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Off Market Feb 2025 for $3.8M

$4,980,804

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,763/mo

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8,100

sq ft

38 Wellesley Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

Spectacular new construction on Belmont Hill featuring privacy and tranquility on highly coveted street. This Contemporary Classic home exudes sophistication with an open floor plan, high ceilings and beautiful level lot. The first level features a chef's kitchen with white oak island, combination family room and dining room with access to deck, 2 sided fireplace, formal 2 story living room with additional fireplace, bedroom suite, office and welcoming foyer. The second level hosts the primary suite with spa like bath and exterior balcony, 3 addtional bedrooms and 2 additional bathrooms and laundry, The upper level has a bedroom suite, study and lots of storage. The lower level with access to yard and patio has a gym, media room, playroom and 3 car garage.Just 5 miles to Harvard Sq and 11 miles to financial district in Boston. Short 1 mile to Belmont Ctr and close to Belmont Hill School and route 2.

Single-familyProperty Type

2024Year Built

0.48 acresLot Size

$615Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 garage spacesParking

Listed by Lori Orchanian • Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont

Bought with Real Estate Advisors Group • Real Estate Advisors Group, Inc.

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•Source:MLS PIN #73265299

Redfin Estimate

$4,980,804

$1.1M since sold in February 2025$49K since July

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This home's estimate is 123.9% higher than the average sale price ($2.23M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 23, 2026
$1,710,000
A
5 beds3.5 baths3,310 sq ft
147 Charlton St, Arlington, MA 02476
SOLD APR 17, 2026
$2,250,000
B
5 beds4.5 baths3,525 sq ft
120 Crestview Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$2,315,000
C
4 beds3 baths4,546 sq ft
95 Longmeadow Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$3,000,000
D
4 beds4.5 baths4,671 sq ft
28 Tyler Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$2,075,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths3,500 sq ft
233 Rutledge, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$2,000,000
F
6 beds4.5 baths4,312 sq ft
211 Florence Ave, Arlington, MA 02476

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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

$879,000
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3D WALKTHROUGH
$879,000
2 beds1 bath1,530 sq ft
112 Payson #1, Belmont, MA 02478
$1,388,800
4 beds2 baths2,834 sq ft
24-26 Baker St, Belmont, MA 02478
HOT HOME
$929,900
3 beds2.5 baths1,845 sq ft
81 Grant Ave #81, Belmont, MA 02478
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5 beds3.5 baths2,859 sq ft
45 Wellesley Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
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Sale history for 38 Wellesley Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73265299

Feb 7, 2025

Sold

$3,846,000

$475/sq ft

Dec 8, 2024

Contingent

—

Dec 8, 2024

Relisted

—

Nov 26, 2024

Listing Removed

—

Oct 21, 2024

Relisted

—

Oct 21, 2024

Listing Removed

—

Sep 10, 2024

Price Changed

$3,995,000

$493/sq ft

Jul 16, 2024

Listed

$4,150,000

$512/sq ft

MLS PIN #73055164

Feb 1, 2023

Sold

$1,500,000

$185/sq ft

Dec 1, 2022

Contingent

—

Nov 28, 2022

Price Changed

$1,535,000

$190/sq ft

Nov 3, 2022

Listed

$1,575,000

$194/sq ft

+10

Sited on an idyllic 20,845 sq ft lot, this 7+ room, 3 bedroom, 3 bath, custom-built ranch offers endless possibilities! Enjoy the benefit of quiet surroundings with convenience to all major routes. Step inside to find an oversized fireplaced living room which flows seamlessly to a generous sized dining and updated eat-in kitchen. Off the kitchen is a four season enclosed sun room which looks over the spacious back yard. Features include beautiful hardwood floors throughout home, replacement windows, primary bath en suite, full bath in partially finished basement with summer kitchen, central air, high ceilings, underground irrigation system, oversized 2 car garage, and a back yard concrete patio. Great opportunity to make this place your own in a highly desirable area of Belmont Hill!

