56 Agassiz Avenue, Belmont MA 02478

Belmont, MA 02478
$1,135,000
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,990
Sq Ft
$570
Price/Sq Ft
0.11
Acres
1896
Year Built
4
Parking
22
Days on Market
Sold Listed May 24, 2023 • MLS# 73115856 Copied! • Updated Aug 23, 2023

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,128,000
Final Sale Price: $1,135,000
Difference: +$7,000 (+0.6%)
Performance Metrics
100.6%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
22
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $567
Sale $/sq ft: $570
This property sold for $570 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 0.6% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 22 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 6 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$570/sq ft
Area Median
$514/sq ft
Difference
+11.0%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

About this home

Welcome to 56 Agassiz Avenue, a wonderful opportunity to live in Belmont! This fantastic home offers 3 bedrooms and 3 baths in an awesome neighborhood; walk to Waverly Oaks Playground/Spray Park and enjoy Beaver Brook walking trails. The first floor offers an updated kitchen with easy access to the rear deck, a formal dining room, living room, and a family room with vaulted ceiling and a cozy wood-burning stove – or this could be used as a private office with a pocket door and sliders also leading out to a great deck overlooking the beautiful fenced-in yard, great for entertaining summer fun with family and friends. The second floor offers 3 wonderful bedrooms, all with hardwood flooring and custom built cosets, and a full bath. The partially finished lower level offers a huge playroom room with custom shelving to keep everyone organized, along with a half bath. In a super convenient location, very close to buses, commuter train, and major highways. Come enjoy all the best of Belmont!

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Property History

Market Insights

3.5%
Price Range
24
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73514723
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
May 7, 2026
$1,169,500
MLS #73514723 - Active
Sold
Jul 31, 2023
$1,135,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 24
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Listed for Sale
May 24, 2023
$1,128,000
Original listing
Agent: Ann Marie Barr Office: Barrett Sotheby's International Realty

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2023 $10,705 $926,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$10,705
Tax Year 2023
Assessed Value
$926,000

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1896
Living Area 1,990 sq ft
Lot Size 0.11 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 2
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry
Laundry First Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Entrance Foyer, Mud Room, Bonus Room

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Fenced Yard, Garden
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Patio
Features Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 4
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $10,705
Assessed Value $926,000
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Updates: Roof 2010, Central Air 2011, Electrical 2012, Washer 2020, Oven 2021, Garbage Disposal 2022, First Floor Hardwood Refinished, Interior And Deck Repainted 2023. Washer, Dryer, And Play Set In Backyard Included. List Agent Is Related To The Seller. | 4 Car Driveway Parking.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color Yellow
Sq Ft Source Measured
Sq Ft Disclosures 1st Floor, 2nd Floor, and LL.
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 24 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1896
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,990 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Mud Room, Bonus Room
Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry
Laundry: First Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1896
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Block, Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Fenced Yard, Garden
Patio & Porch: Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Patio
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
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
CNS/Pathways Academy
0.4 mi
Grades 01-12
Belmont Day School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Winthrop L. Chenery Upper Elementary School
1.2 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
A+
Daniel Butler School
0.4 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-
Roger E Wellington School
1.1 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
1.5 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
1.7 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
1.5 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
0.4 mi
Grades 08-12
Belmont Hill School
1.3 mi
Grades 07-12
Le Sallay Studies
1.9 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Belmont High School
1.4 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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Neighborhood

56 Agassiz Avenue, Belmont MA 02478

Belmont, MA 02478

Listing Information

Listing Agent Ann Marie Barr
Listing Office Barrett Sotheby's International Realty
Office Phone 781-862-1700
Agent MLS ID BB954821
Office MLS ID AN3160
Listing Data Updated Aug 23, 2023 4:01 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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