OFF MARKET

Off Market Jan 2016 for $815K

$1,631,377

•

1,938

sq ft

42 Horace Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

GREAT NEW PRICE!! Just minutes to Cushing Square, Belmont Center, area schools and public transportation, this picturesque Colonial has 9 rooms plus 2 finished rooms in the basement (approximately 676 square feet of finished basement space). Meticulously constructed in 1917 with handcrafted architectural detail, this sun-filled home is ideal for entertaining. The interior is enhanced by a welcoming foyer, living room with a fireplace, sun room, dining room with a corner china cabinet and double French doors that lead to the spacious family room with cathedral ceiling and full bath. The large kitchen has custom white cabinets , corian counters and a peninsula that is open to the family room. All of this is complimented by a second floor comprised of a master bedroom, three additional corner bedrooms and a 2013 full bath. A walk up attic, garage, landscaped yard, patio, updated systems, 2003 architectural shingle roof make this the ideal home for the discerning buyers.

Single-familyProperty Type

1917Year Built

5,346 sq ftLot Size

$842Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Patrick Murphy • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Belmont

Bought with Alex Frisch • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Sudbury

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•Source:MLS PIN #71893104

Redfin Estimate

$1,631,377

$816K since sold in January 2016$50K since August

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This home's estimate is 4.5% higher than the average sale price ($1.56M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$1,725,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,018 sq ft
46 Horace Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN MAY 29, 2026
$1,348,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,869 sq ft
290 Orchard St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD DEC 1, 2025
$1,650,000
C
4 beds3 baths2,246 sq ft
70 Horace Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,400,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,328 sq ft
61 Washington, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD DEC 5, 2025
$1,970,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths1,915 sq ft
60 Kilburn Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$1,275,000
F
3 beds2 baths2,025 sq ft
33 Palfrey Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

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Market trends in 02478, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

102.3%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$31K MoM

Avg. days on market

17d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

14 MoM

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OPEN THU, 3:30PM TO 5PM
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3 beds2.5 baths1,845 sq ft
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Sale history for 42 Horace Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,750 (+16.7%)

$787,000 + $508,000

$1,295,000

2024

$12,640 (−3.0%)

$794,000 + $403,000

$1,197,000

2023

$13,027 (+5.8%)

$794,000 + $365,000

$1,159,000

2022

$12,311 (−13.2%)

$726,000 + $339,000

$1,065,000

2021

$14,183 (+30.6%)

$839,000 + $390,000

$1,229,000

2020

$10,857 (−6.0%)

$708,000 + $279,000

$987,000

2019

$11,553 (+11.1%)

$698,000 + $292,000

$990,000

2018

$10,400 (−3.9%)

$564,000 + $292,000

$856,000

2017

$10,825 (+1.4%)

$517,000 + $336,000

$853,000

2016

$10,676 (+6.8%)

$517,000 + $333,000

$850,000

2015

$9,998 (+2.6%)

$442,000 + $333,000

$775,000

2014

$9,747 (+1.4%)

$389,000 + $333,000

$722,000

2013

$9,611 (+4.6%)

$389,000 + $332,000

$721,000

2012

$9,185 (+2.6%)

$326,000 + $362,000

$688,000

2011

$8,950 (+5.3%)

$326,000 + $350,000

$676,000

2010

$8,500 (+2.3%)

$326,000 + $373,000

$699,000

2009

$8,311

$333,000 + $366,000

$699,000

Tax history for 42 Horace Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,750 (+16.7%)

$787,000 + $508,000

$1,295,000

2024

$12,640 (−3.0%)

$794,000 + $403,000

$1,197,000

2023

$13,027 (+5.8%)

$794,000 + $365,000

$1,159,000

2022

$12,311 (−13.2%)

$726,000 + $339,000

$1,065,000

2021

$14,183 (+30.6%)

$839,000 + $390,000

$1,229,000

2020

$10,857 (−6.0%)

$708,000 + $279,000

$987,000

2019

$11,553 (+11.1%)

$698,000 + $292,000

$990,000

2018

$10,400 (−3.9%)

$564,000 + $292,000

$856,000

2017

$10,825 (+1.4%)

$517,000 + $336,000

$853,000

2016

$10,676 (+6.8%)

$517,000 + $333,000

$850,000

2015

$9,998 (+2.6%)

$442,000 + $333,000

$775,000

2014

$9,747 (+1.4%)

$389,000 + $333,000

$722,000

2013

$9,611 (+4.6%)

$389,000 + $332,000

$721,000

2012

$9,185 (+2.6%)

$326,000 + $362,000

$688,000

2011

$8,950 (+5.3%)

$326,000 + $350,000

$676,000

2010

$8,500 (+2.3%)

$326,000 + $373,000

$699,000

2009

$8,311

$333,000 + $366,000

$699,000

*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

5,227 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1917

Sq. Ft.

1,938

Year built

1917

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3116447S

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: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 180
Length: 15
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 99
Length: 11
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 72
Length: 9
Width: 8
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

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

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 216
Length: 18
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Family Room Information
Area: 312
Length: 26
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors

Kitchen Information
Area: 165
Length: 15
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Dining Area,Countertops - Upgraded,Cabinets - Upgraded,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Peninsula

Office Room Information
Area: 264
Length: 24
Width: 11
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry

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

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Screens
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Sun Room, Play Room, Office, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,938
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Beige

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting, Screens

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,997
Tax Year: 2015

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Common Street to Horace Road
UnparsedAddress: 42 Horace Road, Belmont MA 02478

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Golf, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,938
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1917
Year Renovated: 1917
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3116447S

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 • 0.3mi

7/10

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

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

$1.55M – $1.88M

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Home values near 42 Horace Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
24 Horace Rd, Belmont, MA 6 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1997 Sq. Ft.	$1,776,566
38 Horace Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2314 Sq. Ft.	$1,934,367

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28 Horace Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1862 Sq. Ft.	$1,393,999
46 Horace Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2018 Sq. Ft.	$1,979,803

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52 Horace Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1698 Sq. Ft.	$1,572,840

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