FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
LevelSecond
74 Van Ness Road, Belmont MA 02478
Belmont, MA 02478 • Payson Park
$1,460,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$1,435,000
Final Sale Price:
$1,460,000
Difference:
+$25,000 (+1.7%)
Performance Metrics
101.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
13
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$879
Sale $/sq ft:
$895
This property sold for $895 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 1.7% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.
With only 13 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 10 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$895/sq ft
Area Median
$668/sq ft
Difference
+34.0%
This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.
About this home
Warm, welcoming side entrance colonial nestled on a tree lined street in the highly desirable Payson Park neighborhood. This charming, sunlit home, with generous outdoor space is just steps from recently renovated Payson Park. The first floor features a fireplaced formal living room, dining room with built-in hutch, kitchen with vaulted ceiling and dining peninsula, half bath and a wonderful family room addition with cathedral ceiling and slider out to a patio with pavers. The second floor includes a primary bedroom with an adjacent office, two additional bedrooms and a full bath. Hardwood floors, central air, some windows have been replaced, gas range, 2015 architectural roof. Lovely, landscaped yard with a large shed and sprinkler system. Close to 73 bus to Harvard Sq/Sta, Fresh Pond Reservoir, shops and restaurants. Easy commute to Boston and Cambridge.
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Property History
Market Insights
4.2%
Price Range
14
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73566307
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Aug 20, 2026
$1,399,000
MLS #73566307 - Active
Sold
May 29, 2025
$1,460,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 14
Listed for Sale
Apr 9, 2025
$1,435,000
Original listing
Agent: Lynn MacDonald
Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/20/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $1,399,000 | - | - | MLS #73566307 - Active |
| 05/29/2025 | ✓ Sold | $1,460,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 04/09/2025 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,435,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,784 | $1,298,000 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$14,784
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$1,298,000
Facts & Features
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1924
Living Area
1,632 sq ft
Lot Size
0.15 acres
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
8
Interior
Heating
Steam, Oil, Electric
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Appliances
Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
1
Basement
Full, Sump Pump, Radon Remediation System, Unfinished
Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
Closet/cabinets - Custom Built, Home Office
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
Colonial
Roof
Shingle
Features
Patio
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Patio
Parking
Features
Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces
3
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range, For Electric Oven, For Gas Dryer
Financial
Annual Tax
$14,784
Assessed Value
$1,298,000
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
*contact School Department For Elementary Assignment. Primary Bedroom Office Has Subfloor Under The Berber Carpet. Previous Homeowner Reported Incidences Of Termites, Homeowner Has Had Proactive Yearly Contract For Pest Testing, No Evidence Of Issues Found.
Exclusions
Curtains In Primary Bedroom, And Light Fixture In Bedroom 2.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
Contract
Structure Type
[]
House Color
Green
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures
Room measurements are approximate, buyer to do due diligence.
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
14 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1924
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,632 sq ft
Total Rooms
8
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
1,632 sq ft above grade
Dimensions13 x 9
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
Dimensions10 x 10
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
Dimensions13 x 11
FeaturesWalk-In Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
Dimensions8 x 8
FeaturesCloset/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
LevelSecond
Dimensions18 x 12
FeaturesFlooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Paper Based, Breakfast Bar / Nook
LevelFirst
FeaturesBathroom - Half
LevelFirst
Dimensions12 x 11
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelFirst
Dimensions24 x 11
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelFirst
Dimensions11 x 9
FeaturesFlooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Slider
LevelMain,First
FeaturesNo
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPatio
Room Markers
KKitchen (1)
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Appliances:
Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Home Office
Windows:
Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Basement:
Full, Sump Pump, Radon Remediation System, Unfinished
Laundry:
Gas Dryer Hookup
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Colonial
Year Built:
1924
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Concrete Perimeter
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Steam, Oil, Electric
Heating Zones:
2
Cooling:
Central Air
Cooling Zones:
1
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio
Patio & Porch:
Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Gentle Sloping
Road Surface:
Paved
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
3
Parking Features:
Off Street, Paved
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, Sidewalks
Nearby Schools
School District
Belmont School District local
A+
School Safety
2024-25
0.6%
Low
0.6%
Suspensions
0.8%
In-School
4.9% below state avg
Elementary Schools
7 schools
A
Winthrop L. Chenery Upper Elementary School
0.5 mi
|
#159 of 824
|
Score: 56.7
Dropped 9 spots from last year
-1.5 below state avg
1,023 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Strong Attendance
Grades 04-06
CNS/Pathways Academy
1.6 mi
Grades 01-12
Belmont Day School
1.6 mi
Grades PK-08
A+
Mary Lee Burbank School
0.6 mi
|
#12 of 824
|
Score: 65.9
Improved 36 spots from last year
+7.7 above state avg
238 students
Diverse
Rising School
Strong Attendance
Grades K-03
A-
Roger E Wellington School
0.9 mi
|
#250 of 824
|
Score: 52.4
Dropped 232 spots from last year
-5.8 below state avg
426 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-03
A+
Daniel Butler School
1.2 mi
|
#76 of 824
|
Score: 60.7
Improved 2 spots from last year
+2.5 above state avg
261 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-03
A+
Winn Brook School
1.4 mi
|
#50 of 824
|
Score: 62.3
Improved 29 spots from last year
+4.1 above state avg
304 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Strong Attendance
Grades K-03
Middle Schools
1 school
A+
Belmont Middle School
1.1 mi
|
#15 of 352
|
Score: 62.5
Dropped 13 spots from last year
+4.3 above state avg
742 students
Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades 07-08
High Schools
4 schools
Arlington School
1.6 mi
Grades 08-12
Le Sallay Studies
1.7 mi
Grades 06-12
Belmont Hill School
2.0 mi
Grades 07-12
A+
Belmont High School
1.0 mi
|
#10 of 346
|
Score: 75.5
Same rank as last year
+17.3 above state avg
1,454 students
Diverse
21 sports
• 2,714 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
College Ready Curriculum
Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood
Payson Park
74 Van Ness Road, Belmont MA 02478
Belmont, MA 02478
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Lynn MacDonald
Listing Office
Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont
Office Phone
617-484-5300
Agent MLS ID
BB803153
Office MLS ID
AN6190
Listing Data Updated
May 29, 2025 2:45 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.
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