Start your Summer Here! In a classic Colonial located in a true neighborhood, loaded with curb appeal, huge screened in porch, large deck, set on a quiet side street that is steps to the Chenery Middle School & a quick walk to Burbank. Ideal location for a Boston or Cambridge commuter. A surprisingly spacious layout with many updates, including a cheerful kitchen with Sub Zero, Wolf 6-burner gas range, soapstone counters and easy access to the generous size patio. Hardwood floors throughout, French doors, wainscoting and wood burning fireplace in the living room. Sunny study located on the Southeast corner of the house. Very spacious master suite with oodles of closet space & private bath with separate shower & Jacuzzi tub. Recent improvements include, new high-efficiency Burnham gas boiler and hot water tank in 2016, Nest System,200 amp service, & professional landscaping. Lower level with daylight windows & 3rd floor walk-up attic allow for expansion potential. Don't miss!
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
6,400 sq ftLot Size
$935Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Deborah Fogarty• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lexington
Bought with Barbara Nolan• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Belmont
From the wonderful screened porch overlooking beautifully landscaped gardens to the oversized master bedroom with its private thoughtfully designed bathroom, this finely appointed Colonial offers style and comfort in the sought after Burbank School area. Designer kitchen w/quality appliances, updated utilities and roof and two - 1 car garages. Convenient to Cushing Square, Harvard busline, Burbank, Chenery Middle & High School. This is a home you won't want to miss!
Public Records
May 22, 1989
Sold
$290,000
$134/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$22,905 (+12.7%)
$784,000 + $1,227,000
$2,011,000
2024
$20,328 (+1.8%)
$929,000 + $996,000
$1,925,000
2023
$19,973 (+5.5%)
$876,000 + $901,000
$1,777,000
2022
$18,924 (−8.6%)
$802,000 + $835,000
$1,637,000
2021
$20,703 (+15.1%)
$1,003,000 + $791,000
$1,794,000
2020
$17,985 (+25.5%)
$858,000 + $777,000
$1,635,000
2019
$14,331 (+22.0%)
$649,000 + $579,000
$1,228,000
2018
$11,749 (+3.3%)
$590,000 + $377,000
$967,000
2017
$11,370 (+1.4%)
$519,000 + $377,000
$896,000
2016
$11,216 (+6.0%)
$519,000 + $374,000
$893,000
2015
$10,578 (+2.6%)
$446,000 + $374,000
$820,000
2014
$10,314 (+1.3%)
$390,000 + $374,000
$764,000
2013
$10,184 (+5.4%)
$390,000 + $374,000
$764,000
2012
$9,665 (+1.8%)
$311,000 + $413,000
$724,000
2011
$9,493 (+8.1%)
$311,000 + $406,000
$717,000
2010
$8,780 (+2.6%)
$311,000 + $411,000
$722,000
2009
$8,561
$317,000 + $403,000
$720,000
Tax history for 42 Hurd Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$22,905 (+12.7%)
$784,000 + $1,227,000
$2,011,000
2024
$20,328 (+1.8%)
$929,000 + $996,000
$1,925,000
2023
$19,973 (+5.5%)
$876,000 + $901,000
$1,777,000
2022
$18,924 (−8.6%)
$802,000 + $835,000
$1,637,000
2021
$20,703 (+15.1%)
$1,003,000 + $791,000
$1,794,000
2020
$17,985 (+25.5%)
$858,000 + $777,000
$1,635,000
2019
$14,331 (+22.0%)
$649,000 + $579,000
$1,228,000
2018
$11,749 (+3.3%)
$590,000 + $377,000
$967,000
2017
$11,370 (+1.4%)
$519,000 + $377,000
$896,000
2016
$11,216 (+6.0%)
$519,000 + $374,000
$893,000
2015
$10,578 (+2.6%)
$446,000 + $374,000
$820,000
2014
$10,314 (+1.3%)
$390,000 + $374,000
$764,000
2013
$10,184 (+5.4%)
$390,000 + $374,000
$764,000
2012
$9,665 (+1.8%)
$311,000 + $413,000
$724,000
2011
$9,493 (+8.1%)
$311,000 + $406,000
$717,000
2010
$8,780 (+2.6%)
$311,000 + $411,000
$722,000
2009
$8,561
$317,000 + $403,000
$720,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,534 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1930
Sq. Ft.
2,170
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3739442S
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: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Paved Drive, Off Street
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
Location
Location Information
Directions: School to Washington to 42 Hurd Road
UnparsedAddress: 42 Hurd Rd, Belmont MA 02478
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,170
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 1930
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3739442S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
Exclusions: Hot Tub And Washer/ Dryer
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Winthrop L Chenery Middle School
Public 4-6 • Assigned • 0.1mi
7/10
Belmont High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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