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Off Market May 2012 for $679K

$1,583,571

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,510/mo

•

1,989

sq ft

72 Townsend Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

Sundrenced well laid out colonial in desirable Payson Park neighborhood near reservoir. Custom kitchen with island and plenty of cabinets plus a desk area. Walking distance to Burbank & Chenery school, shops and public transportation. View of Hancock from the yard, dr and liv. Hardwood floors, built in bookcases, fireplace, patio, garage parking are a few of the amenities. Finished basement with built in desk. The home has no wasted space and provides three study areas. The yard has open views

Single-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

5,275 sq ftLot Size

$796Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Robin Miller • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge - Huron Ave.

Bought with Alissa Spencer • Thread Real Estate, LLC

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•Source:MLS PIN #71344739

Redfin Estimate

$1,583,571

$905K since sold in May 2012$8,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 8.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.46M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,725,000
A
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SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,400,000
B
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$1,348,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,869 sq ft
290 Orchard St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$1,275,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,025 sq ft
33 Palfrey Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$1,600,000
E
4 beds1.5 baths1,664 sq ft
16 Preble Gardens Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$1,400,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths1,950 sq ft
81 Winsor Ave, 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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Sale history for 72 Townsend Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLSPIN #73258914

Jul 9, 2024

Rental Removed

$7,500

$4/sq ft

Jun 29, 2024

Listed for Rent

$7,500

$4/sq ft

MLS PIN #71344739

May 15, 2012

Sold

$679,000

$341/sq ft

Mar 21, 2012

Contingent

—

Feb 29, 2012

Listed

$675,000

$339/sq ft

MLS PIN #70933770

Aug 14, 2009

Sold

$721,000

$362/sq ft

Jun 18, 2009

Contingent

—

Jun 13, 2009

Listed

$669,000

$336/sq ft

Bright sunny renovated Colonial on non through street in desirable Payson Park neighborhood. Back to reservoir, very quiet but minutes to Harvard Sq., Back Bay and Downtown. Walking distance to Burbank/Chenery Schools, shops & public transportation. Upgraded, high end Custom kitchen/bathrooms, modernized, open-floor plan, built in bookcases, French doors, hard wood floor throughout. Finished basement w/built in desk & cabinets is a bonus of 357sqft. Large yard w/apple trees/stone patio.

MLS PIN #50296381

Sep 26, 1995

Sold

$282,000

$142/sq ft

Aug 27, 1995

Listing Removed

—

Aug 5, 1995

Listed

$299,000

$150/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 30, 1993

Sold

$186,000

$94/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,966 (+6.2%)

$747,000 + $567,000

$1,314,000

2024

$14,087 (−10.6%)

$885,000 + $449,000

$1,334,000

2023

$15,758 (+5.7%)

$835,000 + $567,000

$1,402,000

2022

$14,912 (−12.5%)

$764,000 + $526,000

$1,290,000

2021

$17,033 (+17.0%)

$955,000 + $521,000

$1,476,000

2020

$14,564 (+14.9%)

$817,000 + $507,000

$1,324,000

2019

$12,674 (+23.7%)

$618,000 + $468,000

$1,086,000

2018

$10,242 (+4.1%)

$562,000 + $281,000

$843,000

2017

$9,835 (+1.3%)

$494,000 + $281,000

$775,000

2016

$9,709 (+6.9%)

$494,000 + $279,000

$773,000

2015

$9,082 (+3.3%)

$425,000 + $279,000

$704,000

2014

$8,789 (+1.3%)

$372,000 + $279,000

$651,000

2013

$8,678 (+8.0%)

$372,000 + $279,000

$651,000

2012

$8,037 (+2.5%)

$297,000 + $305,000

$602,000

2011

$7,838 (+5.2%)

$297,000 + $295,000

$592,000

2010

$7,454 (+3.6%)

$297,000 + $316,000

$613,000

2009

$7,193

$302,000 + $303,000

$605,000

Tax history for 72 Townsend Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,966 (+6.2%)

$747,000 + $567,000

$1,314,000

2024

$14,087 (−10.6%)

$885,000 + $449,000

$1,334,000

2023

$15,758 (+5.7%)

$835,000 + $567,000

$1,402,000

2022

$14,912 (−12.5%)

$764,000 + $526,000

$1,290,000

2021

$17,033 (+17.0%)

$955,000 + $521,000

$1,476,000

2020

$14,564 (+14.9%)

$817,000 + $507,000

$1,324,000

2019

$12,674 (+23.7%)

$618,000 + $468,000

$1,086,000

2018

$10,242 (+4.1%)

$562,000 + $281,000

$843,000

2017

$9,835 (+1.3%)

$494,000 + $281,000

$775,000

2016

$9,709 (+6.9%)

$494,000 + $279,000

$773,000

2015

$9,082 (+3.3%)

$425,000 + $279,000

$704,000

2014

$8,789 (+1.3%)

$372,000 + $279,000

$651,000

2013

$8,678 (+8.0%)

$372,000 + $279,000

$651,000

2012

$8,037 (+2.5%)

$297,000 + $305,000

$602,000

2011

$7,838 (+5.2%)

$297,000 + $295,000

$592,000

2010

$7,454 (+3.6%)

$297,000 + $316,000

$613,000

2009

$7,193

$302,000 + $303,000

$605,000

*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

5,227 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1920

Sq. Ft.

2,182

Year built

1920

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3654624S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Storage, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island

Office Room Information
Level: Basement

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Interior Features: Office

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,989
Foundation Area: 912
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Grey

Exterior Features
Roof: Wood
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
Lot Features: Cleared
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,838
Tax Year: 2011

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Steam, Oil

Location

Location Information
Directions: off Payson Rd
UnparsedAddress: 72 Townsend Rd, Belmont MA 02478

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,182
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 1920
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3654624S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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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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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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$1.51M – $1.82M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
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4850 Townsend Road, Belmont, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3525 Sq. Ft.	$1,563,969

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