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Off Market Jul 2023 for $1.6M

$1,977,059

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,798/mo

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2,865

sq ft

89 Townsend Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

Feel right at home as you enter this stately and impeccably maintained colonial on quiet side street close to all the action. First floor features a beautifully updated open concept kitchen/dining room space complete with stainless appliances and granite counters. Large front to back living room with fireplace and oversized family room. Half bath completes first floor. 2nd floor boasts four bedrooms, including one en suite. Additional family bath on 2nd floor. With incredible views of Boston, the third floor offers two additional bedrooms, large living space perfect for teens, or extended visitors. A full walk out lower level offers laundry, work out space, mudroom and ample storage space.Lovely private yard and patio space.Mature plantings New windows throughout the property. Well maintained systems. Located across the street from vibrant Payson Park, the property offers easy access to all the schools, public transportation, Cushing Square, Cambridge and Boston.

Single-familyProperty Type

1916Year Built

5,927 sq ftLot Size

$690Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Lynn Findlay • Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont

Bought with Martha Brown • Leading Edge Real Estate

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #73117261

Redfin Estimate

$1,977,059

$347K since sold in July 2023$2,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 4.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.89M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,800,000
A
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SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$2,050,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,731 sq ft
70 Goden St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD MAR 12, 2026
$1,400,000
C
5 beds2.5 baths2,935 sq ft
12 Carver Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$1,665,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,453 sq ft
35 Falmouth St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$1,725,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,018 sq ft
46 Horace Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$2,700,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,424 sq ft
61 Larchwood Dr, Cambridge, MA 02138

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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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Sale history for 89 Townsend Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73117261

Jul 28, 2023

Sold

$1,630,000

$569/sq ft

Jun 8, 2023

Contingent

—

May 30, 2023

Listed

$1,649,000

$576/sq ft

MLS PIN #30639016

Mar 27, 2003

Sold

$636,000

$222/sq ft

Feb 17, 2003

Listing Removed

—

Aug 23, 2002

Listed

$694,000

$242/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$17,973 (+7.1%)

$769,000 + $809,000

$1,578,000

2024

$16,780 (+3.3%)

$911,000 + $678,000

$1,589,000

2023

$16,242 (+5.7%)

$860,000 + $585,000

$1,445,000

2022

$15,363 (−7.2%)

$786,000 + $543,000

$1,329,000

2021

$16,548 (+16.5%)

$984,000 + $450,000

$1,434,000

2020

$14,201 (+14.8%)

$841,000 + $450,000

$1,291,000

2019

$12,370 (−7.6%)

$637,000 + $423,000

$1,060,000

2018

$13,389 (+9.3%)

$579,000 + $523,000

$1,102,000

2017

$12,246 (+1.5%)

$509,000 + $456,000

$965,000

2016

$12,070 (+6.1%)

$509,000 + $452,000

$961,000

2015

$11,378 (+2.5%)

$438,000 + $444,000

$882,000

2014

$11,097 (+1.3%)

$383,000 + $439,000

$822,000

2013

$10,957 (+5.6%)

$383,000 + $439,000

$822,000

2012

$10,373 (+13.4%)

$305,000 + $472,000

$777,000

2011

$9,149 (+4.5%)

$305,000 + $386,000

$691,000

2010

$8,755 (+8.3%)

$305,000 + $415,000

$720,000

2009

$8,085

$311,000 + $369,000

$680,000

Tax history for 89 Townsend Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$17,973 (+7.1%)

$769,000 + $809,000

$1,578,000

2024

$16,780 (+3.3%)

$911,000 + $678,000

$1,589,000

2023

$16,242 (+5.7%)

$860,000 + $585,000

$1,445,000

2022

$15,363 (−7.2%)

$786,000 + $543,000

$1,329,000

2021

$16,548 (+16.5%)

$984,000 + $450,000

$1,434,000

2020

$14,201 (+14.8%)

$841,000 + $450,000

$1,291,000

2019

$12,370 (−7.6%)

$637,000 + $423,000

$1,060,000

2018

$13,389 (+9.3%)

$579,000 + $523,000

$1,102,000

2017

$12,246 (+1.5%)

$509,000 + $456,000

$965,000

2016

$12,070 (+6.1%)

$509,000 + $452,000

$961,000

2015

$11,378 (+2.5%)

$438,000 + $444,000

$882,000

2014

$11,097 (+1.3%)

$383,000 + $439,000

$822,000

2013

$10,957 (+5.6%)

$383,000 + $439,000

$822,000

2012

$10,373 (+13.4%)

$305,000 + $472,000

$777,000

2011

$9,149 (+4.5%)

$305,000 + $386,000

$691,000

2010

$8,755 (+8.3%)

$305,000 + $415,000

$720,000

2009

$8,085

$311,000 + $369,000

$680,000

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,098 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1916

Sq. Ft.

2,302

Year built

1916

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2625113S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 264
Length: 22
Width: 12
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 156
Length: 12
Width: 13
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 90
Length: 10
Width: 9
Level: Second

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 209
Length: 11
Width: 19
Level: Second

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 81
Length: 9
Width: 9
Level: Third

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Area: 264
Length: 22
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 209
Length: 11
Width: 19
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 153
Length: 9
Width: 17
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Cabinets - Upgraded,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Lighting - Pendant

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

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Wood
Interior Features: Bedroom

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,865
Foundation Area: 999
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Screens, Garden

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $16,242
Tax Year: 2023

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Belmont Street to Payson Road to Townsend Road
UnparsedAddress: 89 Townsend Road, Belmont MA 02478

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,302
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1916
Year Renovated: 1916
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2625113S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

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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In this area, properties receive around 9 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

$1.88M – $2.27M

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Data from public records.

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72 Townsend Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1989 Sq. Ft.	$1,583,571

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