Off Market Nov 2024 for $2.5M

$2,514,582

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,483/mo

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3,078

sq ft

78 Oliver Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

Handsomely sited in an idyllic neighborhood; this nine-room, five-bedroom residence has been gut-renovated by a local building team. The tastefully appointed interiors offer a living room with fireplace and sliders leading to lush gardens and outdoor patio. The thoughtful floor plan is highlighted by a large sundrenched family room, an open floor plan complements a chef’s kitchen with stainless steel appliances, dining room and customized stylish entryway with shiplap. The second level offers three generous bedrooms including the luxurious ensuite primary bedroom, main bath and laundry. The expansive third level offers two bedrooms, enhanced by views of Little Pond and full. bath. For added living space and versatility, a fully finished basement, offering endless possibilities for recreation and relaxation. A one car garage, ample storage, professional landscaping, irrigation system, as well as accessibility to public transportation, Cambridge and Boston.

Single-familyProperty Type

2024Year Built

6,746 sq ftLot Size

$817Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Barbara Nolan • Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont

Bought with Wei Wenny Fu • Phoenix Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #73255861

Redfin Estimate

$2,514,582

$15K since sold in November 2024$82K since July

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This home's estimate is 32.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.90M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,150,000
A
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SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,800,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths2,480 sq ft
34 Academy St, Arlington, MA 02476
SOLD APR 21, 2026
$2,340,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths3,802 sq ft
23 Stearns Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$1,775,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,512 sq ft
69 Princeton Rd, Arlington, MA 02474
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$1,960,600
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,864 sq ft
98 Farnham St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$2,350,000
F
5 beds3 baths3,000 sq ft
17 Smith Pl, Cambridge, MA 02138

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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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Sale history for 78 Oliver Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73255861

Nov 8, 2024

Sold

$2,500,000

$812/sq ft

Aug 12, 2024

Contingent

—

Jun 21, 2024

Listed

$2,595,000

$843/sq ft

MLS PIN #50343505

Jan 14, 1997

Sold

$355,000

$115/sq ft

Nov 15, 1996

Listing Removed

—

Aug 10, 1996

Listed

$369,000

$120/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,695 (+5.0%)

$715,000 + $663,000

$1,378,000

2024

$14,953 (−4.1%)

$842,000 + $574,000

$1,416,000

2023

$15,590 (+10.8%)

$841,000 + $546,000

$1,387,000

2022

$14,069 (+7.7%)

$770,000 + $447,000

$1,217,000

2021

$13,063 (+5.9%)

$762,000 + $370,000

$1,132,000

2020

$12,331 (+13.7%)

$751,000 + $370,000

$1,121,000

2019

$10,841 (+2.4%)

$581,000 + $348,000

$929,000

2018

$10,583 (+0.7%)

$523,000 + $348,000

$871,000

2017

$10,507 (+1.4%)

$480,000 + $348,000

$828,000

2016

$10,362 (+7.0%)

$480,000 + $345,000

$825,000

2015

$9,688 (+3.4%)

$407,000 + $344,000

$751,000

2014

$9,369 (+1.3%)

$350,000 + $344,000

$694,000

2013

$9,251 (+3.6%)

$350,000 + $344,000

$694,000

2012

$8,931 (+2.7%)

$292,000 + $377,000

$669,000

2011

$8,699 (+4.9%)

$292,000 + $365,000

$657,000

2010

$8,293 (+2.6%)

$292,000 + $390,000

$682,000

2009

$8,085

$298,000 + $382,000

$680,000

Tax history for 78 Oliver Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,695 (+5.0%)

$715,000 + $663,000

$1,378,000

2024

$14,953 (−4.1%)

$842,000 + $574,000

$1,416,000

2023

$15,590 (+10.8%)

$841,000 + $546,000

$1,387,000

2022

$14,069 (+7.7%)

$770,000 + $447,000

$1,217,000

2021

$13,063 (+5.9%)

$762,000 + $370,000

$1,132,000

2020

$12,331 (+13.7%)

$751,000 + $370,000

$1,121,000

2019

$10,841 (+2.4%)

$581,000 + $348,000

$929,000

2018

$10,583 (+0.7%)

$523,000 + $348,000

$871,000

2017

$10,507 (+1.4%)

$480,000 + $348,000

$828,000

2016

$10,362 (+7.0%)

$480,000 + $345,000

$825,000

2015

$9,688 (+3.4%)

$407,000 + $344,000

$751,000

2014

$9,369 (+1.3%)

$350,000 + $344,000

$694,000

2013

$9,251 (+3.6%)

$350,000 + $344,000

$694,000

2012

$8,931 (+2.7%)

$292,000 + $377,000

$669,000

2011

$8,699 (+4.9%)

$292,000 + $365,000

$657,000

2010

$8,293 (+2.6%)

$292,000 + $390,000

$682,000

2009

$8,085

$298,000 + $382,000

$680,000

*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

6,534 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1941

Sq. Ft.

2,020

Year built

1941

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1898303S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 260
Length: 13
Width: 20
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 276
Length: 12
Width: 23
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 260
Length: 13
Width: 20
Level: Third
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 240
Length: 12
Width: 20
Level: Third
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

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

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

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

Living Room Information
Area: 276
Length: 12
Width: 23
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Slider

Family Room Information
Area: 224
Length: 14
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

Dining Room Information
Area: 256
Length: 16
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting

Kitchen Information
Area: 144
Length: 18
Width: 8
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Recessed Lighting

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Interior Entry

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Second Floor

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Play Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,078
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Builder
Year Built Details: Under Construction
Color: Gray

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Has Waterview
Pond

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.15
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $14,953
Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Cross St. to Staunton to Oliver Rd.
UnparsedAddress: 78 Oliver Road, Belmont MA 02478

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

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,020
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1941
Year Renovated: 1941
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1898303S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Winn Brook School

Public K-3 • Assigned • 0.3mi

10/10

Belmont High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

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 98° 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

Belmont, MA • 02478

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In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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$2.39M – $2.89M

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Home values near 78 Oliver Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
56 Oliver Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2000 Sq. Ft.	$1,657,900
81 Oliver Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2096 Sq. Ft.	$2,125,698

Address	Redfin Estimate
99 Oliver Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2006 Sq. Ft.	$1,494,807
75 Oliver Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2462 Sq. Ft.	$1,842,955

Address	Redfin Estimate
89 Oliver Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3247 Sq. Ft.	$2,446,852
71 Oliver Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2701 Sq. Ft.	$1,856,671

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