Off Market Jun 2008 for $1.4M

$2,920,794

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $9,111/mo

•

4,787

sq ft

20 Ernest Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

One of a kind English Colonial set on a hill with views of Boston was custom built by previous owner in 1985. Perfect home for entertaining and family living. Amenities include hdwd flrs, C/A, central vacuum, new roof, copper gutters and downspouts, in ground heated gunite pool, and a heated driveway. French doors to office off marble fireplaced living room, generous sized family room w/wet bar. MBR suite with fireplace, marble bath, and private balcony make this a must see property!

Single-familyProperty Type

1985Year Built

0.46 acresLot Size

$610Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Nancy Grignon • Lawndale Realty

Bought with Ann Tarvezian • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Belmont

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•Source:MLS PIN #70602812

Redfin Estimate

$2,920,794

$1.5M since sold in June 2008$52K since August

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B
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$3,100,000
C
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SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$2,000,000
D
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SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$2,075,000
E
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F
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Market trends in 02478, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

102.3%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$31K MoM

Avg. days on market

17d

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Sale history for 20 Ernest Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Jun 27, 2008

Sold

$1,443,000

$301/sq ft

MLS PIN #70602812

Jun 27, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Jun 27, 2008

Sold

$1,443,000

$301/sq ft

Apr 30, 2008

Contingent

—

Mar 14, 2008

Price Changed

$1,495,000

$312/sq ft

Oct 11, 2007

Price Changed

$1,595,000

$333/sq ft

Jun 23, 2007

Listed

$1,795,000

$375/sq ft

MLS PIN #30456735

Nov 29, 2000

Sold

$1,350,000

$282/sq ft

Oct 30, 2000

Listing Removed

—

Oct 26, 2000

Listed

$1,350,000

$282/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$36,562 (+22.5%)

$1,224,000 + $1,986,000

$3,210,000

2024

$29,843 (+7.2%)

$1,234,000 + $1,592,000

$2,826,000

2023

$27,841 (+5.5%)

$1,164,000 + $1,313,000

$2,477,000

2022

$26,391 (+10.6%)

$1,065,000 + $1,218,000

$2,283,000

2021

$23,853 (+8.6%)

$1,054,000 + $1,013,000

$2,067,000

2020

$21,967 (+3.1%)

$984,000 + $1,013,000

$1,997,000

2019

$21,298 (+0.3%)

$862,000 + $963,000

$1,825,000

2018

$21,226 (−0.6%)

$784,000 + $963,000

$1,747,000

2017

$21,345 (−6.1%)

$719,000 + $963,000

$1,682,000

2016

$22,721 (+7.1%)

$719,000 + $1,090,000

$1,809,000

2015

$21,208 (+1.3%)

$598,000 + $1,046,000

$1,644,000

2014

$20,939 (+1.3%)

$514,000 + $1,037,000

$1,551,000

2013

$20,675 (+0.8%)

$514,000 + $1,037,000

$1,551,000

2012

$20,519 (+3.4%)

$410,000 + $1,127,000

$1,537,000

2011

$19,847 (+13.8%)

$410,000 + $1,089,000

$1,499,000

2010

$17,437 (−5.5%)

$410,000 + $1,024,000

$1,434,000

2009

$18,453

$418,000 + $1,134,000

$1,552,000

Tax history for 20 Ernest Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$36,562 (+22.5%)

$1,224,000 + $1,986,000

$3,210,000

2024

$29,843 (+7.2%)

$1,234,000 + $1,592,000

$2,826,000

2023

$27,841 (+5.5%)

$1,164,000 + $1,313,000

$2,477,000

2022

$26,391 (+10.6%)

$1,065,000 + $1,218,000

$2,283,000

2021

$23,853 (+8.6%)

$1,054,000 + $1,013,000

$2,067,000

2020

$21,967 (+3.1%)

$984,000 + $1,013,000

$1,997,000

2019

$21,298 (+0.3%)

$862,000 + $963,000

$1,825,000

2018

$21,226 (−0.6%)

$784,000 + $963,000

$1,747,000

2017

$21,345 (−6.1%)

$719,000 + $963,000

$1,682,000

2016

$22,721 (+7.1%)

$719,000 + $1,090,000

$1,809,000

2015

$21,208 (+1.3%)

$598,000 + $1,046,000

$1,644,000

2014

$20,939 (+1.3%)

$514,000 + $1,037,000

$1,551,000

2013

$20,675 (+0.8%)

$514,000 + $1,037,000

$1,551,000

2012

$20,519 (+3.4%)

$410,000 + $1,127,000

$1,537,000

2011

$19,847 (+13.8%)

$410,000 + $1,089,000

$1,499,000

2010

$17,437 (−5.5%)

$410,000 + $1,024,000

$1,434,000

2009

$18,453

$418,000 + $1,134,000

$1,552,000

*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

0.46 Acres

Year renovated

1985

Sq. Ft.

4,410

Year built

1985

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

729888S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 6
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 540
Length: 30
Width: 18
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Cedar Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 306
Length: 18
Width: 17
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 140
Length: 14
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 180
Length: 15
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 408
Length: 24
Width: 17
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Family Room Information
Area: 273
Length: 21
Width: 13
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Area: 192
Length: 16
Width: 12
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Area: 240
Length: 16
Width: 15
Level: First

Office Room Information
Area: 204
Length: 17
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Radon Remediation System, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Second Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Master Bedroom

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Bathroom - Full, Office, Bathroom, Exercise Room, Game Room, Central Vacuum, Wet Bar, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,787
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Lead Paint: None

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Balcony, Pool - Inground, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard

Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: In Ground

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.46
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $18,347.56
Tax Year: 2008

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Prospect St. to Ernest Road or Pleasant to Stella to Ernest Rd.
UnparsedAddress: 20 Ernest Rd, Belmont MA 02478

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,410
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1985
Year Renovated: 1985
County: Middlesex County
APN: 729888S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4

Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer And Dryer
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

Winn Brook School

Public K-3 • Assigned • 0.5mi

10/10

Belmont High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

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

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 98° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

58% 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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$2.78M – $3.36M

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Home values near 20 Ernest Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
29 Ernest Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1712 Sq. Ft.	$1,437,103
11 Ernest Rd, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2762 Sq. Ft.	$1,927,844

Address	Redfin Estimate
23 Ernest Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1689 Sq. Ft.	$1,219,152
64 Prospect St, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1980 Sq. Ft.	$1,737,410

Address	Redfin Estimate
17 Ernest Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2660 Sq. Ft.	$2,199,286
70 Prospect St, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2334 Sq. Ft.	$1,757,076

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