456 Belmont St, Unit 21

$775,000
Price
2
Beds
1,287 Sq. Ft.
$602 / Sq. Ft.
1,287
Sq. Ft.
$602
per Sq. Ft.

Description

SELLER SAYS MAKE AN OFFER. Payson Estate.. the highest point in Watertown and one of Greater Boston's iconic mansions. This rarely available top floor unit with one level living has amazing views of both Boston and Fresh Pond. Enjoy the peaceful setting near the Oakley Country Club and the sunrises and sunsets of this amazing skylit unit.. The layout consists of a large open living and dining area with soaring ceilings and skylights. There is a galley style kitchen. Two large bedrooms on either side...SELLER SAYS MAKE AN OFFER. Payson Estate.. the highest point in Watertown and one of Greater Boston's iconic mansions. This rarely available top floor unit with one level living has amazing views of both Boston and Fresh Pond. Enjoy the peaceful setting near the Oakley Country Club and the sunrises and sunsets of this amazing skylit unit.. The layout consists of a large open living and dining area with soaring ceilings and skylights. There is a galley style kitchen. Two large bedrooms on either side with great closet space and lots of light. There is in unit laundry room and large closet with additional storage in the basement. Plenty of outdoor parking for owners and guests(one deeded space is included). Beautiful south facing swimming pool for residents. This is a small association with many amenities for its residents. The estate is located 3 miles from Cambridge. Close to public transportation and has easy access to major roadways.

Property Details for 456 Belmont Street, Unit 21

Town
Watertown
Area
MA-Watertown
Architectural Style
Other (See Remarks)
Style
Other (See Remarks)
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
1.00
Parking Spaces Total
1
Unit Placement
Upper
LISTING UPDATED: 12/10/2025 04:12 PM

Property Details for 456 Belmont Street, Unit 21

StatusUnder Agreement
MLS #73359391
Days on Market169
Taxes$6,122 / year
HOA Fees$922 / month
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built1882
CountyMiddlesex County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Location

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Building Information for 456 Belmont Street, Unit 21

Building/ComplexPayson EstateFloor3Stories1Residences24Pet Policy-Pet Policy Details-Year Built1882

Payment Calculator

$5,262 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,830

Property Taxes

$510

HOA Dues

$922

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Property Information for 456 Belmont Street, Unit 21

General Details
Property Details
  • Association Amenities: Pool, Elevator(s)
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access
  • Living Area: 1287.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 24
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: N
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet
  • Interior Features: Intercom
  • Laundry Features: First Floor, In Unit
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Entry Location: Upper
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping
  • Exterior Features: Pool - Inground, Professional Landscaping
  • Pool Features: Association, In Ground
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street, Deeded
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Deeded
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Deeded
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Heat Pump, Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 226.416666666
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 17.416666666
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 196.777777777
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Half Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.833333333
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Bedroom2 Width: 15.333333333
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 78.791666666
  • Kitchen Features: Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Kitchen Length: 10.166666666
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 7.75
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 4230.333333333
  • Room Living Room Features: Skylight,Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Room Living Room Length: 196.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 21.583333333
Property Information
Property Info
  • Documents Available: Master Deed, Rules & Regs, Certificate of Insurance
  • Documents Count: 3
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Property taxes reflect residential exemption of $3707.91 (2025)
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:1117 B:0001X L:0021,853646
  • Assessments: $841,600
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: CR
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Total Living Levels: 1
Other Building Characteristics
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Security, Maintenance Structure, Road Maintenance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
  • Complex Name: Payson Estate
  • Management: Professional - On Site
  • Association Security: Intercom
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 21
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 3.0

Property History for 456 Belmont Street, Unit 21

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 10, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73359391

—
Dec 2, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73359391

$775,000—
Dec 2, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73359391

—
Aug 14, 2025

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73359391

$925,000—
Aug 14, 2025

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73359391

$829,000—
May 27, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73359391

$925,000—
Apr 14, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73359391

$969,000—
Mar 5, 2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #119905634

$435,000

+8.3% / yr

Jul 9, 1997

Sold

MLS PIN #50369402

$324,800—
Jun 13, 1997

Contingent

MLS PIN #50369402

—
Mar 23, 1997

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #50369402

$325,000—
Oct 2, 1995

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88210785

$240,000—
Oct 2, 1995

Sold

MLS PIN #50280253

$240,000—
Aug 20, 1995

Contingent

MLS PIN #50280253

—
Apr 18, 1995

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #50280253

$269,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/10/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73359391

—
12/02/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73359391

$775,000
12/02/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73359391

—
08/14/2025

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73359391

$925,000
08/14/2025

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73359391

$829,000
05/27/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73359391

$925,000
04/14/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73359391

$969,000
03/05/2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #119905634

$435,000

+8.3% / yr

07/09/1997

Sold

MLS PIN #50369402

$324,800
06/13/1997

Contingent

MLS PIN #50369402

—
03/23/1997

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #50369402

$325,000
10/02/1995

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88210785

$240,000
10/02/1995

Sold

MLS PIN #50280253

$240,000
08/20/1995

Contingent

MLS PIN #50280253

—
04/18/1995

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #50280253

$269,000

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Public Records for 456 Belmont Street, Unit 21

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$841,600Total-
Tax Record2025$9,830 ($819 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,287 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,287 SqFtStories3StyleCondominiumYear Built1882ZoningCRCountyMIDDLESEXAPNWATE M:1117 B:0001X L:0021

Schools near 456 Belmont Street, Unit 21

This home is within Watertown School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
J.R. Lowell Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Watertown Middle School
Public6 to 8

Watertown High School
Public9 to 12

Hosmer Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

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