Last Sold Price
6 beds3,700 sqft$466/sqft
26 Cedar Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

Description

Designed by architect, Thaxter Underwood in 1911, this stucco-clad home on a third of an acre, has been exquisitely updated to rival the stately homes on this coveted street in the neighborhood know by Belmont historians as "Walnut Hill." The understated elegance of this magnificently renovated 3 level, 11 room, 6 bedroom home will delight antique lovers as well as todays modern families looking for state-of-the-art, gourmet chef's, eat-in kitchen and 3 new baths lavished in granite and marble ....Designed by architect, Thaxter Underwood in 1911, this stucco-clad home on a third of an acre, has been exquisitely updated to rival the stately homes on this coveted street in the neighborhood know by Belmont historians as "Walnut Hill." The understated elegance of this magnificently renovated 3 level, 11 room, 6 bedroom home will delight antique lovers as well as todays modern families looking for state-of-the-art, gourmet chef's, eat-in kitchen and 3 new baths lavished in granite and marble . Additional interior features are to many to mention. Huge basement with good ceiling height offers excellent opportunity for rec room, wine cellar,etc. Most recent restorations include freshly painted stucco exterior and slate roof repairs including new copper valleys and ridges and wood gutters. Property features landscaped, double, corner lot, 2 level garden terrace off the kitchen and a 2 car detached garage with loft.
LISTING CLOSED: 08/15/2014 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Donata M. Barber • LAER Realty Partners

Property Details for 26 Cedar Road

Status
MLS #
71627390
Days on Market
138
Taxes
$14,223 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1912
Town
Belmont
Area
MA-Belmont
Architectural Style
Colonial, Antique
Style
Garden, Colonial, Antique
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
6.00
Parking Spaces Total
6

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,750,000

Avg days on market

23

Sale-to-list ratio

101.9%

[Belmont, MA]

9 comparable properties found

$1,984,000 | 42 Fairmont Street, Belmont, MA 02478
1/43
1

$1,984,000

Sold 07/17/26

6
Bedrooms
3,869
Square Feet
0.17
Acres
$1,800,000 | 23 Lawndale Street, Belmont, MA 02478
1/33
2

$1,800,000

Sold 05/29/26

6
Bedrooms
2,773
Square Feet
0.15
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
1/40
3

$1,600,000

Sold 10/06/25

6
Bedrooms
3,260
Square Feet
0.22
Acres
$1,375,000 | 42-44 Choate Road, Belmont, MA 02478
1/41
4

$1,375,000

Sold 08/13/26

6
Bedrooms
3,738
Square Feet
0.13
Acres
a view of a white building among the street with palm trees
1/43
5

$1,428,000

Sold 12/17/25

6
Bedrooms
3,485
Square Feet
0.09
Acres
$1,320,000 | 9 Houghton Road, Belmont, MA 02478
1/43
6

$1,320,000

Sold 01/10/25

5
Bedrooms
3,464
Square Feet
0.16
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
1/29
7

$1,930,000

Sold 10/08/24

5
Bedrooms
4,181
Square Feet
0.19
Acres
front view of house with a yard
1/39
8

$3,195,000

Sold 07/01/25

6
Bedrooms
4,000
Square Feet
0.32
Acres
a view of a house with a yard
1/18
9

$1,750,000

Sold 01/28/26

5
Bedrooms
3,124
Square Feet
0.36
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of LAER Realty Partners, Donata M. Barber

Sold By Sweeney & OConnell, Kate Moscatel

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Building Information for 26 Cedar Road

Stories-Year Built1912Building Size-Lot Size0.35 AC / 15,164 SF

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$9,953 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,768

Property Taxes

$1,185

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 26 Cedar Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3700.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Wellington
  • High School: Bhs
  • Middle School: Chenery
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Gas Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Full, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Marble
  • Interior Features: Bedroom, Office, Entry Hall, Foyer
  • Interior Features: French Doors, Security System
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Stone
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Garden Area, Deck, Patio
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Roof Material: Slate
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 238.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 17.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 14.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 180.0
  • Bedroom2 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 195.0
  • Bedroom3 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 144.0
  • Bedroom4 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 132.0
  • Bedroom5 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 42.0
  • Bathroom1 Length: 7.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 6.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 154.0
  • Bathroom2 Length: 14.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 80.0
  • Bathroom3 Length: 10.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom3 Width: 8.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 210.0
  • Dining Room Length: 15.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 14.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 192.0
  • Family Room Length: 16.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 12.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 300.0
  • Kitchen Length: 20.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 15.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 294.0
  • Room Living Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 14.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 190.0
  • Room Office Length: 19.0
  • Room Office Level: Second
  • Room Office Width: 10.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 358435
  • Assessments: $1,067,000
  • Book: 0
  • Map: 18
  • Tax Year: 2013
  • Zoning: R
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 6
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Foundation Area: 0.0
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 26 Cedar Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 15, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #433649171

$1,725,000

+6.4% / yr

Aug 15, 2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71627390

$1,725,000
Jul 2, 2014

Contingent

MLS PIN #71627390

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/15/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #433649171

$1,725,000

+6.4% / yr

08/15/2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71627390

$1,725,000
07/02/2014

Contingent

MLS PIN #71627390

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 26 Cedar Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,144,000Additions$1,962,000Total$3,106,000
Tax Record2025$35,377 ($2,948 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,651 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,651 SqFtStories2Lot Size15,164 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1912Year Renovated1912ZoningSCCountyMIDDLESEXAPNBELM M:18 P:000065 S:

Schools near 26 Cedar Road

This home is within Belmont School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 3
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 4 to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Roger Wellington Elementary School
PublicPK to 3

Belmont Middle School
Public7 to 8

Belmont High School
Public9 to 12

Winthrop L Chenery Middle School
Public4 to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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