OFF MARKET

Off Market Jul 2016 for $900K

$1,675,325

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $412/mo

•

2,080

sq ft

79 Douglas Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

This inviting eight room center entrance Colonial sited on wonderful tree lined street offers a gracious fire-placed living room with beamed ceiling, a formal dining room with corner hutch, large eat-in-kitchen, family room and half bath on the first floor. The second floor boasts three bedrooms including a generous master bedroom with bath, a cozy office with access to walk up attic. Hardwood floors, two car garage under, convenient to schools, public transportation, Cambridge and Boston. This beautiful home awaits your updates..

Single-familyProperty Type

1932Year Built

6,892 sq ftLot Size

$805Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Barbara Nolan • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Belmont

Bought with Barbara Nolan • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Belmont

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #71980695

Redfin Estimate

$1,675,325

$775K since sold in July 2016$11K since August

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This home's estimate is 1.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.65M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD DEC 4, 2025
$2,100,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths2,513 sq ft
36 Madison St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JAN 16, 2026
$1,600,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,858 sq ft
105 Watson Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD APR 28, 2026
$1,737,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths2,188 sq ft
51 Gale Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,540,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,684 sq ft
62 Shaw Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$1,445,000
E
3 beds2 baths2,198 sq ft
343 School St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD NOV 17, 2025
$1,450,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths1,840 sq ft
128 Watson Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

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Market trends in 02478, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

102.3%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$31K MoM

Avg. days on market

17d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

14 MoM

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3 beds2.5 baths1,845 sq ft
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Sale history for 79 Douglas Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$17,415 (+3.2%)

$799,000 + $730,000

$1,529,000

2024

$16,875 (+6.4%)

$996,000 + $602,000

$1,598,000

2023

$15,860 (+4.0%)

$869,000 + $542,000

$1,411,000

2022

$15,248 (−0.9%)

$817,000 + $502,000

$1,319,000

2021

$15,394 (+17.0%)

$851,000 + $483,000

$1,334,000

2020

$13,156 (+17.4%)

$834,000 + $362,000

$1,196,000

2019

$11,203 (+2.1%)

$620,000 + $340,000

$960,000

2018

$10,971 (−2.4%)

$563,000 + $340,000

$903,000

2017

$11,243 (+1.4%)

$517,000 + $369,000

$886,000

2016

$11,090 (+8.1%)

$517,000 + $366,000

$883,000

2015

$10,256 (+4.5%)

$430,000 + $365,000

$795,000

2014

$9,815 (+1.3%)

$352,000 + $375,000

$727,000

2013

$9,691 (+3.1%)

$352,000 + $375,000

$727,000

2012

$9,398 (+2.9%)

$294,000 + $410,000

$704,000

2011

$9,136 (+4.8%)

$294,000 + $396,000

$690,000

2010

$8,719 (+1.7%)

$294,000 + $423,000

$717,000

2009

$8,573

$306,000 + $415,000

$721,000

Tax history for 79 Douglas Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$17,415 (+3.2%)

$799,000 + $730,000

$1,529,000

2024

$16,875 (+6.4%)

$996,000 + $602,000

$1,598,000

2023

$15,860 (+4.0%)

$869,000 + $542,000

$1,411,000

2022

$15,248 (−0.9%)

$817,000 + $502,000

$1,319,000

2021

$15,394 (+17.0%)

$851,000 + $483,000

$1,334,000

2020

$13,156 (+17.4%)

$834,000 + $362,000

$1,196,000

2019

$11,203 (+2.1%)

$620,000 + $340,000

$960,000

2018

$10,971 (−2.4%)

$563,000 + $340,000

$903,000

2017

$11,243 (+1.4%)

$517,000 + $369,000

$886,000

2016

$11,090 (+8.1%)

$517,000 + $366,000

$883,000

2015

$10,256 (+4.5%)

$430,000 + $365,000

$795,000

2014

$9,815 (+1.3%)

$352,000 + $375,000

$727,000

2013

$9,691 (+3.1%)

$352,000 + $375,000

$727,000

2012

$9,398 (+2.9%)

$294,000 + $410,000

$704,000

2011

$9,136 (+4.8%)

$294,000 + $396,000

$690,000

2010

$8,719 (+1.7%)

$294,000 + $423,000

$717,000

2009

$8,573

$306,000 + $415,000

$721,000

*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

6,970 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1932

Sq. Ft.

2,080

Year built

1932

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2703743S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 361
Length: 19
Width: 19
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

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

Living Room Information
Area: 294
Length: 21
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors

Family Room Information
Area: 121
Length: 11
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 204
Length: 17
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Vinyl,Exterior Access

Office Room Information
Area: 56
Length: 8
Width: 7
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Attic Access

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Door Features: French Doors
Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Attic Access, Office, Play Room, Sun Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,080
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame, Brick
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Color: Brick/Tan

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Stone Wall

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.16
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,090
Tax Year: 2016

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Oil, Fireplace

Location

Location Information
Directions: Concord Ave. to Louise Rd. to 79 Douglas Rd.
UnparsedAddress: 79 Douglas Road, Belmont MA 02478

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,080
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1932
Year Renovated: 1932
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2703743S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

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 • 0.4mi

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

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be 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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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

$1.59M – $1.93M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
101 Douglas Rd, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2608 Sq. Ft.	$2,007,513
71 Douglas Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2122 Sq. Ft.	$1,867,685

Address	Redfin Estimate
95 Douglas Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2078 Sq. Ft.	$1,842,190
64 Douglas Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2352 Sq. Ft.	$1,879,508

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70 Douglas Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1900 Sq. Ft.	$1,453,807

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