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Off Market Feb 2023 for $1.4M

$1,733,303

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,902/mo

•

2,438

sq ft

74 Old Middlesex Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

Ready to be in awe of this classic Belmont beauty! Delightful at every turn, this incredibly spacious 5 bedroom colonial offers a flexible floorplan, many updates and an amazing location. Sited in the desirable Benton Estates of Belmont, close to public transportation, Cushing Square, parks and schools.The center hall is a welcoming oasis into this home and opens to the large living room with fireplace. Painted in a wonderful soothing tone it will be the perfect place to celebrate the holidays!Wonderful dining room, sunroom/family room.Eat-in kitchen with new appliances and countertop. Enjoy the 3 season porch that overlooks the private backyard.Upstairs you will love the newly renovated full bathroom with marble hexagon tile floor and classic fixtures. Open office space area and 3 bedrooms. The top level offers 2 more bedrooms and a unbelievable view of the Boston Skyline! A real "wow" factor! Tons of storage in the basement, gas heating, 1 car garage.Amazing opportunity in Belmont!

Single-familyProperty Type

1930Year Built

5,129 sq ftLot Size

$711Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Christine Pomer • Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington

Bought with Kara Spelman • Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate - The Shanahan Group

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•Source:MLS PIN #73063045

Redfin Estimate

$1,733,303

$263K since sold in February 2023$13K since July

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This home's estimate is 5.7% higher than the average sale price ($1.64M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$1,600,000
A
4 beds1.5 baths1,664 sq ft
16 Preble Gardens Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD MAR 12, 2026
$1,400,000
B
5 beds2.5 baths2,935 sq ft
12 Carver Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$2,050,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,731 sq ft
70 Goden St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$1,665,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,453 sq ft
35 Falmouth St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$1,400,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths1,950 sq ft
81 Winsor Ave, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$1,725,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,018 sq ft
46 Horace Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

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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

$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
$1,388,800
4 beds2 baths2,834 sq ft
24-26 Baker St, Belmont, MA 02478
HOT HOME
$929,900
3 beds2.5 baths1,845 sq ft
81 Grant Ave #81, Belmont, MA 02478
$2,499,000
5 beds3.5 baths2,859 sq ft
45 Wellesley Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
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Sale history for 74 Old Middlesex Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73063045

Feb 9, 2023

Sold

$1,470,000

$603/sq ft

Dec 21, 2022

Relisted

—

Dec 13, 2022

Contingent

—

Dec 5, 2022

Listed

$1,499,000

$615/sq ft

MLS PIN #72581335

Dec 10, 2019

Sold

$1,140,000

$468/sq ft

Nov 7, 2019

Pending

—

Oct 24, 2019

Contingent

—

Oct 17, 2019

Listed

$1,179,000

$484/sq ft

+30

This classic Colonial with Boston skyline views is ideally located in the sought after Benton Estates neighborhood. Featuring 10 Rooms, 5 Beds, 1.5 Baths and 2,600+ sq ft of living space spread out over 3 levels. The first floor has a gracious entry foyer, living room w/ Beamed ceiling, crown molding & wood burning fireplace, Formal dining room w/ crown molding & wainscoting, Spacious Eat-In-Kitchen, Sun room, Half bath and a 3 season porch. The second level features a full hall bath, Master Bedroom w/ double closets & its own private deck, 2 additional bedrooms and an Office finish the 2nd level. The dormered 3rd floor offers terrific city views featuring two additional bedrooms plus great closet & storage space. Exterior features include 1 Car detached garage, flagstone patio and a fenced in back yard. Gas Heat & Hot water, 200 Amp electric, Newer roof & Boiler. Easy to Cambridge, Boston, Public transport, Major Highway access, Cushing Square, Payson Park, Fresh Pond & more!

