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Off Market Apr 2021 for $1.6M

$2,002,634

•

2,747

sq ft

42 Elizabeth Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

Spacious and Gracious best describes this center entrance colonial nestled on a pretty lot on a quiet tree lined street. This 11 room, 5 bedroom home offers a slate roof, hardwood floors throughout, expanded eat-in kitchen with bow window, sunny living room and den with sliders to back patio, four bedrooms on second floor with primary bedroom full bath, large closets, and family bath for other three bedrooms. Finished attic has fifth bedroom with a half bath. Home has been lovingly cared for by one family since 1958. Other amenities include a first floor home office, Central Air, finished basement (needs some TLC) with play room with wet bar, full bath, laundry room, and storage. A large private back yard with a patio and two-car detached garage finishes off this beautiful home. In-person public Open Houses Sat & Sun 1:00-3:00pm.

Single-familyProperty Type

1930Year Built

7,981 sq ftLot Size

$729Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Nancy Grignon • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Bought with Lynn Findlay • Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont

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•Source:MLS PIN #72789423

Redfin Estimate

$2,002,634

$378K since sold in April 2021$32K since July

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This home's estimate is 2.1% lower than the average sale price ($2.04M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JAN 7, 2026
$1,300,000
A
5 beds4 baths2,924 sq ft
248 School St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$2,500,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths3,380 sq ft
35 Richardson Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$2,050,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,731 sq ft
70 Goden St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD MAY 5, 2026
$2,200,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths3,288 sq ft
207 Slade St, 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 OCT 23, 2025
$2,235,000
F
4 beds3 baths2,808 sq ft
190 Goden 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

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Sale history for 42 Elizabeth Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$21,960 (+11.9%)

$829,000 + $1,099,000

$1,928,000

2024

$19,631 (+11.2%)

$981,000 + $878,000

$1,859,000

2023

$17,658 (+0.6%)

$926,000 + $645,000

$1,571,000

2022

$17,548 (−11.3%)

$847,000 + $671,000

$1,518,000

2021

$19,780 (+16.4%)

$1,060,000 + $654,000

$1,714,000

2020

$16,995 (+12.6%)

$906,000 + $639,000

$1,545,000

2019

$15,089 (+1.5%)

$686,000 + $607,000

$1,293,000

2018

$14,872 (+2.7%)

$623,000 + $601,000

$1,224,000

2017

$14,479 (+1.3%)

$548,000 + $593,000

$1,141,000

2016

$14,293 (+5.3%)

$548,000 + $590,000

$1,138,000

2015

$13,571 (+1.8%)

$471,000 + $581,000

$1,052,000

2014

$13,325 (+1.3%)

$412,000 + $575,000

$987,000

2013

$13,157 (+16.2%)

$412,000 + $575,000

$987,000

2012

$11,321 (+2.9%)

$329,000 + $519,000

$848,000

2011

$11,002 (+4.7%)

$329,000 + $502,000

$831,000

2010

$10,506 (+2.7%)

$329,000 + $535,000

$864,000

2009

$10,225

$335,000 + $525,000

$860,000

Tax history for 42 Elizabeth Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$21,960 (+11.9%)

$829,000 + $1,099,000

$1,928,000

2024

$19,631 (+11.2%)

$981,000 + $878,000

$1,859,000

2023

$17,658 (+0.6%)

$926,000 + $645,000

$1,571,000

2022

$17,548 (−11.3%)

$847,000 + $671,000

$1,518,000

2021

$19,780 (+16.4%)

$1,060,000 + $654,000

$1,714,000

2020

$16,995 (+12.6%)

$906,000 + $639,000

$1,545,000

2019

$15,089 (+1.5%)

$686,000 + $607,000

$1,293,000

2018

$14,872 (+2.7%)

$623,000 + $601,000

$1,224,000

2017

$14,479 (+1.3%)

$548,000 + $593,000

$1,141,000

2016

$14,293 (+5.3%)

$548,000 + $590,000

$1,138,000

2015

$13,571 (+1.8%)

$471,000 + $581,000

$1,052,000

2014

$13,325 (+1.3%)

$412,000 + $575,000

$987,000

2013

$13,157 (+16.2%)

$412,000 + $575,000

$987,000

2012

$11,321 (+2.9%)

$329,000 + $519,000

$848,000

2011

$11,002 (+4.7%)

$329,000 + $502,000

$831,000

2010

$10,506 (+2.7%)

$329,000 + $535,000

$864,000

2009

$10,225

$335,000 + $525,000

$860,000

*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

7,841 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1930

Sq. Ft.

2,747

Year built

1930

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

644872S

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
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 280
Length: 20
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 224
Length: 16
Width: 14
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Living Room Information
Area: 350
Length: 25
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 368
Length: 23
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island

Office Room Information
Area: 99
Length: 11
Width: 9
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Basement, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Parquet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Bathroom - 3/4, Home Office, Den, Bathroom, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,747
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Gray/Brick

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Slate
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, City View(s)

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
ViewYN: Has View
View: City
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $19,814.10
Tax Year: 2021

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Central Air, 3 or More, Ductless

Location

Location Information
Directions: School St to Elizabeth Rd
UnparsedAddress: 42 Elizabeth Road, Belmont MA 02478

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

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,747
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 1930
County: Middlesex County
APN: 644872S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Mary Lee Burbank School

Public K-3 • Assigned • 0.4mi

10/10

Belmont High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

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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Historical weather

Belmont, MA • 02478

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In this area, properties receive around 9.2 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

$1.90M – $2.30M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
65 Elizabeth Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2131 Sq. Ft.	$1,766,127
43 Elizabeth Road, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2924 Sq. Ft.	$2,190,303

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35 Elizabeth Road, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3007 Sq. Ft.	$2,479,200

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49 Elizabeth Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2548 Sq. Ft.	$2,029,504
27 Elizabeth Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2254 Sq. Ft.	$2,155,029

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