Last Sold Price
4 beds2,563 sqft$778/sqft
68 Payson Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

Description

Welcome to 68 Payson Road! This distinguished Colonial on a beautiful tree-lined street blends classic architecture, comfort, and modern updates. It has been cherished by 3 generations of one family for over 100 years. It offers 9 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and 3 fireplaces. The first floor includes a front-to-back fireplaced living room with exposed beams, elegant fireplaced dining room, sunroom, renovated cherry and granite kitchen, plus newer bath with walk-in shower and laundry. Upstairs, there...Welcome to 68 Payson Road! This distinguished Colonial on a beautiful tree-lined street blends classic architecture, comfort, and modern updates. It has been cherished by 3 generations of one family for over 100 years. It offers 9 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and 3 fireplaces. The first floor includes a front-to-back fireplaced living room with exposed beams, elegant fireplaced dining room, sunroom, renovated cherry and granite kitchen, plus newer bath with walk-in shower and laundry. Upstairs, there is a full bath, a study, 3 spacious bedrooms including a primary with fireplace. The third floor adds another bedroom, original bath, and storage. Updates include Marvin windows and boiler. The backyard features a patio, generous green space, detached two-car garage with loft, ample parking, and finished space with ADU potential. Ideally located near Cushing Sq, with quick access to Cambridge and Boston. Don’t miss this unique Belmont opportunity; schedule your private tour today!
LISTING CLOSED: 11/07/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Steven Savarese • Senne

Property Details for 68 Payson Road

Status
MLS #
73426009
Days on Market
12
Taxes
$21,094 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1917
Town
Belmont
Area
MA-Belmont
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces Total
6

Location

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Building Information for 68 Payson Road

Stories-Year Built1917Building Size-Lot Size0.33 AC / 14,315 SF

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$11,898 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$10,140

Property Taxes

$1,758

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 68 Payson Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf Course, Laundromat, Highway Access, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2563.0
  • Color: White
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Wellington & Cue
  • High School: Bhs
  • Middle School: Bms
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Trash Compactor, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Wood, Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Features: Office, Walk-up Attic, Internet Available - Unknown
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown, Security System
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Rain Gutters, Guest House
  • Exterior Features: Guest House, Patio
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Other Structures: Guest House
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Rubber
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Hot Water, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 322.625
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Wood,Balcony / Deck,Lighting - Pendant,Closet - Double
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.5
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 22.25
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 175.534722222
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.416666666
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.083333333
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 182.75
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 14.333333333
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.75
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 180.166666666
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 11.5
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Bedroom4 Width: 15.666666666
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 95.583333333
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dryer Hookup - Gas,Washer Hookup
  • Bathroom1 Length: 7.75
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 12.333333333
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 64.381944444
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Length: 10.583333333
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 6.083333333
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 82.638888888
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - With Tub,Flooring - Wood
  • Bathroom3 Length: 9.916666666
  • Bathroom3 Level: Third
  • Bathroom3 Width: 8.333333333
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 196.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Sconce,Crown Molding
  • Dining Room Length: 14.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 14.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 201.833333333
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Peninsula
  • Kitchen Length: 14.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 14.416666666
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 317.0625
  • Room Living Room Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood,Wainscoting,Window Seat
  • Room Living Room Length: 14.25
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 22.25
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 68.055555555
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Room Office Length: 8.166666666
  • Room Office Level: Second
  • Room Office Width: 8.333333333
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Some seepage during heavy rains (could be downspout issue),some knob and tube wiring present,potential ADU has plumbing,electricity and heat but had frozen pipe break in past. Would require work to be usable.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M: 06 P: 000158,356594
  • Assessments: $1,852,000
  • Block: 000158
  • Book: 39822
  • Map: 06
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: R
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 68 Payson Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 7, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73426009

$1,995,000
Sep 9, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73426009

Sep 9, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73426009

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/07/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73426009

$1,995,000
09/09/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73426009

09/09/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73426009

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

Public Records for 68 Payson Road

Taxable ValueLand$863,000Additions$989,000Total$1,852,000
Tax Record2025$21,094 ($1,758 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Baths1Total Finished SqFt256 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt256 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,350 SqFtStories1Lot Size14,315 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1917Year Renovated1917ZoningRCountyMIDDLESEXAPNBELM M:06 P:000158 S:

Schools near 68 Payson 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 - PK 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

Roger Wellington Elementary School
PublicPK 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: 68 Payson Road, Belmont, MA 02478
$1,995,000
4
2,563
14,315
$830,000
3,676
12,184
$1,210,000
4
2,704
11,179
$2,650,000
6
5,477
12,500
$830,000
6
3,354
12,184
$2,700,000
6
5,565
12,500

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