Active
2 Days on market

$2,175,000

54 Elizabeth Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

Belmont, MA 02478

Beds

4

Baths

3

SqFt

2,762

Style

Single Family

Built

1934

This palatial 4+ bed, 2-full/2-half bath home sits on a very desirable quiet street atop a hill with seasonal views of the Boston skyline from the roof deck. This lovely home also has a gorgeously landscaped lot with a tiered-garden and has the added convenience of a 2-car garage. As soon as you approach the house, you are greeted by a stunningly-landscaped environmentally-friendly yard with a stately fieldstone retaining wall. Inside, enter the Grand Foyer and to the right is a sprawling living room which features a fireplace, custom-built bookshelves & cabinets which line the main and back walls. The living room has warm, custom lighting features, and a bright adjacent sunroom. To the left of the foyer, enter the dining room with its built-in china cabinet and French doors that expose the magnificent eat-in kitchen which features Stainless Steel Appliances and a mini-split for additional heating and cooling for the chef. Sliding-glass doors to a Trex deck steps down to a stone-laid patio with ample space for outdoor dining. FIRST FLOOR BEDROOM with an adjacent bath can be a convenient guest room or office. Upstairs we have a magnificently large primary bedroom with FOUR closets and a renovated ensuite bath with a walk-in shower. Then two more large bedrooms and a 4th room which can be an office or nursery, and a renovated family bath. The 3rd floor, accessible by staircase, offers plenty of space storage and houses the A/C system.The lower level has 2 full-door, walk-out access, a finished room with fireplace, mini-split, half bath, laundry, and wine rm & additional storage rooms. A renovated two-car garage has a side staircase up to the ROOFTOP DECK that allows for outdoor entertaining or sitting with a drink to admire the seasonal views of the Boston skyline. A heated driveway melts winter ice for those who don't like salting. This home is located near the reservoir, Payson Park (free summer concerts), freshly renovated Grove St Park (tennis, basketball, baseball, soccer, playground and walking paths), the loved Burbank Elementary School, loads of shopping and dining options, food & public trans via bus to Harvard Sq (red line) and Commuter Rail (purple line) that runs to Porter Sq and North Station. Belmont is home to a NEW High School (recently voted a top school in the country in national journals), library, ice rink, and two beautiful public pools on Concord Ave. Sweet proximately to Boston and Cambridge makes commutes a dream about this home.

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Market Value Analysis

This Property
Size (SqFt) →Price →
This Property$787/sqft
Local Avg (Belmont)$599/sqft
31% AboveMarket Average

* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Belmont, MA.

Property Details

Financials

Original Price$2,175,000
Annual Taxes$21,086

Parking

Garage2
Off-Street5

Interior Specifications

Total Rooms10
Fireplaces2
FlooringWood, Tile, Flooring - Vinyl, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Concrete
BasementFull, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Sump Pump

Climate & Utilities

HeatingBaseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Ductless
CoolingCentral Air, Ductless
WaterPublic
SewerPublic Sewer

Building & Exterior

ConstructionFrame
RoofShingle
FoundationBlock, Stone, Brick/Mortar
ZoningSC

Property & Lot

Acres0.19
SqFt Lot8,085
Lot FeaturesSloped

Amenities & Appliances

Gas Water Heater • Water Heater • Range • Dishwasher • Disposal • Microwave • Refrigerator • Washer • Dryer

Neighborhood

Public Transportation • Shopping • Pool • Tennis Court(s) • Park • Walk/Jog Trails

Geography

Floorplan Breakdown

Structural Layout

Second
Master BedroomBedroom 3Bedroom 4Bedroom 5Bathroom 2Bathroom 3
First
Living RoomDining RoomKitchenBedroom 2Bathroom 1
Basement
Family Room
Living Room
Lvl First

13.583333333 x 26.833333333

Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead

Dining Room
Lvl First

13.75 x 13.25

Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors

Kitchen
Lvl First

15 x 12.75

Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dining Area, Balcony / Deck, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, French Doors, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Slider, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove

Family Room
Lvl Basement

15.833333333 x 13

Flooring - Vinyl, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead

Master Bedroom
Lvl Second

21.916666666 x 13.5

Bathroom - 3/4, Walk-In Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead

Bedroom 2
Lvl First

9.833333333 x 8.916666666

Bedroom 3
Lvl Second

13.25 x 13.083333333

Closet, Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom 4
Lvl Second

13.25 x 11.916666666

Closet, Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom 5
Lvl Second

9.083333333 x 8.916666666

Flooring - Hardwood, Attic Access, Lighting - Overhead

Bathroom 1
Lvl First

7.083333333 x 3.25

Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Overhead

Bathroom 2
Lvl Second

8.916666666 x 5.666666666

Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Overhead

Bathroom 3
Lvl Second

8.333333333 x 5.666666666

Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Lighting - Overhead

Population

27,175

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)

Median Household Income

$183K

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)

Renter-Occupied Homes

35.3%

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)

New Construction Permits — Middlesex County

2,667 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (-2% vs the prior 12 months) — 1,709 in 5+ unit buildings

U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jun '26)

ADU Potential

Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 900 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 2,762 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 8,085 sq ft.

Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.

Listing Provided By

Listing Agent: Anne Mahon

Listing Office: Leading Edge Real Estate

MLS® Number: 73574359

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