86 Palfrey Rd # 86, Belmont MA 02478

Belmont, MA 02478 • Payson Park
$430,000
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,196
Sq Ft
$196
Price/Sq Ft
0.17
Acres
1925
Year Built
1
Garage Space
Condominium
Type
97
Days on Market
Sold 2011 Listed Sep 9, 2010 • MLS# 71134703 Copied! • Updated Jan 1, 2026

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $489,900
Final Sale Price: $430,000
Difference: $59,900 (-12.2%)
Performance Metrics
87.8%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
97
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $223
Sale $/sq ft: $196
This property sold for $196 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 12.2% below the original asking price.

At 97 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 7 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$196/sq ft
Area Median
$539/sq ft
Difference
63.6%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

Two words to describe this opportunity! Wow & Incredible! Space galore awaits new owners. 2100+ sqft of great living space! Kitchen has loads of cabinets, new apl. and separate eating area, lg FP living room, original gumwood diningrm. Master suite w/ new spa style bath! Newer windows, roof, patio, HW heaters & gas fired heating system. Garage parking +2 more off st, Encl. patio & sprinkler system. Fab loc, just off Cushing Sq. Enjoy the sunsets from high above! By Far, Belmonts Best Buy!!

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

99.1%
Price Range
120
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73572630
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Currently Listed
Sep 7, 2026
$4,200
MLS #73572630 - Active
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Previous Transaction - MLS #73463374
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Previously Sold
Jan 8, 2026
$4,200
MLS #73463374
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Sold
Jan 31, 2011
$430,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 120
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Listed for Sale
Sep 9, 2010
$469,900
Original listing
Agent: Cathy Ricci Office: Fresh Pond Properties LLC

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2010 $8,244 $678,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$8,244
Tax Year 2010
HOA Fee
$300
Per month
Assessed Value
$678,000

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1925
Living Area 2,196 sq ft
Lot Size 0.17 acres
Stories 2
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 9

Interior

Heating Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Y
Laundry In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Ceiling Fan(s), Sun Room, Office, Sitting Room

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Porch - Enclosed, Patio - Enclosed
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Enclosed, Patio - Enclosed
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Under, Deeded, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 4
Electric None
Water Public, City/town Water, City/town Sewer
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Annual Tax $8,244
Assessed Value $678,000

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $300
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Pets Yes
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Taxed As A 2 Family Taxes Tbd For Condos
Exclusions Hot Tub On Patio
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract
Structure Type ["2/3 Family"]
Unit/Building 86
Sq Ft Source Unit Floor Plan
Sq Ft Disclosures Feels like a single. Incredible amount of Space.
Documents Floor Plans (1)
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 120 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1925
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
2,196 sq ft
Total Rooms
9
Stories
2
Entry Level
2

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Sun Room, Office, Sitting Room
Windows: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1925
Structure Type: 2/3 Family
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation:
Stories: 2

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water, City/Town Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio - Enclosed
Patio & Porch: Enclosed, Patio - Enclosed
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Under, Deeded, Off Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Conservation Area, Highway Access
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 | #164 of 825 | Score: 56.5
Dropped 14 spots from last year
-1.8 below state avg
1,028 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades 04-06
CNS/Pathways Academy
0.9 mi
Grades 01-12
Belmont Day School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-08
A+
Daniel Butler School
0.5 mi | #77 of 825 | Score: 60.4
Improved 1 spots from last year
+2.2 above state avg
254 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades K-03
B+
Roger E Wellington School
0.8 mi | #256 of 825 | Score: 52.1
Dropped 238 spots from last year
-6.1 below state avg
388 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades PK-03
A+
Mary Lee Burbank School
0.9 mi | #14 of 825 | Score: 65.6
Improved 34 spots from last year
+7.4 above state avg
258 students Diverse
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades K-03
A+
Winn Brook School
1.4 mi | #59 of 825 | Score: 61.4
Improved 20 spots from last year
+3.2 above state avg
280 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades K-03
M

Middle Schools

1 school
A+
Belmont Middle School
1.1 mi | #16 of 352 | Score: 62.1
Dropped 14 spots from last year
+3.9 above state avg
727 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades 07-08
H

High Schools

4 schools
Arlington School
0.9 mi
Grades 08-12
Belmont Hill School
1.6 mi
Grades 07-12
Le Sallay Studies
1.7 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Belmont High School
1.0 mi | #11 of 346 | Score: 75.4
Dropped 1 spots from last year
+17.2 above state avg
1,498 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

86 Palfrey Rd # 86, Belmont MA 02478

Belmont, MA 02478

Listing Information

Listing Agent Cathy Ricci
Listing Office Fresh Pond Properties LLC
Office Phone 617-491-0916
Agent MLS ID BB901150
Office MLS ID BB4956
Listing Data Updated Jan 1, 2026 12:14 AM EST
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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