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Off market may 2017 for $1.1M

$1,769,596

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $7,242/mo

•

2,411

sq ft

9 Essex Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

This classic brick Colonial is well built with crown moldings and hard wood flooring. It’s located in the Benton Estates neighborhood near Cambridge and Watertown, has 3 bedrooms and 2 and one half baths, and a partly finished third floor. Convenient to the shops and restaurants of Cushing Square, it is also near the Oakley Country Club and the Fresh Pond Golf Course. Priced in anticipation of a major renovation, this property represents a wonderful opportunity for updated suburban living with an easy commute to Cambridge and Boston.

Single-familyProperty Type

1927Year Built

6,099 sq ftLot Size

$734Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by J. Stanley Edwards • LandVest, Inc.

Bought with Lynn MacDonald • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Belmont

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•Source:MLS PIN #72138084

Redfin Estimate

$1,769,596

$670K since sold in May 2017$18K since September

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This home's estimate is 14% higher than the average sale price ($1.55M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAR 27, 2026
$1,830,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths2,682 sq ft
50 Poplar St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$1,199,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths2,050 sq ft
4 Van Ness Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD OCT 16, 2026
$1,605,000
C
4 beds1.5 baths2,154 sq ft
35 Gorham Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD OCT 14, 2026
$1,994,050
D
4 beds3.5 baths2,756 sq ft
128 Watson Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD AUG 26, 2026
$1,410,000
E
4 beds3 baths2,106 sq ft
96 Washington St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$1,275,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,746 sq ft
16 West St, Belmont, MA 02478

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Market trends in 02478, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

100.3%

1.8% MoM

Median sale price

$1.5M

$82K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

3 days MoM

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3 MoM

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Redfin agents who toured

Located on a very pretty street. Charming colonial home with brick exterior front, spacious rooms and hardwood under carpets. Finished room in walk up attic and extra storage. Newer roof. Original heating system.
10 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Aditi Jain
Redfin Premier agent

Sale history for 9 Essex Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$18,680 (+10.8%)

$775,000 + $865,000

$1,640,000

2024

$16,854 (+1.2%)

$918,000 + $678,000

$1,596,000

2023

$16,646 (+5.3%)

$866,000 + $615,000

$1,481,000

2022

$15,803 (−6.7%)

$792,000 + $575,000

$1,367,000

2021

$16,941 (+16.3%)

$991,000 + $477,000

$1,468,000

2020

$14,564 (+15.0%)

$847,000 + $477,000

$1,324,000

2019

$12,662 (+11.9%)

$641,000 + $444,000

$1,085,000

2018

$11,312 (+3.7%)

$583,000 + $348,000

$931,000

2017

$10,913 (+1.4%)

$512,000 + $348,000

$860,000

2016

$10,764 (+6.3%)

$512,000 + $345,000

$857,000

2015

$10,127 (+2.9%)

$441,000 + $344,000

$785,000

2014

$9,842 (+1.3%)

$385,000 + $344,000

$729,000

2013

$9,718 (+5.5%)

$385,000 + $344,000

$729,000

2012

$9,212 (+2.5%)

$308,000 + $382,000

$690,000

2011

$8,990 (+4.4%)

$308,000 + $371,000

$679,000

2010

$8,609 (+2.7%)

$308,000 + $400,000

$708,000

2009

$8,382

$314,000 + $391,000

$705,000

Tax history for 9 Essex Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$18,680 (+10.8%)

$775,000 + $865,000

$1,640,000

2024

$16,854 (+1.2%)

$918,000 + $678,000

$1,596,000

2023

$16,646 (+5.3%)

$866,000 + $615,000

$1,481,000

2022

$15,803 (−6.7%)

$792,000 + $575,000

$1,367,000

2021

$16,941 (+16.3%)

$991,000 + $477,000

$1,468,000

2020

$14,564 (+15.0%)

$847,000 + $477,000

$1,324,000

2019

$12,662 (+11.9%)

$641,000 + $444,000

$1,085,000

2018

$11,312 (+3.7%)

$583,000 + $348,000

$931,000

2017

$10,913 (+1.4%)

$512,000 + $348,000

$860,000

2016

$10,764 (+6.3%)

$512,000 + $345,000

$857,000

2015

$10,127 (+2.9%)

$441,000 + $344,000

$785,000

2014

$9,842 (+1.3%)

$385,000 + $344,000

$729,000

2013

$9,718 (+5.5%)

$385,000 + $344,000

$729,000

2012

$9,212 (+2.5%)

$308,000 + $382,000

$690,000

2011

$8,990 (+4.4%)

$308,000 + $371,000

$679,000

2010

$8,609 (+2.7%)

$308,000 + $400,000

$708,000

2009

$8,382

$314,000 + $391,000

$705,000

*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

6,098 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1927

Sq. Ft.

2,411

Year built

1927

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1573872S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 216
Length: 18
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 130
Length: 10
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 143
Length: 11
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Closet

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Living Room Information
Area: 288
Length: 24
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Dining Room Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Kitchen Information
Area: 160
Length: 10
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Exterior Access

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

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Sitting Room, Nursery, Office, Play Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,411
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: brick

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
Lot Features: Cleared
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,913
Tax Year: 2017

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Other (See Remarks)

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
Directions: Oakley to Benton to Essex
UnparsedAddress: 9 Essex Rd, Belmont MA 02478

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,411
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1927
Year Renovated: 1927
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1573872S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Winthrop L Chenery Middle School

Public 4-6 • Assigned • 0.5mi

7/10

Belmont High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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Belmont is a low-inventory, high-demand market driven both by restrictive zoning laws & proximity to Cambridge. New housing production is scarce, with demand for properties always exceeding supply. This will keep the market difficult for buyers and...
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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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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.68M – $2.04M

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Home values near 9 Essex Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
15 Essex Road, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3247 Sq. Ft.	$2,328,016
10 Essex Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2456 Sq. Ft.	$1,967,623

Address	Redfin Estimate
3 Essex Road, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3297 Sq. Ft.	$2,303,097
16 Essex Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2286 Sq. Ft.	$1,755,841

Address	Redfin Estimate
4 Essex Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2471 Sq. Ft.	$1,761,613
24 Essex Road, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2332 Sq. Ft.	$1,722,832

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