Middlesex County and Belmont Town property record for 21 Gorham Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,576 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.142 acres (6,170 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,235,000 (Sep 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $13,634 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Sale Apr 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BELM M:12 P:000018 S |
| Primary APN | BELM M:12 P:000018 S |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,576 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,600 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 675 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,200 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Galvanized Metal |
| Lot Area | 6,170 sqft (0.142 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 21 GORHAM RD |
|---|---|
| City | BELMONT |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02478-2247 |
| 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 | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 357500 |
21 Gorham Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2023.
Source: Middlesex County and Belmont Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21 GORHAM RD, BELMONT, MA 02478-2247 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Apr 5, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance ENVISION BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 29, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 29, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 16, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023110117 |
| Deed Book / Page | 82047 / 91 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BELMONT MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 29, 2023 |
| Property Address | 21 GORHAM RD, BELMONT, MA 02478-2247 |
| Document Number | 0082047-91 |
| Book / Page | 82047 / 91 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 7, 2023 |
| Instrument | 110117 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 21 GORHAM RD, BELMONT, MA 02478-2247 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BELMONT MA |
| Property Address | 21 GORHAM RD, BELMONT, MA 02478-2247 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 23, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 77422-134 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 5, 2021 |
| Book Page | 77422/134 |
| Instrument | 75561 |
| Name | ENVISION BANK |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2041 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 21 Gorham Rd was $13,634.
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 | $13,634.00 | $1,197,000 Land $816,000 Building $381,000 | $1,319,930 (+15.16%) |
| 2024 | $1,146,175 | ||
| 2023 | $13,229.00 | $1,177,000 Land $823,000 Building $354,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 21 Gorham 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 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 21 Gorham 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 1,029 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: Astound Broadband, AT&T.
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