Off Market May 2011 for $769K

$1,883,315

•

2,812

sq ft

55 Watson Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

Follow the curved stair to this impressive brick colonial in a tranquil landscaped setting, steps to Burbank School. Welcoming bright spaces include front to back living room with sliders open to private deck and rear yard, five bedrooms, 3 full baths, granite chef's kitchen with breakfast room. Fine craftsmanship is evident in the many built-ins and cabinetry. Masterfully designed 3rd floor suite with skylights, large master bath, exceptional closets and spectacular views.

Single-familyProperty Type

1928Year Built

5,827 sq ftLot Size

$670Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Carol Toland • Lawndale Realty

Listed by • Lawndale Realty

Bought with Carol Toland • Lawndale Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #71198498

Redfin Estimate

$1,883,315

$1.1M since sold in May 2011$17K since July

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SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$2,500,000
B
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SOLD FEB 5, 2026
$2,300,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths2,889 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$1,975,000
D
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SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$1,960,600
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,864 sq ft
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SOLD MAR 12, 2026
$1,400,000
F
5 beds2.5 baths2,935 sq ft
12 Carver 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

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Sale history for 55 Watson Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$18,919 (+7.6%)

$766,000 + $895,000

$1,661,000

2024

$17,582 (+6.1%)

$955,000 + $710,000

$1,665,000

2023

$16,568 (+3.8%)

$833,000 + $641,000

$1,474,000

2022

$15,964 (+5.4%)

$783,000 + $598,000

$1,381,000

2021

$15,140 (+5.5%)

$816,000 + $496,000

$1,312,000

2020

$14,355 (+18.3%)

$800,000 + $505,000

$1,305,000

2019

$12,137 (+1.3%)

$594,000 + $446,000

$1,040,000

2018

$11,980 (+0.2%)

$540,000 + $446,000

$986,000

2017

$11,954 (+1.5%)

$496,000 + $446,000

$942,000

2016

$11,781 (+6.9%)

$496,000 + $442,000

$938,000

2015

$11,017 (+7.5%)

$412,000 + $442,000

$854,000

2014

$10,247 (+1.3%)

$337,000 + $422,000

$759,000

2013

$10,117 (+1.3%)

$337,000 + $422,000

$759,000

2012

$9,986 (−0.6%)

$282,000 + $466,000

$748,000

2011

$10,049 (+4.0%)

$282,000 + $477,000

$759,000

2010

$9,667 (+2.3%)

$282,000 + $513,000

$795,000

2009

$9,453

$293,000 + $502,000

$795,000

Tax history for 55 Watson Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$18,919 (+7.6%)

$766,000 + $895,000

$1,661,000

2024

$17,582 (+6.1%)

$955,000 + $710,000

$1,665,000

2023

$16,568 (+3.8%)

$833,000 + $641,000

$1,474,000

2022

$15,964 (+5.4%)

$783,000 + $598,000

$1,381,000

2021

$15,140 (+5.5%)

$816,000 + $496,000

$1,312,000

2020

$14,355 (+18.3%)

$800,000 + $505,000

$1,305,000

2019

$12,137 (+1.3%)

$594,000 + $446,000

$1,040,000

2018

$11,980 (+0.2%)

$540,000 + $446,000

$986,000

2017

$11,954 (+1.5%)

$496,000 + $446,000

$942,000

2016

$11,781 (+6.9%)

$496,000 + $442,000

$938,000

2015

$11,017 (+7.5%)

$412,000 + $442,000

$854,000

2014

$10,247 (+1.3%)

$337,000 + $422,000

$759,000

2013

$10,117 (+1.3%)

$337,000 + $422,000

$759,000

2012

$9,986 (−0.6%)

$282,000 + $466,000

$748,000

2011

$10,049 (+4.0%)

$282,000 + $477,000

$759,000

2010

$9,667 (+2.3%)

$282,000 + $513,000

$795,000

2009

$9,453

$293,000 + $502,000

$795,000

*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

5,663 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1928

Sq. Ft.

2,615

Year built

1928

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1762986S

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
Open Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 340
Length: 20
Width: 17
Level: Third
Features: Bathroom - Full,Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 182
Length: 13
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Closet

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 130
Length: 13
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Closet

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 130
Length: 13
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Closet

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Closet

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Third
Features: Bathroom - Full,Skylight,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Vinyl

Living Room Information
Area: 312
Length: 24
Width: 13
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck

Dining Room Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wood

Kitchen Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island

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

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

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

Appliances
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Closet, Sun Room, Foyer, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,812
Foundation Area: 1,196
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame, Brick
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: White

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle, Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard, Deck - Wood

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
Lot Features: Sloped
Frontage Length: 70
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,049
Tax Year: 2011

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling: Other

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Burbank
Middle Or Junior School: Chenery
High School: Belmont

Location Information
Directions: Near Douglas
UnparsedAddress: 55 Watson Road, Belmont MA 02478

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

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,615
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: 1928
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1762986S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
Exclusions: Stair Runner, Stained Glass. Light Fixtures In Front Hall, Kitchen, And Top Floor.
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Mary Lee Burbank School

Public K-3 • Assigned • 0.1mi

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

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 9.2 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

$1.79M – $2.17M

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Home values near 55 Watson Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
39 Watson Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1454 Sq. Ft.	$1,349,244
48 Watson Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2000 Sq. Ft.	$1,351,016

Address	Redfin Estimate
33 Watson Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1636 Sq. Ft.	$1,316,284
54 Watson Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1518 Sq. Ft.	$1,418,467

Address	Redfin Estimate
42 Watson Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1580 Sq. Ft.	$1,327,657
60 Watson Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2591 Sq. Ft.	$2,027,405

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