Off Market Mar 2001 for $841K

$2,748,281

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,323/mo

•

2,580

sq ft

38 Hillcrest Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1975Year Built

0.4 acresLot Size

$1,065Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Rita Israel • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Belmont

Bought with Patrick Murphy • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Belmont

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•Source:MLS PIN #30470748

Redfin Estimate

$2,748,281

$1.9M since sold in March 2001$388K since August

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This home's estimate is 35% higher than the average sale price ($2.04M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD DEC 12, 2025
$1,890,000
A
5 beds3.5 baths2,691 sq ft
263 Common St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$1,975,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,708 sq ft
38 Payson Terace, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$2,050,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,731 sq ft
70 Goden St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$2,000,000
D
4 beds3 baths3,570 sq ft
248 Slade St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD MAY 5, 2026
$2,200,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths3,288 sq ft
207 Slade St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD SEP 29, 2025
$2,100,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,685 sq ft
49 Hastings Rd, 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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Sale history for 38 Hillcrest Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$50,674 (+24.2%)

$1,181,000 + $3,268,000

$4,449,000

2024

$40,814 (+51.0%)

$1,472,000 + $2,393,000

$3,865,000

2023

$27,021 (+5.6%)

$1,123,000 + $1,281,000

$2,404,000

2022

$25,594 (+4.7%)

$1,027,000 + $1,187,000

$2,214,000

2021

$24,453 (+4.0%)

$1,124,000 + $995,000

$2,119,000

2020

$23,518 (+6.1%)

$1,199,000 + $939,000

$2,138,000

2019

$22,161 (+6.0%)

$935,000 + $964,000

$1,899,000

2018

$20,898 (−0.6%)

$756,000 + $964,000

$1,720,000

2017

$21,027 (+1.4%)

$693,000 + $964,000

$1,657,000

2016

$20,737 (+3.8%)

$693,000 + $958,000

$1,651,000

2015

$19,982 (+45.8%)

$592,000 + $957,000

$1,549,000

2014

$13,703 (+1.0%)

$522,000 + $493,000

$1,015,000

2013

$13,570 (+3.6%)

$522,000 + $496,000

$1,018,000

2012

$13,096 (+2.8%)

$437,000 + $544,000

$981,000

2011

$12,737 (+4.7%)

$437,000 + $525,000

$962,000

2010

$12,160 (+2.5%)

$437,000 + $563,000

$1,000,000

2009

$11,866

$446,000 + $552,000

$998,000

Tax history for 38 Hillcrest Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$50,674 (+24.2%)

$1,181,000 + $3,268,000

$4,449,000

2024

$40,814 (+51.0%)

$1,472,000 + $2,393,000

$3,865,000

2023

$27,021 (+5.6%)

$1,123,000 + $1,281,000

$2,404,000

2022

$25,594 (+4.7%)

$1,027,000 + $1,187,000

$2,214,000

2021

$24,453 (+4.0%)

$1,124,000 + $995,000

$2,119,000

2020

$23,518 (+6.1%)

$1,199,000 + $939,000

$2,138,000

2019

$22,161 (+6.0%)

$935,000 + $964,000

$1,899,000

2018

$20,898 (−0.6%)

$756,000 + $964,000

$1,720,000

2017

$21,027 (+1.4%)

$693,000 + $964,000

$1,657,000

2016

$20,737 (+3.8%)

$693,000 + $958,000

$1,651,000

2015

$19,982 (+45.8%)

$592,000 + $957,000

$1,549,000

2014

$13,703 (+1.0%)

$522,000 + $493,000

$1,015,000

2013

$13,570 (+3.6%)

$522,000 + $496,000

$1,018,000

2012

$13,096 (+2.8%)

$437,000 + $544,000

$981,000

2011

$12,737 (+4.7%)

$437,000 + $525,000

$962,000

2010

$12,160 (+2.5%)

$437,000 + $563,000

$1,000,000

2009

$11,866

$446,000 + $552,000

$998,000

*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

4.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.4 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

4,607

Year built

1981

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2901324S

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
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 192
Length: 16
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 100
Length: 10
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

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

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

Living Room Information
Area: 221
Length: 17
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Family Room Information
Area: 272
Length: 17
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Dining Room Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Kitchen Information
Area: 126
Length: 14
Width: 9
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dining Area

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry

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

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Den

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,580
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: GREY

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.39
Frontage Length: 100
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,661.56
Tax Year: 2001

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: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Electric Baseboard, Heat Pump
Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump

Location

HOA Information
Homeowners Association Membership Not Required

Location Information
Directions: FROM COMMON ST. TO HILLCREST RD
UnparsedAddress: 38 Hillcrest Road, Belmont MA 02478

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

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,607
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1981
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2901324S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

Winthrop L Chenery Middle School

Public 4-6 • Assigned • 0.2mi

7/10

Belmont High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

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 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

$2.61M – $3.16M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
36 Hillcrest Road, Belmont, MA 7 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 6774 Sq. Ft.	$3,855,233
44 Hillcrest Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3645 Sq. Ft.	$3,131,765

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8 Hillcrest Road, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3100 Sq. Ft.	$2,628,906
58 Hillcrest Road, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3348 Sq. Ft.	$2,679,643

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