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Off Market Jun 2021 for $1.4M

$1,645,154

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,813/mo

•

2,150

sq ft

79 Betts Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

Sited on a beautiful tree-lined street in the highly desirable Burbank/Grove St./Shaw Estates neighborhood, this 1950 Garrison Colonial is move-in ready! Main level consists of a gas-insert fireplaced living room, modern open kitchen-dining room, gorgeous, sunny family room, office, half bath and mudroom with access to large, fenced-in backyard. Upper floor has 3 bedrooms and a renovated full bath. Partially-finished lower level has a heated playroom with a wood-stove fireplace and a large laundry/storage area. Major features include: hardwood floors, gas heating and cooking, replacement windows, central air, double-width driveway and one-car garage. Walk to all schools, Grove St park, tennis courts & playground, and convenient public transportation/access to Cambridge/Boston.

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

7,500 sq ftLot Size

$765Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by David Hurley • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Bought with The Janovitz-Tse Team • Compass

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•Source:MLS PIN #72806163

Redfin Estimate

$1,645,154

$192K since sold in June 2021$6,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 14.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.43M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$1,445,000
A
3 beds2 baths2,198 sq ft
343 School St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,540,000
B
3 beds2 baths2,684 sq ft
62 Shaw Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,300,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,734 sq ft
215 Cross St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$1,305,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,490 sq ft
109 Shaw Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD DEC 18, 2025
$1,430,000
E
3 beds2 baths2,091 sq ft
38 Myrtle St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$1,575,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,756 sq ft
136 Alexander Ave, 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 79 Betts Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72806163

Jun 28, 2021

Sold

$1,453,000

$676/sq ft

Mar 30, 2021

Listed

$1,195,000

$556/sq ft

MLS PIN #30801983

Jun 15, 2004

Sold

$620,000

$288/sq ft

Apr 13, 2004

Listing Removed

—

Jan 9, 2004

Listed

$639,000

$297/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 29, 1994

Sold

$450,000

$209/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 16, 1992

Sold

$235,000

$109/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 7, 1988

Sold

$322,500

$150/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$17,290 (+4.2%)

$816,000 + $702,000

$1,518,000

2024

$16,600 (+6.2%)

$1,017,000 + $555,000

$1,572,000

2023

$15,624 (+10.1%)

$888,000 + $502,000

$1,390,000

2022

$14,196 (−7.1%)

$834,000 + $394,000

$1,228,000

2021

$15,279 (+6.4%)

$869,000 + $455,000

$1,324,000

2020

$14,366 (+19.1%)

$852,000 + $454,000

$1,306,000

2019

$12,067 (+12.6%)

$633,000 + $401,000

$1,034,000

2018

$10,716 (+1.1%)

$575,000 + $307,000

$882,000

2017

$10,596 (+1.3%)

$528,000 + $307,000

$835,000

2016

$10,462 (+9.1%)

$528,000 + $305,000

$833,000

2015

$9,585 (+7.1%)

$439,000 + $304,000

$743,000

2014

$8,951 (−7.3%)

$359,000 + $304,000

$663,000

2013

$9,651 (+18.5%)

$359,000 + $365,000

$724,000

2012

$8,144 (+6.1%)

$300,000 + $310,000

$610,000

2011

$7,679 (+5.2%)

$300,000 + $280,000

$580,000

2010

$7,296 (+1.3%)

$300,000 + $300,000

$600,000

2009

$7,205

$312,000 + $294,000

$606,000

Tax history for 79 Betts Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$17,290 (+4.2%)

$816,000 + $702,000

$1,518,000

2024

$16,600 (+6.2%)

$1,017,000 + $555,000

$1,572,000

2023

$15,624 (+10.1%)

$888,000 + $502,000

$1,390,000

2022

$14,196 (−7.1%)

$834,000 + $394,000

$1,228,000

2021

$15,279 (+6.4%)

$869,000 + $455,000

$1,324,000

2020

$14,366 (+19.1%)

$852,000 + $454,000

$1,306,000

2019

$12,067 (+12.6%)

$633,000 + $401,000

$1,034,000

2018

$10,716 (+1.1%)

$575,000 + $307,000

$882,000

2017

$10,596 (+1.3%)

$528,000 + $307,000

$835,000

2016

$10,462 (+9.1%)

$528,000 + $305,000

$833,000

2015

$9,585 (+7.1%)

$439,000 + $304,000

$743,000

2014

$8,951 (−7.3%)

$359,000 + $304,000

$663,000

2013

$9,651 (+18.5%)

$359,000 + $365,000

$724,000

2012

$8,144 (+6.1%)

$300,000 + $310,000

$610,000

2011

$7,679 (+5.2%)

$300,000 + $280,000

$580,000

2010

$7,296 (+1.3%)

$300,000 + $300,000

$600,000

2009

$7,205

$312,000 + $294,000

$606,000

*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

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,405 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1950

Sq. Ft.

1,864

Year built

1950

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1603329S

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: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 208
Length: 16
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 216
Length: 18
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 140
Length: 14
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 240
Length: 20
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 192
Length: 16
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 165
Length: 15
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Cabinets - Upgraded,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances

Office Room Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Sump Pump

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Recessed Lighting, Mud Room, Office, Play Room, Foyer

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,150
Foundation Area: 720
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: White

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.17
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $13,801
Tax Year: 2021

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Fireplace
Cooling: Central Air, Whole House Fan

Location

Location Information
Directions: Between School Street and Grove Street
UnparsedAddress: 79 Betts Rd, Belmont MA 02478

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Tennis Court(s), Park, Golf, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,864
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1950
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1603329S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer & Dryer; Basement Refrigerator
StandardStatus: Closed

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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

$1.56M – $1.89M

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Home values near 79 Betts Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
94 Betts Rd, Belmont, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1244 Sq. Ft.	$1,160,742
70 Betts Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2525 Sq. Ft.	$1,748,310

Address	Redfin Estimate
82 Betts Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1640 Sq. Ft.	$1,631,359
76 Betts Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1734 Sq. Ft.	$1,452,479

Address	Redfin Estimate
58 Betts Rd, Belmont, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1437 Sq. Ft.	$1,361,107
97 Betts Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1818 Sq. Ft.	$1,618,546

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