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81 Brettwood Road, Belmont MA 02478

Belmont, MA 02478
$2,199,900
Est. $13,198/month
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,615
Sq Ft
$609
Price/Sq Ft
0.27
Acres
1950
Year Built
20
Days on Market
Active Price Drop -$100,100 Open House Listed May 29, 2026 • MLS# 73526468 Copied!

About this home

Magnificent Center Entrance Colonial with a 2 car garage beautifully set on a 11,929 sf lot offering an exceptional blend of classic charm and contemporary comfort! This welcoming home features a gracious entryway, fireplaced living room, formal dining room and vaulted ceiling sunroom with a picturesque balcony. The eat in kitchen has granite counters, abundant custom cabinetry and flows beautifully to the cathedral ceiling family room highlighted by a gas fireplace, sweeping bay window and access to the deck overlooking the back yard. The 2nd floor offers a well appointed primary suite, convenient laundry room, additional full bath and 3 more bedrooms with generous closets. The versatile, walk out lower level has great potential for a future ADU with an additional full bath, recreation room and sun splashed home gym with sliders to the yard. Desirable location on a quiet side street close to transportation, schools, Belmont Center, Cushing Square and all the best Belmont has to offer!

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner GALVIN TRS DOLORES M & ROBERT J GALVIN
Mailing Address 81 BRETTWOOD RD, BELMONT, MA, 02478

Land Use

Use Code 101
Description Single Family
Zoning 10
Style Colonial

Tax Information

Assessed Value $1,994,000

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2024 $1,342,000 $652,000 $1,994,000

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
May 29, 1969 $34,000 778/139

Building Permit History

Permit history not yet available for this municipality.

Municipal Context: BELMONT

Property Data Comparison

Discrepancies found between MLS and assessor records.

Field Assessor MLS Match
Sqft 2,773 3,615
Year built 1,950 1,950
Match: address_exact (95.0% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1950
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
3,615 sq ft
Total Rooms
12

Open House Schedule

18
Jun
Thursday, June 18
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM EDT
18
Jun
Thursday, June 18
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM EDT

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1950
Living Area 3,615 sq ft
Lot Size 0.27 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 12

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas, Other
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator
Fireplace Family Room, Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Partially Finished, Walk-out Access, Sump Pump
Laundry Second Floor
Features Slider, Wet Bar, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Closet, Sun Room, Play Room, Exercise Room, Bathroom, Entry Hall, Foyer

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Balcony / Deck, Deck, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck

Parking

Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway
Total Spaces 6

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $22,484
Assessed Value $1,974,000

Interior Features

Flooring: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Slider, Wet bar, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Closet, Sun Room, Play Room, Exercise Room, Bathroom, Entry Hall, Foyer
Windows:
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Sump Pump
Laundry: Second Floor
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1950
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Other
Heating Zones: 4
Cooling: Central Air
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Balcony / Deck, Deck, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
Patio & Porch: Deck
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Family Room, Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Public School, Sidewalks

Location

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Neighborhood

81 Brettwood Road, 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
A
Winthrop L. Chenery Upper Elementary School
0.4 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
0.7 mi
Grades 01-12
Belmont Day School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-08
A-
Roger E Wellington School
0.5 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
0.5 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+
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+
Winn Brook School
1.1 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
M

Middle Schools

1 school
A+
Belmont Middle School
0.8 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
Arlington School
0.7 mi
Grades 08-12
Belmont Hill School
1.3 mi
Grades 07-12
Le Sallay Studies
1.4 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Belmont High School
0.7 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

Market Insights

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Price Range

Property Timeline

Price Reduced
Jun 10, 2026
$2,199,900 $100,100 (-4.35%)
From $2,300,000 to $2,199,900 (-4.3%)
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Listed for Sale
May 29, 2026
$2,300,000
Original listing
Agent: Carol Ann Berberian Office: New England Classic Properties

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 10, 2026 Price Changed $2,199,900 -$100,100
May 29, 2026 New Listing Added $2,300,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
20 days
Price per Sq Ft
$609
Total Price Drop
-$100,100

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $22,484 $1,974,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$22,484
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$1,974,000

Listing Information

Listing Agent Carol Ann Berberian
Listing Office New England Classic Properties
Agent MLS ID BB815221
Office MLS ID AN7465
Listing Data Updated Jun 14, 2026 4:05 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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