Off Market Sep 2005 for $600K

$1,224,453

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,978/mo

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1.5 ba

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1,564

sq ft

55 Bright Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1937Year Built

6,098 sq ftLot Size

$783Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Kenneth Brown • Era Kirsch Real Estate

Bought with Barbara Nolan • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Belmont

Source:MLS PIN #30664825

Redfin Estimate

$1,224,453

$624K since sold in September 2005$8,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 15.3% lower than the average sale price ($1.44M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,390,000
A
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SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$1,600,000
B
4 beds1.5 baths1,664 sq ft
16 Preble Gardens Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$1,575,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,756 sq ft
136 Alexander Ave, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$1,450,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,577 sq ft
27 Little Pond Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$1,449,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,920 sq ft
22 Ivy Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$1,205,000
F
3 beds1 bath1,694 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

Recently sold homes

14 MoM

New listings for sale

OPEN SAT, 12PM TO 2PM
$1,388,800
4 beds2 baths2,834 sq ft
24-26 Baker St, Belmont, MA 02478
OPEN FRI, 11AM TO 12:30PM
$929,900
3 beds2.5 baths1,845 sq ft
81 Grant Ave #81, Belmont, MA 02478
OPEN SUN, 1:30PM TO 2:45PM
$2,499,000
5 beds3.5 baths2,859 sq ft
45 Wellesley Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
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Sale history for 55 Bright Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Sep 1, 2005

Sold

$600,000

$384/sq ft

MLS PIN #30664825

Mar 12, 2003

Sold

$490,000

$313/sq ft

Dec 14, 2002

Listing Removed

—

Nov 4, 2002

Listed

$504,900

$323/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 25, 1985

Sold

$188,000

$120/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$11,994 (−1.1%)

$659,000 + $394,000

$1,053,000

2024

$12,123 (+6.6%)

$822,000 + $326,000

$1,148,000

2023

$11,375 (+3.7%)

$717,000 + $295,000

$1,012,000

2022

$10,970 (−3.2%)

$674,000 + $275,000

$949,000

2021

$11,332 (+17.2%)

$702,000 + $280,000

$982,000

2020

$9,669 (+11.5%)

$688,000 + $191,000

$879,000

2019

$8,671 (+2.8%)

$541,000 + $202,000

$743,000

2018

$8,432 (+1.6%)

$492,000 + $202,000

$694,000

2017

$8,299 (+1.2%)

$452,000 + $202,000

$654,000

2016

$8,202 (+10.4%)

$452,000 + $201,000

$653,000

2015

$7,430 (+1.0%)

$376,000 + $200,000

$576,000

2014

$7,358 (+1.3%)

$307,000 + $238,000

$545,000

2013

$7,265 (+6.7%)

$307,000 + $238,000

$545,000

2012

$6,809 (+2.2%)

$257,000 + $253,000

$510,000

2011

$6,660 (+5.5%)

$257,000 + $246,000

$503,000

2010

$6,311 (+1.1%)

$257,000 + $262,000

$519,000

2009

$6,242

$267,000 + $258,000

$525,000

Tax history for 55 Bright Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$11,994 (−1.1%)

$659,000 + $394,000

$1,053,000

2024

$12,123 (+6.6%)

$822,000 + $326,000

$1,148,000

2023

$11,375 (+3.7%)

$717,000 + $295,000

$1,012,000

2022

$10,970 (−3.2%)

$674,000 + $275,000

$949,000

2021

$11,332 (+17.2%)

$702,000 + $280,000

$982,000

2020

$9,669 (+11.5%)

$688,000 + $191,000

$879,000

2019

$8,671 (+2.8%)

$541,000 + $202,000

$743,000

2018

$8,432 (+1.6%)

$492,000 + $202,000

$694,000

2017

$8,299 (+1.2%)

$452,000 + $202,000

$654,000

2016

$8,202 (+10.4%)

$452,000 + $201,000

$653,000

2015

$7,430 (+1.0%)

$376,000 + $200,000

$576,000

2014

$7,358 (+1.3%)

$307,000 + $238,000

$545,000

2013

$7,265 (+6.7%)

$307,000 + $238,000

$545,000

2012

$6,809 (+2.2%)

$257,000 + $253,000

$510,000

2011

$6,660 (+5.5%)

$257,000 + $246,000

$503,000

2010

$6,311 (+1.1%)

$257,000 + $262,000

$519,000

2009

$6,242

$267,000 + $258,000

$525,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Type: Full

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 7

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Garrison/Frontier
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Aluminum/Vinyl

Property Information
Subdivision Name: BRIGHT & RICHARDSON LANDS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,564
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 748
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,098
Municipality Name: BELMONT
Acres: 0.14
Zoning Code: SC
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,564
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1937
Year Renovated: 1937
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3122407S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

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

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being 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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Historical weather

Belmont, MA • 02478

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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$1.16M – $1.41M

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Home values near 55 Bright Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
28 Bright Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1799 Sq. Ft.	$1,367,441
44 Bright Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1404 Sq. Ft.	$1,241,509

Address	Redfin Estimate
32 Bright Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1963 Sq. Ft.	$1,390,608
48 Bright Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1454 Sq. Ft.	$1,157,064

Address	Redfin Estimate
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52 Bright Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1386 Sq. Ft.	$1,209,071

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