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Off Market Feb 2025 for $1.4M

$1,684,099

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,819/mo

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3,050

sq ft

90 Chester Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

This HUGE two-family spans more than 3,000 sq.ft and offers plenty of updates as well as future development opportunities with the potential for a walk-out basement and a basement playroom or office. Unit 1 on the first floor has two bedrooms, an oversized living room, formal dining room, and an eat-in-kitchen with gas cooking, and a bonus room perfect for a guestroom or office. Unit 2 spans the second and third floor and boasts two-full baths, 5 bedrooms, and two bonus rooms. The property has an extra large backyard offering endless possibilities outdoor fun including a swing set, patio, or even a victory garden. Location can't be beat, with easy access to local schools, transit, restaurants and all that Belmont and Cambridge have to offer.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1917Year Built

5,773 sq ftLot Size

$552Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by Robert Leahey • Lamacchia Realty, Inc.

Bought with HMW Team • HMW Real Estate, LLC

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #73290681

Redfin Estimate

$1,684,099

$219K since sold in February 2025$3,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 14.9% higher than the average sale price ($1.47M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 21, 2026
$1,360,000
A
6 beds3 baths2,922 sq ft
519 Belmont St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$1,800,000
B
6 beds3 baths2,773 sq ft
23 Lawndale St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$1,700,000
C
5 beds3 baths3,098 sq ft
16-18 Walnut St, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$1,237,500
D
5 beds3 baths2,964 sq ft
33 Kimball Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$1,375,000
E
6 beds3 baths3,738 sq ft
42-44 Choate, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$1,325,000
F
5 beds2 baths2,771 sq ft
93-95 Poplar St, Watertown, MA 02472

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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

Recently sold homes

14 MoM

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$2,499,000
5 beds3.5 baths2,859 sq ft
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Sale history for 90 Chester Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73290681

Feb 27, 2025

Sold

$1,465,000

$480/sq ft

Oct 10, 2024

Price Changed

$1,599,000

$524/sq ft

Sep 16, 2024

Listed

$1,689,000

$554/sq ft

RENT. #1

Jul 21, 2022

Price Changed

$4,000

$1/sq ft

MLS PIN #72350370

Aug 31, 2018

Sold

$938,000

$308/sq ft

Jun 29, 2018

Pending

—

Jun 21, 2018

Listed

$899,000

$295/sq ft

+20

A two-family home on a quiet tree lined street, sited on a 5,773 SF Lot, features six rooms on each floor, with a walk up 3rd floor. Both units have a large sun-splashed Living room with a fireplace, dining room and built in china cabinets. Unit 1 offers 2+ bedrooms, and office area Unit 2 offers 2+ bedrooms, sun porch and a 3rd floor walk up, with open floor plan Master suite. Hardwood floors and Replacement windows throughout. Proximity to Chenery Middle School, The Wellington School, Cushing Square, and Belmont Center. Property is being offered “As Is”. First showing at open house on Saturday

MLS PIN #30307030

Jun 28, 1999

Sold

$405,000

$133/sq ft

Apr 6, 1999

Listing Removed

—

Apr 3, 1999

Listed

$399,000

$131/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 29, 1994

Sold

$290,000

$95/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 4, 1993

Sold

$251,750

$83/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,267 (+5.2%)

$764,000 + $313,000

$1,077,000

2024

$11,658 (+2.8%)

$858,000 + $246,000

$1,104,000

2023

$11,341 (+0.3%)

$809,000 + $200,000

$1,009,000

2022

$11,306 (+3.6%)

$781,000 + $197,000

$978,000

2021

$10,917 (+9.4%)

$774,000 + $172,000

$946,000

2020

$9,977 (−11.9%)

$798,000 + $109,000

$907,000

2019

$11,320 (+2.0%)

$632,000 + $338,000

$970,000

2018

$11,093 (+1.1%)

$575,000 + $338,000

$913,000

2017

$10,977 (+1.4%)

$527,000 + $338,000

$865,000

2016

$10,827 (+19.9%)

$527,000 + $335,000

$862,000

2015

$9,030 (+4.5%)

$411,000 + $289,000

$700,000

2014

$8,640 (+1.3%)

$336,000 + $304,000

$640,000

2013

$8,531 (−11.9%)

$336,000 + $304,000

$640,000

2012

$9,679 (+13.3%)

$281,000 + $444,000

$725,000

2011

$8,540 (+4.2%)

$281,000 + $364,000

$645,000

2010

$8,196 (+2.0%)

$281,000 + $393,000

$674,000

2009

$8,038

$292,000 + $384,000

$676,000

Tax history for 90 Chester Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,267 (+5.2%)

$764,000 + $313,000

$1,077,000

2024

$11,658 (+2.8%)

$858,000 + $246,000

$1,104,000

2023

$11,341 (+0.3%)

$809,000 + $200,000

$1,009,000

2022

$11,306 (+3.6%)

$781,000 + $197,000

$978,000

2021

$10,917 (+9.4%)

$774,000 + $172,000

$946,000

2020

$9,977 (−11.9%)

$798,000 + $109,000

$907,000

2019

$11,320 (+2.0%)

$632,000 + $338,000

$970,000

2018

$11,093 (+1.1%)

$575,000 + $338,000

$913,000

2017

$10,977 (+1.4%)

$527,000 + $338,000

$865,000

2016

$10,827 (+19.9%)

$527,000 + $335,000

$862,000

2015

$9,030 (+4.5%)

$411,000 + $289,000

$700,000

2014

$8,640 (+1.3%)

$336,000 + $304,000

$640,000

2013

$8,531 (−11.9%)

$336,000 + $304,000

$640,000

2012

$9,679 (+13.3%)

$281,000 + $444,000

$725,000

2011

$8,540 (+4.2%)

$281,000 + $364,000

$645,000

2010

$8,196 (+2.0%)

$281,000 + $393,000

$674,000

2009

$8,038

$292,000 + $384,000

$676,000

*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

5,663 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1917

Sq. Ft.

2,803

Year built

1917

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Middlesex County

APN

2041727S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 4

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete, Unfinished

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 13
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Stone/Granite/Solid Counters, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Other, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Office/Den

Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: Y

Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 2
# of Floors: 2
Lease: Y

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,050
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Block, Granite, Irregular
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters

Property Information
PropertySubType: Multi Family

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
Lot Features: Cleared, Level
Road Surface Type: Paved

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,658
Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: Wall Unit(s), Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Common St to Chester Road
UnparsedAddress: 90 Chester Road, Belmont MA 02478

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Laundromat, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,803
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1917
Year Renovated: 1917
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2041727S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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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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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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$1.60M – $1.94M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
92 Chester Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2784 Sq. Ft.	$1,253,783
72 Chester Rd, Belmont, MA 7 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
76 Chester Rd, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2878 Sq. Ft.	$1,655,595
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