Off Market Nov 1998 for $1.2M

$3,409,948

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,579/mo

•

3,990

sq ft

40 Howell Rd, Belmont, MA 02178

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1929Year Built

2.39 acresLot Size

$855Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Mary Owens • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Belmont

Bought with Pat OConnor • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Belmont

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•Source:MLS PIN #30223203

Redfin Estimate

$3,409,948

$2.2M since sold in November 1998$70K since July

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This home's estimate is 50.1% higher than the average sale price ($2.27M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$2,225,000
A
5 beds3.5 baths3,843 sq ft
100 Village Hill Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$2,075,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths3,500 sq ft
233 Rutledge, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD NOV 19, 2025
$2,300,000
C
5 beds3.5 baths3,384 sq ft
170 Clifton St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD MAY 1, 2026
$2,050,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths3,093 sq ft
27 Stella Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$1,984,000
E
6 beds3.5 baths3,869 sq ft
42 Fairmont St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$3,000,000
F
4 beds4.5 baths4,671 sq ft
28 Tyler Rd, 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

New listings for sale

$2,499,000
5 beds3.5 baths2,859 sq ft
45 Wellesley Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
$1,795,000
4 beds3 baths2,502 sq ft
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3D & VIDEO TOUR
$849,000
4 beds2 baths1,681 sq ft
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Sale history for 40 Howell Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$35,172 (+15.2%)

$1,483,000 + $1,605,000

$3,088,000

2024

$30,540 (+0.9%)

$1,629,000 + $1,263,000

$2,892,000

2023

$30,269 (+5.3%)

$1,537,000 + $1,156,000

$2,693,000

2022

$28,738 (+2.4%)

$1,406,000 + $1,080,000

$2,486,000

2021

$28,077 (+6.4%)

$1,412,000 + $1,021,000

$2,433,000

2020

$26,389 (+23.0%)

$1,381,000 + $1,018,000

$2,399,000

2019

$21,461 (−0.9%)

$962,000 + $877,000

$1,839,000

2018

$21,651 (+0.4%)

$910,000 + $872,000

$1,782,000

2017

$21,560 (+1.4%)

$835,000 + $864,000

$1,699,000

2016

$21,264 (−0.9%)

$835,000 + $858,000

$1,693,000

2015

$21,453 (−0.6%)

$809,000 + $854,000

$1,663,000

2014

$21,573 (+1.3%)

$750,000 + $848,000

$1,598,000

2013

$21,301 (+4.3%)

$750,000 + $848,000

$1,598,000

2012

$20,426 (−2.4%)

$612,000 + $918,000

$1,530,000

2011

$20,932 (+5.0%)

$687,000 + $894,000

$1,581,000

2010

$19,942 (+1.8%)

$687,000 + $953,000

$1,640,000

2009

$19,583

$710,000 + $937,000

$1,647,000

Tax history for 40 Howell Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$35,172 (+15.2%)

$1,483,000 + $1,605,000

$3,088,000

2024

$30,540 (+0.9%)

$1,629,000 + $1,263,000

$2,892,000

2023

$30,269 (+5.3%)

$1,537,000 + $1,156,000

$2,693,000

2022

$28,738 (+2.4%)

$1,406,000 + $1,080,000

$2,486,000

2021

$28,077 (+6.4%)

$1,412,000 + $1,021,000

$2,433,000

2020

$26,389 (+23.0%)

$1,381,000 + $1,018,000

$2,399,000

2019

$21,461 (−0.9%)

$962,000 + $877,000

$1,839,000

2018

$21,651 (+0.4%)

$910,000 + $872,000

$1,782,000

2017

$21,560 (+1.4%)

$835,000 + $864,000

$1,699,000

2016

$21,264 (−0.9%)

$835,000 + $858,000

$1,693,000

2015

$21,453 (−0.6%)

$809,000 + $854,000

$1,663,000

2014

$21,573 (+1.3%)

$750,000 + $848,000

$1,598,000

2013

$21,301 (+4.3%)

$750,000 + $848,000

$1,598,000

2012

$20,426 (−2.4%)

$612,000 + $918,000

$1,530,000

2011

$20,932 (+5.0%)

$687,000 + $894,000

$1,581,000

2010

$19,942 (+1.8%)

$687,000 + $953,000

$1,640,000

2009

$19,583

$710,000 + $937,000

$1,647,000

*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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.99 Acres

Year renovated

1929

Sq. Ft.

4,302

Year built

1929

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3870974S

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: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Heated Garage, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 252
Length: 18
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 224
Length: 16
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Fireplace

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 195
Length: 15
Width: 13
Level: Second

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 121
Length: 11
Width: 11
Level: Second

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 5
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Area: 350
Length: 25
Width: 14
Level: First

Family Room Information
Area: 240
Length: 16
Width: 15
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Area: 204
Length: 12
Width: 17
Level: First
Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Kitchen Information
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Sump Pump, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 5
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,990
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: WHITE

Exterior Features
Roof: Slate
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Patio, Storage, Greenhouse

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System
Other Structures: Greenhouse

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 2.38
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public, Dead End
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $16,437

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Fuses, 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Steam, Oil

Location

HOA Information
Homeowners Association Membership Not Required

Location Information
UnparsedAddress: 40 Howell Road, Belmont MA 02178

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

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,302
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.99 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: 1929
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3870974S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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Winn Brook School

Public K-3 • Assigned • 0.6mi

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Belmont High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

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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 98° expected this year, 14 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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Belmont, MA • 02178

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Estimated sale price

$3.24M – $3.92M

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Home values near 40 Howell Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
39 Howells Road, Belmont, MA 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2593 Sq. Ft.	$2,310,951
15 Howells Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3158 Sq. Ft.	$2,220,540

Address	Redfin Estimate
35 Howells Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2825 Sq. Ft.	$2,616,131
20 Howells Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 5172 Sq. Ft.	$4,065,821

Address	Redfin Estimate
31 Howells Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2506 Sq. Ft.	$1,604,972
30 Howells Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2091 Sq. Ft.	$2,248,759

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