Off market nov 1997 for $402K

$1,712,131

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,356/mo

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2,239

sq ft

78 Richardson Rd, Belmont, MA

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1931Year Built

6,761 sq ftLot Size

$765Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Lauren Swartz • Re/max Walden Country, Inc.

Bought with • Re/max Walden Country, Inc.

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•Source:MLS PIN #50484530

Redfin Estimate

$1,712,131

$1.3M since sold in November 1997$16K since October

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This home's estimate is 15.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.49M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 28, 2026
$1,500,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,790 sq ft
36 Richardson Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD OCT 16, 2026
$1,605,000
B
4 beds1.5 baths2,154 sq ft
35 Gorham Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD SEP 2, 2026
$1,475,000
C
4 beds1.5 baths1,664 sq ft
20 Preble Gardens Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD AUG 26, 2026
$1,410,000
D
4 beds3 baths2,106 sq ft
96 Washington St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD OCT 7, 2026
$1,650,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths2,300 sq ft
8 Horace Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$1,275,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,746 sq ft
16 West St, Belmont, MA 02478

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$5,683/mo

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Market trends in 02478, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

100.3%

1.8% MoM

Median sale price

$1.5M

$82K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

3 MoM

New listings for sale

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$1,200,000
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11 Pearl St, Belmont, MA 02478
$1,875,000
4 beds3 baths3,022 sq ft
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$1,599,000
7 beds3.5 baths3,153 sq ft
9 Goden St, Belmont, MA 02478
$1,585,000
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2 beds1 bath778 sq ft
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$1,399,000
6 beds2 baths2,636 sq ft
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Sale history for 78 Richardson Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$17,791 (+5.2%)

$795,000 + $767,000

$1,562,000

2024

$16,917 (+4.3%)

$991,000 + $611,000

$1,602,000

2023

$16,219 (+3.9%)

$865,000 + $578,000

$1,443,000

2022

$15,606 (+4.7%)

$813,000 + $537,000

$1,350,000

2021

$14,910 (−3.4%)

$847,000 + $445,000

$1,292,000

2020

$15,433 (+13.8%)

$830,000 + $573,000

$1,403,000

2019

$13,561 (+1.5%)

$617,000 + $545,000

$1,162,000

2018

$13,365 (+0.5%)

$561,000 + $539,000

$1,100,000

2017

$13,299 (+1.3%)

$514,000 + $534,000

$1,048,000

2016

$13,125 (+7.2%)

$514,000 + $531,000

$1,045,000

2015

$12,242 (+13.8%)

$428,000 + $521,000

$949,000

2014

$10,760 (+1.3%)

$350,000 + $447,000

$797,000

2013

$10,624 (+1.9%)

$350,000 + $447,000

$797,000

2012

$10,426 (+2.9%)

$292,000 + $489,000

$781,000

2011

$10,129 (+4.5%)

$292,000 + $473,000

$765,000

2010

$9,692 (+2.0%)

$292,000 + $505,000

$797,000

2009

$9,500

$304,000 + $495,000

$799,000

Tax history for 78 Richardson Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$17,791 (+5.2%)

$795,000 + $767,000

$1,562,000

2024

$16,917 (+4.3%)

$991,000 + $611,000

$1,602,000

2023

$16,219 (+3.9%)

$865,000 + $578,000

$1,443,000

2022

$15,606 (+4.7%)

$813,000 + $537,000

$1,350,000

2021

$14,910 (−3.4%)

$847,000 + $445,000

$1,292,000

2020

$15,433 (+13.8%)

$830,000 + $573,000

$1,403,000

2019

$13,561 (+1.5%)

$617,000 + $545,000

$1,162,000

2018

$13,365 (+0.5%)

$561,000 + $539,000

$1,100,000

2017

$13,299 (+1.3%)

$514,000 + $534,000

$1,048,000

2016

$13,125 (+7.2%)

$514,000 + $531,000

$1,045,000

2015

$12,242 (+13.8%)

$428,000 + $521,000

$949,000

2014

$10,760 (+1.3%)

$350,000 + $447,000

$797,000

2013

$10,624 (+1.9%)

$350,000 + $447,000

$797,000

2012

$10,426 (+2.9%)

$292,000 + $489,000

$781,000

2011

$10,129 (+4.5%)

$292,000 + $473,000

$765,000

2010

$9,692 (+2.0%)

$292,000 + $505,000

$797,000

2009

$9,500

$304,000 + $495,000

$799,000

*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

1935

Sq. Ft.

2,154

Year built

1935

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1660033S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 216
Length: 18
Width: 12
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 90
Length: 10
Width: 9
Level: Second

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 288
Length: 18
Width: 16
Level: Third

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Area: 216
Length: 18
Width: 12
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Area: 90
Length: 10
Width: 9
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,239
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Professional Landscaping

Property Information
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.15

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,062

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Steam, Natural Gas, Other

Location

Location Information
Directions: GALE
UnparsedAddress: 78 Richardson Road, Belmont MA

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,154
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: 1935
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1660033S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 11, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Mary Lee Burbank School

Public K-3 • Assigned • 0.1mi

10/10

Belmont High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

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

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% 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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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

$1.63M – $1.97M

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Home values near 78 Richardson Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
90 Richardson Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2349 Sq. Ft.	$1,774,242
66 Richardson Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2444 Sq. Ft.	$1,907,930

Address	Redfin Estimate
84 Richardson Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2204 Sq. Ft.	$1,553,438
60 Richardson Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1985 Sq. Ft.	$1,748,180

Address	Redfin Estimate
72 Richardson Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1956 Sq. Ft.	$1,434,607
54 Richardson Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2356 Sq. Ft.	$1,903,556

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