Off Market Mar 1999 for $512K

$1,825,122

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,264/mo

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2,212

sq ft

53 Bay State Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1928Year Built

8,591 sq ftLot Size

$825Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by William Doyle • Lawndale Realty

Bought with Bill McMahon

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #30280310

Redfin Estimate

$1,825,122

$1.3M since sold in March 1999$2,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 11.9% higher than the average sale price ($1.63M) of 6 comparable homes.

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A
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$1,400,000
B
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SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$1,275,000
C
3 beds2 baths2,025 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$1,725,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,018 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$2,050,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,731 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$1,975,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,708 sq ft
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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 53 Bay State Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$18,065 (+18.2%)

$886,000 + $700,000

$1,586,000

2024

$15,280 (−2.6%)

$894,000 + $553,000

$1,447,000

2023

$15,691 (+5.6%)

$894,000 + $502,000

$1,396,000

2022

$14,855 (−3.5%)

$817,000 + $468,000

$1,285,000

2021

$15,394 (+17.9%)

$944,000 + $390,000

$1,334,000

2020

$13,057 (−3.2%)

$797,000 + $390,000

$1,187,000

2019

$13,491 (+10.5%)

$786,000 + $370,000

$1,156,000

2018

$12,211 (+1.1%)

$635,000 + $370,000

$1,005,000

2017

$12,081 (+1.4%)

$582,000 + $370,000

$952,000

2016

$11,919 (+6.9%)

$582,000 + $367,000

$949,000

2015

$11,146 (+2.6%)

$497,000 + $367,000

$864,000

2014

$10,868 (+1.9%)

$438,000 + $367,000

$805,000

2013

$10,664 (+4.3%)

$438,000 + $362,000

$800,000

2012

$10,226 (+2.7%)

$367,000 + $399,000

$766,000

2011

$9,956 (+5.0%)

$367,000 + $385,000

$752,000

2010

$9,485 (+2.4%)

$367,000 + $413,000

$780,000

2009

$9,262

$375,000 + $404,000

$779,000

Tax history for 53 Bay State Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$18,065 (+18.2%)

$886,000 + $700,000

$1,586,000

2024

$15,280 (−2.6%)

$894,000 + $553,000

$1,447,000

2023

$15,691 (+5.6%)

$894,000 + $502,000

$1,396,000

2022

$14,855 (−3.5%)

$817,000 + $468,000

$1,285,000

2021

$15,394 (+17.9%)

$944,000 + $390,000

$1,334,000

2020

$13,057 (−3.2%)

$797,000 + $390,000

$1,187,000

2019

$13,491 (+10.5%)

$786,000 + $370,000

$1,156,000

2018

$12,211 (+1.1%)

$635,000 + $370,000

$1,005,000

2017

$12,081 (+1.4%)

$582,000 + $370,000

$952,000

2016

$11,919 (+6.9%)

$582,000 + $367,000

$949,000

2015

$11,146 (+2.6%)

$497,000 + $367,000

$864,000

2014

$10,868 (+1.9%)

$438,000 + $367,000

$805,000

2013

$10,664 (+4.3%)

$438,000 + $362,000

$800,000

2012

$10,226 (+2.7%)

$367,000 + $399,000

$766,000

2011

$9,956 (+5.0%)

$367,000 + $385,000

$752,000

2010

$9,485 (+2.4%)

$367,000 + $413,000

$780,000

2009

$9,262

$375,000 + $404,000

$779,000

*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

8,712 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1928

Sq. Ft.

2,202

Year built

1928

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3704467S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

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

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,212
Foundation Area: 875
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Brick
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Storage, Professional Landscaping

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.19
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,517.76

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: 110 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 60 Amps/Less

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water

Location

Location Information
Directions: OFF COMMON
UnparsedAddress: 53 Bay State Rd, Belmont MA 02478

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,202
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: 1928
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3704467S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

Winthrop L Chenery Middle School

Public 4-6 • Assigned • 0.3mi

7/10

Belmont High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

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

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

53% 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

$1.73M – $2.10M

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Home values near 53 Bay State Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
40 Bay State Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2159 Sq. Ft.	$1,860,643
58 Bay State Road, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2269 Sq. Ft.	$1,786,794

Address	Redfin Estimate
46 Bay State Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2224 Sq. Ft.	$1,713,866
64 Bay State Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1932 Sq. Ft.	$1,708,413

Address	Redfin Estimate
52 Bay State Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2350 Sq. Ft.	$1,857,338
70 Bay State Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1854 Sq. Ft.	$1,725,579

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