OFF MARKET

Off Market Dec 2023 for $932K

$1,152,875

•

1,841

sq ft

42 Lorimer Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

Welcome to your new home, where character & sunlight embrace you from the moment you step into the inviting living room. This bright & sunny space features a cozy fireplace & hardwood floors. The sun-filled sitting room is a versatile space that can be used as a family room, an office or a playroom—YOU choose! The spacious kitchen is adjacent to the formal dining room boasting a built-in China cabinet, creating an ideal setting for hosting gatherings. Convenient first-floor laundry hookups. Upstairs is where you'll discover 3 bedrooms, a full bath & ample storage options. Walk-up finished attic awaits, offering addt'l living space. The possibilities are endless in this flexible area designed to suit your lifestyle. A paved driveway leads to a one-car detached garage. The fenced-in backyard & covered deck provide a perfect space for outdoor entertaining. Don't miss the opportunity to make this house your home. Schedule a showing today & step into a future filled endless possibilities.

Single-familyProperty Type

1931Year Built

6,800 sq ftLot Size

$626Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Lynne Kelly • Lamacchia Realty, Inc.

Bought with Laura Sheedy • Homeowners Assistance Program, LLC

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #73180695

Redfin Estimate

$1,152,875

$221K since sold in December 2023$12K since July

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This home's estimate is 8.3% lower than the average sale price ($1.26M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$1,115,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,736 sq ft
9 Mayfield Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD APR 30, 2026
$950,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,605 sq ft
24 Copley Ave, Waltham, MA 02452
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$1,205,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,694 sq ft
124 Orchard St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$1,449,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,920 sq ft
22 Ivy Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$1,250,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,814 sq ft
268 Renfrew St, Arlington, MA 02476
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 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

New listings for sale

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$929,900
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Sale history for 42 Lorimer Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$10,160 (−9.1%)

$717,000 + $175,000

$892,000

2024

$11,172 (−0.8%)

$769,000 + $289,000

$1,058,000

2023

$11,262 (+5.8%)

$726,000 + $276,000

$1,002,000

2022

$10,647 (+8.5%)

$664,000 + $257,000

$921,000

2021

$9,809 (+0.5%)

$636,000 + $214,000

$850,000

2020

$9,757 (+13.9%)

$673,000 + $214,000

$887,000

2019

$8,566 (+10.9%)

$522,000 + $212,000

$734,000

2018

$7,727 (+7.8%)

$424,000 + $212,000

$636,000

2017

$7,170 (+1.4%)

$343,000 + $222,000

$565,000

2016

$7,071 (+8.3%)

$343,000 + $220,000

$563,000

2015

$6,527 (−4.6%)

$286,000 + $220,000

$506,000

2014

$6,845 (+1.3%)

$287,000 + $220,000

$507,000

2013

$6,758 (+2.5%)

$287,000 + $220,000

$507,000

2012

$6,595 (+6.0%)

$248,000 + $246,000

$494,000

2011

$6,223 (+4.0%)

$234,000 + $236,000

$470,000

2010

$5,983 (+2.7%)

$234,000 + $258,000

$492,000

2009

$5,826

$238,000 + $252,000

$490,000

Tax history for 42 Lorimer Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$10,160 (−9.1%)

$717,000 + $175,000

$892,000

2024

$11,172 (−0.8%)

$769,000 + $289,000

$1,058,000

2023

$11,262 (+5.8%)

$726,000 + $276,000

$1,002,000

2022

$10,647 (+8.5%)

$664,000 + $257,000

$921,000

2021

$9,809 (+0.5%)

$636,000 + $214,000

$850,000

2020

$9,757 (+13.9%)

$673,000 + $214,000

$887,000

2019

$8,566 (+10.9%)

$522,000 + $212,000

$734,000

2018

$7,727 (+7.8%)

$424,000 + $212,000

$636,000

2017

$7,170 (+1.4%)

$343,000 + $222,000

$565,000

2016

$7,071 (+8.3%)

$343,000 + $220,000

$563,000

2015

$6,527 (−4.6%)

$286,000 + $220,000

$506,000

2014

$6,845 (+1.3%)

$287,000 + $220,000

$507,000

2013

$6,758 (+2.5%)

$287,000 + $220,000

$507,000

2012

$6,595 (+6.0%)

$248,000 + $246,000

$494,000

2011

$6,223 (+4.0%)

$234,000 + $236,000

$470,000

2010

$5,983 (+2.7%)

$234,000 + $258,000

$492,000

2009

$5,826

$238,000 + $252,000

$490,000

*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

6,970 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1931

Sq. Ft.

1,623

Year built

1931

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2251788S

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: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 192
Length: 16
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 120
Length: 10
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 80
Length: 10
Width: 8
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup

Bedroom #5 Information
Features: Flooring - Vinyl

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 48
Length: 6
Width: 8
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 21
Length: 7
Width: 3
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - 1/4,Flooring - Vinyl

Living Room Information
Area: 216
Length: 18
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Cable Hookup

Family Room Information
Area: 126
Length: 9
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Vinyl

Dining Room Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Vinyl,Dining Area,Deck - Exterior,Dryer Hookup - Electric,Exterior Access,Washer Hookup

Basement Information
Basement: Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor

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: Screens
Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Concrete, Hardwood
Interior Features: Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,841
Foundation Details: Block, Stone
Construction Materials: Conventional (2x4-2x6)
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Brick

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Deck - Composite
Exterior Features: Deck, Deck - Composite, Rain Gutters, Screens, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.16
Road Surface Type: Paved

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,262
Tax Year: 2023

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Mill Street to Lorimer Road
UnparsedAddress: 42 Lorimer Road, Belmont MA 02478

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,623
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1931
Year Renovated: 1931
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2251788S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 6

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Roger Wellington Elementary School

Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 1.3mi

8/10

Belmont High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi

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

$1.10M – $1.33M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
64 Lorimer Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2100 Sq. Ft.	$1,829,943
36 Lorimer Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2161 Sq. Ft.	$1,383,675

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