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Off Market Oct 2018 for $985K

$1,427,813

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $943/mo

•

2,000

sq ft

12 Ridge Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

Beautifully renovated colonial features an abundance of light thru its many windows, high ceilings & open floor plan.Thoughtful improvements retain charm & detail while providing amenities & space for today’s lifestyle. The home flows nicely w/ LR on 1 side of the front hall & kitchen & family rm on the other. Far side of the LR is anchored by wall of windows, creating dining space, opposite gas fp w/ grand mantel. Period molding & French drs throughout blend seamlessly w/ impeccable updates. 2nd flr master features 2 closets & richly textured accent walls. 2 add’l bedrms, full bath, 2 linen closets, & access to walk-up attic complete this level. In 2018 lower level was transformed to beautiful living areas w/ stunning full bath, wet bar, office, laundry, & add’l storage. Completing this special property is a private patio w/ prof landscaping, central AC, updated elec & plumbing & potential for 3rd flr expansion. Excellent commuter location & near school, parks, shops & restaurants.

Single-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

3,496 sq ftLot Size

$714Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Martha Brown • Leading Edge Real Estate

Bought with Coleman Group • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

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•Source:MLS PIN #72389033

Redfin Estimate

$1,427,813

$443K since sold in October 2018$20K since July

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This home's estimate is 22.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.17M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 11, 2026
$980,000
A
4 beds2 baths2,000 sq ft
25 Barnes St, Waltham, MA 02453
SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$1,725,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,018 sq ft
46 Horace Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN MAY 29, 2026
$1,348,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,869 sq ft
290 Orchard St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$1,275,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,025 sq ft
33 Palfrey Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$950,000
E
4 beds2 baths1,872 sq ft
7-9 Sparkill St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$735,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,940 sq ft
49 Hollace St, Waltham, MA 02453

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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

Recently sold homes

14 MoM

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$2,499,000
5 beds3.5 baths2,859 sq ft
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Sale history for 12 Ridge Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72389033

Oct 22, 2018

Sold

$985,000

$493/sq ft

Sep 13, 2018

Pending

—

Sep 5, 2018

Listed

$879,000

$440/sq ft

MLS PIN #30788423

Mar 25, 2004

Sold

$449,000

$225/sq ft

Feb 10, 2004

Listing Removed

—

Nov 8, 2003

Listed

$459,000

$230/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,577 (+3.5%)

$539,000 + $653,000

$1,192,000

2024

$13,116 (+1.4%)

$714,000 + $528,000

$1,242,000

2023

$12,937 (+5.7%)

$674,000 + $477,000

$1,151,000

2022

$12,242 (+0.9%)

$617,000 + $442,000

$1,059,000

2021

$12,129 (+20.2%)

$682,000 + $369,000

$1,051,000

2020

$10,087 (+27.9%)

$570,000 + $347,000

$917,000

2019

$7,889 (+1.8%)

$418,000 + $258,000

$676,000

2018

$7,752 (+9.5%)

$380,000 + $258,000

$638,000

2017

$7,081 (+9.0%)

$349,000 + $209,000

$558,000

2016

$6,494 (+0.7%)

$310,000 + $207,000

$517,000

2015

$6,450 (+3.9%)

$283,000 + $217,000

$500,000

2014

$6,210 (+2.2%)

$243,000 + $217,000

$460,000

2013

$6,078 (+2.3%)

$243,000 + $213,000

$456,000

2012

$5,941 (+5.6%)

$210,000 + $235,000

$445,000

2011

$5,627 (+4.7%)

$198,000 + $227,000

$425,000

2010

$5,375 (+2.5%)

$198,000 + $244,000

$442,000

2009

$5,243

$202,000 + $239,000

$441,000

Tax history for 12 Ridge Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,577 (+3.5%)

$539,000 + $653,000

$1,192,000

2024

$13,116 (+1.4%)

$714,000 + $528,000

$1,242,000

2023

$12,937 (+5.7%)

$674,000 + $477,000

$1,151,000

2022

$12,242 (+0.9%)

$617,000 + $442,000

$1,059,000

2021

$12,129 (+20.2%)

$682,000 + $369,000

$1,051,000

2020

$10,087 (+27.9%)

$570,000 + $347,000

$917,000

2019

$7,889 (+1.8%)

$418,000 + $258,000

$676,000

2018

$7,752 (+9.5%)

$380,000 + $258,000

$638,000

2017

$7,081 (+9.0%)

$349,000 + $209,000

$558,000

2016

$6,494 (+0.7%)

$310,000 + $207,000

$517,000

2015

$6,450 (+3.9%)

$283,000 + $217,000

$500,000

2014

$6,210 (+2.2%)

$243,000 + $217,000

$460,000

2013

$6,078 (+2.3%)

$243,000 + $213,000

$456,000

2012

$5,941 (+5.6%)

$210,000 + $235,000

$445,000

2011

$5,627 (+4.7%)

$198,000 + $227,000

$425,000

2010

$5,375 (+2.5%)

$198,000 + $244,000

$442,000

2009

$5,243

$202,000 + $239,000

$441,000

*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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3,496

Year renovated

2023

Sq. Ft.

2,000

Year built

1900

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3878803S

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Mar 17, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 216
Length: 12
Width: 18
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Closet,Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 110
Length: 11
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Closet

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Shower Stall

Living Room Information
Area: 264
Length: 12
Width: 22
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood,French Doors,Recessed Lighting

Family Room Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,French Doors,Recessed Lighting

Dining Room Information
Area: 84
Length: 7
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Skylight,Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Picture

Kitchen Information
Area: 160
Length: 16
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Recessed Lighting

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Door Features: Insulated Doors, French Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Renewable/Sustainable Flooring Materials
Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting, Play Room, Wet Bar, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,000
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: White

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

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.08
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,752
Tax Year: 2018

Utilities

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

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Belmont Street to Ridge Rd. Ridge Rd is one-way w/ limited pkg. Parking on Bartlett is recommended.
UnparsedAddress: 12 Ridge Rd, Belmont MA 02478

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,000
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 3
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 3,496 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 2023
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3878803S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Mar 17, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
Exclusions: Front Hall Light & Ll Sconce. Window Treatments In Bedrooms, Office, Lr & Ll Are Negotiable.
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Butler Elementary School

Public K-3 • Assigned • 0.4mi

10/10

Belmont High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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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, 15 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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Historical weather

Belmont, MA • 02478

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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.38M – $1.67M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
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11 Ridge Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1723 Sq. Ft.	$1,246,045

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