OFF MARKET

Off Market Sep 2017 for $1.4M

$1,815,721

•

2,972

sq ft

5 S Cottage Rd #5, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

Exquisite contemporary townhome located in the Woodlands at Belmont Hill surrounded by 100 acres of conservation land ** Elegant “Devon” end unit design includes 3 bedroom and 3.5 bathrooms, boasts an expansive floor plan ideal for entertaining ** Vaulted ceiling living room with built-in bookcases flanking a gas fireplace, wall of glass sliding doors access to large deck ** Overlooking pristine professionally manicured grounds** Premium appliances accent the bistro-style kitchen along with full-height cabinetry and granite counters ** Spacious Master bedroom has two walk-in closets, linen closet, and a marble-appointed bath with double sinks and walk-in shower ** Second level offers a bright loft, full bath and two generous bedrooms ** Builder professionally finished lower level, flexible use of living space as home office or bedroom, family room, entertainment or exercise area and game room with an additional full bath ** Direct access to attached 2-car garage and laundry area.

TownhomeProperty Type

2008Year Built

$611Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Ada Chan • EXACT Real Estate

Bought with Stephen McKenna • Bowes Real Estate Real Living

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•Source:MLS PIN #72179945

Redfin Estimate

$1,815,721

$406K since sold in September 2017$27K since August

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This home's estimate is 10.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.64M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 3, 2026
$1,830,000
A
3 beds3.5 baths2,979 sq ft
43 South Cottage Rd #43, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$2,109,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths3,000 sq ft
57 Burnham, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD MAY 27, 2026
$1,115,000
C
3 beds3 baths2,488 sq ft
175 Mallard Way, Waltham, MA 02452
SOLD JAN 15, 2026
$1,765,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths3,011 sq ft
51 S Cottage Rd #112, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD DEC 12, 2025
$1,450,000
E
3 beds3 baths3,874 sq ft
26 Brookfield Rd, Waltham, MA 02452
SOLD NOV 14, 2025
$1,585,000
F
2 beds2.5 baths2,797 sq ft
5 Meadows Ln #105, Belmont, MA 02478

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Market trends in 02478, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

102.3%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$31K MoM

Avg. days on market

17d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

14 MoM

New listings for sale

3D & VIDEO TOUR
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$879,000
2 beds1 bath1,130 sq ft
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3D WALKTHROUGH
$879,000
2 beds1 bath1,530 sq ft
112 Payson #1, Belmont, MA 02478
$929,900
3 beds2.5 baths1,845 sq ft
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Sale history for 5 S Cottage Rd #5

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Sq. Ft.

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Year built

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Style

Townhouse

County

Middlesex County

APN

M:59 P:000011 S:4 U:66

Parking Spaces

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Basement

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Accessible

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HOA Dues

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Garage

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Last updated by owner on Apr 8, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Bedroom Information
Main Level Bedrooms: 1

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 208
Length: 13
Width: 16
Level: Main,First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Flooring - Marble,Hot Tub / Spa,Double Vanity,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 209
Length: 19
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Cedar Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 192
Length: 16
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 168
Length: 12
Width: 14
Level: Main,First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Bathroom - With Tub,Flooring - Marble,Hot Tub / Spa,Bidet,Recessed Lighting

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting

Living Room Information
Area: 272
Length: 16
Width: 17
Level: Main,First
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck,Cable Hookup,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,High Speed Internet Hookup,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Slider

Family Room Information
Area: 168
Length: 12
Width: 14
Level: Main,First
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,High Speed Internet Hookup,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Slider

Dining Room Information
Area: 187
Length: 11
Width: 17
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting

Kitchen Information
Area: 208
Length: 16
Width: 13
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove

Basement Information
Basement: Y

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, First Floor

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Door Features: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s), French Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Carpet, Marble, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Recessed Lighting, Open Floorplan, Slider, Closet, Bathroom, Bonus Room, Sitting Room, Game Room, Mud Room, Loft

Exterior

Building Information
Building Name: The Woodlands At Belmont Hill Ii
Building Area (Total): 2,972
Construction Materials: Frame
StructureType: Townhouse
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Lead Paint: None

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck

Property Information
PropertySubType: Condominium
Common Walls: End Unit
Entry Level: 1
Security Features: Security System

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $16,421
Tax Year: 2017

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts, 200+ Amp Service

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

Location

HOA Information
Association Fee: $1,062
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee Includes: Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Road Maintenance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash

Location Information
Directions: Mill Street to McLean Drive to South Cottage
UnparsedAddress: 5 S Cottage Rd # 5, Belmont MA 02478

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: M:59 P:000011 S:4 U:66

Home facts updated by county records on Apr 8, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Roger Wellington Elementary School

Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 1.1mi

8/10

Belmont High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

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, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

53% 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

$1.73M – $2.09M

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Home values near 5 S Cottage Rd #5

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
7 S Cottage Road Unit 67, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2648 Sq. Ft.	$1,970,877
13 S Cottage Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2941 Sq. Ft.	$1,883,533

Address	Redfin Estimate
1 S Cottage Road Unit 64, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2511 Sq. Ft.	$1,805,084
9 S Cottage Road, Belmont, MA 2 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2880 Sq. Ft.	$1,622,529

Address	Redfin Estimate
4 S Cottage Road, Belmont, MA 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3141 Sq. Ft.	$1,661,657
7 S Cottage Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2979 Sq. Ft.	$1,763,450

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