Off Market Oct 2023 for $2.7M

$2,667,255

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $919/mo

•

2,901

sq ft

59 Hillcrest Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

Some say the best street in Belmont - An amazing opportunity on Hillcrest Road.This home has been lovingly lived in & now awaits it's new owners.A large,handsome 11 room colonial with 5 bedrooms & 2.5 baths.As you enter through the cheery pink front door,you will find a large foyer, the classic front to back living room w/fireplace & a charming dining room with triple windows,wall sconces & wainscotting.Large first floor office with built in bookcases.Front to back family room off kitchen w/new carpet & double closets.Upstairs there are 5 bedrooms & 2 full bathrooms.Bonus finished room on 3rd floor w/ expansion potential.Large basement.Gas heat with Buderus boiler.Freshly refinished hardwood floors & freshly painted.Spacious backyard with patio.Well manicured 12K square foot lot with irrigation.If your dream has been to be in a central location close to downtown Belmont,vibrant Cushing Square,all the schools and public transportation-This is it!!A rare and wonderful opportunity awaits!

Single-familyProperty Type

1924Year Built

0.29 acresLot Size

$919Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Christine Pomer • Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington

Bought with Non Member • Non Member Office

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•Source:MLS PIN #73156229

Redfin Estimate

$2,667,255

$43K since sold in October 2023$2,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 19% higher than the average sale price ($2.24M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$1,975,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,708 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$2,000,000
B
4 beds3 baths3,570 sq ft
248 Slade St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JAN 28, 2026
$1,750,000
C
5 beds2.5 baths3,124 sq ft
30 Payson Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$2,050,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,731 sq ft
70 Goden St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD NOV 14, 2025
$2,750,000
E
5 beds3.5 baths2,994 sq ft
16 Fairmont St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD MAR 26, 2026
$2,925,000
F
5 beds3.5 baths3,386 sq ft
11 Hillcrest Rd, 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

NEW 7 HRS AGO
$2,900,000
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3D & VIDEO TOUR
$1,995,000
4 beds3.5 baths2,756 sq ft
128 Watson Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
$879,000
2 beds1 bath1,130 sq ft
114 Payson Rd #2, Belmont, MA 02478
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
81 Grant Ave #81, Belmont, MA 02478
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Sale history for 59 Hillcrest Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$28,919 (+30.1%)

$1,094,000 + $1,445,000

$2,539,000

2024

$22,229 (+12.8%)

$1,363,000 + $742,000

$2,105,000

2023

$19,715 (+5.5%)

$1,040,000 + $714,000

$1,754,000

2022

$18,681 (−3.8%)

$951,000 + $665,000

$1,616,000

2021

$19,410 (+10.4%)

$1,041,000 + $641,000

$1,682,000

2020

$17,589 (+13.9%)

$1,110,000 + $489,000

$1,599,000

2019

$15,439 (+9.8%)

$866,000 + $457,000

$1,323,000

2018

$14,058 (+0.8%)

$700,000 + $457,000

$1,157,000

2017

$13,946 (+1.4%)

$642,000 + $457,000

$1,099,000

2016

$13,753 (+6.5%)

$642,000 + $453,000

$1,095,000

2015

$12,913 (+2.2%)

$548,000 + $453,000

$1,001,000

2014

$12,636 (+1.3%)

$483,000 + $453,000

$936,000

2013

$12,477 (+3.0%)

$483,000 + $453,000

$936,000

2012

$12,108 (+3.0%)

$405,000 + $502,000

$907,000

2011

$11,757 (+4.4%)

$405,000 + $483,000

$888,000

2010

$11,260 (+2.6%)

$405,000 + $521,000

$926,000

2009

$10,974

$413,000 + $510,000

$923,000

Tax history for 59 Hillcrest Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$28,919 (+30.1%)

$1,094,000 + $1,445,000

$2,539,000

2024

$22,229 (+12.8%)

$1,363,000 + $742,000

$2,105,000

2023

$19,715 (+5.5%)

$1,040,000 + $714,000

$1,754,000

2022

$18,681 (−3.8%)

$951,000 + $665,000

$1,616,000

2021

$19,410 (+10.4%)

$1,041,000 + $641,000

$1,682,000

2020

$17,589 (+13.9%)

$1,110,000 + $489,000

$1,599,000

2019

$15,439 (+9.8%)

$866,000 + $457,000

$1,323,000

2018

$14,058 (+0.8%)

$700,000 + $457,000

$1,157,000

2017

$13,946 (+1.4%)

$642,000 + $457,000

$1,099,000

2016

$13,753 (+6.5%)

$642,000 + $453,000

$1,095,000

2015

$12,913 (+2.2%)

$548,000 + $453,000

$1,001,000

2014

$12,636 (+1.3%)

$483,000 + $453,000

$936,000

2013

$12,477 (+3.0%)

$483,000 + $453,000

$936,000

2012

$12,108 (+3.0%)

$405,000 + $502,000

$907,000

2011

$11,757 (+4.4%)

$405,000 + $483,000

$888,000

2010

$11,260 (+2.6%)

$405,000 + $521,000

$926,000

2009

$10,974

$413,000 + $510,000

$923,000

*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

12,706

Year renovated

1925

Sq. Ft.

2,901

Year built

1924

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3416272S

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Pool

Last updated by owner on Oct 18, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 273
Length: 13
Width: 21
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 117
Length: 13
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 104
Length: 13
Width: 8
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 117
Length: 13
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 15
Length: 3
Width: 5
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 35
Length: 7
Width: 5
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 35
Length: 7
Width: 5
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall

Living Room Information
Area: 312
Length: 13
Width: 24
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 260
Length: 13
Width: 20
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

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

Kitchen Information
Area: 187
Length: 17
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Office Room Information
Area: 152
Length: 8
Width: 19
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Sump Pump, Unfinished

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 14X9
Laundry Features: In Basement

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Door Features: French Doors
Window Features: Screens
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Closet, Office, Bonus Room, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,901
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: White

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System, Screens

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Workshop

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.29
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $19,715
Tax Year: 2023

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Common Street to Hillcrest Road
UnparsedAddress: 59 Hillcrest Road, Belmont MA 02478

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,901
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 6
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: 1925
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3416272S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Pool

Home facts updated by owner on Oct 18, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Winthrop L Chenery Middle School

Public 4-6 • Assigned • 0.1mi

7/10

Belmont High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

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

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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Belmont, MA • 02478

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Estimated sale price

$2.53M – $3.07M

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Home values near 59 Hillcrest Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
40 Hillcrest Road, Belmont, MA 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4821 Sq. Ft.	$3,814,959
66 Hillcrest Road, Belmont, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3495 Sq. Ft.	$2,896,751

Address	Redfin Estimate
44 Hillcrest Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3645 Sq. Ft.	$3,222,089
74 Hillcrest Road, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3901 Sq. Ft.	$3,329,036

Address	Redfin Estimate
58 Hillcrest Road, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3348 Sq. Ft.	$2,594,842
79 Hillcrest Road, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3396 Sq. Ft.	$2,607,455

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