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$593,998$517 / 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 93How 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 $412,500 on Nov 4, 2016

253 WAVERLEY ST

BELMONT, MA 02478
Building report
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,148 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.
1915
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$594K
$553K low$635K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$412,500 · Nov 4, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,447 (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.$566,000 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$566,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$635,645

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
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(2)

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
Roger E WellingtonA
Elementary · Grades PK–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

253 Waverley 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 98% of homes in Belmont 02478
  • Costs less per square foot than 94% of homes in Belmont 02478
  • Smaller than 93% of homes in Belmont 02478
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Belmont 02478
  • Older than 84% 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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$561K$3.5M

This home is worth more than 2% 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$593,998
CheaperTypical $1,458,120Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$517
CheaperTypical $715Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Living area1,148 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,126 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built1915
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 253 Waverley St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBelmont 02478Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$593,9982% of homes25% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$5176% of homes62% of homes
Living areabigger than1,148 ft²7% of homes17% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac8% of homes11% of homes
Year builtnewer than191516% of homes21% of homes

About 253 Waverley St

How much is 253 Waverley St, Belmont, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 253 Waverley St, Belmont, MA is $593,998 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $553,368 to $634,628. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 253 Waverley St, Belmont, MA last sell?

253 Waverley St, Belmont, MA last sold on Nov 4, 2016 for $412,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 253 Waverley St, Belmont, MA?

253 Waverley St, Belmont, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and 1,148 square feet of living space.

When was 253 Waverley St, Belmont, MA built?

253 Waverley St, Belmont, MA was built in 1915, making it 111 years old. It is a condo/apartment home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 253 Waverley St, Belmont, MA?

253 Waverley St, Belmont, MA is assigned to Roger E Wellington (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 253 Waverley St, Belmont, MA compare to other homes in Belmont 02478?

Among the 7,995 homes in Belmont 02478, it is worth more than 2% of them ($593,998 against a typical $1,458,120), its price per square foot is higher than 6% of them ($517 against a typical $715), it is bigger than 7% of them (1,148 ft² against a typical 2,126 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1915 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 25% 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 253 Waverley St, Belmont, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 253 Waverley St, Belmont, MA was $6,447. The county assessed it at $566,000.

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