74 Van Ness Road, Belmont MA 02478

Belmont, MA 02478 • Payson Park
$1,460,000
Est. $7,771/month
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,632
Sq Ft
$895
Price/Sq Ft
0.15
Acres
1924
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
13
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 27, 2025 • MLS# 73356824

About this home

Warm, welcoming side entrance colonial nestled on a tree lined street in the highly desirable Payson Park neighborhood. This charming, sunlit home, with generous outdoor space is just steps from recently renovated Payson Park. The first floor features a fireplaced formal living room, dining room with built-in hutch, kitchen with vaulted ceiling and dining peninsula, half bath and a wonderful family room addition with cathedral ceiling and slider out to a patio with pavers. The second floor includes a primary bedroom with an adjacent office, two additional bedrooms and a full bath. Hardwood floors, central air, some windows have been replaced, gas range, 2015 architectural roof. Lovely, landscaped yard with a large shed and sprinkler system. Close to 73 bus to Harvard Sq/Sta, Fresh Pond Reservoir, shops and restaurants. Easy commute to Boston and Cambridge.

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,435,000
Final Sale Price: $1,460,000
Difference: +$25,000 (+1.7%)
Performance Metrics
101.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
13
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $879
Sale $/sq ft: $895
This property sold for $895 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.7% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 13 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Facts & Features

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Property Category
Residential
Year Built
1924
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,632 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Interior Features

Flooring
Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Heating
Steam, Oil, Electric
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
Central Air
Has Cooling
Yes
Has Fireplace
Yes
Number of Fireplaces
1
Appliances
Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Home Office
Laundry Features
Gas Dryer Hookup
Basement Details
Full, Sump Pump, Radon Remediation System, Unfinished
Window Features
Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Door Features
Storm Door(s), French Doors

Exterior & Structure

Construction Materials
Frame
Architectural Style
Colonial
Roof
Shingle
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Foundation Area
0 sq ft
Exterior Features
Patio
Patio/Porch Features
Patio
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Lot Size
0.15 acres
Lot Size
6,610 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.1500
Lot Features
Gentle Sloping
Road Surface Type
Paved
Road Frontage Type
Public

Parking & Garage

Has Garage
No
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
3
Parking Features
Off Street, Paved

Utilities & Systems

Utilities Available
for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer
Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electric
Circuit Breakers

Community & HOA

Subdivision
Payson Park
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, Sidewalks
HOA
No
Senior Community
No

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$14,784
Tax Year
2025
Tax Assessed Value
$1,298,000
Parcel Number
M:03 P:000130 S:,356123
Zoning
SC

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Approximate
Attached Property
No
Disclosures
*Contact school department for elementary assignment. Primary bedroom office has subfloor under the Berber carpet. Previous homeowner reported incidences of termites, homeowner has had proactive yearly contract for pest testing, no evidence of issues found.
Exclusions
Curtains In Primary Bedroom, And Light Fixture In Bedroom 2.
Listing Terms
Contract

Location

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Neighborhood

Payson Park

74 Van Ness Road, Belmont MA 02478

Belmont, MA 02478

Walkability

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Schools

Elementary School
*wellington
Rating information coming soon
Middle School
Belmont M.S.
Rating information coming soon
High School
Belmont H.S.
Rating information coming soon

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Estimated Monthly Payment $0

Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $1,232
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Market Insights

1.7%
Price Range
14
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
May 29, 2025
$1,460,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 14
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Listed for Sale
Apr 9, 2025
$1,435,000
Original listing
Agent: Lynn MacDonald Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 9, 2025 New Listing Added $1,435,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
13 days
Price per Sq Ft
$895

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $14,784 $1,298,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$14,784
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$1,298,000

Listing Information

Listing Agent Lynn MacDonald
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont
Agent MLS ID BB803153
Office MLS ID AN6190

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