Google street view image for 81 Richardson Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

OFF MARKET

$1,214,357

•

1.5 ba

•

1,632

sq ft

81 Richardson Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

81 Richardson Rd is a 1,632 square foot house on a 7,841 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Belmont data, we estimate the home's value is $1,214,357.

Single-familyProperty Type

1924Year Built

7,841 sq ftLot Size

$744Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,214,357

$23K since August

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This home's estimate is 14.6% lower than the average sale price ($1.42M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$1,205,000
A
3 beds1 bath1,694 sq ft
124 Orchard 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 JUL 31, 2026
$1,400,000
C
3 beds2 baths2,328 sq ft
61 Washington, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUN 2, 2026
$1,452,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,536 sq ft
112 Cross St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,300,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,734 sq ft
215 Cross 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 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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Sale history for 81 Richardson Rd

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,073 (−5.7%)

$822,000 + $238,000

$1,060,000

2024

$12,809 (+6.9%)

$1,024,000 + $189,000

$1,213,000

2023

$11,982 (+3.5%)

$894,000 + $172,000

$1,066,000

2022

$11,572 (−0.6%)

$840,000 + $161,000

$1,001,000

2021

$11,644 (+6.7%)

$875,000 + $134,000

$1,009,000

2020

$10,912 (+19.1%)

$858,000 + $134,000

$992,000

2019

$9,161 (+3.6%)

$637,000 + $148,000

$785,000

2018

$8,845 (+2.5%)

$580,000 + $148,000

$728,000

2017

$8,629 (+1.2%)

$532,000 + $148,000

$680,000

2016

$8,528 (+12.2%)

$532,000 + $147,000

$679,000

2015

$7,598 (+11.2%)

$442,000 + $147,000

$589,000

2014

$6,831 (+1.3%)

$362,000 + $144,000

$506,000

2013

$6,745 (+9.6%)

$362,000 + $144,000

$506,000

2012

$6,154 (+2.2%)

$302,000 + $159,000

$461,000

2011

$6,024 (+6.3%)

$302,000 + $153,000

$455,000

2010

$5,667 (+0.3%)

$302,000 + $164,000

$466,000

2009

$5,648

$314,000 + $161,000

$475,000

Tax history for 81 Richardson Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,073 (−5.7%)

$822,000 + $238,000

$1,060,000

2024

$12,809 (+6.9%)

$1,024,000 + $189,000

$1,213,000

2023

$11,982 (+3.5%)

$894,000 + $172,000

$1,066,000

2022

$11,572 (−0.6%)

$840,000 + $161,000

$1,001,000

2021

$11,644 (+6.7%)

$875,000 + $134,000

$1,009,000

2020

$10,912 (+19.1%)

$858,000 + $134,000

$992,000

2019

$9,161 (+3.6%)

$637,000 + $148,000

$785,000

2018

$8,845 (+2.5%)

$580,000 + $148,000

$728,000

2017

$8,629 (+1.2%)

$532,000 + $148,000

$680,000

2016

$8,528 (+12.2%)

$532,000 + $147,000

$679,000

2015

$7,598 (+11.2%)

$442,000 + $147,000

$589,000

2014

$6,831 (+1.3%)

$362,000 + $144,000

$506,000

2013

$6,745 (+9.6%)

$362,000 + $144,000

$506,000

2012

$6,154 (+2.2%)

$302,000 + $159,000

$461,000

2011

$6,024 (+6.3%)

$302,000 + $153,000

$455,000

2010

$5,667 (+0.3%)

$302,000 + $164,000

$466,000

2009

$5,648

$314,000 + $161,000

$475,000

*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: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Steam

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 6

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Poor
Building Style Type: Colonial
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Brick

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,632
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 800
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,841
Municipality Name: BELMONT
Acres: 0.18
Zoning Code: SC
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,632
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: 1924
County: Middlesex County
APN: 640392S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Mary Lee Burbank School

Public K-3 • Assigned • 0.0mi

10/10

Belmont High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

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

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% 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

$1.15M – $1.40M

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Home values near 81 Richardson Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
90 Richardson Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2349 Sq. Ft.	$1,867,027
72 Richardson Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1956 Sq. Ft.	$1,393,449

Address	Redfin Estimate
84 Richardson Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2204 Sq. Ft.	$1,521,876
66 Richardson Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2444 Sq. Ft.	$1,931,376

Address	Redfin Estimate
78 Richardson Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2239 Sq. Ft.	$1,805,747
60 Richardson Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1985 Sq. Ft.	$1,744,832

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