78 Chester Road, Belmont MA 02478

Belmont, MA 02478
$1,700,000
Est. $9,048/month
6
Beds
3
Baths
3,600
Sq Ft
$472
Price/Sq Ft
0.20
Acres
1920
Year Built
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Type
7
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 26, 2025 • MLS# 73225357

About this home

OFFER ACCEPTED. SUNDAY OPEN HOUSE CANCELLED. Payson Park Two-Family. This spacious property consists of a 4-bedroom, 2 bath owner's unit on the 2nd & 3rd floors with in-unit laundry and a 2 bedroom, 1 bath rental unit on the 1st floor. Both units have updated kitchens with pantries, heated sunrooms, heated sun-porches, fireplaces, hardwood floors, central A/C and efficient forced-hot-water heating by gas. All new Hardie Plank exterior with replacement windows and completely rebuilt porches and decks with mahogany railings and composite decking. Poured concrete foundation and unfinished basement offers tremendous storage and workshop space. Fantastic oversized yard and long double-wide driveway with 2-car garage and automatic doors. This home is ideally situated within a 5 minute walk to the Chenery Middle School and tennis courts and a short 10 minute walk to Cushing Square.

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,595,000
Final Sale Price: $1,700,000
Difference: +$105,000 (+6.6%)
Performance Metrics
106.6%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
7
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $443
Sale $/sq ft: $472
This property sold for $472 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 6.6% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 7 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Facts & Features

Property Overview

Property Type
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Property Category
Residential Income
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
6
Full Bathrooms
3
Living Area
3,600 sq ft
Total Rooms
16
Stories
3
Levels
3

Interior Features

Flooring
Tile, Hardwood
Heating
Hot Water, Natural Gas, Baseboard
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
None, Central Air
Has Cooling
No
Fireplace Features
Wood Burning
Has Fireplace
Yes
Number of Fireplaces
2
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features
Pantry, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Office/Den, Sunroom
Laundry Features
Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Basement Details
Full, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished
Window Features
Insulated Windows, Screens
Door Features
Insulated Doors

Exterior & Structure

Construction Materials
Frame
Roof
Shingle
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Features
Balcony/Deck, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Garden
Patio/Porch Features
Enclosed, Deck - Composite
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Lot Size
0.20 acres
Lot Size
8,800 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.2000
Lot Features
Level
Road Surface Type
Paved
Road Frontage Type
Public

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces
2
Has Garage
Yes
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
4
Parking Features
Off Street, Driveway, Paved
Covered Parking Spaces
2

Utilities & Systems

Utilities Available
for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Varies per Unit
Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electric
Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service, Individually Metered

Community & HOA

Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
Senior Community
No

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$17,209
Tax Year
2023
Tax Assessed Value
$1,531,000
Parcel Number
4640560
Zoning
res

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Approximate
Disclosures
Basement gets some water during heavier rains in two spots.This property is being sold as a two-family but is actually two condominiums. Showings Start Friday, April 19th, at Open House from 4-6:00pm. Check with school department for elementary school placement.

Location

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Neighborhood

78 Chester Road, Belmont MA 02478

Belmont, MA 02478

Walkability

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Schools

Middle School
Chenery
Rating information coming soon
High School
Belmont High
Rating information coming soon

Monthly Payment Calculator

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Estimated Monthly Payment $0

Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $1,434
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Market Insights

6.2%
Price Range
8
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
May 15, 2024
$1,700,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 8
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Listed for Sale
Apr 17, 2024
$1,595,000
Original listing
Office: Real Estate 109

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 17, 2024 New Listing Added $1,595,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
7 days
Price per Sq Ft
$472

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2023 $17,209 $1,531,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$17,209
Tax Year 2023
Assessed Value
$1,531,000

Listing Information

Listing Agent Paul Moreton
Listing Office Real Estate 109
Agent MLS ID BB809528
Office MLS ID BB5170

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