BOUGHT WITH REDFIN MAY 29, 2015

Off Market May 2015 for $520K

$1,081,930

•

1,341

sq ft

78 Chester Rd #2, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

Fannie Mae owned HomePath condominium owned to be sold “as is”. It is on the second floor of a converted two family and features hardwood floors and original detail. On the main floor are a living room with a fireplace, dining room, kitchen, a sun room, two bedrooms and a bathroom. On the second floor are two bedrooms and an additional bathroom. Building exterior is in need of work. Buyers must sign Corporate Addendum with no changes.

CondoProperty Type

1920Year Built

$807Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Roy Caley • Hammond Residential R. E.

Bought with Stephen Cafferky • Redfin Corp.

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:MLS PIN #71790046

Redfin Estimate

$1,081,930

$562K since sold in May 2015$20K since July

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This home's estimate is 2.9% higher than the average sale price ($1.05M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$850,000
A
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SOLD FEB 11, 2026
$1,279,000
B
4 beds2 baths2,095 sq ft
20 Chester Rd #2, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,323,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,416 sq ft
67 Pine St #67, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 14, 2026
$780,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,744 sq ft
289 Waverley Ave #2, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD APR 30, 2026
$790,000
E
2 beds2 baths1,938 sq ft
72 Fairview Ave #72, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD MAY 1, 2026
$1,287,000
F
3 beds2 baths2,148 sq ft
73 Foster Rd #2, 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

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Redfin agents who toured

Tons and tons of space. Exterior could use painting.
10 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Tara Williams
Redfin Associate agent
Large condo on 2nd & 3rd floor. Nice light throughout the unit. Updating needs to be done, but condo is very livable as is.
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Sale history for 78 Chester Rd #2

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71790046

May 29, 2015

Sold

$520,000

$388/sq ft

Mar 4, 2015

Pending

—

Feb 5, 2015

Listed

$569,900

$425/sq ft

MLS PIN #70391392

Sep 3, 2006

Sold

$485,000

$362/sq ft

Jul 29, 2006

Listing Removed

—

May 19, 2006

Listed

$499,000

$372/sq ft

Graceful Payson Park Condo features oversized living room with fireplace and built-in cabinetry, formal dining room, modern kitchen with granite pantry and mud room, two bedrooms with full bath, office and den, plus new third floor with 3rd & 4th bedrooms, walk in closets, 2nd full bath and eave storage. Private enormous back yard with patio. Also offers garage parking, laundry hookups, and deeded basement storage. Short walk to Cushing Sq. bus & shops,Chenery Middle School.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$10,183 (+10.8%)

$894,000

2024

$9,187 (+0.2%)

$870,000

2023

$9,172 (+19.1%)

$816,000

2022

$7,699 (+2.2%)

$666,000

2021

$7,536 (+6.7%)

$653,000

2020

$7,062 (+13.8%)

$642,000

2019

$6,208 (−6.8%)

$532,000

2018

$6,658 (+1.3%)

$548,000

2017

$6,573 (+2.0%)

$518,000

2016

$6,443 (+6.3%)

$513,000

2015

$6,063

$470,000

2014

$6,062 (+3.1%)

$449,000

2013

$5,879 (−0.1%)

$441,000

2012

$5,887 (+0.8%)

$441,000

2011

$5,839 (+6.7%)

$441,000

2010

$5,472 (+2.3%)

$450,000

2009

$5,351

$450,000

Tax history for 78 Chester Rd #2

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$10,183 (+10.8%)

$894,000

2024

$9,187 (+0.2%)

$870,000

2023

$9,172 (+19.1%)

$816,000

2022

$7,699 (+2.2%)

$666,000

2021

$7,536 (+6.7%)

$653,000

2020

$7,062 (+13.8%)

$642,000

2019

$6,208 (−6.8%)

$532,000

2018

$6,658 (+1.3%)

$548,000

2017

$6,573 (+2.0%)

$518,000

2016

$6,443 (+6.3%)

$513,000

2015

$6,063

$470,000

2014

$6,062 (+3.1%)

$449,000

2013

$5,879 (−0.1%)

$441,000

2012

$5,887 (+0.8%)

$441,000

2011

$5,839 (+6.7%)

$441,000

2010

$5,472 (+2.3%)

$450,000

2009

$5,351

$450,000

*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

—

Year renovated

2000

Sq. Ft.

2,132

Year built

1920

Style

Condo/Co-op

County

Middlesex County

APN

4640560

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Third

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

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

Living Room Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Pantry

Office Room Information
Level: Second

Basement Information
Basement: Y

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Interior Features: Office, Sun Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,341
StructureType: 2/3 Family
Stories (Total): 2
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Effective: 2006
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Condominium
Entry Level: 2

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,062
Tax Year: 2014

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Unit Control

Location

HOA Information
Association Fee: $250
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee Includes: Insurance

Location Information
Directions: Between Common St and Oakley
UnparsedAddress: 78 Chester Rd # 2, Belmont MA 02478

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

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,132
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Middlesex County
APN: 4640560

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

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 • 0.8mi

10/10

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$1.03M – $1.25M

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Home values near 78 Chester Rd #2

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
92 Chester Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2784 Sq. Ft.	$1,253,783
74 Chester Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,530,532

Address	Redfin Estimate
90 Chester Road, Belmont, MA 7 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3050 Sq. Ft.	$1,684,099
72 Chester Road, Belmont, MA 7 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
76 Chester Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2878 Sq. Ft.	$1,655,595
70 Chester Road, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2823 Sq. Ft.	$1,535,336

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