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Off Market Jun 2021 for $1.5M

$1,748,310

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,894/mo

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2,525

sq ft

70 Betts Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

On a delightful, centrally located residential side street near Grove Street Park and close to schools. This sunny mid-century has all that discerning buyers seek: gracious living and entertaining spaces, three good-size bedrooms, two and a half baths, a finished basement and attic, a welcoming front garden, and an ample, surprisingly private, fenced-in rear yard. Major features include hardwood floors, gas cooking, replacement windows, central a/c. The 1st level features an expansive 2-exposure living room & wood-burning fireplace, a kitchen with quartz countertops & premium appliances that opens to the dining room, a family room with a cathedral ceiling, skylight & glass doors to the beautifully landscaped garden, & ½ bath. At the 2nd level, all 3 good-size corner bedrooms have 2 exposures. The lower level provides a large finished space ideal for a gym, media room or playroom, & modern 2nd full bath with oversize shower and double vanity. Garage with paver driveway. A must-see!

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

6,750 sq ftLot Size

$692Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by The Petrowsky Jones Group • Compass

Bought with Darnell Billings • Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

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•Source:MLS PIN #72830609

Redfin Estimate

$1,748,310

$248K since sold in June 2021$3,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 9.3% higher than the average sale price ($1.60M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,540,000
A
3 beds2 baths2,684 sq ft
62 Shaw Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$1,445,000
B
3 beds2 baths2,198 sq ft
343 School St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD DEC 4, 2025
$2,100,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,513 sq ft
36 Madison St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD MAR 12, 2026
$1,560,000
D
3 beds3.5 baths2,167 sq ft
30 Stewart Ter, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD MAR 27, 2026
$1,830,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,682 sq ft
50 Poplar St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 23, 2026
$1,120,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths1,863 sq ft
188 Brighton St, 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

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14 MoM

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Sale history for 70 Betts Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72830609

Jun 25, 2021

Sold

$1,500,000

$594/sq ft

May 12, 2021

Listed

$1,275,000

$505/sq ft

MLS PIN #30654535

May 2, 2003

Sold

$540,000

$214/sq ft

Mar 6, 2003

Listing Removed

—

Oct 3, 2002

Listed

$585,000

$232/sq ft

Public Records

May 31, 1994

Sold

$130,000

$51/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$17,677 (+3.8%)

$795,000 + $757,000

$1,552,000

2024

$17,033 (+6.3%)

$991,000 + $622,000

$1,613,000

2023

$16,028 (+3.9%)

$865,000 + $561,000

$1,426,000

2022

$15,421 (−1.2%)

$812,000 + $522,000

$1,334,000

2021

$15,602 (+6.4%)

$847,000 + $505,000

$1,352,000

2020

$14,663 (+16.7%)

$830,000 + $503,000

$1,333,000

2019

$12,569 (+1.8%)

$616,000 + $461,000

$1,077,000

2018

$12,344 (+0.8%)

$561,000 + $455,000

$1,016,000

2017

$12,246 (+1.2%)

$514,000 + $451,000

$965,000

2016

$12,095 (+8.1%)

$514,000 + $449,000

$963,000

2015

$11,184 (+6.1%)

$428,000 + $439,000

$867,000

2014

$10,544 (+3.7%)

$350,000 + $431,000

$781,000

2013

$10,171 (+14.6%)

$350,000 + $413,000

$763,000

2012

$8,878 (+9.6%)

$292,000 + $373,000

$665,000

2011

$8,103 (+4.8%)

$292,000 + $320,000

$612,000

2010

$7,734 (+1.5%)

$292,000 + $344,000

$636,000

2009

$7,621

$304,000 + $337,000

$641,000

Tax history for 70 Betts Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$17,677 (+3.8%)

$795,000 + $757,000

$1,552,000

2024

$17,033 (+6.3%)

$991,000 + $622,000

$1,613,000

2023

$16,028 (+3.9%)

$865,000 + $561,000

$1,426,000

2022

$15,421 (−1.2%)

$812,000 + $522,000

$1,334,000

2021

$15,602 (+6.4%)

$847,000 + $505,000

$1,352,000

2020

$14,663 (+16.7%)

$830,000 + $503,000

$1,333,000

2019

$12,569 (+1.8%)

$616,000 + $461,000

$1,077,000

2018

$12,344 (+0.8%)

$561,000 + $455,000

$1,016,000

2017

$12,246 (+1.2%)

$514,000 + $451,000

$965,000

2016

$12,095 (+8.1%)

$514,000 + $449,000

$963,000

2015

$11,184 (+6.1%)

$428,000 + $439,000

$867,000

2014

$10,544 (+3.7%)

$350,000 + $431,000

$781,000

2013

$10,171 (+14.6%)

$350,000 + $413,000

$763,000

2012

$8,878 (+9.6%)

$292,000 + $373,000

$665,000

2011

$8,103 (+4.8%)

$292,000 + $320,000

$612,000

2010

$7,734 (+1.5%)

$292,000 + $344,000

$636,000

2009

$7,621

$304,000 + $337,000

$641,000

*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

6,534 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1950

Sq. Ft.

2,018

Year built

1950

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1664624S

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: 1
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Basement

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: First

Living Room Information
Level: First

Family Room Information
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
Interior Features: Bonus Room, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,525
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: light grey

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Storage, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.15
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $14,663
Tax Year: 2020

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Grove to Betts
UnparsedAddress: 70 Betts Rd, Belmont MA 02478

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

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,018
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1950
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1664624S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Mary Lee Burbank School

Public K-3 • Assigned • 0.3mi

10/10

Belmont High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

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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Historical weather

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

$1.66M – $2.01M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
94 Betts Rd, Belmont, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1244 Sq. Ft.	$1,160,742
76 Betts Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1734 Sq. Ft.	$1,452,479

Address	Redfin Estimate
82 Betts Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1640 Sq. Ft.	$1,631,359
91 Betts Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1994 Sq. Ft.	$1,587,592

Address	Redfin Estimate
58 Betts Rd, Belmont, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1437 Sq. Ft.	$1,361,107
85 Betts Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1784 Sq. Ft.	$1,549,495

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