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Off Market Apr 2025 for $1.6M

$1,934,367

•

2,314

sq ft

38 Horace Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

Nestled on a tranquil tree lined street, this welcoming nine room Brick Colonial is appointed with beautiful period architectural detail. This home features a large living room with fireplace, highlighted by wall of glass doors accessing an expansive family room. French doors open to a formal dining room with wainscotting, a large eat-in-kitchen, the sun-filled first floor family room highlighted by sky lights and sliders that open to deck and gardens. A charming home office and full bath complete the 1st floor. The second level boasts four bedrooms, updated family bath and access to walk-up attic. A one car detached garage, proximity to Cushing Square, shops, schools, public transportation, Cambridge and Boston complete this home.

Single-familyProperty Type

1924Year Built

5,529 sq ftLot Size

$836Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Barbara Nolan • Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont

Bought with Yuki Wang • Compass

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•Source:MLS PIN #73348028

Redfin Estimate

$1,934,367

$254K since sold in April 2025$51K since August

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This home's estimate is 30.3% higher than the average sale price ($1.49M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$1,600,000
A
4 beds1.5 baths1,664 sq ft
16 Preble Gardens Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$1,725,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,018 sq ft
46 Horace Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,400,000
C
3 beds2 baths2,328 sq ft
61 Washington, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$1,275,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,025 sq ft
33 Palfrey Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD DEC 1, 2025
$1,650,000
E
4 beds3 baths2,246 sq ft
70 Horace Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$1,260,000
F
4 beds1.5 baths1,648 sq ft
11 Poplar St, 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 Horace Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$16,766 (+19.4%)

$794,000 + $678,000

$1,472,000

2024

$14,045 (−2.5%)

$801,000 + $529,000

$1,330,000

2023

$14,398 (+5.4%)

$800,000 + $481,000

$1,281,000

2022

$13,664 (−2.9%)

$732,000 + $450,000

$1,182,000

2021

$14,067 (+17.6%)

$846,000 + $373,000

$1,219,000

2020

$11,957 (−2.0%)

$714,000 + $373,000

$1,087,000

2019

$12,207 (+10.3%)

$704,000 + $342,000

$1,046,000

2018

$11,069 (+1.0%)

$569,000 + $342,000

$911,000

2017

$10,964 (+1.4%)

$522,000 + $342,000

$864,000

2016

$10,814 (+6.9%)

$522,000 + $339,000

$861,000

2015

$10,114 (+2.5%)

$446,000 + $338,000

$784,000

2014

$9,869 (+1.3%)

$393,000 + $338,000

$731,000

2013

$9,744 (+3.5%)

$393,000 + $338,000

$731,000

2012

$9,412 (+3.0%)

$329,000 + $376,000

$705,000

2011

$9,136 (+4.5%)

$329,000 + $361,000

$690,000

2010

$8,743 (+2.4%)

$329,000 + $390,000

$719,000

2009

$8,537

$336,000 + $382,000

$718,000

Tax history for 38 Horace Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$16,766 (+19.4%)

$794,000 + $678,000

$1,472,000

2024

$14,045 (−2.5%)

$801,000 + $529,000

$1,330,000

2023

$14,398 (+5.4%)

$800,000 + $481,000

$1,281,000

2022

$13,664 (−2.9%)

$732,000 + $450,000

$1,182,000

2021

$14,067 (+17.6%)

$846,000 + $373,000

$1,219,000

2020

$11,957 (−2.0%)

$714,000 + $373,000

$1,087,000

2019

$12,207 (+10.3%)

$704,000 + $342,000

$1,046,000

2018

$11,069 (+1.0%)

$569,000 + $342,000

$911,000

2017

$10,964 (+1.4%)

$522,000 + $342,000

$864,000

2016

$10,814 (+6.9%)

$522,000 + $339,000

$861,000

2015

$10,114 (+2.5%)

$446,000 + $338,000

$784,000

2014

$9,869 (+1.3%)

$393,000 + $338,000

$731,000

2013

$9,744 (+3.5%)

$393,000 + $338,000

$731,000

2012

$9,412 (+3.0%)

$329,000 + $376,000

$705,000

2011

$9,136 (+4.5%)

$329,000 + $361,000

$690,000

2010

$8,743 (+2.4%)

$329,000 + $390,000

$719,000

2009

$8,537

$336,000 + $382,000

$718,000

*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

5,663 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1924

Sq. Ft.

2,314

Year built

1924

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3503304S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 156
Length: 12
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 99
Length: 11
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

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

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

Living Room Information
Area: 288
Length: 12
Width: 24
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Sconce,Crown Molding

Family Room Information
Area: 280
Length: 20
Width: 14
Level: Main,First
Features: Skylight,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Flooring - Wood,Balcony - Exterior,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Slider,Closet - Double

Dining Room Information
Area: 156
Length: 12
Width: 13
Level: Main,First
Features: French Doors,Wainscoting,Lighting - Pendant,Crown Molding

Kitchen Information
Area: 198
Length: 18
Width: 11
Level: Main,First
Features: Dining Area

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Unfinished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Door Features: French Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Interior Features: Sun Room, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,314
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame, Brick
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Color: White/BR

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $16,767
Tax Year: 2025

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Oil

Location

Location Information
Directions: Common St. to Horace Rd.
UnparsedAddress: 38 Horace Road, Belmont MA 02478

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, House of Worship, Private School, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,314
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: 1924
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3503304S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

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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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

7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 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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Historical weather

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

$1.84M – $2.23M

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Data from public records.

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20 Horace Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1906 Sq. Ft.	$1,545,679
32 Horace Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2110 Sq. Ft.	$1,574,235

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