Public Records

Jun 16, 1988

Sold

$300,000

$123/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,935 (+37.2%)

$742,000 + $657,000

$1,399,000

2024

$11,616 (+0.3%)

$879,000 + $221,000

$1,100,000

2023

$11,577 (+5.9%)

$829,000 + $201,000

$1,030,000

2022

$10,936 (−14.4%)

$758,000 + $188,000

$946,000

2021

$12,775 (−2.7%)

$949,000 + $158,000

$1,107,000

2020

$13,134 (+18.1%)

$811,000 + $383,000

$1,194,000

2019

$11,122 (+2.0%)

$614,000 + $339,000

$953,000

2018

$10,899 (+3.5%)

$558,000 + $339,000

$897,000

2017

$10,533 (+1.4%)

$491,000 + $339,000

$830,000

2016

$10,387 (+6.2%)

$491,000 + $336,000

$827,000

2015

$9,778 (+2.7%)

$422,000 + $336,000

$758,000

2014

$9,518 (+1.3%)

$369,000 + $336,000

$705,000

2013

$9,398 (−7.5%)

$369,000 + $336,000

$705,000

2012

$10,159 (+18.2%)

$295,000 + $466,000

$761,000

2011

$8,593 (+4.2%)

$295,000 + $354,000

$649,000

2010

$8,244 (+2.9%)

$295,000 + $383,000

$678,000

2009

$8,014

$300,000 + $374,000

$674,000

Tax history for 74 Old Middlesex Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,935 (+37.2%)

$742,000 + $657,000

$1,399,000

2024

$11,616 (+0.3%)

$879,000 + $221,000

$1,100,000

2023

$11,577 (+5.9%)

$829,000 + $201,000

$1,030,000

2022

$10,936 (−14.4%)

$758,000 + $188,000

$946,000

2021

$12,775 (−2.7%)

$949,000 + $158,000

$1,107,000

2020

$13,134 (+18.1%)

$811,000 + $383,000

$1,194,000

2019

$11,122 (+2.0%)

$614,000 + $339,000

$953,000

2018

$10,899 (+3.5%)

$558,000 + $339,000

$897,000

2017

$10,533 (+1.4%)

$491,000 + $339,000

$830,000

2016

$10,387 (+6.2%)

$491,000 + $336,000

$827,000

2015

$9,778 (+2.7%)

$422,000 + $336,000

$758,000

2014

$9,518 (+1.3%)

$369,000 + $336,000

$705,000

2013

$9,398 (−7.5%)

$369,000 + $336,000

$705,000

2012

$10,159 (+18.2%)

$295,000 + $466,000

$761,000

2011

$8,593 (+4.2%)

$295,000 + $354,000

$649,000

2010

$8,244 (+2.9%)

$295,000 + $383,000

$678,000

2009

$8,014

$300,000 + $374,000

$674,000

*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

5,227 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1930

Sq. Ft.

1,948

Year built

1930

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2704175S

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: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 180
Length: 15
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 132
Length: 11
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 88
Length: 11
Width: 8
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 140
Length: 14
Width: 10
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 320
Length: 16
Width: 20
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

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

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 48
Length: 6
Width: 8
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower

Living Room Information
Area: 240
Length: 20
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 144
Length: 9
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 216
Length: 18
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Office Room Information
Area: 140
Length: 14
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

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

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Office

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,438
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: White
Lead Paint: Certified Treated

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

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

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,935
Tax Year: 2022

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
Directions: Payson Rd. to Benton Rd. to Old Middlesex Road
UnparsedAddress: 74 Old Middlesex Road, Belmont MA 02478

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,948
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 1930
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2704175S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

Winthrop L Chenery Middle School

Public 4-6 • Assigned • 0.5mi

7/10

Belmont High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

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

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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Estimated sale price

$1.65M – $1.99M

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Home values near 74 Old Middlesex Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
48 Old Middlesex Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2374 Sq. Ft.	$1,852,987
64 Old Middlesex Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2594 Sq. Ft.	$2,175,917

Address	Redfin Estimate
54 Old Middlesex Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2672 Sq. Ft.	$1,743,089
68 Old Middlesex Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1850 Sq. Ft.	$1,646,995

Address	Redfin Estimate
58 Old Middlesex Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2434 Sq. Ft.	$1,887,161
80 Old Middlesex Road, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2675 Sq. Ft.	$2,096,506

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