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$1,028,482$610 / 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 86How 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 $1,000,000 on Mar 3, 2026

285 ORCHARD ST

BELMONT, MA 02478
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,686 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.
4,269 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
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

$1M
$887K low$1.2M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,000,000 · Mar 3, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$13,634 (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.$1,197,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$744,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$453,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,176,860

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.Colonial
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

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 · 0.4 mi
M
Winthrop L Chenery Upper Elementary SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 4–6 · 0.5 mi
H
Belmont High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 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

285 Orchard 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 80% of homes in Belmont 02478
  • Costs less per square foot than 79% of homes in Belmont 02478
  • Smaller than 72% of homes in Belmont 02478
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Belmont 02478
  • Older than 72% of homes in Middlesex County

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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$588K$3.5M

This home is worth more than 20% 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$1,028,482
CheaperTypical $1,465,619Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$610
CheaperTypical $716Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Living area1,686 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,120 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Lot size4,269 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 38% of homes nearby

How 285 Orchard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBelmont 02478Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,028,48220% of homes72% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$61021% of homes78% of homes
Living areabigger than1,686 ft²28% of homes43% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,269 ft²8% of homes11% of homes
Year builtnewer than192538% of homes28% of homes

About 285 Orchard St

How much is 285 Orchard St, Belmont, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 285 Orchard St, Belmont, MA is $1,028,482 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $886,926 to $1,170,038. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 285 Orchard St, Belmont, MA last sell?

285 Orchard St, Belmont, MA last sold on Mar 3, 2026 for $1,000,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 285 Orchard St, Belmont, MA?

285 Orchard St, Belmont, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,686 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 285 Orchard St, Belmont, MA built?

285 Orchard St, Belmont, MA was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 285 Orchard St, Belmont, MA?

285 Orchard 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 285 Orchard St, Belmont, MA compare to other homes in Belmont 02478?

Among the 7,995 homes in Belmont 02478, it is worth more than 20% of them ($1,028,482 against a typical $1,465,619), its price per square foot is higher than 21% of them ($610 against a typical $716), it is bigger than 28% of them (1,686 ft² against a typical 2,120 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (4,269 ft² against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 38% of them (1925 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 72% 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 285 Orchard St, Belmont, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 285 Orchard St, Belmont, MA was $13,634. The county assessed it at $1,197,000.

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