Bright Payson Park condo with parking and hardwood floors throughout! You are greeted by a large living room with a wood burning fireplace and a French door that leads to the sun-filled den/bedroom. Flow nicely from the living room into the formal dining room with elegant wainscoting detail. The modern kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances and a pass through pantry with built in shelving. Two generously sized bedrooms with the master featuring an attached sun room/office. An adjacent full bathroom completes the home. Enjoy outdoor living on the exclusive front porch or in the huge level backyard with patio. Parking is easy with one detached garage spot and two tandem driveway spots. Additional storage available in the basement and shed. Right outside of Cushing Square and very close to #73 bus into Harvard Square/Red Line. Easy driving access to Mass Pike, Route 2, Route 128, and Storrow Drive. Close to Chenery Middle School and the Wellington School district. Come stop by!
Graceful Payson Park first floor Condominium. Oversized living room with fireplace, office, dining room, modern eat in kitchen, two bedrooms, bath and den. Private enormous back level yard with patio, garage parking, laundry and deeded basement storage. Cushing Square shops and T only two blocks away and Chenery playground abuts rear lot, Wellington School District.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,873 (+10.6%)
$779,000
2024
$8,026 (−0.1%)
$760,000
2023
$8,037 (+19.0%)
$715,000
2022
$6,751 (+1.9%)
$584,000
2021
$6,624 (−3.0%)
$574,000
2020
$6,831 (+15.4%)
$621,000
2019
$5,917 (+2.7%)
$507,000
2018
$5,759 (+1.5%)
$474,000
2017
$5,672 (+2.2%)
$447,000
2016
$5,552 (+6.5%)
$442,000
2015
$5,212 (+0.3%)
$404,000
2014
$5,198 (+3.4%)
$385,000
2013
$5,025 (−0.2%)
$377,000
2012
$5,033 (+10.8%)
$377,000
2011
$4,541 (+5.2%)
$343,000
2010
$4,317 (+2.3%)
$355,000
2009
$4,221
$355,000
Tax history for 78 Chester Rd #1
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,873 (+10.6%)
$779,000
2024
$8,026 (−0.1%)
$760,000
2023
$8,037 (+19.0%)
$715,000
2022
$6,751 (+1.9%)
$584,000
2021
$6,624 (−3.0%)
$574,000
2020
$6,831 (+15.4%)
$621,000
2019
$5,917 (+2.7%)
$507,000
2018
$5,759 (+1.5%)
$474,000
2017
$5,672 (+2.2%)
$447,000
2016
$5,552 (+6.5%)
$442,000
2015
$5,212 (+0.3%)
$404,000
2014
$5,198 (+3.4%)
$385,000
2013
$5,025 (−0.2%)
$377,000
2012
$5,033 (+10.8%)
$377,000
2011
$4,541 (+5.2%)
$343,000
2010
$4,317 (+2.3%)
$355,000
2009
$4,221
$355,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
—
Year renovated
2000
Sq. Ft.
1,461
Year built
1920
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Middlesex County
APN
4633819
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street, Tandem, Paved
UnparsedAddress: 78 Chester Rd # 1, Belmont MA 02478
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation
Pets Allowed: Yes
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,461
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Middlesex County
APN: 4633819
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Winthrop L Chenery Middle School
Public 4-6 • Assigned • 0.1mi
7/10
Belmont High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
10/10
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