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72 Townsend RD, Belmont, MA 02478

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3 Beds
2 Baths
1,989 Sq Ft

Sunny colonial in desirable Payson Park neighborhood near reservoir. Custom kitchen with island and plenty of cabinets plus a desk area. Walking distance to Burbank and Chenery school, shops and public transportation. View of Hancock from the yard, dr and liv. Hardwood floors, built in bookcases, fireplace, patio, garage parking are a few of the amenities. Finished basement with built in desk.

Listing By: mamlspin Realty.com
  • MLS# 71213247
  • Date Listed04/08/2011
  • Days on Realty 5617 Days
  • Bedrooms 3
  • Bathrooms 2 Full baths
  • Lot Size 0.12 acres (5,275 sq. ft)
  • Sewer Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
  • Property Type Single Family
  • County Middlesex
  • Year Built 1920
  • Water Public, City/Town Water
  • Square Feet 1,989 sq. ft
  • Price Per Sq. Ft $346.41

Interior Features

  • Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Flooring Wood, Tile
  • Cooling None
  • Heating Baseboard, Steam, Oil

Exterior / Lot Features

  • Exterior Porch
  • Roof -
  • Lot Size Acres 0.12
  • Lot Size SQFT 5,275.00
  • Lot Features Cleared

Directions

off Payson Rd

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount $7,838
  • Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Schools near 02478

Explore the local neighborhood highlights and top-rated schools near 02478 in Belmont, MA.

Nearby Schools

Source: School Digger

Roger E Wellington School

Public • PK - 4 • Serves this home

0.88 mi

Distance

James Russell Lowell

Public • PK - 5

0.95 mi

Distance

Hosmer Elementary School

Public • PK - 5

1.16 mi

Distance

Haggerty School

Public • PK - 5

1.29 mi

Distance

Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School

Public • PK - 6

2.9 mi

Distance

Peabody School

Public • PK - 5

2.9 mi

Distance

Menotomy Preschool

Public • PK - PK

2.91 mi

Distance

Winship Elementary School

Public • PK - 5

3.4 mi

Distance

Thomas Gardner Pilot Academy

Public • PK - 8

3.5 mi

Distance

John F. Kennedy Elementary School

Public • PK - 8

3.61 mi

Distance

Winthrop L Chenery Middle School

Public • 5 - 8 • Serves this home

0.88 mi

Distance

Watertown Middle School

Public • 6 - 8

2.03 mi

Distance

Rindge Avenue Upper School

Public • 6 - 8

2.9 mi

Distance

Gibbs School

Public • 6 - 6

3.14 mi

Distance

Bigelow Middle School

Public • 6 - 8

3.29 mi

Distance

Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School

Public • 7 - 12

3.4 mi

Distance

F A Day Middle School

Public • 6 - 8

3.82 mi

Distance

Ottoson Middle School

Public • 6 - 8

3.97 mi

Distance

Putnam Avenue Upper School

Public • 6 - 8

4.4 mi

Distance

John W. Mcdevitt Middle School

Public • 6 - 8

4.64 mi

Distance

Belmont High School

Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home

0.88 mi

Distance

Watertown High School

Public • 9 - 12

1.48 mi

Distance

Mary Lyon Pilot High School

Public • 9 - 12

3.2 mi

Distance

Brighton High School

Public • 9 - 12

3.4 mi

Distance

Arlington High School

Public • 9 - 12

3.9 mi

Distance

Cambridge Rindge And Latin School

Public • 9 - 12

4.4 mi

Distance

Newton North High School

Public • 9 - 12

4.46 mi

Distance

Curtis-tufts High School

Public • 9 - 12

4.63 mi

Distance

Match Charter Public School

Public • 9 - 12

4.72 mi

Distance

Somerville High School

Public • 9 - 12

5.06 mi

Distance

Waldorf High School Of Massachusetts Bay

Private • 09 - 12

1.68 mi

Distance

Beacon High School

Private • 07 - 12

1.68 mi

Distance

Perkins School For The Blind

Private • PK - 12

2.16 mi

Distance

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School

Private • PK - 12

2.33 mi

Distance

Arlington School

Private • 09 - 12

2.56 mi

Distance

Cns/pathways Academy

Private • 01 - 12

2.56 mi

Distance

German International School Boston

Private • PK - 12

2.95 mi

Distance

Belmont Hill School

Private • 07 - 12

3.01 mi

Distance

International School Of Boston

Private • PK - 12

3.33 mi

Distance

Matignon High School

Private • 09 - 12

3.33 mi

Distance

Sales & Tax History

Source: Public Records

Local Neighborhood Highlights for 02478

Discover key demographics, population statistics, and environmental insights for the Belmont, MA area.

Population & Environment

Source: Sperling's Best Places

Walkability in MA / 02478

Source: Walk Score

82/100

Very Walkable

Walk Score ®

43/100

Some Transit

Transit Score ®

71/100

Very Bikeable

Bike Score ®

Overview

Most errands can be accomplished on foot. A few nearby public transportation options. Biking is convenient for most trips.

Transit Summary

4 nearby routes: 4 bus, 0 rail, 0 other

Walkability averages in the surrounding area

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 60/100, Transit Score: 47/100, Bike Score: 59/100.

Points of Interest near 72 Townsend Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

Frequently Asked Questions for 72 Townsend Rd

Source: Realty.com

72 Townsend Rd, Belmont, MA 02478 in Belmont, MA 02478 is a single family listed at $689,000. Highlights include 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,989 sq. ft., built in 1920, 0.12 acre lot, $346 per sq. ft.. Realty.com provides sales history, school insights, and mortgage tools for this listing.

Our records indicate that 72 Townsend Rd was built in 1920.

The full address for this home is 72 Townsend Rd, Belmont, MA 02478.

72 Townsend Rd has been listed on Realty.com since Fri April 08, 2011

Most errands can be accomplished on foot. A few nearby public transportation options. Biking is convenient for most trips.

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 60/100, Transit Score: 47/100, Bike Score: 59/100.

There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 72 Townsend Rd. Roger E Wellington School (Grades: PK - 4), Winthrop L Chenery Middle School (Grades: 5 - 8), Belmont High School (Grades: 9 - 12)

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