OFF MARKET

Off Market May 2014 for $1.1M

$2,248,759

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,033/mo

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2,091

sq ft

30 Howells Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

Secluded on “Old Belmont Hill”, on a street named in honor of great American author and Belmont resident William Dean Howells, this inviting country home with all its modern updates waits for you a short four miles from bustling Harvard Square. Featuring an updated kitchen and stylish baths, hardwood flooring and dazzling window vistas that draw in natural light and offer panoramic views, this home sits on a magnificent plot of land contoured and covered with natural foliage, yet is steps away from Belmont Center, public transportation connections, the Habitat and the beginning of the splendid Western Greenway Hiking Trail.

Single-familyProperty Type

1898Year Built

0.34 acresLot Size

$1,075Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Lynn MacDonald • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Belmont

Bought with Susan Wayne • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge - Huron Ave.

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•Source:MLS PIN #71669217

Redfin Estimate

$2,248,759

$1.1M since sold in May 2014$8,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 41.1% higher than the average sale price ($1.59M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 18, 2026
$2,019,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,120 sq ft
9 Bonad Rd, Arlington, MA 02476
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$1,750,000
B
2 beds2.5 baths2,415 sq ft
27 Wellington Ln, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 23, 2026
$1,120,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths1,863 sq ft
188 Brighton St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$1,305,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths1,890 sq ft
177 Mt. Vernon, Arlington, MA 02476
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,400,000
E
3 beds2 baths2,328 sq ft
61 Washington, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD DEC 5, 2025
$1,970,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths1,915 sq ft
60 Kilburn Rd, 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

New listings for sale

$2,499,000
5 beds3.5 baths2,859 sq ft
45 Wellesley Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
$1,795,000
4 beds3 baths2,502 sq ft
16 Douglas Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
3D & VIDEO TOUR
$849,000
4 beds2 baths1,681 sq ft
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Sale history for 30 Howells Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$24,614 (+12.4%)

$1,140,000 + $1,021,000

$2,161,000

2024

$21,901 (+1.0%)

$1,252,000 + $822,000

$2,074,000

2023

$21,682 (+5.6%)

$1,181,000 + $748,000

$1,929,000

2022

$20,531 (+1.5%)

$1,081,000 + $695,000

$1,776,000

2021

$20,218 (+6.6%)

$1,086,000 + $666,000

$1,752,000

2020

$18,964 (+21.4%)

$1,061,000 + $663,000

$1,724,000

2019

$15,626 (−0.8%)

$739,000 + $600,000

$1,339,000

2018

$15,746 (+12.6%)

$700,000 + $596,000

$1,296,000

2017

$13,984 (+1.4%)

$642,000 + $460,000

$1,102,000

2016

$13,791 (+6.2%)

$642,000 + $456,000

$1,098,000

2015

$12,990 (−1.2%)

$622,000 + $385,000

$1,007,000

2014

$13,149 (+1.3%)

$577,000 + $397,000

$974,000

2013

$12,983 (+8.9%)

$577,000 + $397,000

$974,000

2012

$11,922 (−4.4%)

$471,000 + $422,000

$893,000

2011

$12,472 (+16.3%)

$528,000 + $414,000

$942,000

2010

$10,725 (+1.0%)

$528,000 + $354,000

$882,000

2009

$10,618

$546,000 + $347,000

$893,000

Tax history for 30 Howells Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$24,614 (+12.4%)

$1,140,000 + $1,021,000

$2,161,000

2024

$21,901 (+1.0%)

$1,252,000 + $822,000

$2,074,000

2023

$21,682 (+5.6%)

$1,181,000 + $748,000

$1,929,000

2022

$20,531 (+1.5%)

$1,081,000 + $695,000

$1,776,000

2021

$20,218 (+6.6%)

$1,086,000 + $666,000

$1,752,000

2020

$18,964 (+21.4%)

$1,061,000 + $663,000

$1,724,000

2019

$15,626 (−0.8%)

$739,000 + $600,000

$1,339,000

2018

$15,746 (+12.6%)

$700,000 + $596,000

$1,296,000

2017

$13,984 (+1.4%)

$642,000 + $460,000

$1,102,000

2016

$13,791 (+6.2%)

$642,000 + $456,000

$1,098,000

2015

$12,990 (−1.2%)

$622,000 + $385,000

$1,007,000

2014

$13,149 (+1.3%)

$577,000 + $397,000

$974,000

2013

$12,983 (+8.9%)

$577,000 + $397,000

$974,000

2012

$11,922 (−4.4%)

$471,000 + $422,000

$893,000

2011

$12,472 (+16.3%)

$528,000 + $414,000

$942,000

2010

$10,725 (+1.0%)

$528,000 + $354,000

$882,000

2009

$10,618

$546,000 + $347,000

$893,000

*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

0.34 Acres

Year renovated

1900

Sq. Ft.

2,091

Year built

1898

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3752963S

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: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 315
Length: 21
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture

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

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

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

Living Room Information
Area: 270
Length: 18
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture

Family Room Information
Area: 264
Length: 22
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 228
Length: 19
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 210
Length: 21
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Cabinets - Upgraded,Dryer Hookup - Electric,Exterior Access,Washer Hookup

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Sump Pump

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor, Washer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Wood
Interior Features: Play Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,091
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Tan

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.35
Lot Features: Wooded, Gentle Sloping
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s)
Road Frontage Type: Private Road, Paper Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $13,149
Tax Year: 2014

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: Washer Hookup
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Pleasant Street to Somerset Street, right on Howells Road.
UnparsedAddress: 30 Howells Road, Belmont MA 02478

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,091
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1898
Year Renovated: 1900
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3752963S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

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Places
Transit

Winn Brook School

Public K-3 • Assigned • 0.6mi

10/10

Belmont High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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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

6 days above 98° expected this year, 13 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

$2.14M – $2.59M

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Home values near 30 Howells Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
39 Howells Road, Belmont, MA 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2593 Sq. Ft.	$2,310,951
15 Howells Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3158 Sq. Ft.	$2,220,540

Address	Redfin Estimate
35 Howells Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2825 Sq. Ft.	$2,616,131
20 Howells Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 5172 Sq. Ft.	$4,065,821

Address	Redfin Estimate
31 Howells Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2506 Sq. Ft.	$1,604,972
40 Howells Road, Belmont, MA 6 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 3990 Sq. Ft.	$3,409,948

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