Off Market Jun 2006 for $685K

$1,397,349

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,168/mo

•

2,659

sq ft

40 Chester Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

Great opportunity to own a well maintained 2 family home in ideal Cushing Square location close to parks, school, shops, and public trans. Features include 4 bedrooms, 2 full tile baths, eat-in-kitchens, hardwood floors, newer windows, built-in china cabinets, fireplaces, and a large partially finished third floor. Spacious lot includes a 2 car garage with double-width driveway. Ideal home for owner occupant or condominium conversion.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

5,046 sq ftLot Size

$526Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Gina Brennan • C. Brendan Noonan & Co.

Bought with Lynn MacDonald • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Belmont

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•Source:MLS PIN #70352802

Redfin Estimate

$1,397,349

$712K since sold in June 2006$3,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 11.4% higher than the average sale price ($1.25M) of 6 comparable homes.

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A
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B
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SOLD JAN 15, 2026
$1,090,000
C
4 beds2 baths2,422 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 5, 2026
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D
5 beds2 baths2,771 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$1,725,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,018 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 26, 2026
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F
4 beds2 baths1,914 sq ft
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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

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Sale history for 40 Chester Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,944 (+10.6%)

$739,000 + $573,000

$1,312,000

2024

$13,506 (+4.6%)

$829,000 + $450,000

$1,279,000

2023

$12,915

$782,000 + $367,000

$1,149,000

2022

$12,913 (+5.1%)

$755,000 + $362,000

$1,117,000

2021

$12,290 (+1.1%)

$748,000 + $317,000

$1,065,000

2020

$12,155 (+11.3%)

$771,000 + $334,000

$1,105,000

2019

$10,923 (−3.9%)

$611,000 + $325,000

$936,000

2018

$11,372 (+1.1%)

$556,000 + $380,000

$936,000

2017

$11,243 (+1.3%)

$510,000 + $376,000

$886,000

2016

$11,103 (+20.0%)

$510,000 + $374,000

$884,000

2015

$9,249 (+5.2%)

$398,000 + $319,000

$717,000

2014

$8,789 (+1.3%)

$325,000 + $326,000

$651,000

2013

$8,678 (+0.6%)

$325,000 + $326,000

$651,000

2012

$8,624 (+13.1%)

$272,000 + $374,000

$646,000

2011

$7,626 (+4.5%)

$272,000 + $304,000

$576,000

2010

$7,296 (+1.6%)

$272,000 + $328,000

$600,000

2009

$7,182

$283,000 + $321,000

$604,000

Tax history for 40 Chester Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,944 (+10.6%)

$739,000 + $573,000

$1,312,000

2024

$13,506 (+4.6%)

$829,000 + $450,000

$1,279,000

2023

$12,915

$782,000 + $367,000

$1,149,000

2022

$12,913 (+5.1%)

$755,000 + $362,000

$1,117,000

2021

$12,290 (+1.1%)

$748,000 + $317,000

$1,065,000

2020

$12,155 (+11.3%)

$771,000 + $334,000

$1,105,000

2019

$10,923 (−3.9%)

$611,000 + $325,000

$936,000

2018

$11,372 (+1.1%)

$556,000 + $380,000

$936,000

2017

$11,243 (+1.3%)

$510,000 + $376,000

$886,000

2016

$11,103 (+20.0%)

$510,000 + $374,000

$884,000

2015

$9,249 (+5.2%)

$398,000 + $319,000

$717,000

2014

$8,789 (+1.3%)

$325,000 + $326,000

$651,000

2013

$8,678 (+0.6%)

$325,000 + $326,000

$651,000

2012

$8,624 (+13.1%)

$272,000 + $374,000

$646,000

2011

$7,626 (+4.5%)

$272,000 + $304,000

$576,000

2010

$7,296 (+1.6%)

$272,000 + $328,000

$600,000

2009

$7,182

$283,000 + $321,000

$604,000

*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

5,227 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1920

Sq. Ft.

2,659

Year built

1920

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Middlesex County

APN

2461880S

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: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Basement Information
Basement: Full

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Flooring: Wood
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-Up Attic, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room

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

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

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,659
Foundation Area: 9,999
Construction Materials: See Remarks
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Unknown/Mixed
Color: beige

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Enclosed
Exterior Features: Sprinkler System

Property Information
PropertySubType: Multi Family

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,058
Tax Year: 2006

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Hot Water

Location

Location Information
Directions: Common Street to Chester Road
UnparsedAddress: 40 Chester Rd, Belmont MA 02478

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

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,659
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 1920
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2461880S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Winthrop L Chenery Middle School

Public 4-6 • Assigned • 0.2mi

7/10

Belmont High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

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

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being 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

$1.33M – $1.61M

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Home values near 40 Chester Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
50 Chester Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2766 Sq. Ft.	$1,425,063
32 Chester Rd, Belmont, MA 6 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2772 Sq. Ft.	$1,552,462

Address	Redfin Estimate
44 Chester Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2488 Sq. Ft.	$1,435,025
28 Chester Rd, Belmont, MA 7 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3152 Sq. Ft.	$1,577,907

Address	Redfin Estimate
34 Chester Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2983 Sq. Ft.	—
35 Chester Rd, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2734 Sq. Ft.	$1,418,125

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