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Off Market May 2014 for $815K

$1,552,790

•

1,846

sq ft

85 Shaw Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

Opportunity to update and personalize this spacious 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath Colonial on tree-lined street in Shaw Estates. Features include fireplaced living room, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen, family room, enclosed porch, partially finished fireplaced basement, hardwood floors,garage, and nice level yard. Conveniently located...short walk to Burbank School, Grove Street Playground, and Harvard Sq bus stop.

Single-familyProperty Type

1957Year Built

7,217 sq ftLot Size

$841Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Dorothy O Connor • Lawndale Realty

Bought with Frederick Pizzi • Lawndale Realty

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #71659252

Redfin Estimate

$1,552,790

$738K since sold in May 2014$15K since July

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This home's estimate is 11.3% higher than the average sale price ($1.40M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$1,305,000
A
3 beds1 bath1,490 sq ft
109 Shaw Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$1,445,000
B
3 beds2 baths2,198 sq ft
343 School St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,300,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,734 sq ft
215 Cross St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$1,575,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,756 sq ft
136 Alexander Ave, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,540,000
E
3 beds2 baths2,684 sq ft
62 Shaw Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$1,205,000
F
3 beds1 bath1,694 sq ft
124 Orchard St, Belmont, MA 02478

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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

Recently sold homes

14 MoM

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Sale history for 85 Shaw Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$17,427 (+3.8%)

$808,000 + $722,000

$1,530,000

2024

$16,790 (+6.3%)

$1,007,000 + $583,000

$1,590,000

2023

$15,792 (+3.9%)

$879,000 + $526,000

$1,405,000

2022

$15,201 (+4.0%)

$826,000 + $489,000

$1,315,000

2021

$14,621 (+6.3%)

$861,000 + $406,000

$1,267,000

2020

$13,750 (+12.4%)

$844,000 + $406,000

$1,250,000

2019

$12,230 (+5.6%)

$627,000 + $421,000

$1,048,000

2018

$11,579 (+0.7%)

$570,000 + $383,000

$953,000

2017

$11,497 (+7.2%)

$523,000 + $383,000

$906,000

2016

$10,726 (+17.9%)

$523,000 + $331,000

$854,000

2015

$9,095 (+7.6%)

$435,000 + $270,000

$705,000

2014

$8,451 (+1.3%)

$356,000 + $270,000

$626,000

2013

$8,345 (+0.2%)

$356,000 + $270,000

$626,000

2012

$8,330 (+2.6%)

$297,000 + $327,000

$624,000

2011

$8,116 (+4.9%)

$297,000 + $316,000

$613,000

2010

$7,734 (+1.5%)

$297,000 + $339,000

$636,000

2009

$7,621

$309,000 + $332,000

$641,000

Tax history for 85 Shaw Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$17,427 (+3.8%)

$808,000 + $722,000

$1,530,000

2024

$16,790 (+6.3%)

$1,007,000 + $583,000

$1,590,000

2023

$15,792 (+3.9%)

$879,000 + $526,000

$1,405,000

2022

$15,201 (+4.0%)

$826,000 + $489,000

$1,315,000

2021

$14,621 (+6.3%)

$861,000 + $406,000

$1,267,000

2020

$13,750 (+12.4%)

$844,000 + $406,000

$1,250,000

2019

$12,230 (+5.6%)

$627,000 + $421,000

$1,048,000

2018

$11,579 (+0.7%)

$570,000 + $383,000

$953,000

2017

$11,497 (+7.2%)

$523,000 + $383,000

$906,000

2016

$10,726 (+17.9%)

$523,000 + $331,000

$854,000

2015

$9,095 (+7.6%)

$435,000 + $270,000

$705,000

2014

$8,451 (+1.3%)

$356,000 + $270,000

$626,000

2013

$8,345 (+0.2%)

$356,000 + $270,000

$626,000

2012

$8,330 (+2.6%)

$297,000 + $327,000

$624,000

2011

$8,116 (+4.9%)

$297,000 + $316,000

$613,000

2010

$7,734 (+1.5%)

$297,000 + $339,000

$636,000

2009

$7,621

$309,000 + $332,000

$641,000

*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

4.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,405 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1957

Sq. Ft.

1,946

Year built

1957

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2423886S

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, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Attic Access

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

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

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Chair Rail

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

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

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

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: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Other
Interior Features: Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,846
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: White

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.17
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,451
Tax Year: 2014

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Off School Street /off Livermore Road
UnparsedAddress: 85 Shaw Rd, Belmont MA 02478

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,946
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: 1957
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2423886S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Mary Lee Burbank School

Public K-3 • Assigned • 0.2mi

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

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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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

$1.48M – $1.79M

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Home values near 85 Shaw Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
62 Shaw Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2684 Sq. Ft.	$1,552,829
86 Shaw Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1823 Sq. Ft.	$1,609,222

Address	Redfin Estimate
74 Shaw Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2929 Sq. Ft.	$2,020,726
92 Shaw Road, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3055 Sq. Ft.	$2,178,434

Address	Redfin Estimate
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98 Shaw Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1744 Sq. Ft.	$1,571,932

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