Beautifully sited this charming nine room Colonial boasts a welcoming foyer, fire-placed living room with custom built-ins flows into the adjacent family room accented by walls of windows. A formal dining room with wainscoting, an updated kitchen, office with double French doors and half bath complete the first floor. The second floor offers four generous bedrooms including an en-suite master, main bath and access to a walk up attic. The lower level features a playroom with fire-place, storage and access to a 2 car garage. This home is brimming with updates including heating system, roof and windows. Convenience to public transportation, major routes, Cambridge and Boston enhance this home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1936Year Built
6,000 sq ftLot Size
$765Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Barbara Nolan• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Belmont
Bought with Barbara Nolan• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Belmont
Beautiful 9 rm, 2.5 bath Colonial on Belmont Hill features large entry foyer w/2 closets, fireplaced living room, formal dining room with built-in hutch, modern kitchen, 1st floor family room & den, four 2nd floor bedrooms, walk-up attic, finished fireplaced basement & 2 car garage with direct entry. Recent improvements include new cedar siding, new windows, central a/c, 200 amp elect. service, and many built-ins. Home is immaculate condition!!! Move right in!
MLS PIN #50294321
Nov 8, 1996
Sold
$380,000
$172/sq ft
Aug 1, 1996
Listing Removed
—
Jul 18, 1995
Listed
$420,000
$191/sq ft
LARGE FOYER OPEN FLOOR PLAN WONDERFUL, FIRST FLOOR DEN, OPENS UP TO LARGE GLASS ENCLOSED FAMIY ROOM, _SEMI _VIEW_OF_BOSTON BROKER MUST ACCOMPY FOR SUB AGENCY;OFFICE POLICY HOUSE HAS BEEN ""TREATED FOR TERMITE CONTRO 7/31/95"
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,242 (+9.8%)
$695,000 + $731,000
$1,426,000
2024
$14,795 (−0.3%)
$818,000 + $583,000
$1,401,000
2023
$14,837 (+2.4%)
$794,000 + $526,000
$1,320,000
2022
$14,496 (−3.7%)
$768,000 + $486,000
$1,254,000
2021
$15,048 (+25.5%)
$904,000 + $400,000
$1,304,000
2020
$11,990 (+7.9%)
$690,000 + $400,000
$1,090,000
2019
$11,110 (+4.5%)
$585,000 + $367,000
$952,000
2018
$10,631 (+3.3%)
$508,000 + $367,000
$875,000
2017
$10,292 (−7.8%)
$444,000 + $367,000
$811,000
2016
$11,166 (+3.8%)
$444,000 + $445,000
$889,000
2015
$10,759 (+3.1%)
$395,000 + $439,000
$834,000
2014
$10,436 (+1.3%)
$340,000 + $433,000
$773,000
2013
$10,304 (+1.4%)
$340,000 + $433,000
$773,000
2012
$10,159 (+2.9%)
$293,000 + $468,000
$761,000
2011
$9,877 (+4.5%)
$293,000 + $453,000
$746,000
2010
$9,448 (+13.7%)
$293,000 + $484,000
$777,000
2009
$8,311
$297,000 + $402,000
$699,000
Tax history for 87 Richmond Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,242 (+9.8%)
$695,000 + $731,000
$1,426,000
2024
$14,795 (−0.3%)
$818,000 + $583,000
$1,401,000
2023
$14,837 (+2.4%)
$794,000 + $526,000
$1,320,000
2022
$14,496 (−3.7%)
$768,000 + $486,000
$1,254,000
2021
$15,048 (+25.5%)
$904,000 + $400,000
$1,304,000
2020
$11,990 (+7.9%)
$690,000 + $400,000
$1,090,000
2019
$11,110 (+4.5%)
$585,000 + $367,000
$952,000
2018
$10,631 (+3.3%)
$508,000 + $367,000
$875,000
2017
$10,292 (−7.8%)
$444,000 + $367,000
$811,000
2016
$11,166 (+3.8%)
$444,000 + $445,000
$889,000
2015
$10,759 (+3.1%)
$395,000 + $439,000
$834,000
2014
$10,436 (+1.3%)
$340,000 + $433,000
$773,000
2013
$10,304 (+1.4%)
$340,000 + $433,000
$773,000
2012
$10,159 (+2.9%)
$293,000 + $468,000
$761,000
2011
$9,877 (+4.5%)
$293,000 + $453,000
$746,000
2010
$9,448 (+13.7%)
$293,000 + $484,000
$777,000
2009
$8,311
$297,000 + $402,000
$699,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1936
Sq. Ft.
2,204
Year built
1936
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2186462S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street
Exterior Features: Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,631
Tax Year: 2018
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Prospect to Richmond
UnparsedAddress: 87 Richmond Road, Belmont MA 02478
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, Private School
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,204
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1936
Year Renovated: 1936
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2186462S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Winn Brook School
Public K-3 • Assigned • 0.5mi
10/10
Belmont High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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