OFF MARKET

Off Market Jun 2020 for $925K

$1,389,245

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,813/mo

•

2,006

sq ft

42 Leicester Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

Don't miss your opportunity to own a stately brick and shingle 1935 Colonial on Belmont Hill perfectly sited and surrounded by beautiful gardens. With high ceilings and deep moldings this 8 room, 3 bedroom,1 bath home exudes charm. Arched front door welcomes you into the lovely foyer. Sun filled living room with fireplace and beamed ceilings opens into the dining room with china cabinet. Updated kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, recessed lighting, pantry and new hardwood floors. Sunroom perfect for an office or family room adjoins the private porch leading to the landscaped yard and patio. Second floor features spacious master bedroom with 2 closets and fabulous walk in closet. 2nd large bedroom, office and updated bath complete this level. Third floor with recently renovated 27x11 bedroom. Boston skyline views from upper floors. Full basement can be easily finished. Gas heat. Roof (2015), Close to schools, Belmont center, public transportation, Cambridge, Boston and Route 2

Single-familyProperty Type

1935Year Built

6,355 sq ftLot Size

$693Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Terry McCarthy • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Belmont

Bought with Anne McEvoy Kilzer • AG McEvoy Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #72646005

Redfin Estimate

$1,389,245

$464K since sold in June 2020$1,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 0.9% higher than the average sale price ($1.38M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,635,000
A
4 beds2 baths2,115 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$1,449,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,920 sq ft
22 Ivy Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD AUG 27, 2026
$1,210,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,716 sq ft
45 Simmons Ave, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 23, 2026
$1,120,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths1,863 sq ft
188 Brighton St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD AUG 19, 2026
$1,270,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,833 sq ft
62 Princeton Rd, Arlington, MA 02474
SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$1,575,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,756 sq ft
136 Alexander Ave, 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

102.4%

+0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$22K MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

1 days MoM

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3 MoM

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$2,375,000
6 beds3.5 baths3,955 sq ft
9 Lantern Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
$4,199,000
5 beds4.5 baths7,475 sq ft
55 Crestview Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
$1,779,000
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Sale history for 42 Leicester Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72646005

Jun 11, 2020

Sold

$925,000

$461/sq ft

May 14, 2020

Pending

—

May 6, 2020

Contingent

—

Apr 21, 2020

Listed

$950,000

$474/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 1, 2008

Sold

$675,000

$336/sq ft

MLS PIN #70750529

Aug 1, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Jul 31, 2008

Sold

$675,000

$336/sq ft

Jun 2, 2008

Contingent

—

Apr 26, 2008

Listed

$675,000

$336/sq ft

Lovely brick English Colonial home on Belmont Hill. This home exudes the charm of yesteryear. Gumwood trim & beamed ceiling accent the fireplaced living room. Dining room has a corner china cabinet & views of the level back yard. EI-kitchen is large enough to accommodate your dream design with room left over for a half bath – plans available. The 2nd floor offers partial Boston skyline views & 3 bedrooms. Master bedroom consists of 2 rooms which creates many possibilities. Heated walkup attic.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,862 (+6.7%)

$705,000 + $512,000

$1,217,000

2024

$12,989 (+24.0%)

$829,000 + $401,000

$1,230,000

2023

$10,476 (+1.1%)

$806,000 + $126,000

$932,000

2022

$10,358 (−26.7%)

$779,000 + $117,000

$896,000

2021

$14,125 (+27.5%)

$917,000 + $307,000

$1,224,000

2020

$11,077 (+9.9%)

$700,000 + $307,000

$1,007,000

2019

$10,083 (+5.7%)

$594,000 + $270,000

$864,000

2018

$9,538 (+4.4%)

$515,000 + $270,000

$785,000

2017

$9,137 (+1.5%)

$450,000 + $270,000

$720,000

2016

$9,006 (+4.5%)

$450,000 + $267,000

$717,000

2015

$8,617 (+4.3%)

$401,000 + $267,000

$668,000

2014

$8,262 (+1.3%)

$345,000 + $267,000

$612,000

2013

$8,158 (+2.5%)

$345,000 + $267,000

$612,000

2012

$7,957 (+2.9%)

$297,000 + $299,000

$596,000

2011

$7,732 (+4.6%)

$297,000 + $287,000

$584,000

2010

$7,393 (−6.1%)

$297,000 + $311,000

$608,000

2009

$7,871

$301,000 + $361,000

$662,000

Tax history for 42 Leicester Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$13,862 (+6.7%)

$705,000 + $512,000

$1,217,000

2024

$12,989 (+24.0%)

$829,000 + $401,000

$1,230,000

2023

$10,476 (+1.1%)

$806,000 + $126,000

$932,000

2022

$10,358 (−26.7%)

$779,000 + $117,000

$896,000

2021

$14,125 (+27.5%)

$917,000 + $307,000

$1,224,000

2020

$11,077 (+9.9%)

$700,000 + $307,000

$1,007,000

2019

$10,083 (+5.7%)

$594,000 + $270,000

$864,000

2018

$9,538 (+4.4%)

$515,000 + $270,000

$785,000

2017

$9,137 (+1.5%)

$450,000 + $270,000

$720,000

2016

$9,006 (+4.5%)

$450,000 + $267,000

$717,000

2015

$8,617 (+4.3%)

$401,000 + $267,000

$668,000

2014

$8,262 (+1.3%)

$345,000 + $267,000

$612,000

2013

$8,158 (+2.5%)

$345,000 + $267,000

$612,000

2012

$7,957 (+2.9%)

$297,000 + $299,000

$596,000

2011

$7,732 (+4.6%)

$297,000 + $287,000

$584,000

2010

$7,393 (−6.1%)

$297,000 + $311,000

$608,000

2009

$7,871

$301,000 + $361,000

$662,000

*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

6,534 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1935

Sq. Ft.

2,006

Year built

1935

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3717646S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Crown Molding

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 165
Length: 15
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Crown Molding

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 270
Length: 27
Width: 10
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 56
Length: 7
Width: 8
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 204
Length: 17
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Sconce,Crown Molding

Family Room Information
Area: 153
Length: 9
Width: 17
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access

Dining Room Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Crown Molding

Kitchen Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Pantry,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove,Crown Molding

Office Room Information
Area: 81
Length: 9
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Concrete, Unfinished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Storm Window(s), Screens
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Office

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,006
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Beige

Exterior Features
Roof: Asphalt/Composition Shingles
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Screens, City View(s), Garden

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.15
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
ViewYN: Has View
View: City
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,077
Tax Year: 2020

Utilities

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

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Pleasant Street to Prospect to Leicester
UnparsedAddress: 42 Leicester Road, Belmont MA 02478

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,006
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: 1935
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3717646S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Winn Brook School

Public K-3 • Assigned • 0.4mi

10/10

Belmont High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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 98° 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 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

$1.32M – $1.60M

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Home values near 42 Leicester Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
53 Leicester Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1773 Sq. Ft.	$1,413,005
35 Leicester Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1993 Sq. Ft.	$1,607,622

Address	Redfin Estimate
47 Leicester Road, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2796 Sq. Ft.	$1,797,299
29 Leicester Road, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2300 Sq. Ft.	$1,969,063

Address	Redfin Estimate
41 Leicester Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2686 Sq. Ft.	$1,904,220
23 Leicester Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2800 Sq. Ft.	$1,602,844

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