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42 Hillside Terrace, Belmont MA 02478

Belmont, MA 02478
$2,750,000
$2,550,000
Est. $15,461/month
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,364
Sq Ft
$758
Price/Sq Ft
0.23
Acres
1925
Year Built
1
Garage Space
81
Days on Market
Active Price Drop -$200,000 Listed Apr 29, 2026 • MLS# 73509173 Copied! • Updated Jun 30, 2026

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 History

Market Insights

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Price Changes
7.3%
Price Range

Property Timeline

Price Reduced
Jun 26, 2026
$2,550,000 $200,000 (-7.27%)
From $2,750,000 to $2,550,000 (-7.3%)
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Listed for Sale
Apr 29, 2026
$2,750,000
Original listing
Agent: Terry McCarthy Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont

Tax History

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

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$28,407
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$2,468,000

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
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive
Total Spaces 3
Electric Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $28,407
Assessed Value $2,468,000
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Wine Fridge In Basement Included. Light In Foyer Not Working. Please Confirm Elementary School Placement With School Administration.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color Grey
Sq Ft Source Measured
Sq Ft Disclosures All measurements are approximate. Buyer to verify.
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 62 days

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

Room Details

First Floor

Bathroom1
Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
Dining Room
13.333333333 x 15.083333333
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Wainscoting, Crown Molding
Kitchen
Skylight, Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Slider, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Peninsula
Living Room
13.25 x 25.083333333
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Recessed Lighting, Wainscoting, Crown Molding

Second Floor

Bedroom4
10 x 7.75
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom3
13.416666666 x 13.166666666
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom2
Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Recessed Lighting
Bedroom2
13.416666666 x 10.416666666
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom3
Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Master Bedroom
11.083333333 x 21.666666666
Bathroom - Full, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting

Third Floor

Family Room
37.416666666 x 23
Vaulted Ceiling(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce

Basement Floor

Bedroom5
12.416666666 x 11.083333333
Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting

Other Floor

Office
Master Bathroom
Yes

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

Nearby Schools

School information not available for this location.

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42 Hillside Terrace, Belmont MA 02478

Belmont, MA 02478

Listing Information

Listing Agent Terry McCarthy
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont
Office Phone 617-484-5300
Agent MLS ID BB922669
Office MLS ID AN6190
Listing Data Updated Jun 30, 2026 3:05 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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