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Off Market Jul 2019 for $1.2M

$1,848,688

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,473/mo

•

2,800

sq ft

56 Lantern Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

Beautifully updated Split ranch in highly desirable Hillcrest area of Belmont Hill. Expansive main floor features a wood burning fireplaced living room, a huge dining room with cozy window seat and French doors to wood deck, a modern kitchen, a den/office/guest room, a master bedroom with on-suite bath, two bedrooms, and a family bath. Top level has a large au-pair bedroom, walk-in closet and full bath. Lower level offers a large family room, half bath with laundry, a den/office/media room, sliders to the back yard and direct access to a heated two car garage. Entertainment-sized patio overlooks in-ground gunite pool and professionally landscaped yard. Easy access to RT2, Cambridge/Boston, and Alewife 84 bus line.

Single-familyProperty Type

1958Year Built

0.45 acresLot Size

$660Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by David Hurley • Century 21 Adams Lawndale

Bought with Thomas Hevey • Century 21 Adams Lawndale

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•Source:MLS PIN #72476648

Redfin Estimate

$1,848,688

$599K since sold in July 2019$26K since July

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This home's estimate is 1.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.82M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$2,138,000
A
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SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$1,450,000
B
4 beds3 baths2,148 sq ft
42 Peacock Farm Rd, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$1,645,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths2,510 sq ft
27 Peacock Farm Rd, Lexington, MA 02421
SOLD OCT 28, 2025
$1,668,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,786 sq ft
39 Birch Hill Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$2,315,000
E
4 beds3 baths4,546 sq ft
95 Longmeadow Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$1,700,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,240 sq ft
3 Compton Cir, Lexington, MA 02421

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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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Sale history for 56 Lantern Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72476648

Jul 8, 2019

Sold

$1,250,000

$446/sq ft

Jun 2, 2019

Pending

—

Apr 29, 2019

Price Changed

$1,295,000

$463/sq ft

Apr 4, 2019

Listed

$1,349,000

$482/sq ft

MLS PIN #50352144

Jun 27, 1997

Sold

$450,000

$161/sq ft

Jan 1, 1997

Listing Removed

—

Oct 17, 1996

Listed

$479,000

$171/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,160 (+8.8%)

$879,000 + $452,000

$1,331,000

2024

$13,929 (−6.2%)

$1,000,000 + $319,000

$1,319,000

2023

$14,848 (+6.1%)

$1,034,000 + $287,000

$1,321,000

2022

$13,999

$946,000 + $265,000

$1,211,000

2021

$13,998 (−12.5%)

$992,000 + $221,000

$1,213,000

2020

$16,005 (+11.2%)

$926,000 + $529,000

$1,455,000

2019

$14,389 (+1.8%)

$713,000 + $520,000

$1,233,000

2018

$14,130 (+10.9%)

$649,000 + $514,000

$1,163,000

2017

$12,741 (+1.2%)

$595,000 + $409,000

$1,004,000

2016

$12,585 (+6.0%)

$595,000 + $407,000

$1,002,000

2015

$11,868 (+3.7%)

$514,000 + $406,000

$920,000

2014

$11,448 (+3.7%)

$442,000 + $406,000

$848,000

2013

$11,037 (+4.3%)

$442,000 + $386,000

$828,000

2012

$10,587 (−2.8%)

$377,000 + $416,000

$793,000

2011

$10,897 (+11.5%)

$377,000 + $446,000

$823,000

2010

$9,777 (+2.7%)

$377,000 + $427,000

$804,000

2009

$9,524

$380,000 + $421,000

$801,000

Tax history for 56 Lantern Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,160 (+8.8%)

$879,000 + $452,000

$1,331,000

2024

$13,929 (−6.2%)

$1,000,000 + $319,000

$1,319,000

2023

$14,848 (+6.1%)

$1,034,000 + $287,000

$1,321,000

2022

$13,999

$946,000 + $265,000

$1,211,000

2021

$13,998 (−12.5%)

$992,000 + $221,000

$1,213,000

2020

$16,005 (+11.2%)

$926,000 + $529,000

$1,455,000

2019

$14,389 (+1.8%)

$713,000 + $520,000

$1,233,000

2018

$14,130 (+10.9%)

$649,000 + $514,000

$1,163,000

2017

$12,741 (+1.2%)

$595,000 + $409,000

$1,004,000

2016

$12,585 (+6.0%)

$595,000 + $407,000

$1,002,000

2015

$11,868 (+3.7%)

$514,000 + $406,000

$920,000

2014

$11,448 (+3.7%)

$442,000 + $406,000

$848,000

2013

$11,037 (+4.3%)

$442,000 + $386,000

$828,000

2012

$10,587 (−2.8%)

$377,000 + $416,000

$793,000

2011

$10,897 (+11.5%)

$377,000 + $446,000

$823,000

2010

$9,777 (+2.7%)

$377,000 + $427,000

$804,000

2009

$9,524

$380,000 + $421,000

$801,000

*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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.45 Acres

Year renovated

1958

Sq. Ft.

1,961

Year built

1958

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3052511S

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
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: First

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: First

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: First

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: First

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Level: First

Family Room Information
Level: Basement

Dining Room Information
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Garage Access, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
Interior Features: Den

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,800
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Brown

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Pool - Inground, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard

Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: In Ground

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.45
Frontage Length: 130
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $14,389.11
Tax Year: 2019

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Evergreen to Spring Valley to Longmeadow to Lantern.
UnparsedAddress: 56 Lantern Rd, Belmont MA 02478

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Golf, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,961
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.45 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: 1958
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3052511S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Winn Brook School

Public K-3 • Assigned • 1.7mi

10/10

Belmont High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi

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, 14 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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$1.76M – $2.13M

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Data from public records.

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40 Lantern Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3398 Sq. Ft.	$1,841,848

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35 Lantern Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 1862 Sq. Ft.	$1,844,616

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30 Lantern Road, Belmont, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1758 Sq. Ft.	$1,678,571
48 Lantern Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2135 Sq. Ft.	$2,001,175

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