OFF MARKET

Off Market Dec 2012 for $915K

$1,924,636

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,364/mo

•

2,621

sq ft

42 Benton Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

Benton Estates. This 1920's Shingled Colonial offers a fabulous opportunity to update in a sought after neighborhood near public transportation and Cambridge. Classic period details throughout. Updated oak cabinet kitchen w/eat-in area and half bath. 3rd floor master suite w/bonus living area with vaulted ceilings & skylights. Partially finished bsmt. w/playroom, laundry room and storage. Lots of natural light. Back yard w/brick patio, garden and garage. Irrigation system. A wonderful offering.

Single-familyProperty Type

1926Year Built

6,095 sq ftLot Size

$734Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Todd Movsessian • Hammond Residential Real Estate

Bought with Mark Linsky • At Home Realty, Inc.

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•Source:MLS PIN #71453283

Redfin Estimate

$1,924,636

$1.0M since sold in December 2012$9,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 0.3% lower than the average sale price ($1.93M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$2,050,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,731 sq ft
70 Goden St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$2,700,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,424 sq ft
61 Larchwood Dr, Cambridge, MA 02138
SOLD MAR 27, 2026
$1,830,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,682 sq ft
50 Poplar St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,365,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,093 sq ft
32 Marcia Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$1,975,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,708 sq ft
38 Payson Terace, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$1,665,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,453 sq ft
35 Falmouth St, 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

$879,000
2 beds1 bath1,130 sq ft
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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
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Sale history for 42 Benton Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$18,327 (+10.4%)

$775,000 + $834,000

$1,609,000

2024

$16,600 (+1.4%)

$917,000 + $655,000

$1,572,000

2023

$16,377 (+5.5%)

$866,000 + $591,000

$1,457,000

2022

$15,525 (−7.1%)

$792,000 + $551,000

$1,343,000

2021

$16,710 (+16.4%)

$990,000 + $458,000

$1,448,000

2020

$14,355 (+15.7%)

$847,000 + $458,000

$1,305,000

2019

$12,405 (−7.6%)

$641,000 + $422,000

$1,063,000

2018

$13,426 (+3.0%)

$583,000 + $522,000

$1,105,000

2017

$13,033 (+1.4%)

$512,000 + $515,000

$1,027,000

2016

$12,849 (+5.5%)

$512,000 + $511,000

$1,023,000

2015

$12,178 (+4.5%)

$441,000 + $503,000

$944,000

2014

$11,651 (+1.3%)

$385,000 + $478,000

$863,000

2013

$11,504 (+4.4%)

$385,000 + $478,000

$863,000

2012

$11,014 (+17.7%)

$308,000 + $517,000

$825,000

2011

$9,361 (+4.5%)

$308,000 + $399,000

$707,000

2010

$8,962 (+2.7%)

$308,000 + $429,000

$737,000

2009

$8,727

$314,000 + $420,000

$734,000

Tax history for 42 Benton Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$18,327 (+10.4%)

$775,000 + $834,000

$1,609,000

2024

$16,600 (+1.4%)

$917,000 + $655,000

$1,572,000

2023

$16,377 (+5.5%)

$866,000 + $591,000

$1,457,000

2022

$15,525 (−7.1%)

$792,000 + $551,000

$1,343,000

2021

$16,710 (+16.4%)

$990,000 + $458,000

$1,448,000

2020

$14,355 (+15.7%)

$847,000 + $458,000

$1,305,000

2019

$12,405 (−7.6%)

$641,000 + $422,000

$1,063,000

2018

$13,426 (+3.0%)

$583,000 + $522,000

$1,105,000

2017

$13,033 (+1.4%)

$512,000 + $515,000

$1,027,000

2016

$12,849 (+5.5%)

$512,000 + $511,000

$1,023,000

2015

$12,178 (+4.5%)

$441,000 + $503,000

$944,000

2014

$11,651 (+1.3%)

$385,000 + $478,000

$863,000

2013

$11,504 (+4.4%)

$385,000 + $478,000

$863,000

2012

$11,014 (+17.7%)

$308,000 + $517,000

$825,000

2011

$9,361 (+4.5%)

$308,000 + $399,000

$707,000

2010

$8,962 (+2.7%)

$308,000 + $429,000

$737,000

2009

$8,727

$314,000 + $420,000

$734,000

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,098 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1926

Sq. Ft.

2,621

Year built

1926

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3240517S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 180
Length: 12
Width: 15
Level: Third
Features: Bathroom - Full,Skylight,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Cable Hookup,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 288
Length: 12
Width: 24
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Cable Hookup

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 72
Length: 8
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Third
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 288
Length: 12
Width: 24
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood,Recessed Lighting

Dining Room Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood,Wainscoting

Kitchen Information
Area: 165
Length: 15
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Vinyl,Dining Area

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Sump Pump

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 13X8
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Screens
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Recessed Lighting, Sun Room, Play Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,621
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Grey

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle, Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System, Screens

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,014
Tax Year: 2012

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s), Wall Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Oakley or Payson to Benton Road
UnparsedAddress: 42 Benton Road, Belmont MA 02478

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Public School, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,621
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1926
Year Renovated: 1926
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3240517S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Winthrop L Chenery Middle School

Public 4-6 • Assigned • 0.5mi

7/10

Belmont High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% 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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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

$1.83M – $2.21M

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Home values near 42 Benton Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
53 Benton Rd, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2251 Sq. Ft.	$1,761,101
35 Benton Rd, Belmont, MA 6 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2871 Sq. Ft.	$2,140,660

Address	Redfin Estimate
47 Benton Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3015 Sq. Ft.	$1,970,286
29 Benton Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2275 Sq. Ft.	$1,869,325

Address	Redfin Estimate
39 Benton Rd, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3198 Sq. Ft.	$2,279,695
23 Benton Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2259 Sq. Ft.	$1,726,993

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