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54 Townsend Road

Belmont, MA 02478

3 beds
3 baths
1,942 sqft
7,695 sqft lot
$669 per sqft
1940 build
– on site

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Classic 1940 Center Entrance Colonial in desirable Burbank School neighborhood steps to the newly renovated Payson Park! With 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a primary bedroom suite renovation (2000) featuring a private bath and bright sitting room and a quiet, flat, landscaped yard this home is one you won't want to miss. The appealing foyer is a great spot to sit and sip your coffee and opens into the fireplaced living room with its beamed ceiling. Formal dining room, large sunroom, eat in kitchen, half bath and laundry/mudroom all on the first level. Nice access to the private yard from the kitchen. Well thought out primary bedroom suite retreat, two additional bedrooms and hallway bath on the second floor. Additional heated room on the third floor is the perfect hideway for play or study. Harvey replacement windows. Roof and exterior cedar shingles (2006). Gas heat/AC. 200 amp electrical. Two car garage. Fabulous location close to schools, public transportation, Cambridge and Boston.

Listing courtesy of MLSPIN / Terry McCarthy / Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Apr 10, 2025 •

MLS# 73154985 —

The Building

Year Built:

1940
Year Built Details:

Approximate
Year Built Source:

Public Records
Architectural Style:

Colonial
Construction Materials:

Frame
Roof:

Shingle
Basement:

Full
Foundation Details:

Stone
Exterior Features:

Patio, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System, Screens, Stone Wall
Door Features:

Storm Door(s)
Window Features:

Insulated Windows
Patio And Porch Features:

Patio
Building Area Total:

1942
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Public Records

Interior

Rooms Total:

8
Interior Features:

Ceiling Fan(s), Office, Sitting Room, Bonus Room
Living Room Level:

First
Living Room Features:

Beamed Ceilings, Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen Level:

First
Kitchen Features:

Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Peninsula
Dining Room Level:

First
Dining Room Features:

Flooring - Hardwood
Family Room Level:

First
Family Room Features:

Flooring - Hardwood
Office Level:

Second
Office Features:

Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood
Flooring:

Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Living Room
Laundry Features:

First Floor

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

1942
Living Room Area:

234
Living Room Length:

18
Living Room Width:

13
Kitchen Area:

121
Kitchen Length:

11
Kitchen Width:

11
Dining Room Area:

132
Dining Room Length:

12
Dining Room Width:

11
Family Room Area:

104
Family Room Length:

8
Family Room Width:

13
Office Area:

104
Office Length:

8
Office Width:

13
Bedroom 2 Area:

110
Bedroom 3 Area:

153
Bedroom 2 Length:

10
Bedroom 2 Width:

11
Bedroom 3 Length:

17
Bedroom 3 Width:

9
Master Bedroom Area:

192
Master Bedroom Length:

12
Master Bedroom Width:

16

Location

Directions:

Belmont Street to Payson Road to Townsend
Latitude:

42.38145
Longitude:

-71.168097

The Property

Parcel Number:

356207
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Attached:

false
Lot Features:

Level
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Size Area:

0.18
Lot Size SqFt:

7695
Lot Size Acres:

0.18
Zoning:

Resid
Waterfront:

false
Farm Land Area Units:

Square Feet
Road Surface Type:

Paved
Road Frontage Type:

Public
Road Responsibility:

Public Maintained Road

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2023
Tax Book Number:

14852
Tax Annual Amount:

14938
Tax Assessed Value:

1329000

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3
Master Bedroom Level:

Second
Master Bedroom Features:

Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
Bedroom 2 Level:

Second
Bedroom 2 Features:

Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 3 Level:

Second
Bedroom 3 Features:

Flooring - Hardwood

Baths

Total Baths:

2.5
Total Baths:

3
Full Baths:

2
Half Baths:

1
Bathroom 1 Level:

First
Bathroom 1 Features:

Bathroom - Half
Bathroom 2 Level:

Second
Bathroom 2 Features:

Bathroom - Full
Bathroom 3 Level:

Second
Bathroom 3 Features:

Bathroom - Full
Master Bath Features:

Yes

The Listing

Home Warranty:

false
Sub Agency Relationship Offered:

No

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Electric Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Central Air
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Utilities:

for Electric Dryer
Electric:

Circuit Breakers
Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Range,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer

Schools

Elementary School:

Burbank*
Middle Or Junior School:

Chenery
High School:

Belmont High

The Community

Senior Community:

false
Community Features:

Public Transportation
Spa:

false
Association:

false

Parking

Garage:

true
Attached Garage:

false
Garage Spaces:

2
Carport:

false
Parking Total:

4
Parking Features:

Detached
Covered Spaces:

2
Open Parking:

true

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Utility Costs

$288/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source
5/16/25 May 16, 2025	Pending	MLSPIN
5/8/25 May 8, 2025	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MLSPIN
4/30/25 Apr 30, 2025	Price Changed	MLSPIN

House Sold on 10/6/2023

$1,300,000

Listing provided by broker:

Terry McCarthy

Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont

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54 Townsend Road

Belmont, MA 02478