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Off Market Jun 2012 for $812K

$1,804,424

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,593/mo

•

2,280

sq ft

38 Royal Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

Beautifully sited nine room Garrison Colonial, boasting a fire-placed living room with beamed ceiling, formal dining room, updated eat-in kitchen and family room with sliders opening on to pristine patio and large yard. Featuring five bedrooms, 2.5 baths including master bath, finished lower level, hardwood floors and 2 car garage. convenient to public transportation, schools, shops and restaurants.

Single-familyProperty Type

1935Year Built

8,162 sq ftLot Size

$791Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Barbara Nolan • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Belmont

Bought with Gabriel Nir • Thalnir Properties

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•Source:MLS PIN #71366190

Redfin Estimate

$1,804,424

$992K since sold in June 2012$3,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 5.5% higher than the average sale price ($1.71M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$1,960,600
A
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SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$2,050,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,731 sq ft
70 Goden St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$1,750,000
C
2 beds2.5 baths2,415 sq ft
27 Wellington Ln, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 23, 2026
$1,120,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths1,863 sq ft
188 Brighton St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,400,000
E
3 beds2 baths2,328 sq ft
61 Washington, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$1,984,000
F
6 beds3.5 baths3,869 sq ft
42 Fairmont 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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$879,000
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3D WALKTHROUGH
$879,000
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112 Payson #1, Belmont, MA 02478
$1,388,800
4 beds2 baths2,834 sq ft
24-26 Baker St, Belmont, MA 02478
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$929,900
3 beds2.5 baths1,845 sq ft
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Sale history for 38 Royal Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71366190

Jun 11, 2012

Sold

$812,000

$356/sq ft

Apr 17, 2012

Contingent

—

Apr 12, 2012

Listed

$829,000

$364/sq ft

MLS PIN #50377564

Aug 15, 1997

Sold

$409,000

$179/sq ft

Jun 3, 1997

Listing Removed

—

May 30, 1997

Listed

$399,000

$175/sq ft

Public Records

May 16, 1989

Sold

$295,000

$129/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$17,518 (+5.2%)

$881,000 + $657,000

$1,538,000

2024

$16,653 (+13.1%)

$1,099,000 + $478,000

$1,577,000

2023

$14,724 (+0.1%)

$838,000 + $472,000

$1,310,000

2022

$14,704 (−4.1%)

$767,000 + $505,000

$1,272,000

2021

$15,337 (+3.0%)

$839,000 + $490,000

$1,329,000

2020

$14,894 (+7.8%)

$895,000 + $459,000

$1,354,000

2019

$13,817 (+10.5%)

$737,000 + $447,000

$1,184,000

2018

$12,502 (+1.1%)

$596,000 + $433,000

$1,029,000

2017

$12,360 (+1.5%)

$546,000 + $428,000

$974,000

2016

$12,183 (+8.2%)

$546,000 + $424,000

$970,000

2015

$11,262 (+2.7%)

$466,000 + $407,000

$873,000

2014

$10,962 (+1.3%)

$411,000 + $401,000

$812,000

2013

$10,824 (+4.8%)

$411,000 + $401,000

$812,000

2012

$10,333 (+2.8%)

$344,000 + $430,000

$774,000

2011

$10,049 (+5.0%)

$344,000 + $415,000

$759,000

2010

$9,570 (+2.3%)

$344,000 + $443,000

$787,000

2009

$9,357

$351,000 + $436,000

$787,000

Tax history for 38 Royal Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$17,518 (+5.2%)

$881,000 + $657,000

$1,538,000

2024

$16,653 (+13.1%)

$1,099,000 + $478,000

$1,577,000

2023

$14,724 (+0.1%)

$838,000 + $472,000

$1,310,000

2022

$14,704 (−4.1%)

$767,000 + $505,000

$1,272,000

2021

$15,337 (+3.0%)

$839,000 + $490,000

$1,329,000

2020

$14,894 (+7.8%)

$895,000 + $459,000

$1,354,000

2019

$13,817 (+10.5%)

$737,000 + $447,000

$1,184,000

2018

$12,502 (+1.1%)

$596,000 + $433,000

$1,029,000

2017

$12,360 (+1.5%)

$546,000 + $428,000

$974,000

2016

$12,183 (+8.2%)

$546,000 + $424,000

$970,000

2015

$11,262 (+2.7%)

$466,000 + $407,000

$873,000

2014

$10,962 (+1.3%)

$411,000 + $401,000

$812,000

2013

$10,824 (+4.8%)

$411,000 + $401,000

$812,000

2012

$10,333 (+2.8%)

$344,000 + $430,000

$774,000

2011

$10,049 (+5.0%)

$344,000 + $415,000

$759,000

2010

$9,570 (+2.3%)

$344,000 + $443,000

$787,000

2009

$9,357

$351,000 + $436,000

$787,000

*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

8,276 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1935

Sq. Ft.

2,280

Year built

1935

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1596611S

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: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 224
Length: 16
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 150
Length: 15
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 168
Length: 12
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 275
Length: 25
Width: 11
Level: Third
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

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

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

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

Living Room Information
Area: 266
Length: 19
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors

Family Room Information
Area: 190
Length: 19
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Exterior Access,Slider

Dining Room Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 170
Length: 10
Width: 17
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished

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

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Interior Features: Play Room, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,280
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame, Brick
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Color: Tan/brick

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.19
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,332
Tax Year: 2012

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)

Location

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

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Golf, Medical Facility, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,280
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: 1935
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1596611S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Roger Wellington Elementary School

Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 0.4mi

8/10

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

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

$1.72M – $2.08M

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Home values near 38 Royal Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
14 Royal Rd, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2571 Sq. Ft.	$1,958,696
32 Royal Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1930 Sq. Ft.	$1,507,272

Address	Redfin Estimate
20 Royal Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2316 Sq. Ft.	$1,890,071
44 Royal Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1983 Sq. Ft.	$1,560,056

Address	Redfin Estimate
26 Royal Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2196 Sq. Ft.	$1,612,915
64 Royal Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2386 Sq. Ft.	$1,830,108

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