OFF MARKET

Off Market Dec 2011 for $677K

$1,532,567

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,925/mo

•

1,714

sq ft

20 Herbert Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

This home, in a wonderful family neighborhood between Burbank Elementary School and Grove St. Playground, features a new eat-in Kitchen with granite island open to Dining Room and steps out to new back deck with beautifully landscaped back yard. Entry Hall, half bath, front-to-back Living Room, and Sitting Room. Second floor has large Master Bedroom with bath, and two other generous size bedrooms sharing other full Bath. Basement Play Room, Laundry and storage. Attached Garage.

Single-familyProperty Type

1951Year Built

5,934 sq ftLot Size

$894Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Charles Letovsky • J M Barrett & Co., Inc.

Bought with Jessica Ye • Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #71286036

Redfin Estimate

$1,532,567

$856K since sold in December 2011$23K since August

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This home's estimate is 8.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.42M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,540,000
A
3 beds2 baths2,684 sq ft
62 Shaw Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD NOV 6, 2025
$1,195,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths1,568 sq ft
79 Livermore Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$1,445,000
C
3 beds2 baths2,198 sq ft
343 School St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$1,305,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,490 sq ft
109 Shaw Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD NOV 17, 2025
$1,450,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths1,840 sq ft
128 Watson Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD MAR 12, 2026
$1,560,000
F
3 beds3.5 baths2,167 sq ft
30 Stewart Ter, Belmont, MA 02478

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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

1 days MoM

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14 MoM

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$929,900
3 beds2.5 baths1,845 sq ft
81 Grant Ave #81, Belmont, MA 02478
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Sale history for 20 Herbert Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLSPIN #73259259

Jul 9, 2024

Rental Removed

$5,300

$3/sq ft

Jul 1, 2024

Listed for Rent

$5,300

$3/sq ft

MLS PIN #71286036

Dec 15, 2011

Listing Removed

—

Dec 12, 2011

Sold

$677,000

$395/sq ft

Oct 8, 2011

Contingent

—

Sep 12, 2011

Listed

$699,000

$408/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 6, 2008

Sold

$620,000

$362/sq ft

MLS PIN #70710317

Jun 7, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Jun 6, 2008

Sold

$620,000

$362/sq ft

May 31, 2008

Contingent

—

Feb 11, 2008

Listed

$645,000

$376/sq ft

Located in the sought after Burbank school district and walking distance to all schools, this Colonial boasts a great opportunity for a young family. Perfect home layout on a quiet tree-lined street. Master bedrm is front to back w/ master bath and 2 closets. 2nd bed has 2 closets. Front to back liv. rm w/ large fireplace. Spacious EIK w/ Bay window. Hardwood floors under carpet except basement. Full finished basement for entertaining/play room. Great quiet/private backyard. Closet space galore

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,443 (+0.5%)

$770,000 + $498,000

$1,268,000

2024

$14,372 (+6.5%)

$959,000 + $402,000

$1,361,000

2023

$13,499 (+3.6%)

$837,000 + $364,000

$1,201,000

2022

$13,028 (+2.3%)

$787,000 + $340,000

$1,127,000

2021

$12,740 (−4.4%)

$820,000 + $284,000

$1,104,000

2020

$13,321 (+17.7%)

$803,000 + $408,000

$1,211,000

2019

$11,320 (+12.5%)

$597,000 + $373,000

$970,000

2018

$10,060 (+1.2%)

$543,000 + $285,000

$828,000

2017

$9,936 (+1.3%)

$498,000 + $285,000

$783,000

2016

$9,809 (+9.3%)

$498,000 + $283,000

$781,000

2015

$8,978 (+7.1%)

$414,000 + $282,000

$696,000

2014

$8,384 (+1.3%)

$339,000 + $282,000

$621,000

2013

$8,278 (+5.8%)

$339,000 + $282,000

$621,000

2012

$7,823 (+2.6%)

$283,000 + $303,000

$586,000

2011

$7,626 (+5.4%)

$283,000 + $293,000

$576,000

2010

$7,235 (+1.4%)

$283,000 + $312,000

$595,000

2009

$7,134

$294,000 + $306,000

$600,000

Tax history for 20 Herbert Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,443 (+0.5%)

$770,000 + $498,000

$1,268,000

2024

$14,372 (+6.5%)

$959,000 + $402,000

$1,361,000

2023

$13,499 (+3.6%)

$837,000 + $364,000

$1,201,000

2022

$13,028 (+2.3%)

$787,000 + $340,000

$1,127,000

2021

$12,740 (−4.4%)

$820,000 + $284,000

$1,104,000

2020

$13,321 (+17.7%)

$803,000 + $408,000

$1,211,000

2019

$11,320 (+12.5%)

$597,000 + $373,000

$970,000

2018

$10,060 (+1.2%)

$543,000 + $285,000

$828,000

2017

$9,936 (+1.3%)

$498,000 + $285,000

$783,000

2016

$9,809 (+9.3%)

$498,000 + $283,000

$781,000

2015

$8,978 (+7.1%)

$414,000 + $282,000

$696,000

2014

$8,384 (+1.3%)

$339,000 + $282,000

$621,000

2013

$8,278 (+5.8%)

$339,000 + $282,000

$621,000

2012

$7,823 (+2.6%)

$283,000 + $303,000

$586,000

2011

$7,626 (+5.4%)

$283,000 + $293,000

$576,000

2010

$7,235 (+1.4%)

$283,000 + $312,000

$595,000

2009

$7,134

$294,000 + $306,000

$600,000

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,098 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1951

Sq. Ft.

1,568

Year built

1951

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3792911S

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: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 209
Length: 19
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood,Closet

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 165
Length: 15
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Closet

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Closet

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 40
Length: 8
Width: 5
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 40
Length: 8
Width: 5
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 20
Length: 5
Width: 4
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 264
Length: 24
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 180
Length: 12
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Balcony / Deck,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,French Doors

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 10X6
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Door Features: Storm Door(s), French Doors
Window Features: Window(s) - Picture, Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Entry Hall, Sitting Room, Play Room, Finish - Sheetrock

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,714
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame, Conventional (2x4-2x6)
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Color: White

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Balcony, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
Lot Features: Level
Frontage Length: 68
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,626
Tax Year: 2011

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Hot Water, Oil, Fireplace
Cooling: Wall Unit(s), 3 or More

Location

Location Information
Directions: Off Livermore Rd. between School St. and Grove St.
UnparsedAddress: 20 Herbert Road, Belmont MA 02478

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,568
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 1951
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3792911S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
Exclusions: Excluded: Washer & Dryer, And Chandelier Over Dining Table.
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

Mary Lee Burbank School

Public K-3 • Assigned • 0.2mi

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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% 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

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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Belmont, MA • 02478

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Estimated sale price

$1.46M – $1.76M

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Home values near 20 Herbert Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
21 Herbert Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1784 Sq. Ft.	$1,597,499
10 Herbert Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1536 Sq. Ft.	$1,345,556

Address	Redfin Estimate
15 Herbert Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1568 Sq. Ft.	$1,480,794
14 Herbert Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2062 Sq. Ft.	$1,531,886

Address	Redfin Estimate
9 Herbert Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1674 Sq. Ft.	$1,436,884
369 School Street, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1427 Sq. Ft.	$1,229,987

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