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Last sold for $1,575,000 on Dec 3, 2020

261 BELMONT ST

BELMONT, MA 02478
0
Baths
3,240 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.
3,716 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,575,000 · Dec 3, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$15,855 (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.$1,392,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$727,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$665,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Gas
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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.

M
Winthrop L Chenery Upper Elementary SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 4–6 · 0.8 mi
E
Roger E WellingtonA
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 1.1 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

261 Belmont 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.

  • Bigger than 89% of homes in Belmont 02478
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% 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.

Living area3,240 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,131 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Lot size3,716 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

How 261 Belmont St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBelmont 02478Middlesex County
Living areabigger than3,240 ft²89% of homes89% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,716 ft²3% of homes8% of homes

About 261 Belmont St

When did 261 Belmont St, Belmont, MA last sell?

261 Belmont St, Belmont, MA last sold on Dec 3, 2020 for $1,575,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 261 Belmont St, Belmont, MA?

261 Belmont St, Belmont, MA has 3,240 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

What schools serve 261 Belmont St, Belmont, MA?

261 Belmont St, Belmont, MA is assigned to Winthrop L Chenery Upper Elementary School (middle), rated A-; Roger E Wellington (elementary), 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 261 Belmont St, Belmont, MA compare to other homes in Belmont 02478?

Among the 7,995 homes in Belmont 02478, it is bigger than 89% of them (3,240 ft² against a typical 2,131 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 3% of them (3,716 ft² against a typical 0.16 ac). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 261 Belmont St, Belmont, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Belmont St, Belmont, MA was $15,855. The county assessed it at $1,392,000.

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