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Off Market Nov 2020 for $1.5M

$2,067,135

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,168/mo

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2,938

sq ft

48 Benton Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

Classic brick Colonial-style home in the heart of Benton Estates. The welcoming foyer opens to a spacious front-to-back living room with wood-burning fireplace and direct access to the covered porch, a formal dining room with wainscoting, and a well-appointed eat-in-kitchen kitchen with cherry cabinets, granite countertops, tiled backsplash & stainless appliances.The second floor offers a large master bedroom with double closets, custom bookcase, and an updated stone & marble master bathroom with glass shower stall. Three more bedrooms plus another updated full bathroom complete this floor. The third floor is home to two bedrooms and an updated bathroom with glass shower, steam, bluetooth speakers and cedar seating. The lower level includes the family room plus daily workout/craft or office area, a half bathroom, laundry room & storage and utility room. A gracious covered porch, patio area and fenced yard allows for outdoor entertaining. This stately home is the essence of Belmont.

Single-familyProperty Type

1926Year Built

5,872 sq ftLot Size

$704Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Susan Condrick • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Bought with Rita Chekijian • Real Estate Advisors Group, Inc.

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•Source:MLS PIN #72732239

Redfin Estimate

$2,067,135

$542K since sold in November 2020$30K since July

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This home's estimate is 15.3% higher than the average sale price ($1.79M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$2,500,000
A
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SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$1,800,000
B
6 beds3 baths2,773 sq ft
23 Lawndale St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD MAR 12, 2026
$1,400,000
C
5 beds2.5 baths2,935 sq ft
12 Carver Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$2,050,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,731 sq ft
70 Goden St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$1,755,000
E
5 beds3.5 baths3,207 sq ft
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SOLD NOV 5, 2025
$1,249,000
F
5 beds3.5 baths2,738 sq ft
27 Appleton St, Watertown, MA 02472

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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

$879,000
2 beds1 bath1,130 sq ft
114 Payson Rd #2, Belmont, MA 02478
3D WALKTHROUGH
$879,000
2 beds1 bath1,530 sq ft
112 Payson #1, Belmont, MA 02478
$1,388,800
4 beds2 baths2,834 sq ft
24-26 Baker St, Belmont, MA 02478
HOT HOME
$929,900
3 beds2.5 baths1,845 sq ft
81 Grant Ave #81, Belmont, MA 02478
$2,499,000
5 beds3.5 baths2,859 sq ft
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Sale history for 48 Benton Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72732239

Nov 19, 2020

Sold

$1,525,000

$519/sq ft

Sep 29, 2020

Contingent

—

Sep 24, 2020

Listed

$1,495,000

$509/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 3, 2005

Sold

$882,500

$300/sq ft

MLS PIN #70225464

Sep 26, 2005

Sold

$870,000

$296/sq ft

Aug 1, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Jul 14, 2005

Listed

$899,000

$306/sq ft

This stately brick Colonial home in sought-after Benton Estates offers a gracious living room, new cherry kitchen with generous eating area, family room, six bedrooms and three and one half baths. Enjoy the rear porch, fenced, landscaped yard and barbecue area. In the Wellington Elementary School district, this beautiful home is convenient to schools, park, shopping and public transportation-just minutes to Cambridge and Boston.

MLS PIN #30338630

Dec 14, 1999

Sold

$574,000

$195/sq ft

Nov 12, 1999

Listing Removed

—

Jul 16, 1999

Listed

$579,000

$197/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 27, 1996

Sold

$400,000

$136/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$19,511 (+10.6%)

$768,000 + $945,000

$1,713,000

2024

$17,646 (+1.2%)

$909,000 + $762,000

$1,671,000

2023

$17,444 (+5.5%)

$858,000 + $694,000

$1,552,000

2022

$16,531 (−10.8%)

$785,000 + $645,000

$1,430,000

2021

$18,533 (+16.2%)

$981,000 + $625,000

$1,606,000

2020

$15,950 (+12.2%)

$839,000 + $611,000

$1,450,000

2019

$14,214 (+11.4%)

$635,000 + $583,000

$1,218,000

2018

$12,758 (+4.7%)

