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$927,530$681 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

20 CHESTER RD

BELMONT, MA 02478
Building report
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,363 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1917
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$928K
$833K low$1M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,807 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$861,000 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$861,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$767,980

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyMIDDLESEX
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2001
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(8)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Winthrop L Chenery Upper Elementary SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 4–6 · 0.3 mi
E
Roger E WellingtonA
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 0.6 mi
H
Belmont High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi

District: Belmont School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02478These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.55
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.103
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.74

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,636
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,959 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$162,650
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$213,185
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

20 Chester Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 85% of homes in Belmont 02478
  • Costs more per square foot than 85% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Smaller than 86% of homes in Belmont 02478
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Middlesex County
  • Older than 82% of homes in Belmont 02478

What homes are worth in Belmont 02478

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$571K$3.8M

This home is worth more than 15% of homes in Belmont 02478.

How it measures up in Belmont 02478

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Belmont 02478.

Estimated value$927,530
CheaperTypical $1,464,769Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$681
CheaperTypical $716Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Living area1,363 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,126 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built1917
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 20 Chester Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBelmont 02478Middlesex County
Estimated valuepricier than$927,53015% of homes65% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$68137% of homes85% of homes
Living areabigger than1,363 ft²14% of homes28% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac23% of homes18% of homes
Year builtnewer than191718% of homes21% of homes

About 20 Chester Rd

How much is 20 Chester Rd, Belmont, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 20 Chester Rd, Belmont, MA is $927,530 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $833,452 to $1,021,608. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 20 Chester Rd, Belmont, MA last sell?

20 Chester Rd, Belmont, MA last sold on Dec 30, 2016, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 20 Chester Rd, Belmont, MA?

20 Chester Rd, Belmont, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and 1,363 square feet of living space.

When was 20 Chester Rd, Belmont, MA built?

20 Chester Rd, Belmont, MA was built in 1917, making it 109 years old. It is a condo/apartment home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 20 Chester Rd, Belmont, MA?

20 Chester Rd, Belmont, MA is assigned to Winthrop L Chenery Upper Elementary School (middle), rated A+; Roger E Wellington (elementary), rated A; Belmont High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Belmont School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 20 Chester Rd, Belmont, MA compare to other homes in Belmont 02478?

Among the 7,995 homes in Belmont 02478, it is worth more than 15% of them ($927,530 against a typical $1,464,769), its price per square foot is higher than 37% of them ($681 against a typical $716), it is bigger than 14% of them (1,363 ft² against a typical 2,126 ft²), its lot is bigger than 23% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1917 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Middlesex County, it is worth more than 65% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 20 Chester Rd, Belmont, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 20 Chester Rd, Belmont, MA was $9,807. The county assessed it at $861,000.

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