Middlesex County and Belmont Town property record for 48 Lantern Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,135 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.404 acres (17,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,050,000 (Dec 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $20,559 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | BELM M:74 P:000041 S |
| Primary APN | BELM M:74 P:000041 S |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,135 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,296 sqft |
| Basement Area | 300 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 300 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 17,600 sqft (0.404 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Pool with Hot Tub/Spa |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 48 LANTERN RD |
|---|---|
| City | BELMONT |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02478-1707 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SA |
| Jurisdiction | BELMONT MA |
| Township / Civil Division | BELMONT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 357800 |
48 Lantern Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2013.
Source: Middlesex County and Belmont Town records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 48 LANTERN RD, BELMONT, MA 02478-1707 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 5, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 5, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 30, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1178 / 14 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001178-14 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 48 Lantern Rd was $20,559.
Source: Middlesex County and Belmont Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Belmont Town |
| Unified School District | Belmont School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,559.00 | $1,805,000 Land $858,000 Building $947,000 | $1,846,135 (+1.85%) |
| 2024 | $1,812,600 | ||
| 2023 | $18,445.00 | $1,641,000 Land $1,009,000 Building $632,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 48 Lantern Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1978–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 48 Lantern Rd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BELMONT WATER DEPT. (MWRA) serves 27,442 people · EPA ID MA3026000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MWRA |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 564 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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