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$907,024$641 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $465,000 on Dec 30, 2005

12 ALMA AVE

BELMONT, MA 02478
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,416 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1921
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$907K
$867K low$947K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$465,000 · Dec 30, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,887 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$868,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$575,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$293,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$797,715

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Daniel ButlerA+
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 0.4 mi
M
Winthrop L Chenery Upper Elementary SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 4–6 · 0.6 mi
H
Belmont High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi

District: Belmont School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02478These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.55
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.103
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.74

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,636
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,959 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$162,650
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$213,185
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

12 Alma Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 86% of homes in Belmont 02478
  • Costs more per square foot than 81% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Smaller than 83% of homes in Belmont 02478
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Belmont 02478
  • Older than 75% of homes in Belmont 02478

What homes are worth in Belmont 02478

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$556K$3.5M

This home is worth more than 14% of homes in Belmont 02478.

How it measures up in Belmont 02478

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Belmont 02478.

Estimated value$907,024
CheaperTypical $1,456,764Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$641
CheaperTypical $715Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Living area1,416 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,125 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1921
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 12 Alma Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBelmont 02478Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$907,02414% of homes63% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$64127% of homes81% of homes
Living areabigger than1,416 ft²17% of homes31% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac10% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than192125% of homes26% of homes

About 12 Alma Ave

How much is 12 Alma Ave, Belmont, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12 Alma Ave, Belmont, MA is $907,024 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $866,766 to $947,282. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12 Alma Ave, Belmont, MA last sell?

12 Alma Ave, Belmont, MA last sold on Dec 30, 2005 for $465,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 12 Alma Ave, Belmont, MA?

12 Alma Ave, Belmont, MA has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,416 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 12 Alma Ave, Belmont, MA built?

12 Alma Ave, Belmont, MA was built in 1921, making it 105 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 12 Alma Ave, Belmont, MA?

12 Alma Ave, Belmont, MA is assigned to Daniel Butler (elementary), rated A+; Winthrop L Chenery Upper Elementary School (middle), rated A-; Belmont High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Belmont School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12 Alma Ave, Belmont, MA compare to other homes in Belmont 02478?

Among the 7,995 homes in Belmont 02478, it is worth more than 14% of them ($907,024 against a typical $1,456,764), its price per square foot is higher than 27% of them ($641 against a typical $715), it is bigger than 17% of them (1,416 ft² against a typical 2,125 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1921 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 63% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 12 Alma Ave, Belmont, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12 Alma Ave, Belmont, MA was $9,887. The county assessed it at $868,000.

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