$577,000 + $473,000

$1,050,000

2017

$12,182 (+1.3%)

$508,000 + $452,000

$960,000

2016

$12,020 (+5.3%)

$508,000 + $449,000

$957,000

2015

$11,417 (+1.9%)

$437,000 + $448,000

$885,000

2014

$11,205 (+1.3%)

$382,000 + $448,000

$830,000

2013

$11,064 (+4.2%)

$382,000 + $448,000

$830,000

2012

$10,613 (−6.1%)

$305,000 + $490,000

$795,000

2011

$11,307 (+4.6%)

$305,000 + $549,000

$854,000

2010

$10,810 (+2.6%)

$305,000 + $584,000

$889,000

2009

$10,535

$311,000 + $575,000

$886,000

Tax history for 48 Benton Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$19,511 (+10.6%)

$768,000 + $945,000

$1,713,000

2024

$17,646 (+1.2%)

$909,000 + $762,000

$1,671,000

2023

$17,444 (+5.5%)

$858,000 + $694,000

$1,552,000

2022

$16,531 (−10.8%)

$785,000 + $645,000

$1,430,000

2021

$18,533 (+16.2%)

$981,000 + $625,000

$1,606,000

2020

$15,950 (+12.2%)

$839,000 + $611,000

$1,450,000

2019

$14,214 (+11.4%)

$635,000 + $583,000

$1,218,000

2018

$12,758 (+4.7%)

$577,000 + $473,000

$1,050,000

2017

$12,182 (+1.3%)

$508,000 + $452,000

$960,000

2016

$12,020 (+5.3%)

$508,000 + $449,000

$957,000

2015

$11,417 (+1.9%)

$437,000 + $448,000

$885,000

2014

$11,205 (+1.3%)

$382,000 + $448,000

$830,000

2013

$11,064 (+4.2%)

$382,000 + $448,000

$830,000

2012

$10,613 (−6.1%)

$305,000 + $490,000

$795,000

2011

$11,307 (+4.6%)

$305,000 + $549,000

$854,000

2010

$10,810 (+2.6%)

$305,000 + $584,000

$889,000

2009

$10,535

$311,000 + $575,000

$886,000

*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

5,663 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1926

Sq. Ft.

2,443

Year built

1926

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3930449S

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: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 228
Length: 12
Width: 19
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Lighting - Overhead,Closet - Double

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

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: Third
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Marble,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Countertops - Upgraded,Cabinets - Upgraded,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Lighting - Sconce

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Countertops - Upgraded,Remodeled,Lighting - Sconce

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Third
Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Countertops - Upgraded,Remodeled

Living Room Information
Area: 408
Length: 12
Width: 34
Level: Main,First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,French Doors,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Remodeled,Archway

Family Room Information
Area: 495
Length: 33
Width: 15
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting

Dining Room Information
Area: 168
Length: 12
Width: 14
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Wood,Wainscoting,Lighting - Pendant

Kitchen Information
Area: 231
Length: 21
Width: 11
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Picture,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Countertops - Upgraded,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove,Vestibule

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

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

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Door Features: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s), French Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wood
Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Closet, Lighting - Overhead, Bathroom, Bedroom, Foyer

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,938
Foundation Details: Irregular
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
Color: Brick

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Covered
Exterior Features: Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Garden

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

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $15,950
Tax Year: 2020

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Oakley or Payson Road to Benton Road
UnparsedAddress: 48 Benton Road, Belmont MA 02478

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,443
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1926
Year Renovated: 1926
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3930449S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer & Dryer
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Winthrop L Chenery Middle School

Public 4-6 • Assigned • 0.5mi

7/10

Belmont High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being 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

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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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

$1.96M – $2.38M

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Home values near 48 Benton Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
53 Benton Road, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2251 Sq. Ft.	$1,761,101
35 Benton Road, Belmont, MA 6 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2871 Sq. Ft.	$2,140,660

Address	Redfin Estimate
47 Benton Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3015 Sq. Ft.	$1,970,286
29 Benton Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2275 Sq. Ft.	$1,869,325

Address	Redfin Estimate
39 Benton Road, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3198 Sq. Ft.	$2,279,695
23 Benton Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2259 Sq. Ft.	$1,726,993

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