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Off market

$1,379,348

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2 ba

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2,704

sq ft

8 Townsend Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

8 Townsend Rd is a 2,704 square foot multi-family home on a 4,792 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Belmont data, we estimate the home's value is $1,379,348.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

4,792 sq ftLot Size

$510Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,379,348

$25K since October

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This home's estimate is 6.7% lower than the average sale price ($1.48M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$1,230,000
A
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SOLD OCT 22, 2026
$1,599,000
B
4 beds2 baths3,000 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,540,000
C
3 beds2 baths2,684 sq ft
62 Shaw Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD SEP 2, 2026
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D
4 beds1.5 baths1,664 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 10, 2026
$1,630,000
E
5 beds2 baths3,137 sq ft
76-78 Lewis Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD MAR 12, 2026
$1,400,000
F
5 beds2.5 baths2,935 sq ft
12 Carver Rd, Watertown, MA 02472

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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

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3 MoM

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Sale history for 8 Townsend Rd

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Tax history for 8 Townsend Rd

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Type: Full

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Room Information
# of Rooms: 10

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Old
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Stone/Stucco

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,704
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,262
# of Units: 2
# of Stories: 2

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,792
Municipality Name: BELMONT
Acres: 0.11
Zoning Code: SC
State Use Description: 2-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,704
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1940
County: Middlesex County
APN: 654579S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 28, 2026

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K - 12
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Winthrop L Chenery Middle School

Public 4-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi

7/10

Belmont High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

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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Estimated sale price

$1.31M – $1.59M

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Home values near 8 Townsend Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
6-8 Townsend Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2704 Sq. Ft.	$1,321,208
1820 Townsend Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2648 Sq. Ft.	$1,415,734
88 Townsend Road, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3226 Sq. Ft.	$1,551,061
41 Townsend Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2142 Sq. Ft.	$1,602,190
11 Townsend Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2038 Sq. Ft.	$1,626,315
20 Townsend Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2648 Sq. Ft.	$1,351,078
251 Payson Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1840 Sq. Ft.	$1,306,596

Address	Redfin Estimate
10 Townsend Road, Belmont, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2931 Sq. Ft.	$1,451,898
24 Townsend Road, Belmont, MA 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2741 Sq. Ft.	$1,511,905
89 Townsend Road, Belmont, MA 6 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2865 Sq. Ft.	$1,933,540
21 Townsend Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2776 Sq. Ft.	$1,856,098
22-24 Townsend Road #1, Belmont, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1200 Sq. Ft.	$1,085,306
261 Payson Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1859 Sq. Ft.	$1,331,969
249 Payson Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1976 Sq. Ft.	$1,367,698

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16 Townsend Road #14, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2450 Sq. Ft.	$1,272,918
76 Townsend Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1994 Sq. Ft.	$1,503,174
55 Townsend Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2144 Sq. Ft.	$1,697,256
1 Townsend Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1908 Sq. Ft.	$1,559,674
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