Magnificent Center Entrance Colonial with a 2 car garage beautifully set on a 11,929 sf lot offering an exceptional blend of classic charm and contemporary comfort! This welcoming home features a gracious entryway, fireplaced living room, formal dining room and vaulted ceiling sunroom with a picturesque balcony. The eat in kitchen has granite counters, abundant custom cabinetry and flows beautifully to the cathedral ceiling family room highlighted by a gas fireplace, sweeping bay window and access to the deck overlooking the back yard. The 2nd floor offers a well appointed primary suite, convenient laundry room, additional full bath and 3 more bedrooms with generous closets. The versatile, walk out lower level has great potential for a future ADU with an additional full bath, recreation room and sun splashed home gym with sliders to the yard. Desirable location on a quiet side street close to transportation, schools, Belmont Center, Cushing Square and all the best Belmont has to offer!
Sold for $2,005,000
$2,005,000
81 Brettwood Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
4beds
3,615sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
0.27 Acres Lot
$2,016,300 Zestimate®
$555/sqft
$6,626 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,016,300
$1.92M - $2.12M
$6,626/mo
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Gas fireplaceCathedral ceiling family roomFormal dining roomVaulted ceiling sunroomRecreation roomPicturesque balconyWell appointed primary suite
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Listed by:
Carol Ann Berberian 617-877-8195,
New England Classic Properties 617-484-2429
Bought with:
Carolyn Boyle
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73551270
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 294
- Dimensions: 21 x 14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 220
- Dimensions: 20 x 11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 14 x 13
Bedroom 4
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: First
- Area: 28
- Dimensions: 4 x 7
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Closet - Linen
- Level: Second
- Area: 64
- Dimensions: 8 x 8
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
- Level: Second
- Area: 56
- Dimensions: 8 x 7
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Chair Rail
- Level: First
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Family room
- Features: Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Deck - Exterior
- Level: First
- Area: 378
- Dimensions: 18 x 21
Kitchen
- Features: Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Cabinets - Upgraded, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove
- Level: First
- Area: 224
- Dimensions: 14 x 16
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 322
- Dimensions: 14 x 23
Heating
- Baseboard, Radiant, Natural Gas, Other
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Second Floor
Features
- Slider, Wet bar, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Closet, Sun Room, Play Room, Exercise Room, Bathroom, Entry Hall, Foyer
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access,Sump Pump
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,615
- Total interior livable area: 3,615 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,823
- Finished area below ground: 792
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Balcony / Deck, Deck, Balcony, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
Lot
- Size: 0.27 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 358301
- Zoning: SRC
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Public School, Sidewalks
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Belmont
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $555/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,974,000
- Annual tax amount: $22,484
- Date on market: 8/4/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/30/2026 | Sold | $2,005,000-4.5%$555/sqft |
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| 9/12/2026 | Pending sale | $2,100,000$581/sqft |
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| 8/25/2026 | Price change | $2,100,000-2.3%$581/sqft |
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| 7/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,150,000-2.3%$595/sqft |
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| 7/16/2026 | Listing removed | $2,199,900$609/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73526468 Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2026 | Price change | $2,199,900-4.4%$609/sqft |
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| 5/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,300,000$636/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,484 +6.8% | $1,974,000 -1% |
| 2024 | $21,057 +12.4% | $1,994,000 +19.7% |
| 2023 | $18,726 +5.5% | $1,666,000 +8.5% |
| 2022 | $17,756 +1% | $1,536,000 +0.8% |
| 2021 | $17,587 +0.4% | $1,524,000 -4.3% |
| 2020 | $17,512 +13.2% | $1,592,000 +20.1% |
| 2019 | $15,474 +9.6% | $1,326,000 +14.1% |
| 2018 | $14,118 +0.7% | $1,162,000 +5.2% |
| 2017 | $14,022 +1.3% | $1,105,000 +0.3% |
| 2016 | $13,841 +6.3% | $1,102,000 +9.2% |
| 2015 | $13,016 +2% | $1,009,000 +6.8% |
| 2014 | $12,758 -5.1% | $945,000 -6.3% |
| 2013 | $13,450 +3.4% | $1,009,000 +3.6% |
| 2012 | $13,003 +2.8% | $974,000 +2% |
| 2011 | $12,644 +4.7% | $955,000 -3.8% |
| 2010 | $12,075 +2.6% | $993,000 +0.3% |
| 2009 | $11,771 +3.1% | $990,000 -2.3% |
| 2008 | $11,417 +4.3% | $1,013,000 -4.6% |
| 2007 | $10,949 +11.2% | $1,062,000 +12.3% |
| 2006 | $9,848 +3.2% | $946,000 +5.9% |
| 2005 | $9,546 +3% | $893,000 +3.2% |
| 2004 | $9,264 +14.9% | $865,000 +15.6% |
| 2003 | $8,063 +9% | $748,000 +13.2% |
| 2002 | $7,397 +11.2% | $661,000 +17.8% |
| 2001 | $6,653 +3.5% | $561,000 +20.1% |
| 1999 | $6,426 | $467,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 02478
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Winthrop L Chenery Middle SchoolGrades: 4-6Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10Belmont Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 10/10Belmont High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wellington / Chenery
- Middle: Belmont Middle School
- 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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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Belmont
- 02478
- 81 Brettwood Rd
