OFF MARKET

Off Market Jul 2018 for $955K

$1,296,851

•

1,714

sq ft

27 Dorset Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

Enchanting Royal Barry Wills Cotswold Cottage style home located in the Village Hill Neighborhood of Belmont Hill. This home features 8 rooms, a bedroom and full bath on the first floor, and a office/bedroom on 1st floor, 3 bedrooms with full bath on the second floor, oversized living room with fireplace, spacious dining room, updated kitchen, central air, gas heat, screened in porch, charming stone patio ideal for entertaining, finely landscaped yard offers an abundance of outdoor space, 2 car heated garage with direct entrance to basement. Steps to the Alwife bus line, minutes to Cambridge make this an ideal choice. Property is Certified Deleaded.

Single-familyProperty Type

1937Year Built

0.31 acresLot Size

$757Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Lynn MacDonald • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Belmont

Bought with Maggie Li • Gogoboston Realty

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #72323729

Redfin Estimate

$1,296,851

$342K since sold in July 2018$36K since August

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This home's estimate is 13% lower than the average sale price ($1.49M) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
3 beds2 baths1,814 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$2,165,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,696 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 3, 2026
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D
3 beds2 baths1,799 sq ft
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SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$1,185,000
E
4 beds1.5 baths1,772 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$1,505,000
F
4 beds1.5 baths1,993 sq ft
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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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Sale history for 27 Dorset Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72323729

Jul 23, 2018

Sold

$955,000

$557/sq ft

May 16, 2018

Pending

—

May 9, 2018

Listed

$899,000

$525/sq ft

MLS PIN #71648196

Oct 15, 2014

Sold

$742,000

$433/sq ft

Aug 26, 2014

Contingent

—

Jun 26, 2014

Price Changed

$798,000

$466/sq ft

May 28, 2014

Price Changed

$850,000

$496/sq ft

May 28, 2014

Relisted

—

Mar 26, 2014

Contingent

—

Mar 21, 2014

Listed

$859,000

$501/sq ft

+21

FABULOUS PRICE REDUCTION! Set in one of Belmont's private and prominent neighborhoods is this unique and special home designed by Royal Barry Wills. You will find gorgeous refinished hard wood floors and a grand fire-placed living room. Enjoy delicious dinners prepared in the stunning brand new chefs kitchen with energy star stainless appliances, custom maple cabinets and granite counter tops. The first floor has a special wing with two bedrooms and a full bath. Perfect for an in-law suite, offices, or music rooms. The whole interior has been updated with fresh neutral paint colors, a sophisticated energy efficient NEW GAS FURNACE (good bye oil), spectacular brand new CENTRAL AIR system and new attic insulation. Also included are a whole house water filtration system, security system, irrigation system, three season porch and for the auto enthusiast, a heated two car garage. Walk to bus, and one minute from Route 2. Easy access to anywhere. OH Sat 8/23 11:30-12:30

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Jun 26, 2014

Listing Removed

—

Jun 11, 2014

Listed

$850,000

$496/sq ft

RIS #1062733

Apr 22, 2014

Listing Removed

—

Mar 21, 2014

Listed

$859,000

$501/sq ft

MLS PIN #71377425

May 15, 2013

Sold

$695,000

$405/sq ft

Jan 8, 2013

Contingent

—

Jan 3, 2013

Relisted

—

Dec 21, 2012

Listing Removed

—

Nov 29, 2012

Relisted

—

Oct 31, 2012

Listing Removed

—

Oct 3, 2012

Price Changed

$699,000

$408/sq ft

Aug 2, 2012

Price Changed

$719,000

$419/sq ft

May 3, 2012

Listed

$739,000

$431/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,370 (+2.7%)

$721,000 + $365,000

$1,086,000

2024

$12,049 (−1.2%)

$849,000 + $292,000

$1,141,000

2023

$12,195 (+1.4%)

$824,000 + $261,000

$1,085,000

2022

$12,022 (−8.7%)

$797,000 + $243,000

$1,040,000

2021

$13,167 (+30.3%)

$939,000 + $202,000

$1,141,000

2020

$10,109 (−1.7%)

$717,000 + $202,000

$919,000

2019

$10,281 (+6.3%)

$643,000 + $238,000

$881,000

2018

$9,671 (+5.0%)

$558,000 + $238,000

$796,000

2017

$9,213 (+1.9%)

$488,000 + $238,000

$726,000

2016

$9,043 (−2.5%)

$488,000 + $232,000

$720,000

2015

$9,275 (−2.7%)

$487,000 + $232,000

$719,000

2014

$9,531 (+1.3%)

$418,000 + $288,000

$706,000

2013

$9,411 (+8.3%)

$418,000 + $288,000

$706,000

2012

$8,691 (+5.2%)

$334,000 + $317,000

$651,000

2011

$8,262 (+5.3%)

$334,000 + $290,000

$624,000

2010

$7,843 (+0.4%)

$334,000 + $311,000

$645,000

2009

$7,812

$346,000 + $311,000

$657,000

Tax history for 27 Dorset Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,370 (+2.7%)

$721,000 + $365,000

$1,086,000

2024

$12,049 (−1.2%)

$849,000 + $292,000

$1,141,000

2023

$12,195 (+1.4%)

$824,000 + $261,000

$1,085,000

2022

$12,022 (−8.7%)

$797,000 + $243,000

$1,040,000

2021

$13,167 (+30.3%)

$939,000 + $202,000

$1,141,000

2020

$10,109 (−1.7%)

$717,000 + $202,000

$919,000

2019

$10,281 (+6.3%)

$643,000 + $238,000

$881,000

2018

$9,671 (+5.0%)

$558,000 + $238,000

$796,000

2017

$9,213 (+1.9%)

$488,000 + $238,000

$726,000

2016

$9,043 (−2.5%)

$488,000 + $232,000

$720,000

2015

$9,275 (−2.7%)

$487,000 + $232,000

$719,000

2014

$9,531 (+1.3%)

$418,000 + $288,000

$706,000

2013

$9,411 (+8.3%)

$418,000 + $288,000

$706,000

2012

$8,691 (+5.2%)

$334,000 + $317,000

$651,000

2011

$8,262 (+5.3%)

$334,000 + $290,000

$624,000

2010

$7,843 (+0.4%)

$334,000 + $311,000

$645,000

2009

$7,812

$346,000 + $311,000

$657,000

*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

0.31 Acres

Year renovated

1937

Sq. Ft.

1,714

Year built

1937

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2016369S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Heated Garage, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 228
Length: 19
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 120
Length: 15
Width: 8
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 121
Length: 11
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Living Room Information
Area: 312
Length: 24
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Recessed Lighting

Dining Room Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access

Kitchen Information
Area: 144
Length: 16
Width: 9
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled

Basement Information
Basement: Partial

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Study

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,714
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Gray
Lead Paint: Certified Treated

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Wood
Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard

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

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.31
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,671
Tax Year: 2018

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Village Hill Road to Dorset Road
UnparsedAddress: 27 Dorset Road, Belmont MA 02478

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Highway Access, House of Worship

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,714
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1937
Year Renovated: 1937
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2016369S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Winn Brook School

Public K-3 • Assigned • 1.2mi

10/10

Belmont High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi

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

50% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

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2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Data from public records.

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18 Dorset Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2797 Sq. Ft.	$1,803,462
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