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51 Gale Rd, Belmont MA 02478

Belmont, MA 02478 • Burbank
$1,625,000
Est. $9,817/month
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
2,188
Sq Ft
$743
Price/Sq Ft
0.22
Acres
1930
Year Built
11 hours 16 minutes
Time on Market
Active Open House Listed Mar 19, 2026 • MLS# 73484313 Copied!

About this home

Available for the 1st time in 60 years, this well-maintained Burbank-area Dutch Colonial is located in one of Belmont's most desirable locations. Situated on an almost 10k level lot, the fenced rear yard is perfect for outdoor patio dining & fun. Main level features an inviting foyer, large front-to-back LR with wood-burning fireplace, family room, formal DR with built-in hutch, traditional eat-in kitchen, mudroom & half bath. Upper level offers a large primary BR with balcony access (offering views of Boston skyline), 2 other spacious BRs, a nursery/office, tiled full bath, and walk-up attic perfect for expansion. Additional highlights: large basement with laundry, newer electric service, updated windows, hardwood floors, gas boiler & hot water tank, large driveway leads to detached 2-car garage. The home offers easy walking access to town amenities (schools, pool, library, skating rink, post office, town buildings), 74 bus, Camb/Boston access, and Belmont Center shopping and dining.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1930
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,188 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Open House Schedule

22
Mar
Sunday, March 22
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EDT
20
Mar
Friday, March 20
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM EDT
21
Mar
Saturday, March 21
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM EDT
20
Mar
Friday, March 20
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM EDT

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1930
Living Area 2,188 sq ft
Lot Size 0.22 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete
Laundry In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup
Features Office, Walk-up Attic

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle, Rubber
Features Deck - Roof, Patio
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Roof, Patio

Parking

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

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Dryer

Financial

Annual Tax $16,804
Assessed Value $1,460,000

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Office, Walk-up Attic
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete
Laundry: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1930
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle, Rubber
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck - Roof, Patio
Patio & Porch: Deck - Roof, Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Total Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Pool, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Public School

Location

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Neighborhood

Burbank

51 Gale Rd, 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

3 schools
A+
Mary Lee Burbank School
< 0.1 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
Ecole Francaise de Boston
0.3 mi
Grades K-05
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
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
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
A+
Gibbs School
1.7 mi | #31 of 352 | Score: 60.0
Improved 8 spots from last year
+1.8 above state avg
529 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades 06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
1.8 mi | #67 of 352 | Score: 54.3
Dropped 2 spots from last year
-3.9 below state avg
292 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
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
Le Sallay Studies
1.1 mi
Grades 06-12
Arlington School
1.4 mi
Grades 08-12
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Property History

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Listed for Sale
Mar 19, 2026
$1,625,000
Original listing
Agent: David Hurley Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Mar 19, 2026 New Listing Added $1,625,000

Market Statistics

Time on Market
11 hours 16 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$743

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $16,804 $1,460,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$16,804
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$1,460,000

Listing Information

Listing Agent David Hurley
Listing Office Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Agent MLS ID BB804800
Office MLS ID AN5429
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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