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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $642,000 on Jun 7, 2004

480 SCHOOL ST

BELMONT, MA 02478
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,628 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1917
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
13
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$642,000 · Jun 7, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$13,212 (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.$1,160,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$685,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$475,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,258,531

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyMIDDLESEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
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.Carport (Unspecified)
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.

M
Winthrop L Chenery Upper Elementary SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 4–6 · 0.5 mi
E
Roger E WellingtonA
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 0.9 mi
H
Belmont High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 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

480 School 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 77% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 82% 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 area2,628 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,118 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built1917
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 480 School St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBelmont 02478Middlesex County
Living areabigger than2,628 ft²73% of homes77% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac23% of homes18% of homes
Year builtnewer than191718% of homes21% of homes

About 480 School St

When did 480 School St, Belmont, MA last sell?

480 School St, Belmont, MA last sold on Jun 7, 2004 for $642,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 480 School St, Belmont, MA?

480 School St, Belmont, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,628 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 480 School St, Belmont, MA built?

480 School St, Belmont, MA was built in 1917, making it 109 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 480 School St, Belmont, MA?

480 School 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 480 School St, Belmont, MA compare to other homes in Belmont 02478?

Among the 7,995 homes in Belmont 02478, it is bigger than 73% of them (2,628 ft² against a typical 2,118 ft²), its lot is bigger than 23% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1917 against a typical 1930). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 480 School St, Belmont, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 480 School St, Belmont, MA was $13,212. The county assessed it at $1,160,000.

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