MLS PIN #50338678

Oct 21, 1996

Sold

$440,000

$54/sq ft

Sep 16, 1996

Listing Removed

—

Jul 6, 1996

Listed

$475,000

$59/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$45,788 (+189.4%)

$895,000 + $3,125,000

$4,020,000

2024

$15,819 (−5.1%)

$1,018,000 + $480,000

$1,498,000

2023

$16,669 (+6.2%)

$1,053,000 + $430,000

$1,483,000

2022

$15,698 (−2.8%)

$964,000 + $394,000

$1,358,000

2021

$16,156 (+10.2%)

$1,010,000 + $390,000

$1,400,000

2020

$14,663 (+13.1%)

$943,000 + $390,000

$1,333,000

2019

$12,965 (+2.1%)

$726,000 + $385,000

$1,111,000

2018

$12,697 (+1.0%)

$660,000 + $385,000

$1,045,000

2017

$12,576 (+1.3%)

$606,000 + $385,000

$991,000

2016

$12,409 (+5.2%)

$606,000 + $382,000

$988,000

2015

$11,791 (+4.0%)

$524,000 + $390,000

$914,000

2014

$11,340 (+1.3%)

$450,000 + $390,000

$840,000

2013

$11,197 (+3.9%)

$450,000 + $390,000

$840,000

2012

$10,773 (+2.5%)

$384,000 + $423,000

$807,000

2011

$10,513 (+5.4%)

$384,000 + $410,000

$794,000

2010

$9,971 (+2.3%)

$384,000 + $436,000

$820,000

2009

$9,750

$387,000 + $433,000

$820,000

Tax history for 38 Wellesley Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$45,788 (+189.4%)

$895,000 + $3,125,000

$4,020,000

2024

$15,819 (−5.1%)

$1,018,000 + $480,000

$1,498,000

2023

$16,669 (+6.2%)

$1,053,000 + $430,000

$1,483,000

2022

$15,698 (−2.8%)

$964,000 + $394,000

$1,358,000

2021

$16,156 (+10.2%)

$1,010,000 + $390,000

$1,400,000

2020

$14,663 (+13.1%)

$943,000 + $390,000

$1,333,000

2019

$12,965 (+2.1%)

$726,000 + $385,000

$1,111,000

2018

$12,697 (+1.0%)

$660,000 + $385,000

$1,045,000

2017

$12,576 (+1.3%)

$606,000 + $385,000

$991,000

2016

$12,409 (+5.2%)

$606,000 + $382,000

$988,000

2015

$11,791 (+4.0%)

$524,000 + $390,000

$914,000

2014

$11,340 (+1.3%)

$450,000 + $390,000

$840,000

2013

$11,197 (+3.9%)

$450,000 + $390,000

$840,000

2012

$10,773 (+2.5%)

$384,000 + $423,000

$807,000

2011

$10,513 (+5.4%)

$384,000 + $410,000

$794,000

2010

$9,971 (+2.3%)

$384,000 + $436,000

$820,000

2009

$9,750

$387,000 + $433,000

$820,000

*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

6.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

20,845

Year renovated

2023

Sq. Ft.

8,100

Year built

2024

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3766705S

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Pool

Last updated by owner on Apr 26, 2025.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Covered Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 322
Length: 23
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony - Exterior

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 240
Length: 15
Width: 16
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 225
Length: 15
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 195
Length: 15
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 6
# 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: Third
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 390
Length: 30
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 345
Length: 23
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 180
Length: 15
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 450
Length: 30
Width: 15
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Second Dishwasher,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove

Office Room Information
Area: 195
Length: 15
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

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

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Second Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 3
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 16
Door Features: French Doors
Window Features: Screens
Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Vinyl
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Wet Bar, Home Office, Bedroom, Study, Play Room, Media Room, Exercise Room, Wet Bar

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 8,100
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Builder
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: White
Lead Paint: None

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Balcony, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Stone Wall

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.48
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $15,819
Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Hydro Air
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Park to Village Hill to Wellesley Road
UnparsedAddress: 38 Wellesley Road, Belmont MA 02478

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

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 6.5
Sq. Ft.: 8,100
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 7
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.48 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2024
Year Renovated: 2023
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3766705S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Pool

Home facts updated by owner on Apr 26, 2025

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Winn Brook School

Public K-3 • Assigned • 1.1mi

10/10

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

5/10 Heat Factor

6 days above 96° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

50% 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

$4.73M – $5.73M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
15 Wellesley Rd, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3137 Sq. Ft.	$3,226,078
60 Wellesley Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1917 Sq. Ft.	$1,780,365

Address	Redfin Estimate
45 Wellesley Rd, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2859 Sq. Ft.	$2,505,777
52 Wellesley Rd, Belmont, MA 6 Beds \| 8 Baths \| 6866 Sq. Ft.	$3,964,513

Address	Redfin Estimate
68 Wellesley Rd, Belmont, MA 7 Beds \| 7.5 Baths \| 8000 Sq. Ft.	$4,596,688
44 Wellesley Rd, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3179 Sq. Ft.	$2,455,050

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