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Off market

$1,685,163

•

2.5 ba

•

2,160

sq ft

81 Van Ness Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

81 Van Ness Rd is a 2,160 square foot house on a 6,534 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Belmont data, we estimate the home's value is $1,685,163.

Single-familyProperty Type

1930Year Built

6,534 sq ftLot Size

$780Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,685,163

$19K since October

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This home's estimate is 12.3% higher than the average sale price ($1.50M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 26, 2026
$1,410,000
A
4 beds3 baths2,106 sq ft
96 Washington St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD OCT 16, 2026
$1,605,000
B
4 beds1.5 baths2,154 sq ft
35 Gorham Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD OCT 7, 2026
$1,650,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths2,300 sq ft
8 Horace Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,365,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,093 sq ft
32 Marcia Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD SEP 2, 2026
$1,475,000
E
4 beds1.5 baths1,664 sq ft
20 Preble Gardens Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD SEP 28, 2026
$1,500,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,790 sq ft
36 Richardson Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

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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 81 Van Ness Rd

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

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$17,256 (+8.1%)

$789,000 + $726,000

$1,515,000

2024

$15,956 (+1.1%)

$935,000 + $576,000

$1,511,000

2023

$15,781 (+5.5%)

$882,000 + $522,000

$1,404,000

2022

$14,959 (−8.5%)

$807,000 + $487,000

$1,294,000

2021

$16,341 (+17.0%)

$1,009,000 + $407,000

$1,416,000

2020

$13,970 (+15.3%)

$863,000 + $407,000

$1,270,000

2019

$12,113 (−7.3%)

$653,000 + $385,000

$1,038,000

2018

$13,073 (+3.3%)

$594,000 + $482,000

$1,076,000

2017

$12,652 (+1.2%)

$522,000 + $475,000

$997,000

2016

$12,497 (+6.1%)

$522,000 + $473,000

$995,000

2015

$11,778 (+2.4%)

$449,000 + $464,000

$913,000

2014

$11,502 (+1.3%)

$393,000 + $459,000

$852,000

2013

$11,357 (+5.8%)

$393,000 + $459,000

$852,000

2012

$10,733 (+12.6%)

$313,000 + $491,000

$804,000

2011

$9,533 (+4.7%)

$313,000 + $407,000

$720,000

2010

$9,108 (+2.5%)

$313,000 + $436,000

$749,000

2009

$8,882

$320,000 + $427,000

$747,000

Tax history for 81 Van Ness Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$17,256 (+8.1%)

$789,000 + $726,000

$1,515,000

2024

$15,956 (+1.1%)

$935,000 + $576,000

$1,511,000

2023

$15,781 (+5.5%)

$882,000 + $522,000

$1,404,000

2022

$14,959 (−8.5%)

$807,000 + $487,000

$1,294,000

2021

$16,341 (+17.0%)

$1,009,000 + $407,000

$1,416,000

2020

$13,970 (+15.3%)

$863,000 + $407,000

$1,270,000

2019

$12,113 (−7.3%)

$653,000 + $385,000

$1,038,000

2018

$13,073 (+3.3%)

$594,000 + $482,000

$1,076,000

2017

$12,652 (+1.2%)

$522,000 + $475,000

$997,000

2016

$12,497 (+6.1%)

$522,000 + $473,000

$995,000

2015

$11,778 (+2.4%)

$449,000 + $464,000

$913,000

2014

$11,502 (+1.3%)

$393,000 + $459,000

$852,000

2013

$11,357 (+5.8%)

$393,000 + $459,000

$852,000

2012

$10,733 (+12.6%)

$313,000 + $491,000

$804,000

2011

$9,533 (+4.7%)

$313,000 + $407,000

$720,000

2010

$9,108 (+2.5%)

$313,000 + $436,000

$749,000

2009

$8,882

$320,000 + $427,000

$747,000

*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: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 8

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Excellent
Building Style Type: Colonial
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,160
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 792
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 3

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,534
Municipality Name: BELMONT
Acres: 0.15
Zoning Code: SC
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,160
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 1930
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2564778S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

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K - 12
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Winthrop L Chenery Middle School

Public 4-6 • Assigned • 0.5mi

7/10

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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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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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$1.60M – $1.94M

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Home values near 81 Van Ness Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
89 Van Ness Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2329 Sq. Ft.	$1,586,075
55 Van Ness Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1880 Sq. Ft.	$1,589,393
74 Van Ness Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1632 Sq. Ft.	$1,401,942
105 Stults Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1968 Sq. Ft.	$1,681,985
89 Stults Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1960 Sq. Ft.	$1,505,502
160 Fairview Ave, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2510 Sq. Ft.	$1,699,761
100 Stults Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,466,110

Address	Redfin Estimate
100 Van Ness Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1912 Sq. Ft.	$1,535,511
49 Van Ness Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2193 Sq. Ft.	$1,663,589
80 Van Ness Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1499 Sq. Ft.	$1,454,333
101 Stults Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2411 Sq. Ft.	$1,604,952
83 Stults Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1736 Sq. Ft.	$1,517,245
157 Fairview Ave, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1989 Sq. Ft.	$1,701,428
106 Stults Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1919 Sq. Ft.	$1,594,798

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86 Van Ness Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1478 Sq. Ft.	$1,667,435
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