OFF MARKET

Off Market May 2025 for $1.6M

$1,910,067

•

2,676

sq ft

79 Tobey Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

A REAL GEM! You can have it all…this immaculate, move-in ready home, superb layout, thoughtfully expanded by the current owners for easy living. The flexible floor plan includes a sunroom addition that opens to a sunlit deck & private backyard, perfect for play & indoor-outdoor entertaining. One car garage with driveway for 2 parking spaces. The extended dining room is ideal for both formal & informal gatherings, featuring French doors that lead to a living room with wood-burning fireplace & gleaming hardwood floors. A few steps lead to a large, private office. The kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, overhead lighting & a convenient mudroom. Second floor offers 3 bedrooms, all with hardwood flooring. The primary bedroom suite includes a full bathroom. The lower level hosts a cozy family room and laundry room. Located in the sought-after Winn Brook neighborhood, this home is just minutes from Belmont Center and offers an easy commute to Cambridge, Boston, Rt 2 & Rt 95

Single-familyProperty Type

1936Year Built

7,348 sq ftLot Size

$714Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by The Dorothea Team • Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington

Bought with Claudia Mene Xavier • Advise Realty

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #73336126

Redfin Estimate

$1,910,067

$240K since sold in May 2025$22K since July

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This home's estimate is 27.9% higher than the average sale price ($1.49M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$1,150,000
A
3 beds3.5 baths2,860 sq ft
284 Lake St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 23, 2026
$1,120,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths1,863 sq ft
188 Brighton St, 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
$1,600,000
D
3 beds3.5 baths3,259 sq ft
9 Venner Rd, Arlington, MA 02476
SOLD SEP 22, 2025
$1,460,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,577 sq ft
66 Scott Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$1,775,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,512 sq ft
69 Princeton Rd, 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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14 MoM

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3D WALKTHROUGH
$879,000
2 beds1 bath1,530 sq ft
112 Payson #1, Belmont, MA 02478
$1,388,800
4 beds2 baths2,834 sq ft
24-26 Baker St, Belmont, MA 02478
HOT HOME
$929,900
3 beds2.5 baths1,845 sq ft
81 Grant Ave #81, Belmont, MA 02478
$2,499,000
5 beds3.5 baths2,859 sq ft
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Sale history for 79 Tobey Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73336126

May 6, 2025

Sold

$1,670,000

$624/sq ft

Mar 27, 2025

Contingent

—

Mar 24, 2025

Price Changed

$1,649,000

$616/sq ft

Feb 25, 2025

Listed

$1,699,000

$635/sq ft

MLS PIN #71059914

Jun 1, 2010

Sold

$850,000

$318/sq ft

Apr 30, 2010

Contingent

—

Apr 29, 2010

Price Changed

$859,000

$321/sq ft

Apr 7, 2010

Listed

$889,000

$332/sq ft

Totally renovated brick tudor on a dead end St. in Winn Brook! A commuters dream, T bus stop at corner; easy access to Rt. 2/ Alewife; walk to Winn Brook School! Everything is new in this perfect home: Roof, central air, plumbing, electrical, 4 bathrooms, kitchen, floors, boiler, windows, paint, insulation, driveway, landscape etc. All you have to do is move in. Come see this beautiful renovation!

MLS PIN #70991167

Jan 19, 2010

Sold

$620,000

$232/sq ft

Dec 18, 2009

Contingent

—

Nov 17, 2009

Price Changed

$649,900

$243/sq ft

Oct 19, 2009

Listed

$679,900

$254/sq ft

Exceptionally bright 1930s brick & shingle Tudor; large rooms, large closets, large level yard. Charming period details: HW floors, LR w FP, DR w china cabinet. Wood-beamed den/FR off staircase. Finished attic & LL playroom w FP. Dead-end street in prime Winn Brook area, convenient to major routes and public trans. Newer heater/burner/Pella windows. Well maintained--INSPECTION REPORT AVAILABLE! See interactive floorplan. Holiday bonus: AHS Warranty for offers submitted by 12/20.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$19,921 (+15.0%)

$731,000 + $1,018,000

$1,749,000

2024

$17,329 (−3.0%)

