Belmont, MA Real Estate
For up-to-the-second information about real estate in Belmont, MA, look no further than Boston City Properties. When you connect with us, you gain access to a wealth of helpful resources that are sure to make a huge difference in your search. In particular, we maintain one of the largest online databases of MA real estate listings around. Populated by reputable MLS sources and updated continually, it includes listings for homes, condos, apartments and townhomes for sale and for rent in cities and towns across the state. As is the case with so many markets in the state, the market in this town is fairly fast-paced. To ensure that you get what you need for a good price, it pays to have access to good info. Connect with us right now to get all of that and much more.
A western suburb of the city of Boston, the Middlesex County town of Belmont had a population of around 26,100 at the time of the 2010 U.S. Census. Situated roughly 10 miles northwest of downtown Boston, it is bordered by several communities, including Arlington, Watertown, Lexington and Cambridge. Thanks to its proximity to the city and other factors, real estate in this town tends to be very expensive. It is also fairly eclectic, with everything from single-family homes to condos to apartments. Although this town isn’t huge, navigating its real estate market can be tricky—so be sure to sign up with Boston City Properties.
Lately, residential properties in Belmont, MA, have had a median list price of roughly $900,000. By comparison, the median list price across the state is just $419,000—less than half of that figure. Indeed, properties here don’t come cheaply. Funnily enough, they often close for higher than list due to all of the competition; in this town, the median sale price for homes is $925,000 versus $356,000 for the state. Likewise, the average price per square foot for this type of real estate, $420, is drastically higher than that of the state at large: $242. One thing’s for sure: This isn’t the place to look for affordable real estate.
Because real estate is so exclusive and in demand in this town, there aren’t usually a ton of properties up for grabs. Whatever is available, however, can easily be found in Boston City Properties’ listings. Homes here tend to sit on the market for about 32 days, which is fairly average. It suggests that some homes probably get snapped up quickly while others may sit for a bit longer. This market has aspects that are positive for buyers and some that are positive for sellers. You can maximize the seller benefits by letting Boston City Properties refer you to an experienced local agent.
Across this entire town, there are approximately 9,500 residential properties. Of that total, about 46 percent are single-family homes; about 4 percent are townhouses; and roughly 50 percent are apartments. In the town, approximately 63 percent of residential properties are owned, about 37 percent are rented and roughly 6 percent are vacant. The year-over-year appreciation rate is robust at 8.34 percent, so you should get a return on your investment if that’s what you’re after. At $2,650, median monthly rent is a bit higher than that of MA, which is $2,500.
What kind of property are you looking for in Belmont? As noted above, the market includes a nice mix of property types, including single-family homes, condos and apartments. Boston City Properties can help regardless of which type of you need:
- Single-family homes – Given that 46 percent of properties in this town are single-family, detached homes, there are usually plenty of options up for grabs at any given time. Prices are steep, however, not only because most of the homes here are more upscale in nature but also because this is a very desirable area that is close to the city but still very peaceful and suburban in nature.
- Townhomes and condos – Only about 4 percent of properties in this town are classified as townhouses or condos, so the pickings are apt to be fairly slim if that is what you are after. Don’t worry, though. The trick to locating hard-to-find properties is having insider knowledge. Boston City Properties can refer you to a local real estate expert who can give you the best chance of finding a townhome or condo to suit your needs. That’s true whether you would like to buy or rent, although finding properties like these to rent is especially difficult.
- Apartments – Roughly half of the properties in Belmont are classified as apartments. The majority of these properties are likely to be up for rent, but some go up for sale on the market as well. Therefore, whether you’re looking to rent or buy, you should have options. Our database isn’t limited to homes for sale; it includes current availability for apartments for rent in cities and towns across the state too, so it’s the best source to use for up-to-the-second info. Our local agents also know the rental market well and can help you navigate it effectively.
How Boston City Properties Can Help
Whatever you do, don’t attempt to find real estate in Belmont, MA, on your own. Your search will be so much easier and more effective when you avail yourself of the many resources that are provided by the team at Boston City Properties. Our database, of course, is especially useful. Sign up to gain immediate, unlimited and free access to it by completing the easy signup form. It takes just a minute or two, and then you can perform as many searches as you would like.
Once you have access to our listings, click over to the search tool to begin your search for Belmont real estate. The first step is selecting your desired search area. In this case, of course, you will select this town from the list. Note that if you would like, you can select more than one town, city or Boston neighborhood on which to focus your search. There are also filters that you can adjust to refine your results based on criteria like total square footage, total number of bedrooms and bathrooms, price range and more. In an instant, you’ll have a list of properties in this town that closely suit your requirements.
As you check out the listings in your results, keep in mind that Boston City Properties can get answers to any questions that you may have about any of them. Before you know it, you will be ready to go take a look at homes for sale or for rent in Belmont. When you are, contact us so we can refer you to an experienced local real estate agent who can guide you through the rest of the process. This includes arranging visits to properties on your list, assisting in negotiations and helping during closing.
Ready to find your new home in the lovely town of Belmont, MA? Do yourself a favor and arm yourself with access to the timeliest and most accurate information that you can find by signing up to search Boston City Properties’ listings. When you do that, you also gain access to a wealth of additional resources that is sure to make a very positive difference in your search. With a referral to a local agent, you will effortlessly locate a home, townhouse, condo or apartment that suits your needs perfectly. For more information, call Boston City Properties today.
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