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Off Market Nov 2020 for $1.1M

$1,511,555

•

2,094

sq ft

79 Scott Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

Be prepared to be surprised by this 1937 Center Entrance Colonial with its stunning 3 story addition! Beautiful living room with fireplace opens to sun filled family room and eat in kitchen featuring white cabinets, gas stove & granite countertops. Enjoy summer meals on the deck or on your blue stone patio surrounded by perennial gardens. Wonderful first floor circular flow includes a gracious formal dining room & 1/2 bath. Upstairs you'll love the luxurious master bedroom with 2 huge walk in closets and incredible spa like bath with walk in shower boasting 2 shower heads. Two nice sized bedrooms (one with 2 closets) and updated hall bath complete this level. Expansive lower level offers many options with its fireplaced play room and fabulous space with full size door & windows overlooking yard waiting to be finished as office, gym or family room. Freshly painted interior & exterior. Hardwood floors throughout. Close to highways, Alewife station, shops/restaurants in Belmont Center.

Single-familyProperty Type

1937Year Built

5,694 sq ftLot Size

$722Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by Terry McCarthy • Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont

Bought with Meg Shea • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #72712394

Redfin Estimate

$1,511,555

$387K since sold in November 2020$6,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 7.4% higher than the average sale price ($1.41M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,120,000
A
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SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$1,449,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,920 sq ft
22 Ivy Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$1,855,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,600 sq ft
10 Hillsdale Rd, Arlington, MA 02476
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$1,380,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,945 sq ft
5 Putnam Rd, Arlington, MA 02474
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$1,250,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,814 sq ft
268 Renfrew St, Arlington, MA 02476
SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$1,390,000
F
4 beds1.5 baths2,081 sq ft
19 Colonial Dr, Arlington, MA 02474

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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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Sale history for 79 Scott Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,714 (+6.8%)

$686,000 + $518,000

$1,204,000

2024

$12,841 (+2.1%)

$807,000 + $409,000

$1,216,000

2023

$12,578 (+1.7%)

$784,000 + $335,000

$1,119,000

2022

$12,369 (−11.3%)

$758,000 + $312,000

$1,070,000

2021

$13,940 (+27.1%)

$893,000 + $315,000

$1,208,000

2020

$10,967 (+5.6%)

$682,000 + $315,000

$997,000

2019

$10,386 (+5.1%)

$578,000 + $312,000

$890,000

2018

$9,878 (+3.8%)

$501,000 + $312,000

$813,000

2017

$9,518 (+1.3%)

$438,000 + $312,000

$750,000

2016

$9,395 (+4.2%)

$438,000 + $310,000

$748,000

2015

$9,017 (+3.7%)

$390,000 + $309,000

$699,000

2014

$8,694 (+1.3%)

$335,000 + $309,000

$644,000

2013

$8,585 (+2.1%)

$335,000 + $309,000

$644,000

2012

$8,411 (+3.0%)

$289,000 + $341,000

$630,000

2011

$8,169 (+4.6%)

$289,000 + $328,000

$617,000

2010

$7,807 (+2.8%)

$289,000 + $353,000

$642,000

2009

$7,598

$293,000 + $346,000

$639,000

Tax history for 79 Scott Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,714 (+6.8%)

$686,000 + $518,000

$1,204,000

2024

$12,841 (+2.1%)

$807,000 + $409,000

$1,216,000

2023

$12,578 (+1.7%)

$784,000 + $335,000

$1,119,000

2022

$12,369 (−11.3%)

$758,000 + $312,000

$1,070,000

2021

$13,940 (+27.1%)

$893,000 + $315,000

$1,208,000

2020

$10,967 (+5.6%)

$682,000 + $315,000

$997,000

2019

$10,386 (+5.1%)

$578,000 + $312,000

$890,000

2018

$9,878 (+3.8%)

$501,000 + $312,000

$813,000

2017

$9,518 (+1.3%)

$438,000 + $312,000

$750,000

2016

$9,395 (+4.2%)

$438,000 + $310,000

$748,000

2015

$9,017 (+3.7%)

$390,000 + $309,000

$699,000

2014

$8,694 (+1.3%)

$335,000 + $309,000

$644,000

2013

$8,585 (+2.1%)

$335,000 + $309,000

$644,000

2012

$8,411 (+3.0%)

$289,000 + $341,000

$630,000

2011

$8,169 (+4.6%)

$289,000 + $328,000

$617,000

2010

$7,807 (+2.8%)

$289,000 + $353,000

$642,000

2009

$7,598

$293,000 + $346,000

$639,000

*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

5,663 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1996

Sq. Ft.

2,106

Year built

1937

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2546879S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 198
Length: 11
Width: 18
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Pocket Door

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 99
Length: 11
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 168
Length: 12
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Closet,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 65
Length: 13
Width: 5
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 253
Length: 11
Width: 23
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Crown Molding

Family Room Information
Area: 180
Length: 12
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Recessed Lighting

Dining Room Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Chair Rail,Crown Molding

Kitchen Information
Area: 150
Length: 15
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Gas Stove

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Dining Area, Bonus Room, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,094
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Blue

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,967
Tax Year: 2020

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Steam, Natural Gas, Fireplace
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Pleasant street to Scott Road
UnparsedAddress: 79 Scott Road, Belmont MA 02478

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,106
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1937
Year Renovated: 1996
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2546879S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Winn Brook School

Public K-3 • Assigned • 0.5mi

10/10

Belmont High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

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 98° 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 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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$1.44M – $1.74M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
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