OFF MARKET

Off Market Mar 2023 for $1.3M

$1,542,151

•

2,238

sq ft

12 Lantern Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

Architecturally designed custom built mid century modern home in coveted Belmont Hill, steps away from Belmont Country Club. Single ownership home. The heart of the home starts in the expansive living/dining room with a custom marble fireplace, gleaming wood floors and custom built in cabinetry. Each room offers extended windows taking advantage of the gorgeous surrounding natural light. Generous bedrooms sizes with deep closets. The walk-out lower level provides flexible space as an office, au pair accommodations or playroom. The exterior offers mature surroundings of trees for wonderful privacy, custom stone patio and stonewall. A one of a kind property that is not to be missed and is awaiting your personal touch!

Single-familyProperty Type

1958Year Built

0.51 acresLot Size

$689Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Gina Anderson • MGS Group Real Estate LTD - Wellesley

Bought with Yi Zhou • Shangri-La Boston Realty, LLC

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•Source:MLS PIN #73060886

Redfin Estimate

$1,542,151

$217K since sold in March 2023$4,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 6.4% higher than the average sale price ($1.45M) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
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15 Spring Valley Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$1,450,000
C
4 beds3 baths2,148 sq ft
42 Peacock Farm Rd, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
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D
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SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$1,525,000
E
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F
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Market trends in 02478, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

102.7%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$29K MoM

Avg. days on market

16d

1 days MoM

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14 MoM

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Sale history for 12 Lantern Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,055 (−15.1%)

$908,000 + $326,000

$1,234,000

2024

$16,558 (−4.9%)

$1,032,000 + $536,000

$1,568,000

2023

$17,411 (+5.8%)

$1,067,000 + $482,000

$1,549,000

2022

$16,461 (+2.0%)

$977,000 + $447,000

$1,424,000

2021

$16,133 (+10.4%)

$1,024,000 + $374,000

$1,398,000

2020

$14,619 (+13.5%)

$955,000 + $374,000

$1,329,000

2019

$12,884 (+2.3%)

$736,000 + $368,000

$1,104,000

2018

$12,600 (−2.7%)

$669,000 + $368,000

$1,037,000

2017

$12,956 (+3.4%)

$614,000 + $407,000

$1,021,000

2016

$12,535 (+5.4%)

$614,000 + $384,000

$998,000

2015

$11,894 (+4.0%)

$531,000 + $391,000

$922,000

2014

$11,435 (+1.3%)

$456,000 + $391,000

$847,000

2013

$11,291 (+3.5%)

$456,000 + $391,000

$847,000

2012

$10,907 (+2.6%)

$389,000 + $428,000

$817,000

2011

$10,632 (−3.9%)

$389,000 + $414,000

$803,000

2010

$11,066 (+2.7%)

$389,000 + $521,000

$910,000

2009

$10,772

$393,000 + $513,000

$906,000

Tax history for 12 Lantern Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,055 (−15.1%)

$908,000 + $326,000

$1,234,000

2024

$16,558 (−4.9%)

$1,032,000 + $536,000

$1,568,000

2023

$17,411 (+5.8%)

$1,067,000 + $482,000

$1,549,000

2022

$16,461 (+2.0%)

$977,000 + $447,000

$1,424,000

2021

$16,133 (+10.4%)

$1,024,000 + $374,000

$1,398,000

2020

$14,619 (+13.5%)

$955,000 + $374,000

$1,329,000

2019

$12,884 (+2.3%)

$736,000 + $368,000

$1,104,000

2018

$12,600 (−2.7%)

$669,000 + $368,000

$1,037,000

2017

$12,956 (+3.4%)

$614,000 + $407,000

$1,021,000

2016

$12,535 (+5.4%)

$614,000 + $384,000

$998,000

2015

$11,894 (+4.0%)

$531,000 + $391,000

$922,000

2014

$11,435 (+1.3%)

$456,000 + $391,000

$847,000

2013

$11,291 (+3.5%)

$456,000 + $391,000

$847,000

2012

$10,907 (+2.6%)

$389,000 + $428,000

$817,000

2011

$10,632 (−3.9%)

$389,000 + $414,000

$803,000

2010

$11,066 (+2.7%)

$389,000 + $521,000

$910,000

2009

$10,772

$393,000 + $513,000

$906,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.51 Acres

Year renovated

1958

Sq. Ft.

2,238

Year built

1958

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

643411S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Basement Information
Basement: Partially Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Concrete
Interior Features: Laundry Chute

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,238
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Blue

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.51
Lot Features: Easements
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $16,461.40
Tax Year: 2022

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Hinckley Way to Stony Brook Road
UnparsedAddress: 12 Lantern Road, Belmont MA 02478

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Golf, Highway Access, House of Worship

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,238
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.51 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: 1958
County: Middlesex County
APN: 643411S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Winn Brook School

Public K-3 • Assigned • 1.7mi

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Belmont High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

53% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Belmont, MA • 02478

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Estimated sale price

$1.47M – $1.77M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
25 Lantern Road, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 6204 Sq. Ft.	$4,170,861
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22 Lantern Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1550 Sq. Ft.	$1,578,933

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30 Lantern Road, Belmont, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1758 Sq. Ft.	$1,678,571

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