Off Market Dec 2010 for $665K

$1,508,251

•

2,794

sq ft

24 Chester Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

Exceptionally large two-family located on a lovely street walking distance to Cushing Square. Both units have beautifully maintained gumwood moldings and columns flanking the living and dining areas. First floor two bedroom unit has updated bath and older kitchen. The second and third floor unit boasts 5 bedrooms, 2 full modern baths, large living area and front and back porches. Brand new roof, windows and garage doors. Two-car garage and double-wide driveway parking for six.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1918Year Built

5,102 sq ftLot Size

$540Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Paul Moreton • Real Estate 109

Bought with Paul Moreton • Real Estate 109

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•Source:MLS PIN #71139879

Redfin Estimate

$1,508,251

$843K since sold in December 2010$114K since July

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This home's estimate is 1.2% lower than the average sale price ($1.53M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$1,800,000
A
6 beds3 baths2,773 sq ft
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SOLD APR 21, 2026
$1,360,000
B
6 beds3 baths2,922 sq ft
519 Belmont St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$1,325,000
C
5 beds2 baths2,771 sq ft
93-95 Poplar St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$1,725,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,018 sq ft
46 Horace Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$1,700,000
E
5 beds3 baths3,098 sq ft
16-18 Walnut St, Belmont, MA 02478
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN JUN 10, 2026
$1,250,000
F
5 beds2 baths2,525 sq ft
74-76 Beech St, Belmont, MA 02478

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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 24 Chester Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$16,345 (+11.1%)

$741,000 + $694,000

$1,435,000

2024

$14,710 (+6.6%)

$831,000 + $562,000

$1,393,000

2023

$13,803 (−0.2%)

$784,000 + $444,000

$1,228,000

2022

$13,826 (+0.4%)

$758,000 + $438,000

$1,196,000

2021

$13,767 (+1.1%)

$750,000 + $443,000

$1,193,000

2020

$13,618 (+10.2%)

$774,000 + $464,000

$1,238,000

2019

$12,359 (+12.2%)

$613,000 + $446,000

$1,059,000

2018

$11,020 (+0.9%)

$557,000 + $350,000

$907,000

2017

$10,926 (+1.3%)

$511,000 + $350,000

$861,000

2016

$10,789 (+19.5%)

$511,000 + $348,000

$859,000

2015

$9,030 (+4.0%)

$399,000 + $301,000

$700,000

2014

$8,681 (+1.3%)

$326,000 + $317,000

$643,000

2013

$8,571 (+2.6%)

$326,000 + $317,000

$643,000

2012

$8,357 (+2.8%)

$272,000 + $354,000

$626,000

2011

$8,129 (+4.6%)

$272,000 + $342,000

$614,000

2010

$7,770 (+1.6%)

$272,000 + $367,000

$639,000

2009

$7,645

$283,000 + $360,000

$643,000

Tax history for 24 Chester Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$16,345 (+11.1%)

$741,000 + $694,000

$1,435,000

2024

$14,710 (+6.6%)

$831,000 + $562,000

$1,393,000

2023

$13,803 (−0.2%)

$784,000 + $444,000

$1,228,000

2022

$13,826 (+0.4%)

$758,000 + $438,000

$1,196,000

2021

$13,767 (+1.1%)

$750,000 + $443,000

$1,193,000

2020

$13,618 (+10.2%)

$774,000 + $464,000

$1,238,000

2019

$12,359 (+12.2%)

$613,000 + $446,000

$1,059,000

2018

$11,020 (+0.9%)

$557,000 + $350,000

$907,000

2017

$10,926 (+1.3%)

$511,000 + $350,000

$861,000

2016

$10,789 (+19.5%)

$511,000 + $348,000

$859,000

2015

$9,030 (+4.0%)

$399,000 + $301,000

$700,000

2014

$8,681 (+1.3%)

$326,000 + $317,000

$643,000

2013

$8,571 (+2.6%)

$326,000 + $317,000

$643,000

2012

$8,357 (+2.8%)

$272,000 + $354,000

$626,000

2011

$8,129 (+4.6%)

$272,000 + $342,000

$614,000

2010

$7,770 (+1.6%)

$272,000 + $367,000

$639,000

2009

$7,645

$283,000 + $360,000

$643,000

*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

5,227 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1918

Sq. Ft.

2,790

Year built

1918

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Middlesex County

APN

3071154S

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
Open Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Spaces: 8
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

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

Appliances
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 13
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Interior Features: Walk-Up Attic, Pantry, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen

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): 2,794
Foundation Details: Block, Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: white

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

Property Information
PropertySubType: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Levels: 3

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,770
Tax Year: 2010

Utilities

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

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

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Wellington
Middle Or Junior School: Chenery
High School: Belmont

Location Information
Directions: Common Street to Chester Road
UnparsedAddress: 24 Chester Road, Belmont MA 02478

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Laundromat, Public School, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 7
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,790
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1918
Year Renovated: 1918
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3071154S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

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Winthrop L Chenery Middle School

Public 4-6 • Assigned • 0.3mi

7/10

Belmont High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

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

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

$1.43M – $1.74M

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Data from public records.

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32 Chester Rd, Belmont, MA 6 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2772 Sq. Ft.	$1,552,462
23 Chester Rd, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,438,334

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