Middlesex County and Belmont Town property record for 53 Bow Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,668 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.178 acres (7,736 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,700,000 (Jun 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $23,475 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2019 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BELM M:19 P:000095 S |
| Primary APN | BELM M:19 P:000095 S |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,668 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 962 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,736 sqft (0.178 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 53 BOW RD |
|---|---|
| City | BELMONT |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02478-3504 |
| 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 | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 357200 |
53 Bow Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2019.
Source: Middlesex County and Belmont Town records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 BOW RD, BELMONT, MA 02478-3504 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage CAMBRIDGE SAVINGS BANK |
| Mar 22, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit METRO CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 3, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 3, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 17, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201973847 |
| Deed Book / Page | 72701 / 97 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 30, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 72701-97 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BELMONT MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 3, 2019 |
| Property Address | 53 BOW RD, BELMONT, MA 02478-3504 |
| Document Number | 72701-97 |
| Book / Page | 72701 / 97 |
| Instrument Date | May 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 73847 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV 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 |
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| Address | 53 BOW RD, BELMONT, MA 02478-3504 |
| Document Number | 73848 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 3, 2019 |
| Instrument | 73848 |
| Name | CAMBRIDGE SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BELMONT MA |
| Property Address | 53 BOW RD, BELMONT, MA 02478-3504 |
| Document Number | 72382-433 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 22, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 16, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 53 BOW RD BELMONT MA 024783504, BELMONT, MA 02478-3504 |
| Document Number | 72382-433 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 27, 2019 |
| Book Page | 072382/000433 |
| Instrument | 37639 |
| Name | METRO CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Mar 26, 2044 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 53 Bow Rd was $23,475.
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 | $23,475.00 | $2,061,000 Land $966,000 Building $1,095,000 | $2,333,770 (+10.19%) |
| 2024 | $2,118,025 | ||
| 2023 | $19,277.00 | $1,715,000 Land $919,000 Building $796,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Bow Rd 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 53 Bow 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 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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