Dutch Colonial on a quiet, tree-lined street in desirable Payson Park neighborhood offers a wonderful pairing of classic charm & modern updates. Generous & welcoming foyer is flanked by a front-to-back living room w/ fireplace & beamed ceiling on one side, & open concept dining room & kitchen on the other. Stainless & granite kitchen boasts an oversized bay window w/ views of the reservoir & private yard. Completing the 1st floor is a mudroom (2017), a bedroom, and half bathroom (2018). 2nd level is inviting w/ its oversized hallways & front facing windows. There are 3 bedrooms, including a master w/ en suite bathroom, and a family bath on this floor. Enjoy morning coffee or relax to the sounds of the Payson Park concert series on the deck or patio. Other details include wood floors, central a/c (2019 system), partially finished family room & a half bath in the basement, 3 zone heating, & 2-car garage. Walking distance to Cushing Sq shops & eateries, 73 bus, schools, & several parks.
Charming Dutch Colonial in desirable Payson Park location just minutes from the summer concert series and Cushing Sq. shops, restaurants and the T. This home features a fireplaced living room, dining room with china cabinet, 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths and central air. Updates include windows, roof, and a newer 3 zone heating system. Enclosed yard features a deck, patio and access to the two car garage. Enjoy the park like views from the kitchen window.
MLS PIN #30802558
Apr 5, 2004
Sold
$635,000
$330/sq ft
Feb 17, 2004
Listing Removed
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Jan 12, 2004
Listed
$635,000
$330/sq ft
CHARMING DUTCH COLONIAL WELL-CARED FOR AND UPDATED. CONVENIENTLY LOCATED IN PAYSON PARK NEIGHBORHOOD, CLOSE TO TRANSPORTATION & PARK, OVERLOOKS PICTURESQUE RESERVOIR.
Public Records
May 16, 1994
Sold
$664,800
$346/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,868 (+0.6%)
$734,000 + $308,000
$1,042,000
2024
$11,796 (+0.4%)
$870,000 + $247,000
$1,117,000
2023
$11,746 (+5.6%)
$820,000 + $225,000
$1,045,000
2022
$11,121 (−13.7%)
$751,000 + $211,000
$962,000
2021
$12,879 (−2.8%)
$939,000 + $177,000
$1,116,000
2020
$13,244 (+15.7%)
$803,000 + $401,000
$1,204,000
2019
$11,448 (+13.1%)
$607,000 + $374,000
$981,000
2018
$10,121 (+4.1%)
$552,000 + $281,000
$833,000
2017
$9,721 (+1.3%)
$485,000 + $281,000
$766,000
2016
$9,596 (+6.9%)
$485,000 + $279,000
$764,000
2015
$8,978 (+3.4%)
$418,000 + $278,000
$696,000
2014
$8,681 (+1.3%)
$365,000 + $278,000
$643,000
2013
$8,571 (+3.9%)
$365,000 + $278,000
$643,000
2012
$8,250 (−7.8%)
$291,000 + $327,000
$618,000
2011
$8,950 (+5.1%)
$291,000 + $385,000
$676,000
2010
$8,512 (+2.3%)
$291,000 + $409,000
$700,000
2009
$8,323
$297,000 + $403,000
$700,000
Tax history for 64 Townsend Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,868 (+0.6%)
$734,000 + $308,000
$1,042,000
2024
$11,796 (+0.4%)
$870,000 + $247,000
$1,117,000
2023
$11,746 (+5.6%)
$820,000 + $225,000
$1,045,000
2022
$11,121 (−13.7%)
$751,000 + $211,000
$962,000
2021
$12,879 (−2.8%)
$939,000 + $177,000
$1,116,000
2020
$13,244 (+15.7%)
$803,000 + $401,000
$1,204,000
2019
$11,448 (+13.1%)
$607,000 + $374,000
$981,000
2018
$10,121 (+4.1%)
$552,000 + $281,000
$833,000
2017
$9,721 (+1.3%)
$485,000 + $281,000
$766,000
2016
$9,596 (+6.9%)
$485,000 + $279,000
$764,000
2015
$8,978 (+3.4%)
$418,000 + $278,000
$696,000
2014
$8,681 (+1.3%)
$365,000 + $278,000
$643,000
2013
$8,571 (+3.9%)
$365,000 + $278,000
$643,000
2012
$8,250 (−7.8%)
$291,000 + $327,000
$618,000
2011
$8,950 (+5.1%)
$291,000 + $385,000
$676,000
2010
$8,512 (+2.3%)
$291,000 + $409,000
$700,000
2009
$8,323
$297,000 + $403,000
$700,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,792 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1940
Sq. Ft.
1,924
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3712422S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Payson Road to Townsend
UnparsedAddress: 64 Townsend Rd, Belmont MA 02478
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,924
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1940
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3712422S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
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
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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