Off Market Aug 1996 for $295K

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Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,584/mo

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72 Chester Rd, Belmont, MA

About this home

Multi-familyProperty Type

1921Year Built

8,963 sq ftLot Size

Listed by Brian Shore • Oakley Real Estate

Bought with • Metro Properties

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #50336917

Redfin Estimate

Unfortunately, we don't have enough data to generate an accurate Estimate at this time.

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

OPEN SUN, 1:30PM TO 2:45PM
$2,499,000
5 beds3.5 baths2,859 sq ft
45 Wellesley Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

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Sale history for 72 Chester Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,285 (+8.0%)

$853,000 + $489,000

$1,342,000

2024

$14,150 (+3.7%)

$957,000 + $383,000

$1,340,000

2023

$13,645 (+0.1%)

$903,000 + $311,000

$1,214,000

2022

$13,629 (+4.3%)

$872,000 + $307,000

$1,179,000

2021

$13,063 (+1.2%)

$863,000 + $269,000

$1,132,000

2020

$12,903 (+9.4%)

$891,000 + $282,000

$1,173,000

2019

$11,798 (+2.5%)

$706,000 + $305,000

$1,011,000

2018

$11,506 (+1.4%)

$642,000 + $305,000

$947,000

2017

$11,345 (−1.2%)

$589,000 + $305,000

$894,000

2016

$11,480 (+20.1%)

$589,000 + $325,000

$914,000

2015

$9,559 (+5.5%)

$459,000 + $282,000

$741,000

2014

$9,059 (−9.9%)

$375,000 + $296,000

$671,000

2013

$10,051 (+0.1%)

$375,000 + $379,000

$754,000

2012

$10,039 (+13.3%)

$314,000 + $438,000

$752,000

2011

$8,858 (+4.2%)

$314,000 + $355,000

$669,000

2010

$8,500 (+1.8%)

$314,000 + $385,000

$699,000

2009

$8,347

$326,000 + $376,000

$702,000

Tax history for 72 Chester Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,285 (+8.0%)

$853,000 + $489,000

$1,342,000

2024

$14,150 (+3.7%)

$957,000 + $383,000

$1,340,000

2023

$13,645 (+0.1%)

$903,000 + $311,000

$1,214,000

2022

$13,629 (+4.3%)

$872,000 + $307,000

$1,179,000

2021

$13,063 (+1.2%)

$863,000 + $269,000

$1,132,000

2020

$12,903 (+9.4%)

$891,000 + $282,000

$1,173,000

2019

$11,798 (+2.5%)

$706,000 + $305,000

$1,011,000

2018

$11,506 (+1.4%)

$642,000 + $305,000

$947,000

2017

$11,345 (−1.2%)

$589,000 + $305,000

$894,000

2016

$11,480 (+20.1%)

$589,000 + $325,000

$914,000

2015

$9,559 (+5.5%)

$459,000 + $282,000

$741,000

2014

$9,059 (−9.9%)

$375,000 + $296,000

$671,000

2013

$10,051 (+0.1%)

$375,000 + $379,000

$754,000

2012

$10,039 (+13.3%)

$314,000 + $438,000

$752,000

2011

$8,858 (+4.2%)

$314,000 + $355,000

$669,000

2010

$8,500 (+1.8%)

$314,000 + $385,000

$699,000

2009

$8,347

$326,000 + $376,000

$702,000

*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

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Lot depth

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Lot size

9,148 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1920

Sq. Ft.

3,324

Year built

1920

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Middlesex County

APN

1623243S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

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Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.

Property details

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 14

Exterior

Building Information
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
PropertySubType: Multi Family

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.2
Lot Features: Easements

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,055
Tax Year: 0

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil
Heating Units: 0
Cooling Units: 0

Location

Location Information
Directions: COMMON STREET
UnparsedAddress: 72 Chester Road, Belmont MA

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

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,324
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,148 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 1920
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1623243S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
Exclusions: Peonias In Backyard
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 • 0.8mi

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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% 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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Historical weather

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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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Home values near 72 Chester Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
90 Chester Rd, Belmont, MA 7 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3050 Sq. Ft.	$1,684,099
70 Chester Rd, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2823 Sq. Ft.	$1,535,336

Address	Redfin Estimate
76 Chester Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2878 Sq. Ft.	$1,655,595
6668 Chester Rd, Belmont, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3116 Sq. Ft.	$1,692,078

Address	Redfin Estimate
74 Chester Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,530,532
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