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Belmont, MA

26 min to Boston

"So safe they call it "Town of Homes" not "Town of Homes with Alarms""

Median Price
$1,335,000
$603/sqft
Schools
9/10
Excellent
Appreciation
3.7/10
Growth Potential
Commute
26 min
to Boston

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Recently Sold in Belmont

View all 8 sales
$2,000,000
Curated Median
8
Total Sales on Record
$1,150,0003,000,000
Price Range
284 Lake St
Well Under Median
$1,150,000

284 Lake St

3bd4ba2,860 sqft
$402/sqftInvalid Date
343 School St
Under Median
$1,445,000

343 School St

3bd2ba2,198 sqft
$657/sqftInvalid Date
248 Slade St
At Median
$2,000,000

248 Slade St

4bd4ba3,570 sqft
$560/sqftInvalid Date
100 Village Hill Rd
At Median
$2,225,000

100 Village Hill Rd

5bd4ba3,843 sqft
$579/sqftInvalid Date
57 Burnham St
At Median
$2,109,000

57 Burnham St

4bd4ba3,000 sqft
$703/sqftInvalid Date
38 Payson Ter
At Median
$1,975,000

38 Payson Ter

4bd3ba2,708 sqft
$729/sqftInvalid Date

What Drives Prices in Belmont

Full breakdown

Decomposition of the $1,335,000 median price into its underlying components.

Land Value$194,125 (15%)
Structure & Quality$582,376 (44%)
School Premium$232,950 (17%)
Access & Commute Premium$151,418 (11%)
Prestige & Stability Premium$174,130 (13%)
670
School Value Score
680
Overall Value Score

The Belmont Vibe

Quiet, safe, and everyone knows their neighbors

Quiet residential town with excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and strong community bonds

Highlights
🔐 Lowest crime rate in metro Boston
🏫 Excellent public schools
🚇 Red Line access (Waverly)
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Strong community bonds

Who It's For

✓ Great for
  • Safety-conscious families
  • School quality
  • Quiet suburban life
  • Community involvement
⚠ Consider elsewhere if
  • You want excitement
  • You're under 35
  • You like spontaneity

Schools

9
Excellent
out of 10 · K–12 composite
School details & private schools

Demographics

Population27,284
Median Age43.3
Median Household Income$168,654
Work from Home24.8%
Professional Sector75.7%

Insider Tips

  • 1.Cushing Square area is walkable
  • 2.Property taxes lower than you'd expect
  • 3.Zero nightlife but that's the point

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