Last Sold Price
5 beds3,251 sqft$711/sqft
48 Oakley Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

Description

Introducing the stunning McArdle-Carrington House - the first time on the market in over 40 years! This special property was custom built in 1908 by a reknowned local builder. Set in the heart of the Payson Park neighborhood in desirable Belmont! Exterior details include a brick exterior, tons of windows, and slate roof. Grand foyer opens to a bifurcated staircase with the landing with large window and window seat. Spacious living room with fireplace and dining room with built in cabinetry. Eat in...Introducing the stunning McArdle-Carrington House - the first time on the market in over 40 years! This special property was custom built in 1908 by a reknowned local builder. Set in the heart of the Payson Park neighborhood in desirable Belmont! Exterior details include a brick exterior, tons of windows, and slate roof. Grand foyer opens to a bifurcated staircase with the landing with large window and window seat. Spacious living room with fireplace and dining room with built in cabinetry. Eat in kitchen with custom cherry wood cabinets and lots of sunshine! Second floor offers 5 rooms including 4 bedrooms plus an office, 2 full bathrooms & a linen room with built-in cabinetry. Enormous third floor with 2 more large rooms, plus a bonus room. Flexible floorplan and lots of "work from home" space. Spacious yard with over 13,000 square feet and large 2 car garage. All located with easy access to T, schools, Custhing Square, Cambridge and everything Belmont has to offer.
LISTING CLOSED: 06/14/2024 12:00 AM

Property Details for 48 Oakley Road

Status
MLS #
73230123
Days on Market
14
Taxes
$18,119 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1908
Town
Belmont
Area
MA-Belmont
Architectural Style
Colonial, Georgian
Style
Colonial, Georgian
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces Total
2

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,960,000

Avg days on market

29

Sale-to-list ratio

98.0%

Belmont, MA

9 comparable properties found

$2,500,000 | 35 Orchard Street, Belmont, MA 02478
1/38
1

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Bedrooms
2,846
Square Feet
0.34
Acres
a front view of a house with garden
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2

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Sold 01/23/26

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Bedrooms
3,078
Square Feet
0.34
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Sold 01/28/26

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3,124
Square Feet
0.36
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Sold 07/21/25

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
0.13
Acres
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5

$2,000,000

Sold 06/26/25

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Bedrooms
2,489
Square Feet
0.25
Acres
$1,425,000 | 20 Taylor Road, Belmont, MA 02478
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5
Bedrooms
3,084
Square Feet
0.17
Acres
a front view of a house with garden
1/43
7

$1,960,000

Sold 07/09/25

4
Bedrooms
3,063
Square Feet
0.18
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
1/29
8

$1,930,000

Sold 10/08/24

5
Bedrooms
4,181
Square Feet
0.19
Acres
a front view of a house with a garden
1/31
9

$2,750,000

Sold 11/14/25

5
Bedrooms
2,994
Square Feet
0.27
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington, Christine Pomer

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton, McKenzie Howarth

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Building Information for 48 Oakley Road

Stories-Year Built1908Building Size-Lot Size0.32 AC / 13,764 SF

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$13,251 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$11,741

Property Taxes

$1,510

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 48 Oakley Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Golf Course, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3251.0
  • Color: Brick
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • High School: Belmont
  • Middle School: Belmont Middle
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Bonus Room, Office, Walk-up Attic
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Rain Gutters
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof Material: Slate
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 150.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 15.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 10.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 165.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 150.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 150.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 144.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom5 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 9.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Length: 3.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 3.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 36.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Length: 6.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 6.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 30.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub
  • Bathroom3 Length: 6.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom3 Width: 5.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 225.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors
  • Dining Room Length: 15.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 15.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 285.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Kitchen Length: 15.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 19.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 330.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 22.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 63.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Office Length: 9.0
  • Room Office Level: Second
  • Room Office Width: 7.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: House is listed on the Town of Belmont Demolition Delay List. See Agent for details. One of the rooms on the 3rd floor does not have a radiator. Property has been under contract with Waltham Chemical.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 356280
  • Assessments: $1,628,000
  • Book: 22557
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: RES
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 48 Oakley Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 14, 2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73230123

$2,310,000
May 13, 2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73230123

May 8, 2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73230123

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/14/2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73230123

$2,310,000
05/13/2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73230123

05/08/2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73230123

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

Public Records for 48 Oakley Road

Taxable ValueLand$855,000Additions$920,000Total$1,775,000
Tax Record2025$20,217 ($1,685 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,137 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,137 SqFtStories2Lot Size13,764 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1908Year Renovated1908ZoningSCCountyMIDDLESEXAPNBELM M:05 P:000006 S:

Schools near 48 Oakley Road

This home is within Belmont School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 4 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 3
Rating
School
Distance
Winthrop L Chenery Middle School
Public4 to 6

Belmont Middle School
Public7 to 8

Belmont High School
Public9 to 12

Roger Wellington Elementary School
PublicPK to 3

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 48 Oakley Road, Belmont, MA 02478
$2,310,000
5
3,251
13,764
$620,000
3
2,258
5,882
$1,526,000
3
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10,710
$602,000
5
2,615
5,466
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2.5
2,269
6,034
4
3.5
2,762
6,593

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington, Christine Pomer

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