30 Payson Rd

3,124 Sq. Ft.
$528 / Sq. Ft.
3,124
Sq. Ft.
$528
per Sq. Ft.

Description

A rare opportunity! This distinguished colonial on Payson Road sits proudly on an oversized lot framed by mature trees in one of Belmont’s most desirable neighborhoods. This grand home, with hardwood floors throughout, offers over 3,100 sq ft of living space with room to expand, inviting your vision to restore its elegance or reimagine its future. Sunlight fills the spacious rooms of this 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath home, featuring a classic center entrance with a grand staircase; a front-to-back fireplaced...A rare opportunity! This distinguished colonial on Payson Road sits proudly on an oversized lot framed by mature trees in one of Belmont’s most desirable neighborhoods. This grand home, with hardwood floors throughout, offers over 3,100 sq ft of living space with room to expand, inviting your vision to restore its elegance or reimagine its future. Sunlight fills the spacious rooms of this 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath home, featuring a classic center entrance with a grand staircase; a front-to-back fireplaced living room opening to a screened porch, a dining room with original plate-rail wainscoting and leaded-glass windows flowing into the kitchen & family room, with windows showcasing the tranquil backyard. The 2nd floor offers a large primary bedroom with a fireplace, 3 additional bedrooms, an office, and 2 baths. The 3rd floor offers the 5th bedroom and attic space. A full unfinished basement and 2-car detached garage complete the package. Ideally located in the heart of Cushing Square.

Listing Agents

  1. Murray / Gresenz Group

    Murray / Gresenz Group

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    mgg@compass.com

    P: (617)-762-8830

  2. Karen Gresenz

    Karen Gresenz

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    karen.gresenz@compass.com

    P: (617)-794-5068

  3. Paula Murray

    Paula Murray

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    paula.murray@compass.com

    P: (617)-762-8830

Property Details for 30 Payson Road

Town
Belmont
MLS Area
Payson Park
Area
MA-Belmont-Payson Park, MA-Belmont
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
5.00
Parking Spaces Total
7
LISTING UPDATED: 12/15/2025 09:11 PM

Property Details for 30 Payson Road

StatusUnder Agreement
MLS #73461207
Days on Market5
Taxes$19,295 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1925
CountyMiddlesex County
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Building Information for 30 Payson Road

Stories-Year Built1925Building Size-Lot Size0.36 AC / 15,887 SF

Payment Calculator

$9,645 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,037

Property Taxes

$1,608

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 30 Payson Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf Course, Public School
  • Living Area: 3124.0
  • Color: Beige
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Wellington**
  • High School: Belmont High School
  • Middle School: Chenery
  • Neighborhood: Payson Park/Cushing Square
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Water Treatment
  • Basement Features: Full, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Features: Office, Walk-up Attic
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Screened
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Screened
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Forced Air, Hot Water, Hydronic Floor Heat(Radiant)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Wainscoting
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Bathroom - Half,Exterior Access
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: French Doors,Exterior Access
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Level: Second
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Family room/kitchen area only offers central air and radiant in-floor heating. Some knob and tube in attic. Roof replaced 2016. Air Handler for A/C 2022. Furnace 2019.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 356600
  • Assessments: $1,694,000
  • Book: 13764
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: R
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Block
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 30 Payson Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 15, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73461207

Dec 15, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73461207

Dec 10, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73461207

$1,649,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/15/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73461207

12/15/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73461207

12/10/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73461207

$1,649,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 30 Payson Road

Taxable ValueLand$886,000Additions$808,000Total$1,694,000
Tax Record2025$19,295 ($1,608 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,124 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,124 SqFtStories2Lot Size15,887 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925ZoningRCountyMIDDLESEXAPNBELM M:06 P:000165 S:Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 30 Payson Road

This home is within Belmont School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Roger Wellington Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Winthrop L Chenery Middle School
Public5 to 8

Belmont High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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