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Off Market Dec 2020 for $1.1M

$1,558,580

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,917/mo

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2,022

sq ft

56 Horace Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

Nestled on a highly desirable tree lined street this welcoming nine room Colonial is brimming with modern updates and period architectural detail. This home features a beautiful living room with coffered ceiling and fireplace adjacent to a bright family room with access to the lovely back yard. Highlights include an open floor plan including thoughtfully renovated custom kitchen with island and dining room. The second level offers three bedrooms, renovated main bath and washer & dryer. An inviting and bright landing offers access to the third level boasting two additional bedrooms,sitting area,and modern full bath. Hardwood floors, one car garage, lovely garden and proximity to Cushing Square, schools and public transportation enhance this home.

Single-familyProperty Type

1924Year Built

5,074 sq ftLot Size

$771Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Barbara Nolan • Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont

Bought with Tom Sheehan • Compass

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•Source:MLS PIN #72743490

Redfin Estimate

$1,558,580

$388K since sold in December 2020$11K since July

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This home's estimate is 14% higher than the average sale price ($1.37M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$1,725,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,018 sq ft
46 Horace Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$1,600,000
B
4 beds1.5 baths1,664 sq ft
16 Preble Gardens Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUN 11, 2026
$980,000
C
4 beds2 baths2,000 sq ft
25 Barnes St, Waltham, MA 02453
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$1,260,000
D
4 beds1.5 baths1,648 sq ft
11 Poplar St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,365,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,093 sq ft
32 Marcia Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$1,275,000
F
3 beds2 baths2,025 sq ft
33 Palfrey 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 Horace Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72743490

Dec 11, 2020

Sold

$1,171,000

$579/sq ft

Oct 21, 2020

Contingent

—

Oct 15, 2020

Listed

$1,095,000

$542/sq ft

MLS PIN #70972913

Oct 30, 2009

Sold

$575,000

$284/sq ft

Oct 8, 2009

Contingent

—

Sep 10, 2009

Listed

$585,000

$289/sq ft

Inviting eight room Colonial sited on wonderful tree lined street convenient to Cushing Square. Featuring a spacious living room with beamed gumwood ceiling, fireplace,French door leading to sundrenched family room and eat in kitchen. Additional features include four bedrooms,hardwood floors,walk up attic,one car garage,fenced yard,and a new heating system. This home awaits your decorating vision and updates.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,559 (+18.2%)

$777,000 + $589,000

$1,366,000

2024

$13,168 (−2.4%)

$784,000 + $463,000

$1,247,000

2023

$13,488 (+5.5%)

$783,000 + $417,000

$1,200,000

2022

$12,785 (−5.0%)

$717,000 + $389,000

$1,106,000

2021

$13,456 (+17.8%)

$828,000 + $338,000

$1,166,000

2020

$11,418 (−1.7%)

$699,000 + $339,000

$1,038,000

2019

$11,612 (+10.7%)

$689,000 + $306,000

$995,000

2018

$10,485 (+1.1%)

$557,000 + $306,000

$863,000

2017

$10,368 (+1.4%)

$511,000 + $306,000

$817,000

2016

$10,224 (+7.2%)

$511,000 + $303,000

$814,000

2015

$9,533 (+2.8%)

$436,000 + $303,000

$739,000

2014

$9,275 (+1.6%)

$384,000 + $303,000

$687,000

2013

$9,131 (+4.3%)

$384,000 + $301,000

$685,000

2012

$8,758 (+20.5%)

$322,000 + $334,000

$656,000

2011

$7,269 (+5.2%)

$322,000 + $227,000

$549,000

2010

$6,907 (+2.3%)

$322,000 + $246,000

$568,000

2009

$6,754

$328,000 + $240,000

$568,000

Tax history for 56 Horace Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,559 (+18.2%)

$777,000 + $589,000

$1,366,000

2024

$13,168 (−2.4%)

$784,000 + $463,000

$1,247,000

2023

$13,488 (+5.5%)

$783,000 + $417,000

$1,200,000

2022

$12,785 (−5.0%)

$717,000 + $389,000

$1,106,000

2021

$13,456 (+17.8%)

$828,000 + $338,000

$1,166,000

2020

$11,418 (−1.7%)

$699,000 + $339,000

$1,038,000

2019

$11,612 (+10.7%)

$689,000 + $306,000

$995,000

2018

$10,485 (+1.1%)

$557,000 + $306,000

$863,000

2017

$10,368 (+1.4%)

$511,000 + $306,000

$817,000

2016

$10,224 (+7.2%)

$511,000 + $303,000

$814,000

2015

$9,533 (+2.8%)

$436,000 + $303,000

$739,000

2014

$9,275 (+1.6%)

$384,000 + $303,000

$687,000

2013

$9,131 (+4.3%)

$384,000 + $301,000

$685,000

2012

$8,758 (+20.5%)

$322,000 + $334,000

$656,000

2011

$7,269 (+5.2%)

$322,000 + $227,000

$549,000

2010

$6,907 (+2.3%)

$322,000 + $246,000

$568,000

2009

$6,754

$328,000 + $240,000

$568,000

*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

5,227 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1924

Sq. Ft.

2,022

Year built

1924

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3642317S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 195
Length: 15
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 140
Length: 14
Width: 10
Level: Third
Features: Skylight

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 140
Length: 14
Width: 10
Level: Third
Features: Skylight

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Living Room Information
Area: 247
Length: 19
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Coffered Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Family Room Information
Area: 187
Length: 11
Width: 17
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access

Dining Room Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan

Kitchen Information
Area: 204
Length: 17
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Remodeled

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Window Features: Skylight(s)
Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Closet, Bonus Room, Entry Hall, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,022
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Color: Green

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,418
Tax Year: 2020

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Oil

Location

Location Information
Directions: Common St. to Horace Rd
UnparsedAddress: 56 Horace Rd., Belmont MA 02478

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, House of Worship, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,022
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: 1924
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3642317S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Winthrop L Chenery Middle School

Public 4-6 • Assigned • 0.3mi

7/10

Belmont High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

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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$1.48M – $1.79M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
38 Horace Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2314 Sq. Ft.	$1,860,916
52 Horace Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1698 Sq. Ft.	$1,572,621

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42 Horace Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1938 Sq. Ft.	$1,599,411
60 Horace Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1670 Sq. Ft.	$1,422,470

Address	Redfin Estimate
46 Horace Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2018 Sq. Ft.	$1,925,176
66 Horace Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2018 Sq. Ft.	$1,688,199

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