Google street view image for 42 Gilbert Rd #40, Belmont, MA 02478

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$1,308,029

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2 ba

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2,621

sq ft

42 Gilbert Rd #40, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

42 Gilbert Rd #40 is a 2,621 square foot multi-family home on a 5,227 square foot lot with 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Belmont data, we estimate the home's value is $1,308,029.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1925Year Built

5,227 sq ftLot Size

$499Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,308,029

$10K since July

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This home's estimate is 4.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.25M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$1,325,000
A
5 beds2 baths2,771 sq ft
93-95 Poplar St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD APR 27, 2026
$1,337,000
B
4 beds2 baths2,522 sq ft
17-19 Wiley Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN JUN 10, 2026
$1,250,000
C
5 beds2 baths2,525 sq ft
74-76 Beech St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$1,400,000
D
5 beds2 baths2,626 sq ft
15-17 Hull St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JAN 15, 2026
$1,090,000
E
4 beds2 baths2,422 sq ft
59-61 Gilbert Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$1,089,000
F
4 beds2 baths2,226 sq ft
9 Fairview Ave, Watertown, MA 02472

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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

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Sale history for 42 Gilbert Rd #40

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,144 (+15.2%)

$780,000 + $374,000

$1,154,000

2024

$11,405 (−3.5%)

$787,000 + $293,000

$1,080,000

2023

$11,813 (+1.2%)

$787,000 + $264,000

$1,051,000

2022

$11,676 (+6.4%)

$720,000 + $290,000

$1,010,000

2021

$10,975 (+4.5%)

$831,000 + $120,000

$951,000

2020

$10,505 (+14.4%)

$702,000 + $253,000

$955,000

2019

$9,184 (+12.3%)

$487,000 + $300,000

$787,000

2018

$8,177 (+0.4%)

$373,000 + $300,000

$673,000

2017

$8,147 (−8.3%)

$342,000 + $300,000

$642,000

2016

$8,880 (+18.5%)

$342,000 + $365,000

$707,000

2015

$7,495 (+1.7%)

$312,000 + $269,000

$581,000

2014

$7,371 (+1.3%)

$268,000 + $278,000

$546,000

2013

$7,278 (+8.6%)

$268,000 + $278,000

$546,000

2012

$6,702 (+6.1%)

$232,000 + $270,000

$502,000

2011

$6,315 (+4.3%)

$218,000 + $259,000

$477,000

2010

$6,056 (−11.9%)

$218,000 + $280,000

$498,000

2009

$6,872

$218,000 + $360,000

$578,000

Tax history for 42 Gilbert Rd #40

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,144 (+15.2%)

$780,000 + $374,000

$1,154,000

2024

$11,405 (−3.5%)

$787,000 + $293,000

$1,080,000

2023

$11,813 (+1.2%)

$787,000 + $264,000

$1,051,000

2022

$11,676 (+6.4%)

$720,000 + $290,000

$1,010,000

2021

$10,975 (+4.5%)

$831,000 + $120,000

$951,000

2020

$10,505 (+14.4%)

$702,000 + $253,000

$955,000

2019

$9,184 (+12.3%)

$487,000 + $300,000

$787,000

2018

$8,177 (+0.4%)

$373,000 + $300,000

$673,000

2017

$8,147 (−8.3%)

$342,000 + $300,000

$642,000

2016

$8,880 (+18.5%)

$342,000 + $365,000

$707,000

2015

$7,495 (+1.7%)

$312,000 + $269,000

$581,000

2014

$7,371 (+1.3%)

$268,000 + $278,000

$546,000

2013

$7,278 (+8.6%)

$268,000 + $278,000

$546,000

2012

$6,702 (+6.1%)

$232,000 + $270,000

$502,000

2011

$6,315 (+4.3%)

$218,000 + $259,000

$477,000

2010

$6,056 (−11.9%)

$218,000 + $280,000

$498,000

2009

$6,872

$218,000 + $360,000

$578,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Type: Full

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Steam

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 12

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Old
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Aluminum/Vinyl

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,621
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,100
# of Units: 2
# of Stories: 2

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,227
Municipality Name: BELMONT
Acres: 0.12
Zoning Code: R
State Use Description: 2-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,621
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 1925
County: Middlesex County
APN: 262802S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 28, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Butler Elementary School

Public K-3 • Assigned • 0.5mi

10/10

Belmont High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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Local insights from Redfin agents

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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 96° expected this year, 15 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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Historical weather

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

$1.24M – $1.51M

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Home values near 42 Gilbert Rd #40

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
4345 Gilbert Road, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2935 Sq. Ft.	$1,463,066
4446 Gilbert Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2420 Sq. Ft.	$1,283,388

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34 Gilbert Road Unit 32, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2050 Sq. Ft.	$1,192,415
48 Gilbert Road, Belmont, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1244 Sq. Ft.	$734,658

Address	Redfin Estimate
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