88 Palfrey Rd # 88, Belmont MA 02478

Belmont, MA 02478
$718,000
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,312
Sq Ft
$547
Price/Sq Ft
1925
Year Built
1
Garage Space
Condominium
Type
17
Days on Market
Sold Listed Sep 17, 2025 • MLS# 73431713 Copied! • Updated Oct 29, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $749,000
Final Sale Price: $718,000
Difference: $31,000 (-4.1%)
Performance Metrics
95.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
17
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $571
Sale $/sq ft: $547
This property sold for $547 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 4.1% below the original asking price.

With only 17 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 16 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$547/sq ft
Area Median
$514/sq ft
Difference
+6.5%

This property sold slightly above the area median for similar homes.

About this home

Welcome to this attractive 1st floor condominium that presents an exceptional opportunity for comfortable living. Bright and wonderfully spacious at over 1,300 sqft, it is perched up on a large, landscaped lot. The living room offers a warm and inviting space, highlighted by the classic elegance of crown molding and the cozy ambiance of a wood-burning fireplace. 3 bedrooms and a modern full bath complete this level. Exclusive use rear porch, paver patio and 1-car garage parking and 2 more additional off-street spots! Fabulous location near vibrant Cushing Square shops & restaurants, and steps to 73 busline to Harvard Square.

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Property History

Market Insights

4.1%
Price Range
18
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

✓
Sold
Oct 29, 2025
$718,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 18
🏠
Listed for Sale
Sep 17, 2025
$749,000
Original listing
Agent: David Hurley Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $7,745 $680,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$7,745
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$300
Monthly
Assessed Value
$680,000

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1925
Living Area 1,312 sq ft
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Y
Laundry In Basement, In Building
Features Sun Room

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Professional Landscaping
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Enclosed, Patio
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Under, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 3
Electric Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Oven
Annual Tax $7,745
Assessed Value $680,000

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $300 Monthly
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["2\/3 Family"]
Unit/Building 88
Sq Ft Source Master Deed
Documents Master Deed, Unit Deed (2)
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 18 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1925
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,312 sq ft
Total Rooms
7
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Sun Room
Windows: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Basement, In Building
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1925
Effective Year (Renovated): 2010
Structure Type: 2/3 Family
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping
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

3 schools
A
Winthrop L. Chenery Upper Elementary School
0.5 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
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
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
B+
Watertown Middle School
0.9 mi | #110 of 352 | Score: 48.5
Improved 9 spots from last year
-9.8 below state avg
591 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
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

3 schools
Walker Beacon School
0.6 mi
Grades 07-12
Arlington School
0.9 mi
Grades 08-12
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

88 Palfrey Rd # 88, Belmont MA 02478

Belmont, MA 02478

Listing Information

Listing Agent David Hurley
Listing Office Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Office Phone 617-489-6900
Agent MLS ID BB804800
Office MLS ID AN5429
Listing Data Updated Oct 29, 2025 2:05 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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