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$2,399,000

3 Essex Rd, Belmont MA 02478
Belmont, MA 02478
Listed by The Toland Team
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4
Living area
3,297 sqft
Year built
1930

About this home

Charming five-bedroom, four-bath brick Colonial set on a sidewalk-lined street in Belmont’s desirable Benton Estates neighborhood. Manicured grounds, mature plantings, and an inlaid granite patio create timeless curb appeal and inviting outdoor space. A center-entrance foyer opens to gracious, light-filled living areas, including a formal living room and a renovated eat-in kitchen with a cozy breakfast nook that flows into a spacious dining area with oversized windows. The second floor offers a primary suite with a walk-in closet and private bath, plus two additional bedrooms and a newly renovated shared bath. The finished third floor includes two more bedrooms and a full bath, providing flexible space for guests, work, or hobbies. The walk-out lower level features a family room, home gym area, full bath with laundry, and generous storage. A detached two-car garage completes the property, all within easy reach of Cushing Square, local shops, and the Payson Park Reservoir.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
MLS Property Information Network
MLS #
73550712
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
100
On market date
July 16, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
4
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
5
Lot size
0.15 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Mary Lee Burbank
0.64 mi away · Grades 0-4
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
354
Student:teacher ratio
14.2:1
District
Belmont
Middle
Winthrop L Chenery Middle
0.46 mi away · Grades 5-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
3.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
1,362
Student:teacher ratio
15.8:1
District
Belmont
High
Watertown High
0.84 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
705
Student:teacher ratio
9.5:1
District
Watertown

Walkability

Blended score for Belmont's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

91
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
16.8 / 20 -- Most walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores8
Parks20
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies3

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Belmont, from live MLS data.

On the market 100 days -- 7 more days than Belmont's current average of 93 days.
For reference, the median list price across 208 active listings in Belmont right now is $834,250.

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Est. monthly payment
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$479,800 down
$1,919,200 loan
Principal & interest$12,448
Property tax (est.)$1,999
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated July 20, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.