53 Cedar Rd, Belmont, MA 02478 Property Records

Middlesex County and Belmont Town property record for 53 Cedar Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,904 sqft · built 1922
Lot Size0.201 acres (8,777 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$885,000 (Jun 2010)
Tax Bill$23,908 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2023 Transfer
Feb 2020 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNBELM M:18 P:000074 S

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNBELM M:18 P:000074 S

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,904 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,056 sqft
Game RoomGame Room
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1922
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1922
Architectural StyleColonial
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area8,777 sqft (0.201 acres)
Garage TypeBasement
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address53 CEDAR RD
CityBELMONT
StateMA
Zip02478-2904
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeSC
JurisdictionBELMONT MA
Township / Civil DivisionBELMONT
Census Block Group2
Census Block2017
Census Tract357200

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Belmont Town records, as of July 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address53 CEDAR RD, BELMONT, MA 02478-2904
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Revocable Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 31, 2023Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Feb 5, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
MASSACHUSETTS INST/TECH
Apr 25, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
BANK OF AMERICA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 9, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 9, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201092953
Deed Book / Page54803 / 60
Last Transfer DateJan 25, 2023
Transfer Doc081210-402
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

January 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBELMONT MA
Recording DateJan 31, 2023
Property Address53 CEDAR RD, BELMONT, MA 02478-2904
Document Number081210-402
Book / Page81210 / 402
Instrument DateJan 25, 2023
Instrument10960
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 17, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address53 CEDAR RD, BELMONT, MA 02478-2904

February 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBELMONT MA
Property Address53 CEDAR RD, BELMONT, MA 02478-2904
Document Number74108-90
Instrument DateFeb 5, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 25, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address53 CEDAR RD BELMONT MA 024782904, BELMONT, MA 02478-2904

Mortgage

Document Number74108-90
DateFeb 10, 2020
Book Page074108/000090
Instrument729
Lender
NameMASSACHUSETTS INST/TECH
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

April 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBELMONT MA
Property Address53 CEDAR RD, BELMONT, MA 02478-2904
Document Number69220-455
Book / Page069220 / 000455
Instrument DateApr 25, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 23, 2017

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number69220-455
DateMay 1, 2017
Book Page069220/000455
Instrument63972
Lender
NameBANK OF AMERICA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueApr 30, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Middlesex County and Belmont Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex County
County SubdivisionBelmont Town
Unified School DistrictBelmont School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$23,908.00 (+22.74%)$2,099,000 (+21.12%) Land $997,000 Building $1,102,000$1,935,625
2023$19,479.00$1,733,000 Land $948,000 Building $785,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemBELMONT WATER DEPT. (MWRA)
serves 27,442 people · EPA ID MA3026000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MWRA
Last State InspectionJul 2023
Lead2 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 721 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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