Off Market Jul 2011 for $714K

$1,761,101

•

2,251

sq ft

53 Benton Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

Enjoy the sun splashed elegance & convenient loc of this Benton Estate brick Colonial. This stately 10 rm home has numerous carefully crafted architectural det, 5 bdrms & 2.5 half baths.1st flr offers a lovely foyer,living rm w/fireplace, beamed ceiling,French dr to screened porch,spacious sunrm, a formal dining rm with excep corner china cabinets,eat in kitchen & half bath.The 2nd level holds the mstr bdrm & bath,2 additional bdrms, ofc & guest bath. The 3rd flr has 2 bdrms & storage.

Single-familyProperty Type

1926Year Built

4,901 sq ftLot Size

$782Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Patrick Murphy • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Belmont

Listed by • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Belmont

Bought with Mary Gharios • Mary S. Gharios

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•Source:MLS PIN #71246171

Redfin Estimate

$1,761,101

$1.0M since sold in July 2011$23K since July

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This home's estimate is 14.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.53M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,400,000
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SOLD MAR 12, 2026
$1,400,000
B
5 beds2.5 baths2,935 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,365,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,093 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$1,725,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,018 sq ft
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SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$1,665,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,453 sq ft
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SOLD DEC 1, 2025
$1,650,000
F
4 beds3 baths2,246 sq ft
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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

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3D WALKTHROUGH
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112 Payson #1, Belmont, MA 02478
$1,388,800
4 beds2 baths2,834 sq ft
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$929,900
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Sale history for 53 Benton Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$17,711 (+9.7%)

$734,000 + $821,000

$1,555,000

2024

$16,146 (+1.1%)

$869,000 + $660,000

$1,529,000

2023

$15,972 (+5.3%)

$820,000 + $601,000

$1,421,000

2022

$15,167 (−11.7%)

$750,000 + $562,000

$1,312,000

2021

$17,183 (+16.7%)

$938,000 + $551,000

$1,489,000

2020

$14,729 (+15.9%)

$802,000 + $537,000

$1,339,000

2019

$12,709 (+11.8%)

$607,000 + $482,000

$1,089,000

2018

$11,372 (+3.1%)

$552,000 + $384,000

$936,000

2017

$11,028 (+1.4%)

$485,000 + $384,000

$869,000

2016

$10,877 (+5.8%)

$485,000 + $381,000

$866,000

2015

$10,281 (+2.2%)

$417,000 + $380,000

$797,000

2014

$10,058 (+4.7%)

$365,000 + $380,000

$745,000

2013

$9,611 (+5.3%)

$365,000 + $356,000

$721,000

2012

$9,131 (+5.0%)

$291,000 + $393,000

$684,000

2011

$8,699 (+4.6%)

$291,000 + $366,000

$657,000

2010

$8,317 (+2.6%)

$291,000 + $393,000

$684,000

2009

$8,109

$297,000 + $385,000

$682,000

Tax history for 53 Benton Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$17,711 (+9.7%)

$734,000 + $821,000

$1,555,000

2024

$16,146 (+1.1%)

$869,000 + $660,000

$1,529,000

2023

$15,972 (+5.3%)

$820,000 + $601,000

$1,421,000

2022

$15,167 (−11.7%)

$750,000 + $562,000

$1,312,000

2021

$17,183 (+16.7%)

$938,000 + $551,000

$1,489,000

2020

$14,729 (+15.9%)

$802,000 + $537,000

$1,339,000

2019

$12,709 (+11.8%)

$607,000 + $482,000

$1,089,000

2018

$11,372 (+3.1%)

$552,000 + $384,000

$936,000

2017

$11,028 (+1.4%)

$485,000 + $384,000

$869,000

2016

$10,877 (+5.8%)

$485,000 + $381,000

$866,000

2015

$10,281 (+2.2%)

$417,000 + $380,000

$797,000

2014

$10,058 (+4.7%)

$365,000 + $380,000

$745,000

2013

$9,611 (+5.3%)

$365,000 + $356,000

$721,000

2012

$9,131 (+5.0%)

$291,000 + $393,000

$684,000

2011

$8,699 (+4.6%)

$291,000 + $366,000

$657,000

2010

$8,317 (+2.6%)

$291,000 + $393,000

$684,000

2009

$8,109

$297,000 + $385,000

$682,000

*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

4,792 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1926

Sq. Ft.

2,251

Year built

1926

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3004764S

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
Open Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 221
Length: 17
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 299
Length: 23
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 160
Length: 16
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Vinyl

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry

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

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

Appliances
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Flooring: Hardwood
Interior Features: Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,251
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Block
Construction Materials: Brick
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Brick

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,698
Tax Year: 2011

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Fuses

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Oil

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Wellington
Middle Or Junior School: Chenery
High School: Belmont Hs

Location Information
Directions: Oakley Road to Benton Road
UnparsedAddress: 53 Benton Road, Belmont MA 02478

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Golf

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,251
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1926
Year Renovated: 1926
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3004764S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
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

0.31% 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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Historical weather

Belmont, MA • 02478

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Estimated sale price

$1.67M – $2.03M

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Home values near 53 Benton Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
47 Benton Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3015 Sq. Ft.	$1,970,286
58 Benton Rd, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2259 Sq. Ft.	$1,764,311

Address	Redfin Estimate
39 Benton Rd, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3198 Sq. Ft.	$2,279,695
42 Benton Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2621 Sq. Ft.	$1,924,636

Address	Redfin Estimate
35 Benton Rd, Belmont, MA 6 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2871 Sq. Ft.	$2,140,660
48 Benton Rd, Belmont, MA 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2938 Sq. Ft.	$2,067,135

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