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Off Market May 2022 for $2M

$2,403,925

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,174/mo

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4,414

sq ft

48 Amherst Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

Offers due Tuesday 4/26 at 12noon. Welcome to Belmont Hill...48 Amherst Rd! Situated atop an unusually large lot near the top of Belmont Hill and offering a commanding neighborhood presence, this expansive custom built, brick, contemporary ranch is bathed in sunlight and filled with architectural details. Featuring an elegant foyer flanked by a formal living room and large dining room, a generous family room with fireplace and sliders to the spacious yard, this stunning home boasts an eat-in kitchen with granite counters, a home office with custom built ins and 3.5 baths. The expansive lower level has a large open room plus rooms ideal for au pair or in-law suite with kitchenette and full bath. Hardwood floors, central air and a multi car garage with outlet for electric car. Newer solar panels add the final touches to this perfectly appointed abode. Welcome home!

Single-familyProperty Type

1975Year Built

0.49 acresLot Size

$545Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Catherine Luther • Channing Real Estate

Bought with Karen Kirk • Engel & Volkers Wellesley

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•Source:MLS PIN #72970258

Redfin Estimate

$2,403,925

$354K since sold in May 2022$51K since July

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This home's estimate is 31.1% higher than the average sale price ($1.83M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$2,315,000
A
4 beds3 baths4,546 sq ft
95 Longmeadow Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$2,075,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths3,500 sq ft
233 Rutledge, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD NOV 28, 2025
$2,070,000
C
3 beds5 baths4,677 sq ft
77 Wellesley Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$1,580,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,158 sq ft
15 Spring Valley Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$1,344,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,748 sq ft
87 George St, Arlington, MA 02476
SOLD APR 22, 2026
$1,620,000
F
3 beds3 baths3,099 sq ft
10 Lamoine St, 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

OPEN FRI, 11AM TO 12:30PM
$929,900
3 beds2.5 baths1,845 sq ft
81 Grant Ave #81, Belmont, MA 02478
OPEN SUN, 1:30PM TO 2:45PM
$2,499,000
5 beds3.5 baths2,859 sq ft
45 Wellesley Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
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Sale history for 48 Amherst Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72970258

May 20, 2022

Sold

$2,050,000

$464/sq ft

Apr 21, 2022

Listed

$1,985,000

$450/sq ft

MLS PIN #72350384

Oct 18, 2018

Sold

$1,425,000

$323/sq ft

Sep 9, 2018

Pending

—

Sep 4, 2018

Relisted

—

Jul 6, 2018

Listing Removed

—

Jul 6, 2018

Pending

—

Jun 21, 2018

Listed

$1,425,000

$323/sq ft

Perched atop 0.49 square ft. lot this sprawling custom "California" style ranch is bathed in natural light and brimming with architectural details throughout. Featuring a gracious foyer flanked by a formal living room with fire place and dining room with oversized bay window, offering a large family room with fireplace and sliders to lush grounds. An updated eat-in kitchen with granite counters and S/S appliances leads to a home office with custom built ins as well as exterior access. Three generous bedrooms including an en-suite master with walk-in closet. The expansive lower level replete with fireplace, wet bar, kitchenette and full bath is ideal for an au pair or in-law suite. Central air, hardwood floors, two car garage, proximity to Cambridge, Boston and all major routes enhance this home.

MLS PIN #71980717

Jun 15, 2016

Sold

$1,300,000

$295/sq ft

Apr 10, 2016

Pending

—

Mar 31, 2016

Listed

$1,299,000

$294/sq ft

+13

Perched atop a 21,300 sq. ft. lot this sprawling custom "California" style ranch is bathed in natural light and brimming with architectural details throughout. Featuring a gracious foyer flanked by a formal living room and large dining room, enhanced by a generous family room with sliders to the outdoors, an updated eat-in kitchen with granite counters and S/S appliances. Featuring an office with custom built ins and access to lush grounds, three bedrooms including an en-suite master, an expansive lower level replete with wet bar, kitchenette, full bath ideal for au pair or in-law suite. Three fireplaces, gleaming hardwood floors, Central air and two car garage compliment this home. Convenient to Cambridge, Boston and all major routes.

