Off market apr 2007 for $590K

$1,496,209

•

2,475

sq ft

38-40 Unity Ave, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

Pride of ownership throughout this lovely 1920's two family located on Cambridge line. Fireplace livrms, formal dinrms w/built in hutches, beautiful hardwood floors, natural wood work & period detail w/ French doors & crown molding. Updated kitchens, newer windows, vinyl siding, 100 AMP services, & newer roof.Owner's unit has 2 additional rooms & space for further expansion. The basement has finished living space with kitchenette. Near bus to Harvard Sq, shops & Fresh Pond Reservoir.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

4,053 sq ftLot Size

$605Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Bob Bittelari • Century 21 Adams KC

Bought with Linn Clark • CENTURY 21 Nashoba Associates

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•Source:MLS PIN #70478135

Redfin Estimate

$1,496,209

$906K since sold in April 2007$19K since September

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This home's estimate is 2.2% lower than the average sale price ($1.53M) of 6 comparable homes.

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A
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B
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SOLD NOV 26, 2025
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C
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SOLD DEC 19, 2025
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D
5 beds2 baths2,392 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,160,000
E
6 beds2 baths2,388 sq ft
31-33 Quimby St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$2,700,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,424 sq ft
61 Larchwood Dr, Cambridge, MA 02138

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Market trends in 02478, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

100.3%

1.8% MoM

Median sale price

$1.5M

$82K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

3 days MoM

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3 MoM

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Sale history for 38-40 Unity Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$16,675 (+12.0%)

$700,000 + $764,000

$1,464,000

2024

$14,890 (+0.9%)

$959,000 + $451,000

$1,410,000

2023

$14,758 (+11.9%)

$905,000 + $408,000

$1,313,000

2022

$13,190 (+0.3%)

$828,000 + $313,000

$1,141,000

2021

$13,156 (+16.6%)

$820,000 + $320,000

$1,140,000

2020

$11,286 (+8.5%)

$661,000 + $365,000

$1,026,000

2019

$10,398 (+4.6%)

$506,000 + $385,000

$891,000

2018

$9,939 (+17.4%)

$439,000 + $379,000

$818,000

2017

$8,464 (+1.5%)

$362,000 + $305,000

$667,000

2016

$8,340 (+15.0%)

$362,000 + $302,000

$664,000

2015

$7,250 (+1.7%)

$323,000 + $239,000

$562,000

2014

$7,128 (+1.3%)

$277,000 + $251,000

$528,000

2013

$7,038 (+0.2%)

$277,000 + $251,000

$528,000

2012

$7,022 (−12.2%)

$232,000 + $294,000

$526,000

2011

$7,997 (+4.7%)

$232,000 + $372,000

$604,000

2010

$7,636 (+2.6%)

$232,000 + $396,000

$628,000

2009

$7,443

$236,000 + $390,000

$626,000

Tax history for 38-40 Unity Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$16,675 (+12.0%)

$700,000 + $764,000

$1,464,000

2024

$14,890 (+0.9%)

$959,000 + $451,000

$1,410,000

2023

$14,758 (+11.9%)

$905,000 + $408,000

$1,313,000

2022

$13,190 (+0.3%)

$828,000 + $313,000

$1,141,000

2021

$13,156 (+16.6%)

$820,000 + $320,000

$1,140,000

2020

$11,286 (+8.5%)

$661,000 + $365,000

$1,026,000

2019

$10,398 (+4.6%)

$506,000 + $385,000

$891,000

2018

$9,939 (+17.4%)

$439,000 + $379,000

$818,000

2017

$8,464 (+1.5%)

$362,000 + $305,000

$667,000

2016

$8,340 (+15.0%)

$362,000 + $302,000

$664,000

2015

$7,250 (+1.7%)

$323,000 + $239,000

$562,000

2014

$7,128 (+1.3%)

$277,000 + $251,000

$528,000

2013

$7,038 (+0.2%)

$277,000 + $251,000

$528,000

2012

$7,022 (−12.2%)

$232,000 + $294,000

$526,000

2011

$7,997 (+4.7%)

$232,000 + $372,000

$604,000

2010

$7,636 (+2.6%)

$232,000 + $396,000

$628,000

2009

$7,443

$236,000 + $390,000

$626,000

*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

3,920 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1920

Sq. Ft.

2,475

Year built

1920

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Middlesex County

APN

355694

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 17, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Floored Attic, Walk-Up Attic, Heated Attic, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen

Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N

Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 2
# of Floors: 2
Lease: N

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,475
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: yellow

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch

Property Information
PropertySubType: Multi Family

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.09

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,214.77
Tax Year: 2006

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: 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Steam, Oil
Heating Units: 2
Cooling Units: 0

Location

Location Information
Directions: Grove Street to Unity
UnparsedAddress: 38-40 Unity Avenue, Belmont MA 02478

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,475
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,920 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 1920
County: Middlesex County
APN: 355694

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 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 • 0.9mi

7/10

Belmont High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

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

6/10 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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In this area, properties receive around 9.2 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

$1.42M – $1.72M

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Home values near 38-40 Unity Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
36 Unity Avenue, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2184 Sq. Ft.	$1,408,338
44 Unity Avenue, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2112 Sq. Ft.	$971,345

Address	Redfin Estimate
46 Unity Avenue #46, Belmont, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1056 Sq. Ft.	$637,666
42 Unity Avenue, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1056 Sq. Ft.	$768,462

Address	Redfin Estimate
48 Unity Avenue, Belmont, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 936 Sq. Ft.	$666,440
32 Unity Avenue, Belmont, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1056 Sq. Ft.	$673,825

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