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81 Farnham Street, Belmont MA 02478

Belmont, MA 02478
$5,000
Est. $225/month
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,069
Sq Ft
$2
Price/Sq Ft
7,520
Lot Sq Ft
1941
Year Built
6
Days on Market
Active Listed May 8, 2026 • MLS# 73515465 Copied!

About this home

This oversized Cape, on a manageable lot, is located on a pretty street, a short distance from the Winn Brook Elementary School, around the corner from Belmont Center and the Commuter Rail, and about 1 miles off Route 2. This LEAD-COMPLIANT property offers wonderful natural light, hardwood floors & ceramic tile throughout first and second floors, insulated windows, air conditioning, and an eat-in kitchen with granite counters and Cherry cabinets. The first floor also features a half bath for guests, a fireplaced living room and a spacious primary suite, with a wall of closets and a full bath with shower and tub. The kitchen has 2 sliders for added sunlight and a lovely backyard. The second floor has two nicely-sized bedrooms, with refinished hardwood floors, another full bathroom and extra storage space. The basement has a paneled recreation room with a fireplace. Landlord has left their rollaway ping-pong table for tenants' use. Pets considered on a case by case basis

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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Rent
Year Built
1941
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,069 sq ft
Total Rooms
7
Entry Level
1

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1941
Living Area 2,069 sq ft
Lot Size 7,520 sq ft
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Natural Gas, Baseboard, Hot Water, Unit Control, Ductless
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Family Room, Living Room
Fireplaces 2
Basement None
Laundry In Basement, In Unit
Features High Speed Internet

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Patio, Rain Gutters
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Patio

Parking

Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features None
Total Spaces 3

Utilities

Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Financial

No financial details available

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: High Speed Internet
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Basement:
Laundry: In Basement, In Unit
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Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1941
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Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas, Baseboard, Hot Water, Unit Control, Ductless
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Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters
Patio & Porch: Patio
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Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features:

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: Family Room, Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Location

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Neighborhood

81 Farnham Street, Belmont MA 02478

Belmont, MA 02478

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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
E

Elementary Schools

7 schools
Belmont Day School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Winthrop L. Chenery Upper Elementary School
0.8 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
1.0 mi
Grades 01-12
A+
Winn Brook School
0.3 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
A-
Roger E Wellington School
0.4 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+
Mary Lee Burbank School
0.7 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+
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
M

Middle Schools

1 school
A+
Belmont Middle School
0.4 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
H

High Schools

4 schools
Le Sallay Studies
0.6 mi
Grades 06-12
Belmont Hill School
0.8 mi
Grades 07-12
Arlington School
1.0 mi
Grades 08-12
A+
Belmont High School
0.4 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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Property History

Property Timeline

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Listed for Sale
May 8, 2026
$5,000
Original listing
Agent: Gail Green Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
May 8, 2026 New Listing Added $5,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
6 days
Price per Sq Ft
$2

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
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Listing Information

Listing Agent Gail Green
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington
Agent MLS ID BB300979
Office MLS ID AN6216
Listing Data Updated May 12, 2026 3:05 AM 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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