Enchanting cottage and studio on Belmont Hill. Designed and built by artist/architect Nelson Chase in 1925 with an eclectic Arts and Crafts sensibility and updated by its current artist owner, this charming property offers privacy on a quiet road with stunning views of Boston. The nearly one-half acre lot features terraced plantings, a patio, great birdwatching, and ample parking. The main house includes a living room with beamed ceiling and fireplace, a dining room, half-bath, and a recently renovated kitchen/family room. The second floor has a renovated master bedroom with cathedral ceiling, fireplace, built-in drawers and an office, a full bath, and a small guest room. New roof, windows and shingle cladding. AC on the second floor. Walk-in unfinished basement. A separate studio building (one large high-ceilinged room and bath) stands ready for renovation and reinvention.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.46 Acres
Year renovated
1925
Sq. Ft.
1,329
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2333020S
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: First
Living Room Information
Level: First
Family Room Information
Level: First
Dining Room Information
Level: First
Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Breakfast Bar / Nook
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Flooring: Wood, Other
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,490
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.46
Lot Features: Wooded, Easements
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,875
Tax Year: 2015
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Concord Ave to Centre to Hay Road
UnparsedAddress: 41 Hay Rd, Belmont MA 02478
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,329
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 1925
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2333020S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Winn Brook School
Public K-3 • Assigned • 0.9mi
10/10
Belmont High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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