Perched atop Belmont Hill lies this fully renovated farmhouse style home. Its crisp lines and fresh new face are a perfect contrast. Renovation of this 1930's modified Cape house, feature an open floor plan, master suite, and new systems throughout. No surface has been untouched, from the new kitchen and baths to the conditioned basement rooms, serving your unique needs - office space, play room, work out space, or extra TV/Gaming room. The large, open kitchen boasts Bertazzoni appliances, a large island/breakfast bar, lots of natural light and opens into the dining area. This first floor also includes a living room, pantry/laundry room, full bath, and family room. Three bedrooms complete the second floor, one of which is the large master suite with cathedral ceilings, generous shower, and walk-in closet. This home was meticulously renovated and includes new Marvin Windows, 200-amp service, new plumbing and HVAC, blown-in insulation, and new landscaping COMPLETION 11/1!
Belmont Hill, this charming eight room Cape is beautifully sited on a 7,442 square foot corner lot. This home is in need of a total rehab including kitchen, baths and all systems ( electrical, heating and plumbing). In its current condition it offers a fire-placed living room, dining room, family room, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, full basement and 1 car garage, convenient to public transportation, major routes, Cambridge and Boston.. This home awaits your renovation and decorating vision. **Being sold AS IS**
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,575 (+9.4%)
$733,000 + $810,000
$1,543,000
2024
$16,072 (+5.5%)
$863,000 + $659,000
$1,522,000
2023
$15,230 (+1.8%)
$838,000 + $517,000
$1,355,000
2022
$14,959 (−4.2%)
$811,000 + $483,000
$1,294,000
2021
$15,614 (+26.7%)
$954,000 + $399,000
$1,353,000
2020
$12,320 (+6.9%)
$729,000 + $391,000
$1,120,000
2019
$11,530 (+5.7%)
$618,000 + $370,000
$988,000
2018
$10,911 (+4.5%)
$536,000 + $362,000
$898,000
2017
$10,444 (+1.3%)
$468,000 + $355,000
$823,000
2016
$10,312 (+3.7%)
$468,000 + $353,000
$821,000
2015
$9,946 (+4.4%)
$417,000 + $354,000
$771,000
2014
$9,531 (+1.3%)
$358,000 + $348,000
$706,000
2013
$9,411 (+3.2%)
$358,000 + $348,000
$706,000
2012
$9,118 (+5.0%)
$309,000 + $374,000
$683,000
2011
$8,685 (+5.3%)
$309,000 + $347,000
$656,000
2010
$8,244 (+12.9%)
$309,000 + $369,000
$678,000
2009
$7,300
$313,000 + $301,000
$614,000
Tax history for 5 Rutledge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,575 (+9.4%)
$733,000 + $810,000
$1,543,000
2024
$16,072 (+5.5%)
$863,000 + $659,000
$1,522,000
2023
$15,230 (+1.8%)
$838,000 + $517,000
$1,355,000
2022
$14,959 (−4.2%)
$811,000 + $483,000
$1,294,000
2021
$15,614 (+26.7%)
$954,000 + $399,000
$1,353,000
2020
$12,320 (+6.9%)
$729,000 + $391,000
$1,120,000
2019
$11,530 (+5.7%)
$618,000 + $370,000
$988,000
2018
$10,911 (+4.5%)
$536,000 + $362,000
$898,000
2017
$10,444 (+1.3%)
$468,000 + $355,000
$823,000
2016
$10,312 (+3.7%)
$468,000 + $353,000
$821,000
2015
$9,946 (+4.4%)
$417,000 + $354,000
$771,000
2014
$9,531 (+1.3%)
$358,000 + $348,000
$706,000
2013
$9,411 (+3.2%)
$358,000 + $348,000
$706,000
2012
$9,118 (+5.0%)
$309,000 + $374,000
$683,000
2011
$8,685 (+5.3%)
$309,000 + $347,000
$656,000
2010
$8,244 (+12.9%)
$309,000 + $369,000
$678,000
2009
$7,300
$313,000 + $301,000
$614,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Laundry Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, First Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Hardwood
Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Bathroom
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,777
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
Color: White
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
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: $11,530
Tax Year: 2019
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Oven
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Radiant, Natural Gas, Hydro Air
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Prospect to Clairemont to Lawrence to Rutledge Rd
UnparsedAddress: 5 Rutledge Rd., Belmont MA 02478
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Golf, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,161
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1937
Year Renovated: 1937
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2681212S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Winn Brook School
Public K-3 • Assigned • 0.5mi
10/10
Belmont High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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