OFF MARKET

Off Market Feb 2017 for $1M

$1,506,462

•

2,944

sq ft

59-61 Payson Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

Handsome, well-maintained two-family home in attractive and desirable Payson Park neighborhood features spacious living rooms with fireplaces, formal dining rooms, large updated kitchens with granite counters, updated bathrooms, hardwood flooring, built-in cabinets/dressers, replacement windows, front porch, front and back decks, two-car detached garage, and spacious yard. Top unit on 2 levels with excellent expansion potential. Highly sought after location.... steps to many fine Cushing Square eateries and specialty shops. Easy walk to #73 bus into Harvard Square and driving access to Mass Pike, Route 2, Route 128, and Storrow Drive. .

Multi-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

7,014 sq ftLot Size

$512Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Frederick Pizzi • Century 21 Adams Lawndale

Bought with Ying Huang • Coastal Elite Realty

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #72081152

Redfin Estimate

$1,506,462

$456K since sold in February 2017$9,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 11.1% higher than the average sale price ($1.36M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,325,000
A
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SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$1,400,000
B
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15-17 Hull St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$1,700,000
C
5 beds3 baths3,098 sq ft
16-18 Walnut St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD DEC 4, 2025
$1,100,000
D
5 beds2 baths3,098 sq ft
532 Belmont St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD APR 21, 2026
$1,360,000
E
6 beds3 baths2,922 sq ft
519 Belmont St, Belmont, MA 02478
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN JUN 10, 2026
$1,250,000
F
5 beds2 baths2,525 sq ft
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Est. take-home

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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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$2,499,000
5 beds3.5 baths2,859 sq ft
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Sale history for 59-61 Payson Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,338 (+8.6%)

$722,000 + $449,000

$1,171,000

2024

$12,281 (+3.8%)

$810,000 + $353,000

$1,163,000

2023

$11,836

$764,000 + $289,000

$1,053,000

2022

$11,826 (+4.5%)

$738,000 + $285,000

$1,023,000

2021

$11,321 (+1.2%)

$731,000 + $250,000

$981,000

2020

$11,187 (−3.1%)

$754,000 + $263,000

$1,017,000

2019

$11,542 (−7.1%)

$631,000 + $358,000

$989,000

2018

$12,429 (+0.8%)

$573,000 + $450,000

$1,023,000

2017

$12,335 (+1.5%)

$526,000 + $446,000

$972,000

2016

$12,158 (+19.6%)

$526,000 + $442,000

$968,000

2015

$10,165 (+4.0%)

$410,000 + $378,000

$788,000

2014

$9,774 (+1.3%)

$336,000 + $388,000

$724,000

2013

$9,651 (−0.6%)

$336,000 + $388,000

$724,000

2012

$9,705 (+13.1%)

$280,000 + $447,000

$727,000

2011

$8,580 (+7.1%)

$280,000 + $368,000

$648,000

2010

$8,013 (−9.7%)

$280,000 + $379,000

$659,000

2009

$8,870

$292,000 + $454,000

$746,000

Tax history for 59-61 Payson Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,338 (+8.6%)

$722,000 + $449,000

$1,171,000

2024

$12,281 (+3.8%)

$810,000 + $353,000

$1,163,000

2023

$11,836

$764,000 + $289,000

$1,053,000

2022

$11,826 (+4.5%)

$738,000 + $285,000

$1,023,000

2021

$11,321 (+1.2%)

$731,000 + $250,000

$981,000

2020

$11,187 (−3.1%)

$754,000 + $263,000

$1,017,000

2019

$11,542 (−7.1%)

$631,000 + $358,000

$989,000

2018

$12,429 (+0.8%)

$573,000 + $450,000

$1,023,000

2017

$12,335 (+1.5%)

$526,000 + $446,000

$972,000

2016

$12,158 (+19.6%)

$526,000 + $442,000

$968,000

2015

$10,165 (+4.0%)

$410,000 + $378,000

$788,000

2014

$9,774 (+1.3%)

$336,000 + $388,000

$724,000

2013

$9,651 (−0.6%)

$336,000 + $388,000

$724,000

2012

$9,705 (+13.1%)

$280,000 + $447,000

$727,000

2011

$8,580 (+7.1%)

$280,000 + $368,000

$648,000

2010

$8,013 (−9.7%)

$280,000 + $379,000

$659,000

2009

$8,870

$292,000 + $454,000

$746,000

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,970 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1920

Sq. Ft.

2,944

Year built

1920

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Middlesex County

APN

356625

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Nov 13, 2025.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 13
Window Features: Stained Glass Window(s), Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Interior Features: Stone/Granite/Solid Counters, Remodeled, Floored Attic, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Office/Den

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

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

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,944
Foundation Details: Block, Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Composite
Exterior Features: Balcony/Deck, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping

Property Information
PropertySubType: Multi Family

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.16
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $12,334.68
Tax Year: 2017

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Steam, Oil

Location

Location Information
Directions: Between Common St and Oak Ave
UnparsedAddress: 59-61 Payson Rd, Belmont MA 02478

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

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,944
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 1920
County: Middlesex County
APN: 356625

Home facts updated by county records on Nov 13, 2025

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Winthrop L Chenery Middle School

Public 4-6 • Assigned • 0.3mi

7/10

Belmont High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

10/10

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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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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

$1.43M – $1.73M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
6062 Payson Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2704 Sq. Ft.	$1,585,828
57 Payson Rd, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2955 Sq. Ft.	$1,788,927

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65 Payson Rd, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3360 Sq. Ft.	$1,662,692

Address	Redfin Estimate
45 Payson Rd, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2841 Sq. Ft.	$1,461,266
67 Payson Rd, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2717 Sq. Ft.	$1,315,835

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