42 Hillside Terrace, Belmont MA 02478

Belmont, MA 02478

$2,750,000

Est. $16,473/month

4

Beds

3.5

Baths

3,364

Sq Ft

$817

Price/Sq Ft

0.23

Acres

1925

Year Built

Single Family Residence

Type

3 hours 16 minutes

Time on Market

Active Open House Listed Apr 29, 2026 • MLS# 73509173 Copied!

About this home

Nestled at the end of coveted Hillside Terrace this picturesque Colonial features 4 floors of sunlit, beautifully renovated living space. Welcoming foyer opens to the spacious living room with fireplace. Dining room with adjoining screen porch for al fresco dining. Eat in cook's kitchen features white cabinetry, Carrara marble countertops, walnut peninsula & high end appliances with views & access to the private patio, built in gas grill & landscaped backyard. Sunroom and 1/2 bath also on this level. Upstairs retreat to the luxurious primary suite featuring 3 custom built closets & ensuite bath with Waterworks fixtures & radiant heated floors. 3 additional bedrooms & full bath also on this level. Magnificent family room with barrel vaulted ceiling & fireplace on 3rd level is an inviting space for hanging out, guests or work space. Renovated LL with bonus room, bedroom, bathroom ideal for au pair or guests. Close to all schools, bus to Harvard Square. Easy commute to Cambridge & Boston.

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Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1925

Bedrooms

4

Full Bathrooms

3

Half Bathrooms

1

Living Area

3,364 sq ft

Total Rooms

11

Open House Schedule

02

May

Saturday, May 2

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EDT

03

May

Sunday, May 3

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EDT

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Single Family Residence

Year Built 1925

Living Area 3,364 sq ft

Lot Size 0.23 acres

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 3

Half Baths 1

Total Rooms 11

Interior

Heating Hot Water, Radiant, Natural Gas

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet

Appliances Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood

Fireplace Family Room, Living Room

Fireplaces 2

Basement Partially Finished, Garage Access

Laundry Closet/cabinets - Custom Built, In Basement, Washer Hookup

Features Closet/cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - 3/4, Bonus Room, Bathroom, Sun Room

Exterior

Construction Frame

Architecture Colonial

Roof Asphalt/composition Shingles

Features Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Screens, Fenced Yard, City View(s), Stone Wall

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing Fenced/enclosed, Fenced

Patio/Porch Patio

Parking

Garage Spaces 1

Has Garage Yes

Features Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive

Total Spaces 3

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other For Gas Range, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $28,407

Assessed Value $2,468,000

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood

Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - 3/4, Bonus Room, Bathroom, Sun Room

Windows: Storm Window(s), Screens

Basement: Partially Finished, Garage Access

Laundry: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, In Basement, Washer Hookup

Security: Security System

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial

Year Built: 1925

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials: Frame

Roof: Asphalt/Composition Shingles

Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Hot Water, Radiant, Natural Gas

Heating Zones: 4

Cooling: Central Air

Cooling Zones: 2

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Screens, Fenced Yard, City View(s), Stone Wall

Patio & Porch: Patio

Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced

Other Structures:

Lot Features: Gentle Sloping

Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1

Garage Type: Attached

Total Parking Spaces: 3

Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2

Fireplace Type: Family Room, Living Room

View: Yes

View Type: City

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station

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42 Hillside Terrace, Belmont MA 02478

Belmont, MA 02478

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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 | #159 of 824 | Score: 56.7

Dropped 9 spots from last year

-1.5 below state avg

1,023 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance

Grades 04-06

A+

Mary Lee Burbank School

0.3 mi | #12 of 824 | Score: 65.9

Improved 36 spots from last year

+7.7 above state avg

238 students Diverse

Rising School Strong Attendance

Grades K-03

A-

Roger E Wellington School

0.6 mi | #250 of 824 | Score: 52.4

Dropped 232 spots from last year

-5.8 below state avg

426 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-03

M

Middle Schools

2 schools

A+

Belmont Middle School

0.7 mi | #15 of 352 | Score: 62.5

Dropped 13 spots from last year

+4.3 above state avg

742 students Diverse

Strong Attendance

Grades 07-08

A-

Watertown Middle School

1.5 mi | #108 of 352 | Score: 48.6

Improved 11 spots from last year

-9.6 below state avg

583 students Diverse

Diverse Student Body

Grades 06-08

H

High Schools

3 schools

A+

Belmont High School

0.6 mi | #10 of 346 | Score: 75.5

Same rank as last year

+17.3 above state avg

1,454 students Diverse

21 sports • 2,714 athletes

Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics

Grades 09-12

Walker Beacon School

1.3 mi

Grades 07-12

Arlington School

1.4 mi

Grades 08-12

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Listed for Sale

Apr 29, 2026

$2,750,000

Original listing

Agent: Terry McCarthy Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont

Previous Transaction - MLS #71987995

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Jun 22, 2016

$1,495,000

MLS #71987995

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Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
04/29/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$2,750,000	-	-	Original listing
06/22/2016	🏷️ Previously Sold	$1,495,000	-	-	MLS #71987995

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Date	Event	Price	Change
Apr 29, 2026	New Listing Added	$2,750,000	—
Jun 22, 2016	Sold	$1,495,000	—

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Time on Market

3 hours 16 minutes

Price per Sq Ft

$817

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Year	Taxes	Assessment
2026	$28,407	$2,468,000

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