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Off Market Jun 2019 for $1.7M

$2,297,877

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,823/mo

•

2,572

sq ft

53 Bow, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

Elegant four bedroom Colonial located in the desirable Presidential area. Prepare to be amazed by quality updates & well appointed rooms - spacious living room w gas fireplace & french doors to private patio, cozy family room, formal dining room & stunning cooks kitchen feat. Miele appliances incl steam oven & Marmoleum floor w cork sub floor for comfort, newly created mudroom w built in cabinets & lovely heated sun porch just off the kitchen. On floor two you will find three generous sized bedrooms all with ample closet space, the main bath, master suite with full bath & walk in closet. On floor three you will find a fourth bedroom w walk in closet, full bath & bonus room - perfect for a home office or au pair suite. Additional updates include 2016 main roof, 2011 installation of 8 zone heating system, newer hwh, most of the windows have been updated. Finished rooms in lower level. All of this & an unbeatable location - walk to all schools, T, train & Town Car shops & restaurants

Single-familyProperty Type

1928Year Built

7,736 sq ftLot Size

$893Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Arlene Ktona • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Belmont

Bought with Currier, Lane & Young • Compass

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•Source:MLS PIN #72476869

Redfin Estimate

$2,297,877

$598K since sold in June 2019$34K since July

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This home's estimate is 5.6% higher than the average sale price ($2.18M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$2,500,000
A
4 beds3.5 baths3,380 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$2,050,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,731 sq ft
70 Goden St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD MAY 5, 2026
$2,200,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths3,288 sq ft
207 Slade St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD DEC 4, 2025
$2,100,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,513 sq ft
36 Madison St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD OCT 23, 2025
$2,235,000
E
4 beds3 baths2,808 sq ft
190 Goden St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$1,975,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,708 sq ft
38 Payson Terace, 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

Recently sold homes

14 MoM

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Sale history for 53 Bow

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72476869

Jun 3, 2019

Sold

$1,700,000

$661/sq ft

Apr 10, 2019

Pending

—

Apr 4, 2019

Listed

$1,575,000

$612/sq ft

MLS PIN #70385718

Jan 16, 2007

Sold

$805,000

$313/sq ft

Dec 28, 2006

Listing Removed

—

May 11, 2006

Listed

$850,000

$330/sq ft

Classic brick Belmont Colonial in prestigious Presidential Area, walk to Burbank School, has gracious-sized rooms, fenced yard, au-pair/guest suite, family room, four-season sun room, kitchen w/greenhouse window, dining room open to kitchen, basement w/play room and storage. Roof is 4 years old, boiler was replaced in 1998. House which is surrounded by beautifully landscaped grounds is in move-in condition and has handsome newer brick and granite front exterior stairs. Minutes to Cambridge.

MLS PIN #30238240

Aug 28, 1998

Sold

$570,000

$222/sq ft

Jul 24, 1998

Listing Removed

—

Jul 2, 1998

Listed

$583,000

$227/sq ft

MLS PIN #50321394

Jun 28, 1996

Sold

$427,500

$166/sq ft

May 7, 1996

Listing Removed

—

Mar 15, 1996

Listed

$445,000

$173/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$23,475 (+9.7%)

$966,000 + $1,095,000

$2,061,000

2024

$21,395 (+11.0%)

$1,204,000 + $822,000

$2,026,000

2023

$19,277 (+5.4%)

$919,000 + $796,000

$1,715,000

2022

$18,288 (−2.2%)

$840,000 + $742,000

$1,582,000

2021

$18,695 (+12.5%)

$920,000 + $700,000

$1,620,000

2020

$16,621 (+11.4%)

$981,000 + $530,000

$1,511,000

2019

$14,914 (+8.4%)

$765,000 + $513,000

$1,278,000

2018

$13,754 (+0.4%)

$619,000 + $513,000

$1,132,000

2017

$13,705 (+1.4%)

$567,000 + $513,000

$1,080,000

2016

$13,515 (+5.6%)

$567,000 + $509,000

$1,076,000

2015

$12,797 (+1.4%)

$484,000 + $508,000

$992,000

2014

$12,623 (+2.6%)

$427,000 + $508,000

$935,000

2013

$12,304 (+2.3%)

$427,000 + $496,000

$923,000

2012

$12,028 (+6.9%)

$358,000 + $543,000

$901,000

2011

$11,254 (+4.5%)

$358,000 + $492,000

$850,000

2010

$10,774 (+2.7%)

$358,000 + $528,000

$886,000

2009

$10,487

$365,000 + $517,000

$882,000

Tax history for 53 Bow

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$23,475 (+9.7%)

$966,000 + $1,095,000

$2,061,000

2024

$21,395 (+11.0%)

$1,204,000 + $822,000

$2,026,000

2023

$19,277 (+5.4%)

$919,000 + $796,000

$1,715,000

2022

$18,288 (−2.2%)

$840,000 + $742,000

$1,582,000

2021

$18,695 (+12.5%)

$920,000 + $700,000

$1,620,000

2020

$16,621 (+11.4%)

$981,000 + $530,000

$1,511,000

2019

$14,914 (+8.4%)

$765,000 + $513,000

$1,278,000

2018

$13,754 (+0.4%)

$619,000 + $513,000

$1,132,000

2017

$13,705 (+1.4%)

$567,000 + $513,000

$1,080,000

2016

$13,515 (+5.6%)

$567,000 + $509,000

$1,076,000

2015

$12,797 (+1.4%)

$484,000 + $508,000

$992,000

2014

$12,623 (+2.6%)

$427,000 + $508,000

$935,000

2013

$12,304 (+2.3%)

$427,000 + $496,000

$923,000

2012

$12,028 (+6.9%)

$358,000 + $543,000

$901,000

2011

$11,254 (+4.5%)

$358,000 + $492,000

$850,000

2010

$10,774 (+2.7%)

$358,000 + $528,000

$886,000

2009

$10,487

$365,000 + $517,000

$882,000

*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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,841 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1928

Sq. Ft.

2,668

Year built

1928

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1759946S

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: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 216
Length: 18
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 110
Length: 11
Width: 10
Level: Third
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Living Room Information
Area: 288
Length: 24
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting

Family Room Information
Area: 190
Length: 19
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Dining Room Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Recessed Lighting

Kitchen Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,French Doors,Recessed Lighting

Office Room Information
Area: 180
Length: 15
Width: 12
Level: Third
Features: Skylight

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Door Features: French Doors, Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Skylight(s), Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Home Office, Sun Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,572
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Brick

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $13,753.80
Tax Year: 2018

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Hot Water
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Off Randolph, off School St
UnparsedAddress: 53 Bow, Belmont MA 02478

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Golf, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,668
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: 1928
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1759946S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 8

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 • 0.5mi

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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In this area, properties receive around 9 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

$2.18M – $2.64M

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Home values near 53 Bow

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
30 Bow Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2026 Sq. Ft.	$1,977,126
58 Bow Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2326 Sq. Ft.	$2,024,893

Address	Redfin Estimate
38 Bow Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$2,273,175
65 Bow Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2732 Sq. Ft.	$2,291,418

Address	Redfin Estimate
44 Bow Rd, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2932 Sq. Ft.	$2,220,983
71 Bow Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2472 Sq. Ft.	$2,319,333

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