SOLD DEC 1, 2025

Off Market Dec 2025 for $1.6M

$1,943,752

•

2,246

sq ft

70 Horace Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

Charming Dutch Colonial in a quiet, central Belmont neighborhood, blending classic design with modern updates. The heart of the home is a beautifully updated kitchen featuring white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, open rustic shelving, and an island that flows into the open dining room; perfect for entertaining. The front-to-back living room is anchored by a wood-burning fireplace and flooded with natural light. An oversized den and half bath offer a flexible, informal living area on the main floor. The second floor hosts 3+ bedrooms, 2 full tiled baths, and a dedicated home office. Ascend to the finished top-floor sanctuary, which feels like a private treetop retreat with large awning windows, ideal as a final bedroom or flex space. The walkout basement includes a plumbed half bath and is ready for expansion. Outside, enjoy a private patio perfect for grilling. Includes a one-car garage. Exceptional location with easy access to the Cushing Square, Belmont Center and Cambridge.

Single-familyProperty Type

1926Year Built

4,736 sq ftLot Size

$865Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by The Toland Team • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Bought with Simon Luo • A+ Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #73444082

Redfin Estimate

$1,943,752

$294K since sold in December 2025$22K since July

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This home's estimate is 22.9% higher than the average sale price ($1.58M) of 6 comparable homes.

BOUGHT WITH REDFIN MAY 29, 2026
$1,348,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,869 sq ft
290 Orchard St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$1,725,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,018 sq ft
46 Horace Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$2,050,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,731 sq ft
70 Goden St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$1,400,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths1,950 sq ft
81 Winsor Ave, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD MAR 6, 2026
$1,600,000
E
5 beds3 baths2,451 sq ft
1 Spinney Ter, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,365,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,093 sq ft
32 Marcia Rd, 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

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14 MoM

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$1,388,800
4 beds2 baths2,834 sq ft
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$929,900
3 beds2.5 baths1,845 sq ft
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Sale history for 70 Horace Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73444082

Dec 1, 2025

Sold

$1,650,000

$735/sq ft

Oct 22, 2025

Contingent

—

Oct 15, 2025

Listed

$1,599,000

$712/sq ft

MLS PIN #72496210

Jul 18, 2019

Sold

$1,150,000

$512/sq ft

May 15, 2019

Pending

—

May 8, 2019

Listed

$1,125,000

$501/sq ft

+10

Classic 1926 Colonial conveniently located .5 miles to Cushing Square, .4 miles to Chenery Middle School, and .9 miles to Belmont Center and Commuter rail. Ten rooms on three levels. First floor offers sunny living room with beamed ceiling and fireplace, lovely French doors to a library/family room with discreetly placed guest bath. Formal dining room features crown and dado moldings. The eat-in kitchen is outfitted with maple cabinets and stone countertop. Windows over the sink provide a view of the lush back yard with brick terrace, perfect for morning coffee or entertaining. On the top two floors are six rooms, all flexible in their use, along with two full baths. Unfinished basement offers potential for increased living space.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,340 (+17.1%)

$764,000 + $495,000

$1,259,000

2024

$12,250 (−3.2%)

$771,000 + $389,000

$1,160,000

2023

$12,656 (+5.6%)

$770,000 + $356,000

$1,126,000

2022

$11,988 (−4.6%)

$704,000 + $333,000

$1,037,000

2021

$12,567 (+7.3%)

$814,000 + $275,000

$1,089,000

2020

$11,715 (−2.5%)

$687,000 + $378,000

$1,065,000

2019

$12,020 (+9.9%)

$677,000 + $353,000

$1,030,000

2018

$10,935 (+0.8%)

$547,000 + $353,000

$900,000

2017

$10,850 (+1.3%)

$502,000 + $353,000

$855,000

2016

$10,714 (+6.6%)

$502,000 + $351,000

$853,000

2015

$10,049 (+2.2%)

$429,000 + $350,000

$779,000

2014

$9,828 (+1.4%)

$378,000 + $350,000

$728,000

2013

$9,691 (+3.7%)

$378,000 + $349,000

$727,000

2012

$9,345 (+2.9%)

$316,000 + $384,000

$700,000

2011

$9,083 (+4.8%)

$316,000 + $370,000

$686,000

2010

$8,670 (+2.4%)

$316,000 + $397,000

$713,000

2009

$8,466

$323,000 + $389,000

$712,000

Tax history for 70 Horace Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,340 (+17.1%)

$764,000 + $495,000

$1,259,000

2024

$12,250 (−3.2%)

$771,000 + $389,000

$1,160,000

2023

$12,656 (+5.6%)

$770,000 + $356,000

$1,126,000

2022

$11,988 (−4.6%)

$704,000 + $333,000

$1,037,000

2021

$12,567 (+7.3%)

$814,000 + $275,000

$1,089,000

2020

$11,715 (−2.5%)

$687,000 + $378,000

$1,065,000

2019

$12,020 (+9.9%)

$677,000 + $353,000

$1,030,000

2018

$10,935 (+0.8%)

$547,000 + $353,000

$900,000

2017

$10,850 (+1.3%)

$502,000 + $353,000

$855,000

2016

$10,714 (+6.6%)

$502,000 + $351,000

$853,000

2015

$10,049 (+2.2%)

$429,000 + $350,000

$779,000

2014

$9,828 (+1.4%)

$378,000 + $350,000

$728,000

2013

$9,691 (+3.7%)

$378,000 + $349,000

$727,000

2012

$9,345 (+2.9%)

$316,000 + $384,000

$700,000

2011

$9,083 (+4.8%)

$316,000 + $370,000

$686,000

2010

$8,670 (+2.4%)

$316,000 + $397,000

$713,000

2009

$8,466

$323,000 + $389,000

$712,000

*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

4,792 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1926

Sq. Ft.

2,246

Year built

1926

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2209656S

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: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 99
Length: 11
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 90
Length: 10
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 90
Length: 10
Width: 9
Level: Second

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 252
Length: 21
Width: 12
Level: Third
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 253
Length: 23
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan,Lighting - Overhead

Kitchen Information
Area: 187
Length: 17
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove,Lighting - Pendant

Office Room Information
Area: 72
Length: 9
Width: 8
Level: Second

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Concrete, Unfinished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Closet, Bathroom - Half, Den, Office, Bathroom, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,246
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Taupe

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Screens, Fenced Yard

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $14,340
Tax Year: 2025

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Between Common Street and Slade Street
UnparsedAddress: 70 Horace Rd, Belmont MA 02478

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,246
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1926
Year Renovated: 1926
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2209656S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
Exclusions: Built In Cabinet In The Dining Room
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Winthrop L Chenery Middle School

Public 4-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi

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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Historical weather

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

$1.85M – $2.24M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
52 Horace Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1698 Sq. Ft.	$1,572,621
66 Horace Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2018 Sq. Ft.	$1,688,199

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