Off Market Aug 2011 for $620K

$1,619,266

•

3,015

sq ft

7 Chester Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

Classic oversized 2 Family in GREAT location only 2 blocks from Cushing Square. Solid home w/ great "bones" offers large apartments for incredible rental income- (1- 2BR and 1-4BR), separated utilites, updated heating systems, huge basement, open and covered decks and private driveway. Home is loaded with original details, open and spacious living areas flooded with natural light, HW floors throughout, built in china cabinets, working fireplaces and kitchen pantries. Possible condo conversion.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1910Year Built

5,180 sq ftLot Size

$537Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

6 spacesParking

Listed by Lynn Hollenbeck • Seaport Realty Group

Listed by • Seaport Realty Group

Bought with Ed Greable • Bremis, James J. Inc.

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•Source:MLS PIN #71248166

Redfin Estimate

$1,619,266

$999K since sold in August 2011$30K since July

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This home's estimate is 10.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.47M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$1,800,000
A
6 beds3 baths2,773 sq ft
23 Lawndale St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD APR 21, 2026
$1,360,000
B
6 beds3 baths2,922 sq ft
519 Belmont St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$1,237,500
C
5 beds3 baths2,964 sq ft
33 Kimball Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$1,700,000
D
5 beds3 baths3,098 sq ft
16-18 Walnut St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$1,325,000
E
5 beds2 baths2,771 sq ft
93-95 Poplar St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$1,390,000
F
5 beds3 baths2,928 sq ft
113 Langdon Ave, Watertown, MA 02472

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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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$2,499,000
5 beds3.5 baths2,859 sq ft
45 Wellesley Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
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Sale history for 7 Chester Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$17,825 (+14.0%)

$744,000 + $821,000

$1,565,000

2024

$15,639 (+6.1%)

$835,000 + $646,000

$1,481,000

2023

$14,736 (−0.2%)

$787,000 + $524,000

$1,311,000

2022

$14,762 (+2.5%)

$760,000 + $517,000

$1,277,000

2021

$14,402 (−2.4%)

$753,000 + $495,000

$1,248,000

2020

$14,762 (+7.6%)

$776,000 + $566,000

$1,342,000

2019

$13,724 (+11.4%)

$615,000 + $561,000

$1,176,000

2018

$12,320 (+12.6%)

$560,000 + $454,000

$1,014,000

2017

$10,939 (+5.4%)

$513,000 + $349,000

$862,000

2016

$10,375 (+20.0%)

$513,000 + $313,000

$826,000

2015

$8,643 (+4.8%)

$400,000 + $270,000

$670,000

2014

$8,249 (+3.8%)

$327,000 + $284,000

$611,000

2013

$7,945 (+0.9%)

$327,000 + $269,000

$596,000

2012

$7,877 (−5.6%)

$273,000 + $317,000

$590,000

2011

$8,341 (+4.6%)

$273,000 + $357,000

$630,000

2010

$7,977 (+1.5%)

$273,000 + $383,000

$656,000

2009

$7,859

$285,000 + $376,000

$661,000

Tax history for 7 Chester Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$17,825 (+14.0%)

$744,000 + $821,000

$1,565,000

2024

$15,639 (+6.1%)

$835,000 + $646,000

$1,481,000

2023

$14,736 (−0.2%)

$787,000 + $524,000

$1,311,000

2022

$14,762 (+2.5%)

$760,000 + $517,000

$1,277,000

2021

$14,402 (−2.4%)

$753,000 + $495,000

$1,248,000

2020

$14,762 (+7.6%)

$776,000 + $566,000

$1,342,000

2019

$13,724 (+11.4%)

$615,000 + $561,000

$1,176,000

2018

$12,320 (+12.6%)

$560,000 + $454,000

$1,014,000

2017

$10,939 (+5.4%)

$513,000 + $349,000

$862,000

2016

$10,375 (+20.0%)

$513,000 + $313,000

$826,000

2015

$8,643 (+4.8%)

$400,000 + $270,000

$670,000

2014

$8,249 (+3.8%)

$327,000 + $284,000

$611,000

2013

$7,945 (+0.9%)

$327,000 + $269,000

$596,000

2012

$7,877 (−5.6%)

$273,000 + $317,000

$590,000

2011

$8,341 (+4.6%)

$273,000 + $357,000

$630,000

2010

$7,977 (+1.5%)

$273,000 + $383,000

$656,000

2009

$7,859

$285,000 + $376,000

$661,000

*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

1910

Sq. Ft.

3,891

Year built

1910

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Middlesex County

APN

3024803S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Open Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Paved Drive

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Concrete

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning

Appliances
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 13
Flooring: Wood, Hardwood
Interior Features: Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen

Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N

Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 2
# of Floors: 2
Lease: N

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,015
Foundation Details: Block, Granite
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Appraiser
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Brown

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Balcony/Deck

Property Information
PropertySubType: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Levels: 3

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
Frontage Length: 60
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,341.20
Tax Year: 2011

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Heating Units: 2
Cooling Units: 0

Location

Location Information
Directions: Corner of Chester Rd. and Common St.
UnparsedAddress: 7 Chester Rd., Belmont MA 02478

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

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,891
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: 1910
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3024803S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

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Transit

Winthrop L Chenery Middle School

Public 4-6 • Assigned • 0.3mi

7/10

Belmont High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

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

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% 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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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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Estimated sale price

$1.54M – $1.86M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1012 Chester Road, Belmont, MA 7 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3156 Sq. Ft.	$1,580,033
15 Chester Road, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2605 Sq. Ft.	$1,381,825

Address	Redfin Estimate
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