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$881,702$609 / ft²
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161 BEECH ST

BELMONT, MA 02478
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,448 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1913
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$882K
$795K low$968K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,577 (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.$753,000 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$753,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$576,555

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyMIDDLESEX
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2003
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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 · 0.3 mi
M
Winthrop L Chenery Upper Elementary SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 4–6 · 0.6 mi
H
Belmont High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 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

161 Beech St 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 87% of homes in Belmont 02478
  • Costs less per square foot than 81% of homes in Belmont 02478
  • Smaller than 82% of homes in Belmont 02478
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Belmont 02478
  • Older than 86% 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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$584K$3.6M

This home is worth more than 13% 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$881,702
CheaperTypical $1,471,327Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$609
CheaperTypical $724Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Living area1,448 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,117 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built1913
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 161 Beech St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBelmont 02478Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$881,70213% of homes60% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$60919% of homes77% of homes
Living areabigger than1,448 ft²18% of homes32% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac12% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than191314% of homes20% of homes

About 161 Beech St

How much is 161 Beech St, Belmont, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 161 Beech St, Belmont, MA is $881,702 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $795,152 to $968,251. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 161 Beech St, Belmont, MA last sell?

161 Beech St, Belmont, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 161 Beech St, Belmont, MA?

161 Beech St, Belmont, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1,448 square feet of living space.

When was 161 Beech St, Belmont, MA built?

161 Beech St, Belmont, MA was built in 1913, making it 113 years old. It is a condo/apartment home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 161 Beech St, Belmont, MA?

161 Beech St, 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 161 Beech St, Belmont, MA compare to other homes in Belmont 02478?

Among the 7,995 homes in Belmont 02478, it is worth more than 13% of them ($881,702 against a typical $1,471,327), its price per square foot is higher than 19% of them ($609 against a typical $724), it is bigger than 18% of them (1,448 ft² against a typical 2,117 ft²), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1913 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 60% 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 161 Beech St, Belmont, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 161 Beech St, Belmont, MA was $8,577. The county assessed it at $753,000.

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