OFF MARKET

Off Market Aug 2012 for $562K

$1,260,072

•

1,726

sq ft

55 Knowles Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

Absolutely beautiful 3 big bedroom (great closets), two full bath Single Family in fabulous Belmont with an au pair or in-law suite as an option. Gorgeous hardwood floors, fireplaced living room, lovely deck and landscaped yard with gardening and entertaining areas, newer garage, roof and electrical panel. Located on side street, but near to everything. This home has much more space than you can see from the photos. At this price, don't miss it. It's worth the trip!

Single-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

5,659 sq ftLot Size

$730Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Anne Mahon • Century 21 Adams KC

Bought with Anne Mahon • Century 21 Adams KC

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:MLS PIN #71400355

Redfin Estimate

$1,260,072

$698K since sold in August 2012$9,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 27% higher than the average sale price ($992K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 17, 2026
$850,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,645 sq ft
67 Longfellow Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$735,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,940 sq ft
49 Hollace St, Waltham, MA 02453
SOLD NOV 25, 2025
$1,110,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths1,664 sq ft
50 Hammond Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$1,115,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,736 sq ft
9 Mayfield Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$1,102,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,558 sq ft
91 Canterbury Rd, Waltham, MA 02453
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN MAR 16, 2026
$1,040,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,541 sq ft
43 Agassiz Ave, 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

New listings for sale

$2,499,000
5 beds3.5 baths2,859 sq ft
45 Wellesley Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
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Charming, spacious 3 Bed 2 Bath Cape with hardwood floors and fireplace in living room. Nice rear deck and landscaped yard with garden. Newer roof, electrical panel and 1 car garage with paved drive on quiet side street. Walk up stairs to finished...
14 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
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Redfin Associate agent

Sale history for 55 Knowles Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,358 (−2.8%)

$608,000 + $477,000

$1,085,000

2024

$12,714 (+1.0%)

$806,000 + $398,000

$1,204,000

2023

$12,589 (+5.6%)

$760,000 + $360,000

$1,120,000

2022

$11,918 (−7.0%)

$696,000 + $335,000

$1,031,000

2021

$12,821 (+20.0%)

$770,000 + $341,000

$1,111,000

2020

$10,681 (+15.4%)

$643,000 + $328,000

$971,000

2019

$9,254 (+2.2%)

$472,000 + $321,000

$793,000

2018

$9,052 (+0.9%)

$429,000 + $316,000

$745,000

2017

$8,972 (+8.9%)

$394,000 + $313,000

$707,000

2016

$8,239 (+11.9%)

$350,000 + $306,000

$656,000

2015

$7,366 (+3.9%)

$320,000 + $251,000

$571,000

2014

$7,088 (+1.3%)

$274,000 + $251,000

$525,000

2013

$6,998 (+2.6%)

$274,000 + $251,000

$525,000

2012

$6,822 (+5.4%)

$237,000 + $274,000

$511,000

2011

$6,474 (+5.0%)

$224,000 + $265,000

$489,000

2010

$6,165 (+2.9%)

$224,000 + $283,000

$507,000

2009

$5,993

$227,000 + $277,000

$504,000

Tax history for 55 Knowles Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,358 (−2.8%)

$608,000 + $477,000

$1,085,000

2024

$12,714 (+1.0%)

$806,000 + $398,000

$1,204,000

2023

$12,589 (+5.6%)

$760,000 + $360,000

$1,120,000

2022

$11,918 (−7.0%)

$696,000 + $335,000

$1,031,000

2021

$12,821 (+20.0%)

$770,000 + $341,000

$1,111,000

2020

$10,681 (+15.4%)

$643,000 + $328,000

$971,000

2019

$9,254 (+2.2%)

$472,000 + $321,000

$793,000

2018

$9,052 (+0.9%)

$429,000 + $316,000

$745,000

2017

$8,972 (+8.9%)

$394,000 + $313,000

$707,000

2016

$8,239 (+11.9%)

$350,000 + $306,000

$656,000

2015

$7,366 (+3.9%)

$320,000 + $251,000

$571,000

2014

$7,088 (+1.3%)

$274,000 + $251,000

$525,000

2013

$6,998 (+2.6%)

$274,000 + $251,000

$525,000

2012

$6,822 (+5.4%)

$237,000 + $274,000

$511,000

2011

$6,474 (+5.0%)

$224,000 + $265,000

$489,000

2010

$6,165 (+2.9%)

$224,000 + $283,000

$507,000

2009

$5,993

$227,000 + $277,000

$504,000

*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

5,663 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1940

Sq. Ft.

1,726

Year built

1940

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3351158S

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: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 132
Length: 11
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood

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

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 40
Length: 8
Width: 5
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s)

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 70
Length: 10
Width: 7
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s)

Living Room Information
Area: 240
Length: 20
Width: 12
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Area: 132
Length: 11
Width: 12
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Area: 117
Length: 13
Width: 9
Level: First

Office Room Information
Area: 121
Length: 11
Width: 11
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 17X8
Laundry Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, In Basement

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Wood
Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Home Office, Play Room, Study, Bonus Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,726
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: White

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck, Deck - Wood, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Deck - Wood, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Garden

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Workshop

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,822
Tax Year: 2012

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Window Unit(s), Whole House Fan

Location

Location Information
Directions: Lexington to Holt to Knowles or off of Belmont Street.
UnparsedAddress: 55 Knowles Road, Belmont MA 02478

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,726
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1940
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3351158S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
Exclusions: Stove In Basement
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools
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Transit

Butler Elementary School

Public K-3 • Assigned • 0.3mi

10/10

Belmont High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi

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

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

$1.20M – $1.45M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
58-60 Knowles Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3520 Sq. Ft.	$1,235,580
40 Knowles Rd, Watertown, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2978 Sq. Ft.	$1,737,603

Address	Redfin Estimate
62 Knowles Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1828 Sq. Ft.	$820,508
50 Knowles Rd, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2388 Sq. Ft.	$1,144,234

Address	Redfin Estimate
64 Knowles Rd, Belmont, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1300 Sq. Ft.	$640,760
54 Knowles Rd, Watertown, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1100 Sq. Ft.	$825,847

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