A rare opportunity! This distinguished colonial on Payson Road sits proudly on an oversized lot framed by mature trees in one of Belmont’s most desirable neighborhoods. This grand home, with hardwood floors throughout, offers over 3,100 sq ft of living space with room to expand, inviting your vision to restore its elegance or reimagine its future. Sunlight fills the spacious rooms of this 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath home, featuring a classic center entrance with a grand staircase; a front-to-back fireplaced living room opening to a screened porch, a dining room with original plate-rail wainscoting and leaded-glass windows flowing into the kitchen & family room, with windows showcasing the tranquil backyard. The 2nd floor offers a large primary bedroom with a fireplace, 3 additional bedrooms, an office, and 2 baths. The 3rd floor offers the 5th bedroom and attic space. A full unfinished basement and 2-car detached garage complete the package. Ideally located in the heart of Cushing Square.
Sold for $1,750,000
$1,750,000
30 Payson Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
5beds
3,124sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
0.36 Acres Lot
$1,755,900 Zestimate®
$560/sqft
$4,558 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,755,900
$1.63M - $1.88M
$4,558/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 28, 2026 at 09:28am
Listed by:
Murray/Gresenz Group 617-762-8830,
Compass 617-303-0067
Bought with:
Barbara Nolan
Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73461207
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
Bedroom 5
- Level: Third
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Wainscoting
- Level: First
Family room
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Exterior Access
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: French Doors, Exterior Access
- Level: First
Office
- Level: Second
Heating
- Forced Air, Hot Water, Hydronic Floor Heat(Radiant)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Water Treatment
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Office, Walk-up Attic
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Master Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,124
- Total interior livable area: 3,124 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,124
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Detached, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Screened
- Exterior features: Porch - Screened
Lot
- Size: 0.36 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 356600
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Public School
Location
- Region: Belmont
- Subdivision: Payson Park/Cushing Square
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/28/2026 | Sold | $1,750,000+6.1%$560/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73461207 Report a problem | ||
| 12/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,649,000$528/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73461207 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,295 +11.2% | $1,694,000 +3.1% |
| 2024 | $17,350 +1% | $1,643,000 +7.5% |
| 2023 | $17,186 +1.8% | $1,529,000 +4.7% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 02478
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Winthrop L Chenery Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 10/10Belmont High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
- 8/10Roger Wellington Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wellington**
- Middle: Chenery
- High: Belmont High School
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
$1,755,900