20 Chester Road # 2, Belmont MA 02478

Belmont, MA 02478
$490,000
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,334
Sq Ft
$210
Price/Sq Ft
0.11
Acres
1917
Year Built
1
Garage Space
Condominium
Type
42
Days on Market
Sold Listed Mar 4, 2010 • MLS# 71041836 Copied! • Updated May 2, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $488,000
Final Sale Price: $490,000
Difference: +$2,000 (+0.4%)
Performance Metrics
100.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
42
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $209
Sale $/sq ft: $210
This property sold for $210 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 0.4% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

The property spent 42 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 11 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$210/sq ft
Area Median
$578/sq ft
Difference
63.7%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

Prime Cushing Square/Payson Park location!! Minutes to Wellington and Chenery Schools, many shops (Starbucks!) and bus to Harvard Sq. Quality renovations include: maple cabinets, granite counters, Thermador gourmet stove and more. Spacious master bedroom with marble bath. Skylights in 3rd floor bedrooms and bath. Great combination of 1917 charm, character and beautiful detailed woodwork. Highly rated High School!

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Property History

Market Insights

61.8%
Price Range
43
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73466217
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Feb 11, 2026
$1,279,000
MLS #73466217
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Sold
Jun 30, 2010
$490,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 43
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Listed for Sale
Mar 4, 2010
$488,000
Original listing
Agent: Kathleen Mccloskey Office: Century 21 Adams KC

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2010 $6,396 $526,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,396
Tax Year 2010
HOA Fee
$180
Per month
Assessed Value
$526,000

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1917
Living Area 2,334 sq ft
Lot Size 0.11 acres
Stories 2
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Y
Laundry None
Features Sun Room

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Porch
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Off Street
Total Spaces 4
Electric Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water Public, City/town Water, City/town Sewer
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $6,396
Assessed Value $526,000

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $180
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Pets Yes w/ Restrictions
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Tenant Lease Until June 30th. Seller To Pay For Garage Repairs.
Exclusions Tenants Possessions Including Microwave, Washer & Dryer.
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract
Structure Type ["2/3 Family"]
Unit/Building 2
Sq Ft Source Other
Sq Ft Disclosures unit deed=2334
Documents Master Deed, Unit Deed (2)
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 43 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1917
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
2,334 sq ft
Total Rooms
8
Stories
2
Entry Level
2

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Sun Room
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1917
Effective Year (Renovated): 2001
Structure Type: 2/3 Family
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation:
Stories: 2

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 2
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water, City/Town Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch
Patio & Porch: Porch
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping
School District
Belmont School District local
A+
✓ School Safety 2024-25
0.6% Low
0.6% Suspensions 0.8% In-School
↓ 4.9% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

3 schools
A
Winthrop L. Chenery Upper Elementary School
0.2 mi | #164 of 825 | Score: 56.5
Dropped 14 spots from last year
-1.8 below state avg
1,028 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades 04-06
B+
Roger E Wellington School
0.6 mi | #257 of 825 | Score: 52.1
Dropped 239 spots from last year
-6.1 below state avg
388 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades PK-03
A+
Mary Lee Burbank School
0.6 mi | #14 of 825 | Score: 65.6
Improved 34 spots from last year
+7.4 above state avg
258 students Diverse
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades K-03
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
A+
Belmont Middle School
0.9 mi | #16 of 352 | Score: 62.1
Dropped 14 spots from last year
+3.9 above state avg
727 students Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades 07-08
B+
Watertown Middle School
1.2 mi | #110 of 352 | Score: 48.5
Improved 9 spots from last year
-9.8 below state avg
591 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
A+
Belmont High School
0.8 mi | #11 of 346 | Score: 75.4
Dropped 1 spots from last year
+17.2 above state avg
1,498 students Diverse
21 sports • 2,714 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
Walker Beacon School
0.9 mi
Grades 07-12
Arlington School
1.1 mi
Grades 08-12
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Neighborhood

20 Chester Road # 2, Belmont MA 02478

Belmont, MA 02478

Listing Information

Listing Agent Kathleen Mccloskey
Listing Office Century 21 Adams KC
Office Phone 781-648-6900
Agent MLS ID BB980670
Office MLS ID B99241
Listing Data Updated May 2, 2025 12:14 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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