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$1,345,095$930 / 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 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

16 HOUGHTON RD

BELMONT, MA 02478
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,447 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1953
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1.3M
$1.2M low$1.5M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$14,124 (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.$1,240,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$802,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$438,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,127,555

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
Mary Lee BurbankA+
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 0.3 mi
M
Winthrop L Chenery Upper Elementary SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 4–6 · 0.5 mi
H
Belmont High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 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

16 Houghton Rd 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 more than 85% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Smaller than 81% of homes in Belmont 02478
  • Has a smaller lot than 73% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Newer than 79% 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.

This home
$580K$3.6M

This home is worth more than 40% 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$1,345,095
CheaperTypical $1,465,239Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$930
CheaperTypical $724Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Living area1,447 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,113 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Year built1953
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 79% of homes nearby

How 16 Houghton Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBelmont 02478Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,345,09540% of homes85% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$93093% of homes96% of homes
Living areabigger than1,447 ft²19% of homes32% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac49% of homes27% of homes
Year builtnewer than195379% of homes44% of homes

About 16 Houghton Rd

How much is 16 Houghton Rd, Belmont, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 16 Houghton Rd, Belmont, MA is $1,345,095 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $1,210,648 to $1,479,542. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 16 Houghton Rd, Belmont, MA last sell?

16 Houghton Rd, Belmont, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 16 Houghton Rd, Belmont, MA?

16 Houghton Rd, Belmont, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,447 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 16 Houghton Rd, Belmont, MA built?

16 Houghton Rd, Belmont, MA was built in 1953, making it 73 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 16 Houghton Rd, Belmont, MA?

16 Houghton Rd, Belmont, MA is assigned to Mary Lee Burbank (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 16 Houghton Rd, Belmont, MA compare to other homes in Belmont 02478?

Among the 7,995 homes in Belmont 02478, it is worth more than 40% of them ($1,345,095 against a typical $1,465,239), its price per square foot is higher than 93% of them ($930 against a typical $724), it is bigger than 19% of them (1,447 ft² against a typical 2,113 ft²), its lot is bigger than 49% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 79% of them (1953 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 85% 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 16 Houghton Rd, Belmont, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 16 Houghton Rd, Belmont, MA was $14,124. The county assessed it at $1,240,000.

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