MLS PIN #71180666

May 18, 2011

Sold

$890,000

$202/sq ft

Apr 4, 2011

Contingent

—

Jan 20, 2011

Listed

$969,000

$220/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$22,974 (+13.4%)

$900,000 + $1,117,000

$2,017,000

2024

$20,265 (−12.0%)

$1,023,000 + $896,000

$1,919,000

2023

$23,020 (+35.7%)

$1,059,000 + $989,000

$2,048,000

2022

$16,970 (+2.5%)

$969,000 + $499,000

$1,468,000

2021

$16,560 (+10.1%)

$1,016,000 + $419,000

$1,435,000

2020

$15,037 (−0.6%)

$948,000 + $419,000

$1,367,000

2019

$15,124 (+1.2%)

$730,000 + $566,000

$1,296,000

2018

$14,945 (+0.2%)

$664,000 + $566,000

$1,230,000

2017

$14,911 (+1.3%)

$609,000 + $566,000

$1,175,000

2016

$14,720 (+3.7%)

$609,000 + $563,000

$1,172,000

2015

$14,190 (+2.4%)

$526,000 + $574,000

$1,100,000

2014

$13,851 (+1.3%)

$452,000 + $574,000

$1,026,000

2013

$13,677 (+1.3%)

$452,000 + $574,000

$1,026,000

2012

$13,497 (−1.7%)

$386,000 + $625,000

$1,011,000

2011

$13,730 (+4.4%)

$386,000 + $651,000

$1,037,000

2010

$13,157 (+3.3%)

$386,000 + $696,000

$1,082,000

2009

$12,734

$389,000 + $682,000

$1,071,000

Tax history for 48 Amherst Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$22,974 (+13.4%)

$900,000 + $1,117,000

$2,017,000

2024

$20,265 (−12.0%)

$1,023,000 + $896,000

$1,919,000

2023

$23,020 (+35.7%)

$1,059,000 + $989,000

$2,048,000

2022

$16,970 (+2.5%)

$969,000 + $499,000

$1,468,000

2021

$16,560 (+10.1%)

$1,016,000 + $419,000

$1,435,000

2020

$15,037 (−0.6%)

$948,000 + $419,000

$1,367,000

2019

$15,124 (+1.2%)

$730,000 + $566,000

$1,296,000

2018

$14,945 (+0.2%)

$664,000 + $566,000

$1,230,000

2017

$14,911 (+1.3%)

$609,000 + $566,000

$1,175,000

2016

$14,720 (+3.7%)

$609,000 + $563,000

$1,172,000

2015

$14,190 (+2.4%)

$526,000 + $574,000

$1,100,000

2014

$13,851 (+1.3%)

$452,000 + $574,000

$1,026,000

2013

$13,677 (+1.3%)

$452,000 + $574,000

$1,026,000

2012

$13,497 (−1.7%)

$386,000 + $625,000

$1,011,000

2011

$13,730 (+4.4%)

$386,000 + $651,000

$1,037,000

2010

$13,157 (+3.3%)

$386,000 + $696,000

$1,082,000

2009

$12,734

$389,000 + $682,000

$1,071,000

*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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.49 Acres

Year renovated

1975

Sq. Ft.

2,805

Year built

1975

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3121386S

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: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 3

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Interior Features: Central Vacuum

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,414
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle, Other
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Professional Landscaping

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

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.49
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
Road Frontage Type: Private Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $17,207.29
Tax Year: 2021

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Hydro Air, Active Solar
Cooling: Central Air, Active Solar

Location

Location Information
Directions: Prospect to Village Hill and left on Wellesley, first right on Amherst.
UnparsedAddress: 48 Amherst Rd, Belmont MA 02478

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,805
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.49 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1975
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3121386S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Exclusions: Sellers Personal Items.
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Winn Brook School

Public K-3 • Assigned • 1.3mi

10/10

Belmont High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi

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

6 days above 96° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

50% 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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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

$2.28M – $2.77M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
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45 Amherst Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2914 Sq. Ft.	$1,956,157

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