CONTINGENT

Contingent

$1,399,000

Est. $8,743/mo —

•

1,632

sq ft

74 Van Ness Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

Welcome to this charming, sun-filled Colonial, perfectly positioned on a picturesque tree-lined street in Belmont’s highly desirable Payson Park neighborhood, where classic character, comfortable living, and an exceptional location come together. Just steps from the beautifully renovated Payson Park, this inviting home offers abundant natural light and generous living space throughout. The main level features a fireplaced living room, formal dining room with a built-in hutch, and a bright kitchen with a vaulted ceiling, gas cooking, and breakfast peninsula. A half bath and spacious family room addition with a cathedral ceiling and slider to a patio create a comfortable flow for everyday living and entertaining. Upstairs, the primary bedroom features an adjoining office or flexible bonus space, along with two additional bedrooms and a full bath. Hardwood floors, central air conditioning, and select replacement windows add to the home’s appeal. Outside, enjoy a beautifully landscaped yard complete with a sprinkler system, generous outdoor space, and a large storage shed. Conveniently located near Fresh Pond Reservoir, neighborhood shops and restaurants, the 73 bus to Harvard Square, with easy access to Cambridge and Boston.

Single-familyProperty Type

1924Year Built

6,610 sq ftLot Size

$857Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Kristin Santagati • Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont

Listed by • Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont

Listing updated: Aug 21, 2026 at 05:32pm

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #73566307

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$8,743 per month

Principal and interest$7,259

Property taxes

$1,298

HOA dues

Home insurance

$187

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Winthrop L Chenery Middle School

Public 4-6 • Assigned • 0.5mi

7/10

Belmont High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

10/10

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About Cushing

Square

Cushing Square, located between Belmont Center and Waverley Square, is a residential and commercial Belmont neighborhood with a walkable village core and a commuter-rail edge. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Cushing Square junction at Common Street and Trapelo Road, where small storefronts, corner cafés, and everyday services line the sidewalks. Community pillars include the historic Cushing Square branch of the Belmont Public Library, the long-running Savinos Grill, and the Belmont Gallery of Art at the library. Side streets feature early-20th-century Colonials and multifamily homes with porches and compact yards. Pocket greens and school grounds break up the blocks, while Trapelo Road keeps the pace urban. The setting balances local errands with a straight shot to Cambridge and downtown Boston via nearby rail.

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Offer insights

74 Van Ness Rd · $1,399,000

Strong offer

$1.5M and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $1.5M+ is a strong offer

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
Custom built closets and cabinets
Home office
Storm doors
French doors
Insulated and storm windows
Tile, carpet, hardwood, and wall-to-wall carpet flooring
Full unfinished basement with sump pump and radon remediation system
Fireplace (1)

Bedrooms
Master bedroom on second level with walk-in closet, custom built storage, hardwood flooring
Two additional bedrooms on second level with hardwood flooring
Small office on second level with built-in cabinets and wall-to-wall carpet

Bathrooms
One full bathroom on second level with tub and shower, stone/ceramic tile flooring
One half bathroom on first level

Kitchen
Stone/ceramic tile flooring
Paper-based countertops
Breakfast bar / nook
Range
Dishwasher
Disposal
Refrigerator
Water heater

Laundry & utility
Laundry located in basement
Gas dryer hookup
Washer and dryer included

Flooring
Hardwood flooring in living, dining, and bedrooms
Tile and stone/ceramic tile in kitchen, family room and baths
Carpet and wall-to-wall carpet in office/other areas

Heating & cooling
Steam, oil, and electric heating
Central air conditioning

Sale and tax history for 74 Van Ness Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73566307

Aug 21, 2026

Contingent

—

Aug 20, 2026

Listed

$1,399,000

$857/sq ft

MLS PIN #73356824

May 29, 2025

Sold

$1,460,000

$895/sq ft

Apr 16, 2025

Contingent

—

Apr 9, 2025

Listed

$1,435,000

$879/sq ft

+16

Warm, welcoming side entrance colonial nestled on a tree lined street in the highly desirable Payson Park neighborhood. This charming, sunlit home, with generous outdoor space is just steps from recently renovated Payson Park. The first floor features a fireplaced formal living room, dining room with built-in hutch, kitchen with vaulted ceiling and dining peninsula, half bath and a wonderful family room addition with cathedral ceiling and slider out to a patio with pavers. The second floor includes a primary bedroom with an adjacent office, two additional bedrooms and a full bath. Hardwood floors, central air, some windows have been replaced, gas range, 2015 architectural roof. Lovely, landscaped yard with a large shed and sprinkler system. Close to 73 bus to Harvard Sq/Sta, Fresh Pond Reservoir, shops and restaurants. Easy commute to Boston and Cambridge.

MLS PIN #70618322

Feb 19, 2008

Sold

$675,000

$414/sq ft

Jan 18, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Sep 25, 2007

Price Changed

$699,000

$428/sq ft

Jul 21, 2007

Listed

$719,000

$441/sq ft

Metic SE Col w/many updts incl peninsula kitchen w/maple cabinets & all high-end appli's, fireplaced LR & formal DR w/gleaming hw flrs, newly remodeled full & half baths, family rm addition w/pocket doors & cathedral ceil, office add'n off MBR w/blt-in work space, newer cedar shingle exterior, c/air, replacement wndws, lovely landscaped yard w/5 zone sprinkler system on sep water meter, brick patio & large capacity custom backyard storage shed. Situated on quiet end of Van Ness nr Payson Park

Public Records

Mar 14, 1990

Sold

$165,000

$101/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,784 (+4.9%)

$791,000 + $507,000

$1,298,000

2024

$14,098 (+0.8%)

$936,000 + $399,000

$1,335,000

2023

$13,983 (+5.6%)

$883,000 + $361,000

$1,244,000

2022

$13,236 (−11.2%)

$808,000 + $337,000

$1,145,000

2021

$14,898 (+18.3%)

$1,011,000 + $280,000

$1,291,000

2020

$12,595 (+19.0%)

$865,000 + $280,000

$1,145,000

2019

$10,585 (+2.7%)

$654,000 + $253,000

$907,000

2018

$10,303 (+4.6%)

$595,000 + $253,000

$848,000

2017

$9,847 (+1.3%)

$523,000 + $253,000

$776,000

2016

$9,721 (+7.5%)

$523,000 + $251,000

$774,000

2015

$9,043 (+4.0%)

$450,000 + $251,000

$701,000

2014

$8,694 (+1.3%)

$393,000 + $251,000

$644,000

2013

$8,585 (+8.6%)

$393,000 + $251,000

$644,000

2012

$7,903 (+2.6%)

$314,000 + $278,000

$592,000

2011

$7,706 (+5.3%)

$314,000 + $268,000

$582,000

2010

$7,320 (+2.3%)

$314,000 + $288,000

$602,000

2009

$7,158

$320,000 + $282,000

$602,000

Public record

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,534 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1924

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,632

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,632

Year built

1924

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1636044S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

58% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Belmont, MA • 02478

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Sun exposure

82/ 100

Very good sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

9 hrs

4.6 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 74 Van Ness Rd

$1,499,518

$101K over list price of $1.40M

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