OFF MARKET

Off Market Jun 2018 for $1.7M

$2,481,496

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $7,621/mo

•

3,961

sq ft

49 Amherst Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

Spectacular 5 bedroom 3 bath home on sprawling & beautifully landscaped lot. Step inside & let your dreams come true. Expansive rooms for entertainment on both levels, w/ floor to ceiling windows allowing for an abundance of natural light. Amazing kitchen has stone counters, stainless appliances, pendant & recessed lighting, an island for food prep, and a dining area w/ fireplace. Pass-through between kitchen & living rm, along w/ open space between dining & sitting area, make this a perfect home for social & family events. There are also 3 bedrooms and a full bath w/ double vanity on the main floor. The entire upper level comprises a fabulous master bedroom w/ vaulted ceiling, large en suite bathroom w/ soaking tub, and two walk-in closets. Lower level features family room w/ fp & access to deck, a theatre room, au pair bedroom & an exercise room. Completing this level is a large sun room with access to the backyard and swimming pool. Quick and easy access to Cambridge and Boston.

Single-familyProperty Type

1959Year Built

0.8 acresLot Size

$626Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Anne Mahon • RE/MAX Leading Edge

Bought with Dani Fleming's MAPropertiesOnline T • RE/MAX Leading Edge

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #72318949

Redfin Estimate

$2,481,496

$753K since sold in June 2018$41K since July

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This home's estimate is 20.1% higher than the average sale price ($2.07M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$2,315,000
A
4 beds3 baths4,546 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$2,225,000
B
5 beds3.5 baths3,843 sq ft
100 Village Hill Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$2,075,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths3,500 sq ft
233 Rutledge, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$1,475,000
D
5 beds3 baths3,303 sq ft
27 Park Cir, Arlington, MA 02476
SOLD MAR 18, 2026
$2,138,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths3,186 sq ft
31 Greensbrook Way, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$2,165,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,696 sq ft
232 Rutledge Rd, 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

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$929,900
3 beds2.5 baths1,845 sq ft
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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 49 Amherst Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72318949

Jun 27, 2018

Sold

$1,728,000

$436/sq ft

May 9, 2018

Pending

—

May 1, 2018

Listed

$1,699,000

$429/sq ft

MLS PIN #30611917

Jul 30, 2002

Sold

$1,220,000

$308/sq ft

Jun 11, 2002

Listing Removed

—

May 30, 2002

Listed

$1,295,000

$327/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$24,192 (+15.9%)

$1,017,000 + $1,107,000

$2,124,000

2024

$20,877 (−3.8%)

$1,156,000 + $821,000

$1,977,000

2023

$21,693 (+5.6%)

$1,196,000 + $734,000

$1,930,000

2022

$20,542 (+3.0%)

$1,094,000 + $683,000

$1,777,000

2021

$19,941 (+11.7%)

$1,147,000 + $581,000

$1,728,000

2020

$17,853 (+0.6%)

$1,071,000 + $552,000

$1,623,000

2019

$17,750 (+1.0%)

$825,000 + $696,000

$1,521,000

2018

$17,569

$750,000 + $696,000

$1,446,000

2017

$17,563 (+1.3%)

$688,000 + $696,000

$1,384,000

2016

$17,333 (−0.5%)

$688,000 + $692,000

$1,380,000

2015

$17,428 (+1.9%)

$595,000 + $756,000

$1,351,000

2014

$17,105 (−1.8%)

$511,000 + $756,000

$1,267,000

2013

$17,422 (+0.9%)

$511,000 + $796,000

$1,307,000

2012

$17,275 (−0.5%)

$436,000 + $858,000

$1,294,000

2011

$17,358 (+17.6%)

$436,000 + $875,000

$1,311,000

2010

$14,762 (+22.2%)

$436,000 + $778,000

$1,214,000

2009

$12,080

$440,000 + $576,000

$1,016,000

Tax history for 49 Amherst Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$24,192 (+15.9%)

$1,017,000 + $1,107,000

$2,124,000

2024

$20,877 (−3.8%)

$1,156,000 + $821,000

$1,977,000

2023

$21,693 (+5.6%)

$1,196,000 + $734,000

$1,930,000

2022

$20,542 (+3.0%)

$1,094,000 + $683,000

$1,777,000

2021

$19,941 (+11.7%)

$1,147,000 + $581,000

$1,728,000

2020

$17,853 (+0.6%)

$1,071,000 + $552,000

$1,623,000

2019

$17,750 (+1.0%)

$825,000 + $696,000

$1,521,000

2018

$17,569

$750,000 + $696,000

$1,446,000

2017

$17,563 (+1.3%)

$688,000 + $696,000

$1,384,000

2016

$17,333 (−0.5%)

$688,000 + $692,000

$1,380,000

2015

$17,428 (+1.9%)

$595,000 + $756,000

$1,351,000

2014

$17,105 (−1.8%)

$511,000 + $756,000

$1,267,000

2013

$17,422 (+0.9%)

$511,000 + $796,000

$1,307,000

2012

$17,275 (−0.5%)

$436,000 + $858,000

$1,294,000

2011

$17,358 (+17.6%)

$436,000 + $875,000

$1,311,000

2010

$14,762 (+22.2%)

$436,000 + $778,000

$1,214,000

2009

$12,080

$440,000 + $576,000

$1,016,000

*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

0.8 Acres

Year renovated

1959

Sq. Ft.

2,417

Year built

1959

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1596626S

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: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 252
Length: 18
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wood,Cable Hookup,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 130
Length: 13
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #5 Information
Level: Basement
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 80
Length: 10
Width: 8
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Closet,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 126
Length: 14
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Closet,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 45
Length: 9
Width: 5
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - With Shower Stall

Living Room Information
Area: 240
Length: 20
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wood,Balcony - Exterior

Family Room Information
Area: 480
Length: 30
Width: 16
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Wood,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Slider

Dining Room Information
Area: 176
Length: 16
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood,Balcony - Exterior,Recessed Lighting,Slider

Kitchen Information
Area: 260
Length: 20
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Peninsula

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

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 9X5
Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Kitchen, Living Room

Appliances
Other Equipment: Satellite Dish

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 13
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Vinyl, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Exercise Room, Media Room, Sun Room, Wired for Sound

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,961
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Green

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Composite, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Composite, Patio, Balcony, Pool - Inground, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Satellite Dish

Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: In Ground

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.8
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $17,569
Tax Year: 2018

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Radiant, Oil
Cooling: Central Air

Location

HOA Information
Has Association

Location Information
Directions: Park Ave to Village Hill Road to Wellesley Road to Amherst
UnparsedAddress: 49 Amherst Rd, 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

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,417
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.8 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: 1959
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1596626S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 7

Listing Information
Exclusions: Personal Belongings And Staging.
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

7 days above 96° expected this year, 14 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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Sun exposure

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

$2.36M – $2.85M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
32 Amherst Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2592 Sq. Ft.	$2,556,099
39 Amherst Road, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2800 Sq. Ft.	$1,885,039

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40 Amherst Road, Belmont, MA 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3018 Sq. Ft.	$2,082,030
31 Amherst Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2576 Sq. Ft.	$2,274,220

Address	Redfin Estimate
45 Amherst Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2914 Sq. Ft.	$1,956,157
56 Amherst Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2564 Sq. Ft.	$2,224,717

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