Middlesex County and Belmont Town property record for 17 Howard St, Belmont, MA 02478
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,568 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.113 acres (4,902 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $14,055 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BELM M:18 P:000163 S |
| Primary APN | BELM M:18 P:000163 S |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,568 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,394 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,018 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,140 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,902 sqft (0.113 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 17 HOWARD ST |
|---|---|
| City | BELMONT |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02478-2955 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SC |
| Jurisdiction | BELMONT MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BELMONT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2023 |
| Census Tract | 357200 |
17 Howard St is owned by two individuals who acquired it in June 2025.
Source: Middlesex County and Belmont Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 122 RUSSELL AVE, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-3455 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants in Common |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 11, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0085399-71 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Personal Representative Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BELMONT MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Property Address | 17 HOWARD ST, BELMONT, MA 02478-2955 |
| Document Number | 0085399-71 |
| Book / Page | 85399 / 71 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 11, 2025 |
| Instrument | 34085 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 122 RUSSELL AVE, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-3455 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Howard St was $14,055.
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 | $14,055.00 | $1,234,000 Land $734,000 Building $500,000 | $1,876,155 (-3.07%) |
| 2024 | $1,935,625 | ||
| 2023 | $12,757.00 | $1,135,000 Land $777,000 Building $358,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17 Howard St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 in force |
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 17 Howard St 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 721 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 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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