OFF MARKET

Off Market Nov 2018 for $1.5M

$2,224,717

•

2,564

sq ft

56 Amherst Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

Mid Century Belmont Hill home re-imagined with best of traditional and contemporary styles! Extensively upgraded and renovated with quality & taste. A perfect floor plan designed for effortless entertaining begins with the welcoming foyer open to the step down fireplaced great room and transitions to the formal dining room, cozy family room and the new eat-in kitchen - a chef’s dream with vaulted ceiling, crisp white shaker and natural maple island all topped with jet black granite, 6 burner Wolf gas cooktop, double ovens, limestone flooring and access to the deck for alfresco dining. Skylit master suite with large sitting area and chic master bath & new family bath on first level. Walk-out lower level, with a staircase open to the main level is a great in-law/au pair option with the fireplaced media room, bedroom, bath, tiled mudroom & two-car garage. Too many infrastructure upgrades to list here including 50-year roof, windows, doors, insulation, stone walls & walkways.

Single-familyProperty Type

1959Year Built

0.47 acresLot Size

$868Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Janet Terzano • Barrett Sotheby's International Realty

Bought with Borislav Kusturic • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #72402044

Redfin Estimate

$2,224,717

$715K since sold in November 2018$2,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 22.4% higher than the average sale price ($1.82M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,580,000
A
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SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$1,344,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,748 sq ft
87 George St, Arlington, MA 02476
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$2,165,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,696 sq ft
232 Rutledge Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$1,500,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,553 sq ft
30 Eustis St, Arlington, MA 02476
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$2,000,000
E
4 beds3 baths2,713 sq ft
150 Prospect St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$2,315,000
F
4 beds3 baths4,546 sq ft
95 Longmeadow 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

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14 MoM

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Sale history for 56 Amherst Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72402044

Nov 30, 2018

Sold

$1,510,000

$589/sq ft

Oct 4, 2018

Pending

—

Sep 27, 2018

Listed

$1,498,000

$584/sq ft

MLS PIN #71007556

Apr 12, 2010

Sold

$815,500

$318/sq ft

Feb 9, 2010

Contingent

—

Dec 4, 2009

Listed

$899,000

$351/sq ft

Belmont Hill. Spacious Ranch home situated on a large corner lot. Beautiful step-down living room with fireplace and lovely mouldings. There is a large formal dining room and Florida room. Eat-in kitchen with newer SS appliances but older cabinets. Step up to a mstr. bedroom with bath; two additional BRs and family bath. The lower level (1221 s.f) includes a 31' x 16' playroom with fireplace, a full bath, laundry/utility room plus bar area & 4th bedroom. C/A only on 1st level. Deck;patio

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$28,293 (+22.6%)

$891,000 + $1,593,000

$2,484,000

2024

$23,084 (−1.8%)

$1,012,000 + $1,174,000

$2,186,000

2023

$23,503 (+5.7%)

$1,047,000 + $1,044,000

$2,091,000

2022

$22,241 (+6.6%)

$958,000 + $966,000

$1,924,000

2021

$20,864 (+32.8%)

$1,004,000 + $804,000

$1,808,000

2020

$15,708 (+9.9%)

$937,000 + $491,000

$1,428,000

2019

$14,296 (+1.4%)

$722,000 + $503,000

$1,225,000

2018

$14,094 (−8.7%)

$657,000 + $503,000

$1,160,000

2017

$15,431 (+1.4%)

$602,000 + $614,000

$1,216,000

2016

$15,223 (+2.8%)

$602,000 + $610,000

$1,212,000

2015

$14,809 (+2.8%)

$521,000 + $627,000

$1,148,000

2014

$14,405 (−1.5%)

$447,000 + $620,000

$1,067,000

2013

$14,623 (+1.4%)

$447,000 + $650,000

$1,097,000

2012

$14,418 (+5.7%)

$382,000 + $698,000

$1,080,000

2011

$13,637 (+22.4%)

$382,000 + $648,000

$1,030,000

2010

$11,139 (+2.9%)

$382,000 + $534,000

$916,000

2009

$10,820

$385,000 + $525,000

$910,000

Tax history for 56 Amherst Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$28,293 (+22.6%)

$891,000 + $1,593,000

$2,484,000

2024

$23,084 (−1.8%)

$1,012,000 + $1,174,000

$2,186,000

2023

$23,503 (+5.7%)

$1,047,000 + $1,044,000

$2,091,000

2022

$22,241 (+6.6%)

$958,000 + $966,000

$1,924,000

2021

$20,864 (+32.8%)

$1,004,000 + $804,000

$1,808,000

2020

$15,708 (+9.9%)

$937,000 + $491,000

$1,428,000

2019

$14,296 (+1.4%)

$722,000 + $503,000

$1,225,000

2018

$14,094 (−8.7%)

$657,000 + $503,000

$1,160,000

2017

$15,431 (+1.4%)

$602,000 + $614,000

$1,216,000

2016

$15,223 (+2.8%)

$602,000 + $610,000

$1,212,000

2015

$14,809 (+2.8%)

$521,000 + $627,000

$1,148,000

2014

$14,405 (−1.5%)

$447,000 + $620,000

$1,067,000

2013

$14,623 (+1.4%)

$447,000 + $650,000

$1,097,000

2012

$14,418 (+5.7%)

$382,000 + $698,000

$1,080,000

2011

$13,637 (+22.4%)

$382,000 + $648,000

$1,030,000

2010

$11,139 (+2.9%)

$382,000 + $534,000

$916,000

2009

$10,820

$385,000 + $525,000

$910,000

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.47 Acres

Year renovated

1959

Sq. Ft.

4,329

Year built

1959

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2736149S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 10
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 544
Length: 17
Width: 32
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 270
Length: 15
Width: 18
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

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

Living Room Information
Area: 408
Length: 17
Width: 24
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Sunken

Family Room Information
Area: 209
Length: 11
Width: 19
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Remodeled

Dining Room Information
Area: 182
Length: 13
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 280
Length: 14
Width: 20
Level: Second
Features: Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Cabinets - Upgraded,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Marble, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Open Floorplan, Wet Bar, Entry Hall, Media Room, Mud Room, Walk-Up Attic, Wired for Sound

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,564
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Color: Cream

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Composite, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck - Composite, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fruit Trees

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.47
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Gentle Sloping
Road Frontage Type: Private Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $14,094
Tax Year: 2018

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Radiant, Natural Gas, Electric
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Village Hill Road to Wellesley, right on Crestview right on Amherst.
UnparsedAddress: 56 Amherst Road, Belmont MA 02478

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,329
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.47 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: 1959
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2736149S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4

Listing Information
Exclusions: Eames Coat Rack In Mudroom
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Winn Brook School

Public K-3 • Assigned • 1.3mi

10/10

Belmont High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

10/10

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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, 13 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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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

$2.11M – $2.56M

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Data from public records.

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39 Amherst Rd, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2800 Sq. Ft.	$1,885,039

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