Off Market Jul 2006 for $682K

$1,758,942

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,376/mo

•

2,144

sq ft

55 Townsend Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

Classic 9 room Center Entrance Colonial in desirable Payson Park location. Built in 1916, this home features natural gumwood moldings, hard wood floors, a charming entry foyer, living room with fireplace, dining room with built-in hutch, spacious sunroom/office and delightful screen porch on the first level. The second floor offers a spacious main bedroom with private sunroom plus three other bedrooms and a walk-up attic. Close to shops, parks, schools and bus line.

Single-familyProperty Type

1916Year Built

6,050 sq ftLot Size

$820Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by William Leduc • Hammond / Natoli

Bought with Jaime and Beth • Re/max Urban Homes

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #70372171

Redfin Estimate

$1,758,942

$1.1M since sold in July 2006$5,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 5% higher than the average sale price ($1.68M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,600,000
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SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$1,725,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,018 sq ft
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SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$1,260,000
C
4 beds1.5 baths1,648 sq ft
11 Poplar St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$2,700,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,424 sq ft
61 Larchwood Dr, Cambridge, MA 02138
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,400,000
E
3 beds2 baths2,328 sq ft
61 Washington, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,365,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,093 sq ft
32 Marcia Rd, Watertown, MA 02472

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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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112 Payson #1, Belmont, MA 02478
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Sale history for 55 Townsend Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #70372171

Jul 14, 2006

Sold

$682,000

$318/sq ft

May 15, 2006

Listing Removed

—

Apr 21, 2006

Listed

$689,000

$321/sq ft

MLS PIN #70063321

Sep 21, 2004

Sold

$695,000

$324/sq ft

Jul 21, 2004

Listing Removed

—

Jul 14, 2004

Listed

$695,000

$324/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 24, 1985

Sold

$410,000

$191/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$22,245 (+12.8%)

$773,000 + $1,180,000

$1,953,000

2024

$19,716 (+2.3%)

$916,000 + $951,000

$1,867,000

2023

$19,265 (+5.7%)

$864,000 + $850,000

$1,714,000

2022

$18,230 (−3.9%)

$790,000 + $787,000

$1,577,000

2021

$18,972 (+14.9%)

$989,000 + $655,000

$1,644,000

2020

$16,511 (+7.5%)

$846,000 + $655,000

$1,501,000

2019

$15,358 (+41.5%)

$640,000 + $676,000

$1,316,000

2018

$10,850 (+4.0%)

$582,000 + $311,000

$893,000

2017

$10,431 (+1.4%)

$511,000 + $311,000

$822,000

2016

$10,287 (+6.6%)

$511,000 + $308,000

$819,000

2015

$9,649 (+3.1%)

$440,000 + $308,000

$748,000

2014

$9,356 (+1.3%)

$385,000 + $308,000

$693,000

2013

$9,238 (+6.8%)

$385,000 + $308,000

$693,000

2012

$8,651 (+5.6%)

$307,000 + $341,000

$648,000

2011

$8,196 (+4.8%)

$307,000 + $312,000

$619,000

2010

$7,819 (+2.4%)

$307,000 + $336,000

$643,000

2009

$7,633

$313,000 + $329,000

$642,000

Tax history for 55 Townsend Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$22,245 (+12.8%)

$773,000 + $1,180,000

$1,953,000

2024

$19,716 (+2.3%)

$916,000 + $951,000

$1,867,000

2023

$19,265 (+5.7%)

$864,000 + $850,000

$1,714,000

2022

$18,230 (−3.9%)

$790,000 + $787,000

$1,577,000

2021

$18,972 (+14.9%)

$989,000 + $655,000

$1,644,000

2020

$16,511 (+7.5%)

$846,000 + $655,000

$1,501,000

2019

$15,358 (+41.5%)

$640,000 + $676,000

$1,316,000

2018

$10,850 (+4.0%)

$582,000 + $311,000

$893,000

2017

$10,431 (+1.4%)

$511,000 + $311,000

$822,000

2016

$10,287 (+6.6%)

$511,000 + $308,000

$819,000

2015

$9,649 (+3.1%)

$440,000 + $308,000

$748,000

2014

$9,356 (+1.3%)

$385,000 + $308,000

$693,000

2013

$9,238 (+6.8%)

$385,000 + $308,000

$693,000

2012

$8,651 (+5.6%)

$307,000 + $341,000

$648,000

2011

$8,196 (+4.8%)

$307,000 + $312,000

$619,000

2010

$7,819 (+2.4%)

$307,000 + $336,000

$643,000

2009

$7,633

$313,000 + $329,000

$642,000

*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

6,098 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1916

Sq. Ft.

2,144

Year built

1916

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1738950S

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: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 228
Length: 12
Width: 19
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 99
Length: 9
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 72
Length: 8
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 264
Length: 12
Width: 22
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 399
Length: 19
Width: 21
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Dining Room Information
Area: 168
Length: 12
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 153
Length: 9
Width: 17
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Crawl Space, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Radon Remediation System, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Sun Room, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,144
Foundation Details: Block, Brick/Mortar
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: White

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

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,005
Tax Year: 2006

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil

Location

Location Information
Directions: Belmont Street to Payson Road to 55 Townsend Road.
UnparsedAddress: 55 Townsend Rd, Belmont MA 02478

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,144
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1916
Year Renovated: 1916
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1738950S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Winthrop L Chenery Middle School

Public 4-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi

7/10

Belmont High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% 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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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

$1.67M – $2.02M

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Data from public records.

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60 Townsend Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1915 Sq. Ft.	$1,429,463

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