OFF MARKET

Off Market Aug 2014 for $724K

$1,371,090

•

2,823

sq ft

1-3 Chester Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

Large and sunny two-family with beautiful western exposures located on a lovely street steps to Cushing Square. Both units have nicely maintained gumwood moldings with good-sized living rooms with beamed ceilings and fireplaces. Formal dining rooms with walk-out bays and over-sized built-ins. Newly sanded hardwood floors throughout. Second floor unit has replacement windows. Both units have older kitchens and baths. Lovely bead boarded rooms off second bedrooms. The second floor unit is two levels with four bedrooms. In-unit laundry for both units. Large front porch and smaller back decks. Spacious two-car side by side parking. Newer roof. Easy commute to Harvard Square and commuter rail to Boston. Superb rental location.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1910Year Built

5,579 sq ftLot Size

$486Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Paul Moreton • Real Estate 109

Bought with Audrey Miller • Audrey Miller Real Estate, LLC

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #71711949

Redfin Estimate

$1,371,090

$647K since sold in August 2014$12K since July

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This home's estimate is 0.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.36M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,325,000
A
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SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$1,400,000
B
5 beds2 baths2,626 sq ft
15-17 Hull St, Belmont, MA 02478
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN JUN 10, 2026
$1,250,000
C
5 beds2 baths2,525 sq ft
74-76 Beech St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$1,800,000
D
6 beds3 baths2,773 sq ft
23 Lawndale St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD APR 24, 2026
$1,300,000
E
5 beds2 baths2,732 sq ft
7-9 Clyde Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$1,089,000
F
4 beds2 baths2,226 sq ft
9 Fairview Ave, Watertown, MA 02472

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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
45 Wellesley Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
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Sale history for 1-3 Chester Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,030 (+9.3%)

$644,000 + $500,000

$1,144,000

2024

$11,922 (+4.4%)

$723,000 + $406,000

$1,129,000

2023

$11,420

$682,000 + $334,000

$1,016,000

2022

$11,410

$658,000 + $329,000

$987,000

2021

$11,413 (+1.2%)

$652,000 + $337,000

$989,000

2020

$11,275 (+2.1%)

$672,000 + $353,000

$1,025,000

2019

$11,040 (+12.5%)

$564,000 + $382,000

$946,000

2018

$9,817 (+11.6%)

$513,000 + $295,000

$808,000

2017

$8,794 (+2.1%)

$471,000 + $222,000

$693,000

2016

$8,616 (−0.3%)

$471,000 + $215,000

$686,000

2015

$8,643 (+0.7%)

$402,000 + $268,000

$670,000

2014

$8,586 (+1.3%)

$354,000 + $282,000

$636,000

2013

$8,478 (+0.3%)

$354,000 + $282,000

$636,000

2012

$8,451 (−6.4%)

$297,000 + $336,000

$633,000

2011

$9,030 (+4.4%)

$297,000 + $385,000

$682,000

2010

$8,646 (+2.7%)

$297,000 + $414,000

$711,000

2009

$8,418

$303,000 + $405,000

$708,000

Tax history for 1-3 Chester Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,030 (+9.3%)

$644,000 + $500,000

$1,144,000

2024

$11,922 (+4.4%)

$723,000 + $406,000

$1,129,000

2023

$11,420

$682,000 + $334,000

$1,016,000

2022

$11,410

$658,000 + $329,000

$987,000

2021

$11,413 (+1.2%)

$652,000 + $337,000

$989,000

2020

$11,275 (+2.1%)

$672,000 + $353,000

$1,025,000

2019

$11,040 (+12.5%)

$564,000 + $382,000

$946,000

2018

$9,817 (+11.6%)

$513,000 + $295,000

$808,000

2017

$8,794 (+2.1%)

$471,000 + $222,000

$693,000

2016

$8,616 (−0.3%)

$471,000 + $215,000

$686,000

2015

$8,643 (+0.7%)

$402,000 + $268,000

$670,000

2014

$8,586 (+1.3%)

$354,000 + $282,000

$636,000

2013

$8,478 (+0.3%)

$354,000 + $282,000

$636,000

2012

$8,451 (−6.4%)

$297,000 + $336,000

$633,000

2011

$9,030 (+4.4%)

$297,000 + $385,000

$682,000

2010

$8,646 (+2.7%)

$297,000 + $414,000

$711,000

2009

$8,418

$303,000 + $405,000

$708,000

*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

5,663 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1910

Sq. Ft.

3,368

Year built

1910

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Middlesex County

APN

356562

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Nov 13, 2025.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street, Paved

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Concrete

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 14
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Screens
Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood
Interior Features: Pantry, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Sunroom

Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N

Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 2
# of Floors: 2
Lease: N

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,823
Foundation Area: 999,999
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Yellow

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle, Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters

Property Information
PropertySubType: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,478
Tax Year: 2013

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Steam, Oil
Heating Units: 2
Cooling Units: 0

Location

Location Information
Directions: Common Street to Chester Road
UnparsedAddress: 1-3 Chester Road, Belmont MA 02478

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Golf, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 8
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,368
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: 1910
County: Middlesex County
APN: 356562

Home facts updated by county records on Nov 13, 2025

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Winthrop L Chenery Middle School

Public 4-6 • Assigned • 0.3mi

7/10

Belmont High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

10/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

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

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being 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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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

$1.30M – $1.58M

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Data from public records.

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1012 Chester Road, Belmont, MA 7 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3156 Sq. Ft.	$1,580,033
15 Chester Road, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2605 Sq. Ft.	$1,381,825

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