $884,000

$1,762,000

2022

$18,808 (−1.0%)

$803,000 + $824,000

$1,627,000

2021

$19,006 (+11.0%)

$879,000 + $768,000

$1,647,000

2020

$17,127 (+7.8%)

$937,000 + $620,000

$1,557,000

2019

$15,895 (−1.9%)

$772,000 + $590,000

$1,362,000

2018

$16,208

$624,000 + $710,000

$1,334,000

2017

$16,205 (+1.5%)

$572,000 + $705,000

$1,277,000

2016

$15,964 (+5.0%)

$572,000 + $699,000

$1,271,000

2015

$15,209 (+1.0%)

$489,000 + $690,000

$1,179,000

2014

$15,053 (+11.3%)

$431,000 + $684,000

$1,115,000

2013

$13,530 (+0.4%)

$431,000 + $584,000

$1,015,000

2012

$13,470 (+3.4%)

$361,000 + $648,000

$1,009,000

2011

$13,028 (+3.6%)

$361,000 + $623,000

$984,000

2010

$12,573 (+3.1%)

$361,000 + $673,000

$1,034,000

2009

$12,199

$368,000 + $658,000

$1,026,000

Tax history for 5 Bow Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$24,545 (+12.8%)

$923,000 + $1,232,000

$2,155,000

2024

$21,754 (+9.8%)

$1,151,000 + $909,000

$2,060,000

2023

$19,805 (+5.3%)

$878,000 + $884,000

$1,762,000

2022

$18,808 (−1.0%)

$803,000 + $824,000

$1,627,000

2021

$19,006 (+11.0%)

$879,000 + $768,000

$1,647,000

2020

$17,127 (+7.8%)

$937,000 + $620,000

$1,557,000

2019

$15,895 (−1.9%)

$772,000 + $590,000

$1,362,000

2018

$16,208

$624,000 + $710,000

$1,334,000

2017

$16,205 (+1.5%)

$572,000 + $705,000

$1,277,000

2016

$15,964 (+5.0%)

$572,000 + $699,000

$1,271,000

2015

$15,209 (+1.0%)

$489,000 + $690,000

$1,179,000

2014

$15,053 (+11.3%)

$431,000 + $684,000

$1,115,000

2013

$13,530 (+0.4%)

$431,000 + $584,000

$1,015,000

2012

$13,470 (+3.4%)

$361,000 + $648,000

$1,009,000

2011

$13,028 (+3.6%)

$361,000 + $623,000

$984,000

2010

$12,573 (+3.1%)

$361,000 + $673,000

$1,034,000

2009

$12,199

$368,000 + $658,000

$1,026,000

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

10,019 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1928

Sq. Ft.

3,003

Year built

1928

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2542825S

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: 5
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 221
Length: 13
Width: 17
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 96
Length: 12
Width: 8
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 16
Length: 4
Width: 4
Level: First

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 36
Length: 6
Width: 6
Level: Second

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 48
Length: 6
Width: 8
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Area: 336
Length: 14
Width: 24
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Recessed Lighting

Family Room Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Recessed Lighting

Dining Room Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 150
Length: 15
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood

Office Room Information
Area: 135
Length: 9
Width: 15
Level: Third
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Bulkhead

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 14X10
Laundry Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Recessed Lighting, In Basement

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Door Features: French Doors
Window Features: Skylight
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Recessed Lighting, Dining Area, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Den, Mud Room, Play Room, Office

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,159
Foundation Area: 9,999
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.23
Lot Features: Corner Lot

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $16,205
Tax Year: 2017

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Hot Water, Oil
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: School Street to Bow Road
UnparsedAddress: 5 Bow Road, Belmont MA 02478

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,003
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: 1928
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2542825S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
Exclusions: Dining Room Chandelier, Foyer Chandelier
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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Belmont, MA • 02478

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Estimated sale price

$2.16M – $2.61M

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Data from public records.

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17 Bow Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 2498 Sq. Ft.	$2,128,241

Address	Redfin Estimate
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23 Bow Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2161 Sq. Ft.	$2,037,351
54 Orchard Street, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2344 Sq. Ft.	$1,461,663

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