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.
For sale
$2,175,000
54 Elizabeth Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
4beds
2,762sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1934
8,085 Square Feet Lot
$2,109,300 Zestimate®
$787/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Finished room with fireplaceBright adjacent sunroomStainless steel appliancesStately fieldstone retaining wallStunningly-landscaped environmentally-friendly yardRenovated family bathHalf bath
- 13 days
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Anne Mahon 617-990-7660,
Leading Edge Real Estate 617-484-1900
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73574359
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Walk-In Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
- Area: 295.88
- Dimensions: 21.92 x 13.5
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 87.68
- Dimensions: 9.83 x 8.92
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 173.35
- Dimensions: 13.25 x 13.08
Bedroom 4
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 157.9
- Dimensions: 13.25 x 11.92
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Attic Access, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
- Area: 80.99
- Dimensions: 9.08 x 8.92
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 23.02
- Dimensions: 7.08 x 3.25
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
- Area: 50.53
- Dimensions: 8.92 x 5.67
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
- Area: 47.22
- Dimensions: 8.33 x 5.67
Dining room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors
- Level: First
- Area: 182.19
- Dimensions: 13.75 x 13.25
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Basement
- Area: 205.83
- Dimensions: 15.83 x 13
Kitchen
- Features: 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
- Level: First
- Area: 191.25
- Dimensions: 15 x 12.75
Living room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 364.49
- Dimensions: 13.58 x 26.83
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Ductless
Cooling
- Central Air, Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Exterior Access, Washer Hookup, Lighting - Overhead, In Basement
Features
- Bathroom - Half, Lighting - Overhead, Bathroom, Sun Room, Foyer, Wine Cellar, Walk-up Attic, High Speed Internet
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Vinyl, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Concrete
- Doors: Insulated Doors, French Doors
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Sump Pump
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,762
- Total interior livable area: 2,762 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,215
- Finished area below ground: 547
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Composite, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck - Composite, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, City View(s), Garden, Stone Wall
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City View(s), City
Lot
- Size: 8,085 Square Feet
- Features: Sloped
Details
- Parcel number: M:08 P:000078 S:,356849
- Zoning: SC
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Block, Stone, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1934
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, Generator Connection
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Generator Connection
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
- Security: Security System
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Belmont
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $787/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,832,000
- Annual tax amount: $21,086
- Date on market: 9/9/2026
- Exclusions: Personal Property. Buyer Has Option To Buy The Portable Generator In Garage
Estimated market value
$2,109,300
$2.00M - $2.21M
$6,418/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,175,000$787/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73574359 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,058 +10.1% | $1,761,000 +2.1% |
| 2024 | $18,216 +1.4% | $1,725,000 +7.9% |
| 2023 | $17,973 +9.6% | $1,599,000 +12.7% |
| 2022 | $16,404 -7.5% | $1,419,000 -7.6% |
| 2021 | $17,725 +16.6% | $1,536,000 +11.1% |
| 2020 | $15,202 +11.9% | $1,382,000 +18.7% |
| 2019 | $13,584 +2.5% | $1,164,000 +6.7% |
| 2018 | $13,256 +2.8% | $1,091,000 +7.4% |
| 2017 | $12,893 +1.3% | $1,016,000 +0.3% |
| 2016 | $12,723 +5.5% | $1,013,000 +8.3% |
| 2015 | $12,062 +4.5% | $935,000 +9.4% |
| 2014 | $11,543 -7.9% | $855,000 -9% |
| 2013 | $12,530 +15.7% | $940,000 +15.9% |
| 2012 | $10,827 +2.9% | $811,000 +2% |
| 2011 | $10,526 +4.8% | $795,000 -3.8% |
| 2010 | $10,044 +2.5% | $826,000 +0.2% |
| 2009 | $9,797 +3.2% | $824,000 -2.1% |
| 2008 | $9,489 +4.7% | $842,000 -4.2% |
| 2007 | $9,062 -0.1% | $879,000 +0.9% |
| 2006 | $9,067 -5% | $871,000 -2.5% |
| 2005 | $9,546 +5.5% | $893,000 +5.7% |
| 2004 | $9,050 +4.3% | $845,000 +5% |
| 2003 | $8,678 +17.1% | $805,000 +21.6% |
| 2002 | $7,408 +10% | $662,000 +16.5% |
| 2001 | $6,736 +8.1% | $568,000 +25.4% |
| 1999 | $6,233 | $453,000 |
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Neighborhood: 02478
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Ask Super
- Middle: Chenery Ms
- High: Belmont High
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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