Renovated storybook cape w/ nearly 1/4 acre of gorgeous gardens on exclusive Stone Rd, just steps to Belmont Center shopping, restaurants, commuter rail, library, schools, parks, playing fields and more! Spacious updated kitchen features a locally-sourced honed granite island, charming original pantry, comfy reading nook, and expansive views of and direct access to the generous backyard, deck and bluestone patio. The kitchen flows to a bright family room w A/C, a formal dining room, and a cozy living room w fireplace for winter evenings. Tucked behind the living room is a 1st floor primary bedroom (also works as ADU, guest suite, office) w/ a renovated 3/4 bath, beverage fridge & sink, and private deck & patio. Upstairs are 4 bedrooms, including a 2nd spacious primary w roof deck & walk-in closet, a carrara marble family bath, and another office. 2022 high efficiency heating & hot water, blown-in insulation, beautiful light, plenty of closet space, and many special details throughout!
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
10,700 sq ftLot Size
$943Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Nellie Aikenhead• Aikenhead Real Estate, Inc.
In exclusive Stone Estate, Federal-style center chimney home framed by a lovely deep unspoiled yard. Elegant country lane setting only minutes from Cambridge and Boston. Authentic neo-classical details and an impressive street presence make this property admired. Carefully updated and preserved, this home features an addition with island kitchen, family room, half bath and laundry. Burbank School District.
Public Records
Jan 15, 1993
Sold
$157,000
$63/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,046 (+4.1%)
$1,048,000 + $712,000
$1,760,000
2024
$19,261 (+13.7%)
$1,306,000 + $518,000
$1,824,000
2023
$16,939 (+5.3%)
$996,000 + $511,000
$1,507,000
2022
$16,080 (−1.7%)
$912,000 + $479,000
$1,391,000
2021
$16,352 (+0.2%)
$998,000 + $419,000
$1,417,000
2020
$16,313 (+13.2%)
$1,064,000 + $419,000
$1,483,000
2019
$14,412 (+10.2%)
$830,000 + $405,000
$1,235,000
2018
$13,073 (+1.0%)
$671,000 + $405,000
$1,076,000
2017
$12,944 (+1.4%)
$615,000 + $405,000
$1,020,000
2016
$12,761 (+5.7%)
$615,000 + $401,000
$1,016,000
2015
$12,074 (−2.9%)
$525,000 + $411,000
$936,000
2014
$12,434 (+7.3%)
$463,000 + $458,000
$921,000
2013
$11,584 (+3.7%)
$463,000 + $406,000
$869,000
2012
$11,174 (+5.6%)
$388,000 + $449,000
$837,000
2011
$10,579 (+13.3%)
$388,000 + $411,000
$799,000
2010
$9,339 (+2.3%)
$388,000 + $380,000
$768,000
2009
$9,132
$396,000 + $372,000
$768,000
Tax history for 40 Stone Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$20,046 (+4.1%)
$1,048,000 + $712,000
$1,760,000
2024
$19,261 (+13.7%)
$1,306,000 + $518,000
$1,824,000
2023
$16,939 (+5.3%)
$996,000 + $511,000
$1,507,000
2022
$16,080 (−1.7%)
$912,000 + $479,000
$1,391,000
2021
$16,352 (+0.2%)
$998,000 + $419,000
$1,417,000
2020
$16,313 (+13.2%)
$1,064,000 + $419,000
$1,483,000
2019
$14,412 (+10.2%)
$830,000 + $405,000
$1,235,000
2018
$13,073 (+1.0%)
$671,000 + $405,000
$1,076,000
2017
$12,944 (+1.4%)
$615,000 + $405,000
$1,020,000
2016
$12,761 (+5.7%)
$615,000 + $401,000
$1,016,000
2015
$12,074 (−2.9%)
$525,000 + $411,000
$936,000
2014
$12,434 (+7.3%)
$463,000 + $458,000
$921,000
2013
$11,584 (+3.7%)
$463,000 + $406,000
$869,000
2012
$11,174 (+5.6%)
$388,000 + $449,000
$837,000
2011
$10,579 (+13.3%)
$388,000 + $411,000
$799,000
2010
$9,339 (+2.3%)
$388,000 + $380,000
$768,000
2009
$9,132
$396,000 + $372,000
$768,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Radiant, Natural Gas
Cooling: Wall Unit(s), Whole House Fan
Location
Location Information
Directions: Concord to Orchard to Stone or School to Stone.
UnparsedAddress: 40 Stone Rd, Belmont MA 02478
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,246
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 1920
County: Middlesex County
APN: 941977S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Mary Lee Burbank School
Public K-3 • Assigned • 0.2mi
10/10
Belmont High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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