Middlesex County and Belmont Town property record for 159 Channing Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,402 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $10,114 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BELM M:37 P:000090 S |
| Primary APN | BELM M:37 P:000090 S |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,240 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,504 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,504 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,402 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 159 CHANNING RD |
|---|---|
| City | BELMONT |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02478-3106 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SC |
| Jurisdiction | BELMONT MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BELMONT |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 357100 |
159 Channing Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 2013.
Source: Middlesex County and Belmont Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 CHANNING RD, BELMONT, MA 02478-3106 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 5, 2013 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 5, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 20132 |
| Deed Book / Page | 61138 / 171 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Channing Rd was $10,114.
Source: Middlesex County and Belmont Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Belmont Town |
| Unified School District | Belmont School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,114.00 | $888,000 Land $604,000 Building $284,000 | $1,141,520 (+6.07%) |
| 2024 | $1,076,160 | ||
| 2023 | $10,487.00 | $933,000 Land $711,000 Building $222,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 Channing Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1978 · tidal / storm surge |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 159 Channing Rd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BELMONT WATER DEPT. (MWRA) serves 27,442 people · EPA ID MA3026000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MWRA |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 584 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Starry.
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