Off market jul 2010 for $665K

$1,262,535

•

2,652

sq ft

51-53 Foster Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

Classic desirable Harvard Lawn two-family home! This wonderful home close to the Cambridge line and the Grove Street playground features hardwood floors throughout, fireplaces, livingrooms with beamed ceilings, formal diningrooms, newer roof, detached garage, plenty of parking, fenced yard with patio, and great third floor expansion potential. Both units are DELEADED with certificates. Easy to show this fine property.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

5,300 sq ftLot Size

$476Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Thomas Scanlan • Area Homes Realty, Inc.

Bought with Thomas Scanlan • Area Homes Realty, Inc.

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•Source:MLS PIN #71079218

Redfin Estimate

$1,262,535

$597K since sold in July 2010$16K since October

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This home's estimate is 32% higher than the average sale price ($957K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$900,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,489 sq ft
14 Flint Rd #14, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$890,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,350 sq ft
46-48 Keenan St #48, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD OCT 13, 2026
$775,000
C
4 beds2 baths1,880 sq ft
3 Clayton St #3, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD MAY 1, 2026
$1,287,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,148 sq ft
73 Foster Rd #2, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$1,098,000
E
3 beds3 baths2,100 sq ft
46-48 Keenan St #46, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD APR 30, 2026
$790,000
F
2 beds2 baths1,938 sq ft
72 Fairview Ave #72, Belmont, MA 02478

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Market trends in 02478, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

100.3%

1.8% MoM

Median sale price

$1.5M

$82K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

3 MoM

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Sale history for 51-53 Foster Rd

Tax history for 51-53 Foster Rd

*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

—

Year renovated

1920

Sq. Ft.

1,326

Year built

1920

Style

Condo/Co-op

County

Middlesex County

APN

4997748

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Concrete

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-Up Attic, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,652
Foundation Area: 998,001
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Lead Paint: Certified Treated

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed, Patio

Property Information
PropertySubType: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,101.44
Tax Year: 2010

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Heating Units: 2
Cooling Units: 2

Location

Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N

Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 2
# of Floors: 2
Lease: N

Location Information
Directions: Fairview Avenue to Foster Road
UnparsedAddress: 51-53 Foster Road, Belmont MA 02478

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

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,326
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 1920
County: Middlesex County
APN: 4997748

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
Exclusions: None
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

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

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 hot days expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

Wind Factor

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Estimated sale price

$1.20M – $1.45M

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Home values near 51-53 Foster Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
57 Foster Road, Belmont, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2905 Sq. Ft.	$1,477,639
54 Foster Road, Belmont, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2688 Sq. Ft.	$1,541,214
58 Foster Road, Belmont, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1192 Sq. Ft.	$717,426
58 Foster Road #58, Belmont, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1222 Sq. Ft.	$717,674
59 Foster Road #59, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2139 Sq. Ft.	$1,074,789
45-47 Foster Road, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2962 Sq. Ft.	$1,468,069
58 Foster Road, Belmont, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1339 Sq. Ft.	$727,867

Address	Redfin Estimate
51 Foster Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2917 Sq. Ft.	$1,389,538
59 Foster Road, Belmont, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1708 Sq. Ft.	$983,622
56 Foster Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1950 Sq. Ft.	$998,970
56 Foster Road #56, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2042 Sq. Ft.	$964,197
51 Foster Road #51, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1715 Sq. Ft.	$842,725
56 Foster Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1950 Sq. Ft.	$1,009,234
51 Foster Road, Belmont, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1815 Sq. Ft.	$861,734

Address	Redfin Estimate
47 Foster Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3086 Sq. Ft.	$1,594,010
61 Foster Road, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3142 Sq. Ft.	$1,521,333
56 Foster Road #2, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2041 Sq. Ft.	$917,900
51 Foster Road, Belmont, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1815 Sq. Ft.	$842,685
53 Foster Road #53, Belmont, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1230 Sq. Ft.	$740,741
61 Foster Road #1, Belmont, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1344 Sq. Ft.	$734,396
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