281 Cross St
Belmont, MA 02478
3 bd 3 ba 1,856 sqft Built 1930 Lot 5,227 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$1,475,000
May 25, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2022 | Sold | $1,475,000 | MLS #72960248 |
| Mar 31, 2022 | Listed | $1,525,000 | MLS #72960248 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $912,000 | $569,000 | $1,481,000 | $16,869 |
| 2024 | $693,000 | $669,000 | $1,362,000 | $14,383 |
| 2023 | $724,000 | $669,000 | $1,393,000 | $15,657 |
| 2022 | $333,000 | $612,000 | $945,000 | $10,924 |
| 2021 | $323,000 | $606,000 | $929,000 | $10,721 |
| 2020 | $322,000 | $597,000 | $919,000 | $10,109 |
| 2019 | $301,000 | $489,000 | $790,000 | $9,219 |
| 2018 | $297,000 | $440,000 | $737,000 | $8,955 |
| 2017 | $293,000 | $404,000 | $697,000 | $8,845 |
| 2016 | $291,000 | $404,000 | $695,000 | $8,729 |
| 2015 | $285,000 | $343,000 | $628,000 | $8,101 |
| 2014 | $280,000 | $294,000 | $574,000 | $7,749 |
| 2006 | $306,000 | $267,000 | $573,000 | $5,965 |
| 2005 | $293,000 | $247,000 | $540,000 | $5,773 |
| 2004 | $281,000 | $247,000 | $528,000 | $5,655 |
| 2003 | $268,000 | $218,000 | $486,000 | $5,239 |
Property facts
Year built
1930
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
3
Baths
3
Living area
1,856 sqft
Lot size
5,227 sqft
ZIP code
02478
City
Belmont
Street
Cross St
Coordinates
42.40146, -71.16235
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$5,382
Gross rental yield
4.38%
Implied cap rate
2.85%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 281 Cross St last sell?
281 Cross St most recently sold on May 25, 2022 for $1,475,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 281 Cross St?
The most recent total assessment for 281 Cross St (year 2025) is $1,481,000 with $16,869 in property tax.
How does 281 Cross St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 0.4% above the last sale price of $1,475,000.
When was 281 Cross St built?
281 Cross St was built in 1930.
How does 281 Cross St compare to others on Cross St?
We track 5 other properties on Cross St. Browse the list under "Other properties on Cross St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 281 Cross St?
281 Cross St is a 3 bed, 3 bath, 1,856 sqft, 5,227 sqft lot single_family.
Is 281 Cross St a flip candidate?
No — 281 Cross St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 281 Cross St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 281 Cross St is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
-2.9%
Implied 1-yr
-11.6%
2026 Q2
$1.2M
2026 Q3
$1.16M
ZIP 02478 — Median Price History + Forecast
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