Last Sold Price
6 beds3,525 sqft$353/sqft
48-50 Townsend Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

Description

A rare gem on a charming, tree-lined street in desirable Payson Park! This classic, sun-splashed 2 family boasts 14 rooms with over 3,500 sq ft of living space.The first floor is freshly painted & hardwood floors just refinished! High ceilings, spacious fire-placed living room, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen, 2 bedrooms, full bath, plus an office. The second unit has two levels of living. The main floor has a fire-placed living room, formal dining room, eat in kitchen that opens to a large family...A rare gem on a charming, tree-lined street in desirable Payson Park! This classic, sun-splashed 2 family boasts 14 rooms with over 3,500 sq ft of living space.The first floor is freshly painted & hardwood floors just refinished! High ceilings, spacious fire-placed living room, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen, 2 bedrooms, full bath, plus an office. The second unit has two levels of living. The main floor has a fire-placed living room, formal dining room, eat in kitchen that opens to a large family room, one bedroom, full bath and two enclosed porches.The top level has 3 bedrooms, including a master bedroom with en-suite bath. The yard is a beautiful respite with blooming perennial gardens and lots of tree varieties. A newer roof, gas conversion, and Harvey replacement windows are a few of the many updates. A 2 car detached garage and oversized driveway complete the package. A commuters dream - close to Cushing Sq shops & eateries, 73 bus, schools, & several parks. A must see!
LISTING CLOSED: 10/15/2020 12:00 AM

Listing Agents

  1. Murray / Gresenz Group

    Murray / Gresenz Group

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (617) 762-8830

    M: (617) 762-8830

  2. Paula Murray

    Paula Murray

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (617) 762-8830

    M: (617) 762-8830

Property Details for 48-50 Townsend Road

Status
MLS #
72712527
Days on Market
6
Taxes
$14,454 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Multi-family / 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Year Built
1920
Buyer's Agent Compensation
2.5%
Town
Belmont
MLS Area
Payson Park
Area
MA-Belmont-Payson Park, MA-Belmont
Style
Garden
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces Total
4

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,375,000

Avg days on market

23

Sale-to-list ratio

104.4%

Belmont, MA

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Sold 06/30/26

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Acres

Location

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Building Information for 48-50 Townsend Road

Stories3Residences2Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,719 SF

Payment Calculator

$7,523 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,318

Property Taxes

$1,205

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 48-50 Townsend Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Park
  • Current Financing: Other
  • Living Area: 3525.0
  • Color: White
  • Total Units: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: **burbank
  • High School: Belmont High
  • Middle School: Chenery
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Unit 1(Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator), Unit 2(Range, Gas Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Full, Bulkhead, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceFeatures: Unit 1(Fireplace - Wood burning), Unit 2(Fireplace - Wood burning)
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Unit 1(undefined), Unit 2(Hardwood Floors, Wall to Wall Carpet)
  • Interior Features: Unit 1(Bathroom With Tub), Unit 2(Bathroom with Shower Stall, Bathroom With Tub), Unit 1 Rooms(Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Office/Den), Unit 2 Rooms(Living Room, Family Room
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Fruit Trees, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Fruit Trees, Garden Area, Porch - Enclosed, Porch - Screened
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed, Screened
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Unit 1(None), Unit 2(None)
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Unit 1(Gas), Unit 2(Gas)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:04 P:000015,356206
  • Assessments: $1,314,000
  • Book: 19823
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Zoning: R
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 6
  • Total Living Levels: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
  • Cooling Units: 0
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Units: 2
  • Heat Zones: 2
Income / Expenses
  • GOI: $36,000.00
  • NOI: $36,000.00
Unit Information
Unit 1 Description
  • Floor U1: 1
  • Lease U1: N
  • Levels U1: 1
Unit 2 Description
  • Floor U2: 2
  • Lease U2: N
  • Levels U2: 2
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Total Actual Rent: $3,000.00
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2

Property History for 48-50 Townsend Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 15, 2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72712527

$1,243,000
Aug 25, 2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72712527

Aug 19, 2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72712527

$1,245,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/15/2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72712527

$1,243,000
08/25/2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72712527

08/19/2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72712527

$1,245,000

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

Public Records for 48-50 Townsend Road

Taxable ValueLand$903,000Additions$485,000Total$1,388,000
Tax Record2024$14,657 ($1,221 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,870 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,870 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,719 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1920ZoningSCCountyMIDDLESEXAPNBELM M:04 P:000015 S:Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 48-50 Townsend Road

This home is within Belmont School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 4 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 3
Rating
School
Distance
Winthrop L Chenery Middle School
Public4 to 6

Belmont Middle School
Public7 to 8

Belmont High School
Public9 to 12

Mary Lee Burbank School
PublicK to 3

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 48-50 Townsend Road, Belmont, MA 02478
$1,243,000
6
3,525
5,719
2
2,870
5,719
$2,393,000
3
2,840
7,695
$899,000
4
2,350
7,059
$741,000
5
3,312
7,997
$500,000
4
1,915
7,296

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