OFF MARKET

Off Market Nov 2018 for $1.2M

$1,786,357

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,167/mo

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2,223

sq ft

5 Ivy Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

Impressive, red brick English Colonial home on Belmont Hill featuring 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, central a/c, a one car garage and updated systems. The inviting foyer leads to a gracious living room and a family dining room. Cooks will love the large eat-in kitchen, which has ample cabinet space, granite counter tops, gas cooking and a door to the backyard patio for outdoor dining. There is a first floor half bath and an office with nice views. Upstairs is a large master bedroom with a bath, 3 more bedrooms & a family bath. The walk-up attic & full basement offer room for storage. For gardeners, there is a beautiful yard with an herb cutting garden, flower beds and a raspberry bush. The backyard is fenced for a pet! From Ivy Road there is easy highway access to major routes. The house is close to 3 modes of public transportation and area bike paths. Ivy Road is a family friendly street! Your kids will have fun joining their friends to walk to the cafes and shops at Belmont Center.

Single-familyProperty Type

1929Year Built

7,385 sq ftLot Size

$804Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Sharon Betzalel • William Raveis R. E. & Home Services

Bought with Caroline Staudt • Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate - The Shanahan Group

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•Source:MLS PIN #72395054

Redfin Estimate

$1,786,357

$586K since sold in November 2018$1,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 18.4% higher than the average sale price ($1.51M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$1,855,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,600 sq ft
10 Hillsdale Rd, Arlington, MA 02476
SOLD JUL 23, 2026
$1,120,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths1,863 sq ft
188 Brighton St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$1,305,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths1,890 sq ft
177 Mt. Vernon, Arlington, MA 02476
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$1,449,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,920 sq ft
22 Ivy Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$1,365,000
E
4 beds2 baths2,287 sq ft
197 Hillside Ave, Arlington, MA 02476
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$1,960,600
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,864 sq ft
98 Farnham 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

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14 MoM

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Sale history for 5 Ivy Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72395054

Nov 20, 2018

Sold

$1,200,000

$540/sq ft

Sep 22, 2018

Pending

—

Sep 13, 2018

Listed

$1,249,999

$562/sq ft

MLS PIN #30489715

Jul 19, 2001

Sold

$800,000

$360/sq ft

Apr 12, 2001

Listing Removed

—

Mar 29, 2001

Listed

$829,000

$373/sq ft

MLS PIN #50316361

May 24, 1996

Sold

$426,000

$192/sq ft

Mar 25, 1996

Listing Removed

—

Feb 8, 1996

Listed

$449,000

$202/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$17,404 (+10.8%)

$732,000 + $796,000

$1,528,000

2024

$15,713 (−0.7%)

$861,000 + $627,000

$1,488,000

2023

$15,826 (+1.9%)

$836,000 + $572,000

$1,408,000

2022

$15,525 (−3.6%)

$809,000 + $534,000

$1,343,000

2021

$16,098 (+25.2%)

$953,000 + $442,000

$1,395,000

2020

$12,859 (−4.4%)

$727,000 + $442,000

$1,169,000

2019

$13,456 (+4.2%)

$616,000 + $537,000

$1,153,000

2018

$12,915 (+2.9%)

$535,000 + $528,000

$1,063,000

2017

$12,550 (+2.3%)

$467,000 + $522,000

$989,000

2016

$12,271 (+3.5%)

$467,000 + $510,000

$977,000

2015

$11,855 (+2.6%)

$416,000 + $503,000

$919,000

2014

$11,556 (+1.3%)

$358,000 + $498,000

$856,000

2013

$11,410 (+0.8%)

$358,000 + $498,000

$856,000

2012

$11,321 (+3.1%)

$308,000 + $540,000

$848,000

2011

$10,976 (+4.1%)

$308,000 + $521,000

$829,000

2010

$10,543 (+13.5%)

$308,000 + $559,000

$867,000

2009

$9,286

$312,000 + $469,000

$781,000

Tax history for 5 Ivy Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$17,404 (+10.8%)

$732,000 + $796,000

$1,528,000

2024

$15,713 (−0.7%)

$861,000 + $627,000

$1,488,000

2023

$15,826 (+1.9%)

$836,000 + $572,000

$1,408,000

2022

$15,525 (−3.6%)

$809,000 + $534,000

$1,343,000

2021

$16,098 (+25.2%)

$953,000 + $442,000

$1,395,000

2020

$12,859 (−4.4%)

$727,000 + $442,000

$1,169,000

2019

$13,456 (+4.2%)

$616,000 + $537,000

$1,153,000

2018

$12,915 (+2.9%)

$535,000 + $528,000

$1,063,000

2017

$12,550 (+2.3%)

$467,000 + $522,000

$989,000

2016

$12,271 (+3.5%)

$467,000 + $510,000

$977,000

2015

$11,855 (+2.6%)

$416,000 + $503,000

$919,000

2014

$11,556 (+1.3%)

$358,000 + $498,000

$856,000

2013

$11,410 (+0.8%)

$358,000 + $498,000

$856,000

2012

$11,321 (+3.1%)

$308,000 + $540,000

$848,000

2011

$10,976 (+4.1%)

$308,000 + $521,000

$829,000

2010

$10,543 (+13.5%)

$308,000 + $559,000

$867,000

2009

$9,286

$312,000 + $469,000

$781,000

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,405 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1929

Sq. Ft.

2,223

Year built

1929

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3930543S

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: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Chair Rail

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting

Office Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Basement

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Flooring: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Home Office, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,223
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Red Brick

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Tile
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Storage, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, Garden

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.17
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $12,915
Tax Year: 2018

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Pleasant to Prospect, right on Richmond, left on Ivy
UnparsedAddress: 5 Ivy Road, Belmont MA 02478

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Bike Path, Highway Access

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,223
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: 1929
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3930543S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Winn Brook School

Public K-3 • Assigned • 0.5mi

10/10

Belmont High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

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 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

$1.70M – $2.06M

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Home values near 5 Ivy Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
29 Ivy Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2064 Sq. Ft.	$1,685,047
11 Ivy Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2133 Sq. Ft.	$1,964,790

Address	Redfin Estimate
23 Ivy Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2148 Sq. Ft.	$1,431,113
10 Ivy Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2376 Sq. Ft.	$1,734,438

Address	Redfin Estimate
17 Ivy Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2208 Sq. Ft.	$1,483,716
16 Ivy Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1580 Sq. Ft.	$1,477,616

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