OFF MARKET

Off Market Jan 2013 for $1.1M

$2,628,906

•

3,100

sq ft

8 Hillcrest Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

Fine woodwork and craftsmanship are the hallmarks of this stately brick Georgian Col close to Belmont Center, schs. and public transportation. Interior details include a gracious foyer with elegant staircase, lg FP liv rm with beam ceiling and French doors leading to a family room, and spacious paneled dining rm that opens to screened porch. The butler's pantry, breakfast rm and kitchen complete the first floor. All of this complimented by 5 bedrooms, 4 f baths, LL playrm with FP, 2 car garage.

Single-familyProperty Type

1927Year Built

0.32 acresLot Size

$848Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Patrick Murphy • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Belmont

Bought with Terry McCarthy • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Belmont

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #71434819

Redfin Estimate

$2,628,906

$1.5M since sold in January 2013$147K since August

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This home's estimate is 10.6% higher than the average sale price ($2.38M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 5, 2026
$2,200,000
A
4 beds3.5 baths3,288 sq ft
207 Slade St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$2,000,000
B
4 beds3 baths3,570 sq ft
248 Slade St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD MAR 26, 2026
$2,925,000
C
5 beds3.5 baths3,386 sq ft
11 Hillcrest Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD NOV 14, 2025
$2,750,000
D
5 beds3.5 baths2,994 sq ft
16 Fairmont St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD DEC 12, 2025
$1,890,000
E
5 beds3.5 baths2,691 sq ft
263 Common St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$2,500,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths3,380 sq ft
35 Richardson Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

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Market trends in 02478, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

102.3%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$31K MoM

Avg. days on market

17d

1 days MoM

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Sale history for 8 Hillcrest Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$27,097 (+10.8%)

$1,118,000 + $1,261,000

$2,379,000

2024

$24,457 (+10.6%)

$1,394,000 + $922,000

$2,316,000

2023

$22,120 (+5.4%)

$1,063,000 + $905,000

$1,968,000

2022

$20,993 (+2.8%)

$973,000 + $843,000

$1,816,000

2021

$20,414 (−8.2%)

$1,065,000 + $704,000

$1,769,000

2020

$22,231 (+10.9%)

$1,135,000 + $886,000

$2,021,000

2019

$20,049 (+7.8%)

$886,000 + $832,000

$1,718,000

2018

$18,602

$716,000 + $815,000

$1,531,000

2017

$18,604 (+1.4%)

$657,000 + $809,000

$1,466,000

2016

$18,350 (+5.1%)

$657,000 + $804,000

$1,461,000

2015

$17,467 (+10.3%)

$561,000 + $793,000

$1,354,000

2014

$15,836 (+14.2%)

$494,000 + $679,000

$1,173,000

2013

$13,863 (+2.3%)

$494,000 + $546,000

$1,040,000

2012

$13,550 (+3.0%)

$414,000 + $601,000

$1,015,000

2011

$13,161 (−6.9%)

$414,000 + $580,000

$994,000

2010

$14,130 (+2.8%)

$414,000 + $748,000

$1,162,000

2009

$13,745

$422,000 + $734,000

$1,156,000

Tax history for 8 Hillcrest Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$27,097 (+10.8%)

$1,118,000 + $1,261,000

$2,379,000

2024

$24,457 (+10.6%)

$1,394,000 + $922,000

$2,316,000

2023

$22,120 (+5.4%)

$1,063,000 + $905,000

$1,968,000

2022

$20,993 (+2.8%)

$973,000 + $843,000

$1,816,000

2021

$20,414 (−8.2%)

$1,065,000 + $704,000

$1,769,000

2020

$22,231 (+10.9%)

$1,135,000 + $886,000

$2,021,000

2019

$20,049 (+7.8%)

$886,000 + $832,000

$1,718,000

2018

$18,602

$716,000 + $815,000

$1,531,000

2017

$18,604 (+1.4%)

$657,000 + $809,000

$1,466,000

2016

$18,350 (+5.1%)

$657,000 + $804,000

$1,461,000

2015

$17,467 (+10.3%)

$561,000 + $793,000

$1,354,000

2014

$15,836 (+14.2%)

$494,000 + $679,000

$1,173,000

2013

$13,863 (+2.3%)

$494,000 + $546,000

$1,040,000

2012

$13,550 (+3.0%)

$414,000 + $601,000

$1,015,000

2011

$13,161 (−6.9%)

$414,000 + $580,000

$994,000

2010

$14,130 (+2.8%)

$414,000 + $748,000

$1,162,000

2009

$13,745

$422,000 + $734,000

$1,156,000

*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

0.32 Acres

Year renovated

1927

Sq. Ft.

3,100

Year built

1927

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1599835S

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: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 273
Length: 21
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 180
Length: 15
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 165
Length: 15
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 195
Length: 15
Width: 13
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 50
Length: 10
Width: 5
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 35
Length: 7
Width: 5
Level: Third
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 54
Length: 9
Width: 6
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 338
Length: 26
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors

Family Room Information
Area: 171
Length: 19
Width: 9
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 208
Length: 16
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 110
Length: 11
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Pantry,Breakfast Bar / Nook

Office Room Information
Area: 100
Length: 10
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Door Features: French Doors
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Office, Play Room, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,100
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: brick

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

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.32
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $13,550
Tax Year: 2012

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
Directions: Common St. or Goden St. to Hillcrest Rd.
UnparsedAddress: 8 Hillcrest Road, Belmont MA 02478

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Golf, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,100
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1927
Year Renovated: 1927
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1599835S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Winthrop L Chenery Middle School

Public 4-6 • Assigned • 0.2mi

7/10

Belmont High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

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

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

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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Belmont, MA • 02478

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Estimated sale price

$2.50M – $3.02M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
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25 Hillcrest Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3477 Sq. Ft.	$2,899,876

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