2 family located in the heart of Harvard Lawn / Payson Park area abutting Cambridge, Belmont, and Watertown on a huge corner lot. Approximately 0.5 miles to Fresh Pond. The layout is amazing and generously spacious; massive kitchens that open up to large living rooms and an incredible sunroom with two roomy bedrooms! 6 rooms in each apartment. Hardwood flooring throughout, exposed beams, and wood-burning fireplaces (one with all surrounding bricks.) The basement is already partially finished and the attic could possibly be finished. Double wide driveway with two-car garage. Unit 1 is vacant and unit 2 will be vacant before closing.
This is a very special two family home in desirable Harvard Lawn area. Features include beautiful gumwood detail, fireplace livingroom, sunrooms, modern kitchens and baths, updated windows, hardwood floors, updated utilites, walk up attic with semi finished room, finished room in basement. 2 car garage on lovely corner lot. Convenient to Grove Street park and public transportation.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,201 (+7.1%)
$730,000 + $429,000
$1,159,000
2024
$12,324 (−12.8%)
$846,000 + $321,000
$1,167,000
2023
$14,140 (+3.8%)
$798,000 + $460,000
$1,258,000
2022
$13,618 (+5.5%)
$730,000 + $448,000
$1,178,000
2021
$12,902 (−1.8%)
$723,000 + $395,000
$1,118,000
2020
$13,145 (+28.7%)
$742,000 + $453,000
$1,195,000
2019
$10,211 (+1.7%)
$543,000 + $332,000
$875,000
2018
$10,036 (+0.7%)
$494,000 + $332,000
$826,000
2017
$9,962 (+1.4%)
$453,000 + $332,000
$785,000
2016
$9,822 (+11.1%)
$453,000 + $329,000
$782,000
2015
$8,837 (+3.1%)
$356,000 + $329,000
$685,000
2014
$8,573 (−11.4%)
$306,000 + $329,000
$635,000
2013
$9,678 (+12.2%)
$306,000 + $420,000
$726,000
2012
$8,624 (+3.4%)
$227,000 + $419,000
$646,000
2011
$8,341 (+3.6%)
$227,000 + $403,000
$630,000
2010
$8,050 (+4.8%)
$227,000 + $435,000
$662,000
2009
$7,681
$239,000 + $407,000
$646,000
Tax history for 51 Dalton Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,201 (+7.1%)
$730,000 + $429,000
$1,159,000
2024
$12,324 (−12.8%)
$846,000 + $321,000
$1,167,000
2023
$14,140 (+3.8%)
$798,000 + $460,000
$1,258,000
2022
$13,618 (+5.5%)
$730,000 + $448,000
$1,178,000
2021
$12,902 (−1.8%)
$723,000 + $395,000
$1,118,000
2020
$13,145 (+28.7%)
$742,000 + $453,000
$1,195,000
2019
$10,211 (+1.7%)
$543,000 + $332,000
$875,000
2018
$10,036 (+0.7%)
$494,000 + $332,000
$826,000
2017
$9,962 (+1.4%)
$453,000 + $332,000
$785,000
2016
$9,822 (+11.1%)
$453,000 + $329,000
$782,000
2015
$8,837 (+3.1%)
$356,000 + $329,000
$685,000
2014
$8,573 (−11.4%)
$306,000 + $329,000
$635,000
2013
$9,678 (+12.2%)
$306,000 + $420,000
$726,000
2012
$8,624 (+3.4%)
$227,000 + $419,000
$646,000
2011
$8,341 (+3.6%)
$227,000 + $403,000
$630,000
2010
$8,050 (+4.8%)
$227,000 + $435,000
$662,000
2009
$7,681
$239,000 + $407,000
$646,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,663 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1928
Sq. Ft.
2,904
Year built
1928
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Middlesex County
APN
257422S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Flooring: Hardwood
Interior Features: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Sunroom
Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N
Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 2
Lease: N
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,904
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Unknown/Mixed
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
Property Information
PropertySubType: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $12,901.72
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, Individually Metered
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Oil, Hot Water
Heating Units: 2
Cooling Units: 0
Location
Location Information
Directions: Use GPS
UnparsedAddress: 51 Dalton Rd., Belmont MA 02478
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,904
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: 1928
County: Middlesex County
APN: 257422S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Winthrop L Chenery Middle School
Public 4-6 • Assigned • 0.7mi
7/10
Belmont High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.28M – $1.55M
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