$860,000 + $781,000

$1,641,000

2023

$17,872 (+5.7%)

$859,000 + $731,000

$1,590,000

2022

$16,912 (+9.4%)

$786,000 + $677,000

$1,463,000

2021

$15,452 (+5.8%)

$778,000 + $561,000

$1,339,000

2020

$14,608 (+12.4%)

$767,000 + $561,000

$1,328,000

2019

$13,000 (+1.4%)

$593,000 + $521,000

$1,114,000

2018

$12,818

$534,000 + $521,000

$1,055,000

2017

$12,830 (+6.6%)

$490,000 + $521,000

$1,011,000

2016

$12,032 (+5.6%)

$490,000 + $468,000

$958,000

2015

$11,391 (+2.4%)

$416,000 + $467,000

$883,000

2014

$11,124 (+1.3%)

$357,000 + $467,000

$824,000

2013

$10,984 (+2.0%)

$357,000 + $467,000

$824,000

2012

$10,773 (+21.8%)

$298,000 + $509,000

$807,000

2011

$8,844 (+4.3%)

$298,000 + $370,000

$668,000

2010

$8,476 (+3.6%)

$298,000 + $399,000

$697,000

2009

$8,180

$305,000 + $383,000

$688,000

Tax history for 79 Tobey Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$19,921 (+15.0%)

$731,000 + $1,018,000

$1,749,000

2024

$17,329 (−3.0%)

$860,000 + $781,000

$1,641,000

2023

$17,872 (+5.7%)

$859,000 + $731,000

$1,590,000

2022

$16,912 (+9.4%)

$786,000 + $677,000

$1,463,000

2021

$15,452 (+5.8%)

$778,000 + $561,000

$1,339,000

2020

$14,608 (+12.4%)

$767,000 + $561,000

$1,328,000

2019

$13,000 (+1.4%)

$593,000 + $521,000

$1,114,000

2018

$12,818

$534,000 + $521,000

$1,055,000

2017

$12,830 (+6.6%)

$490,000 + $521,000

$1,011,000

2016

$12,032 (+5.6%)

$490,000 + $468,000

$958,000

2015

$11,391 (+2.4%)

$416,000 + $467,000

$883,000

2014

$11,124 (+1.3%)

$357,000 + $467,000

$824,000

2013

$10,984 (+2.0%)

$357,000 + $467,000

$824,000

2012

$10,773 (+21.8%)

$298,000 + $509,000

$807,000

2011

$8,844 (+4.3%)

$298,000 + $370,000

$668,000

2010

$8,476 (+3.6%)

$298,000 + $399,000

$697,000

2009

$8,180

$305,000 + $383,000

$688,000

*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

7,405 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1936

Sq. Ft.

2,339

Year built

1936

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

39166S

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: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 294
Length: 21
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Marble,Closet - Double,Window Seat

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 165
Length: 15
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

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

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

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Marble

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 312
Length: 24
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Dining Room Information
Area: 208
Length: 16
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors

Kitchen Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Stainless Steel Appliances,Lighting - Overhead

Office Room Information
Area: 180
Length: 18
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

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

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Marble, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Home Office, Bathroom

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,676
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame, Brick
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: brick

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

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.17
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $17,329
Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Hot Water, Oil, Electric
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Pleasant Street, right on Lake Street, right on Milton Street, right on Tobey Road
UnparsedAddress: 79 Tobey Road, Belmont MA 02478

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,339
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1936
Year Renovated: 1936
County: Middlesex County
APN: 39166S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Winn Brook School

Public K-3 • Assigned • 0.3mi

10/10

Belmont High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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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 9.2 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

$1.82M – $2.20M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
59 Tobey Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1632 Sq. Ft.	$1,387,883
91 Tobey Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2376 Sq. Ft.	$1,703,051

Address	Redfin Estimate
57 Tobey Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1972 Sq. Ft.	$1,568,400
85 Tobey Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1770 Sq. Ft.	$1,337,687

Address	Redfin Estimate
47 Tobey Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1945 Sq. Ft.	$1,266,182
52 Tobey Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1661 Sq. Ft.	$1,211,632

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