Sold in Belmont: Mega-Ranch on the Hill Tops Seven Figures

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A weekly recap of residential properties bought in the past seven days in the “Town of Homes.”

• 163 Brighton St. Antique Colonial (1850), Sold for: $969,000. Listed at $895,000. Living area: 2,596 sq.-ft. 9 rooms; 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. On the market: 63 days.

• 126 Waverley St. Garrison colonial (1957), Sold for: $875,000. Listed at $899,000. Living area: 2,257 sq.-ft. 9 rooms; 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. On the market: 49 days.

• 182 Channing Rd. Cape-style (1959), Sold for: $600,000. Listed at $549,000. Living area: 1,540 sq.-ft. 7 rooms; 3 bedrooms, 1 baths. On the market: 63 days.

• 74 Spring Valley Rd. Large ranch (1957), Sold for: $1,252,000. Listed at $1,199,000. Living area: 3,907 sq.-ft. 13 rooms; 4 bedrooms, 1 full, 2 half baths. On the market: 111 days.

• 91-93 Slade St. Two-family (1926), Sold for: $850,000. Listed at $775,000. Living area: 2,616 sq.-ft. 13 rooms; 4 bedrooms, 2 baths. On the market: 83 days.

• 27 Mayfield Rd. Garrison colonial (1937), Sold for: $690,000. Listed at $688,000. Living area: 1,540 sq.-ft. 6 rooms; 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. On the market: 34 days.

• 206-208 Beech St. Two-family (1926), Sold for: $650,000. Listed at $625,000. Living area: 2,330 sq.-ft. 13 rooms; 5 bedrooms, 2 baths. On the market: 128 days.

• 5 Wilson Ave. Frame house with neo-Gothic elements (1910), Sold for: $628,000. Listed at $575,000. Living area: 1,546 sq.-ft. 6 rooms; 3 bedrooms, 1 baths. On the market: 55 days.

• 53 Maple St. Condominium, Sold for: $379,000. Listed at $399,000. Living area: 1,133 sq.-ft. 5 rooms; 2 bedrooms, 1 full. On the market: 76 days.

• 8 Holt St. Townhouse condominium, Sold for: $761,000. Listed at $725,000. Living area: 2,225 sq.-ft. 7 rooms; 4 bedrooms, 2 full, 2 half baths. On the market: 71 days.

• 39 Drew Rd. Condominium, Sold for: $470,000. Listed at $489,000. Living area: 1,291 sq.-ft. 6 rooms; 3 bedrooms, 1 full. On the market: 72 days.

• 23 Richardson Rd. Brick Colonial mish-mash (1927), Sold for: $1,075,000. Listed at $895,000. Living area: 2,156 sq.-ft. 10 rooms; 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. On the market: 57 days.

• 143-145 Trapelo Rd. Two-family (1925), Sold for: $700,000. Listed at $667,000. Living area: 2,236 sq.-ft. 11 rooms; 5 bedrooms, 2 baths. On the market: 70 days.

• 12 Leslie Rd. Condominium, Sold for: $592,500. Listed at $575,000. Living area: 2,100 sq.-ft. 9 rooms; 4 bedrooms, 3 full. On the market: 104 days.

Sold in Belmont: Two Families, Condos Lead the Summer Market

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A weekly recap of residential properties bought in the past seven days in the “Town of Homes.”

• 30 Hammond Rd. Colonial (1925), Sold for: $1,100,000. Listed at $975,000. Living area: 2,527 sq.-ft. 9 rooms; 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths. On the market: 75 days.

• 259 School St. Colonial (1926), Sold for: $1,050,000. Listed at $989,000. Living area: 3,282 sq.-ft. 8 rooms; 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths. On the market: 145 days.

• 44 Chester Rd. Two family (1918), Sold for: $815,000. Listed at $829,000. Living area: 2,488 sq.-ft. 12 rooms; 4 bedrooms, 2 baths. On the market: 102 days.

• 562 Trapelo Rd. #2. Townhouse condominium (2007), Sold for: $574,000. Listed at $574,000. Living area: 2,035 sq.-ft. 6 rooms; 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. On the market: 39 days.

• 18 Banks St. Two family (1925), Sold for: $695,000. Listed at $715,000. Living area: 2,473 sq.-ft. 11 rooms; 5 bedrooms, 2 baths. On the market: 52 days.

• 26 Park Rd. Two family (1911), Sold for: $960,000. Listed at $899,900. Living area: 3,750 sq.-ft. 18 rooms; 8 bedrooms, 3 baths. On the market: 62 days.

• 73 Hoitt Rd. Ranch (1955), Sold for: $752,500. Listed at $679,000. Living area: 1,412 sq.-ft. 6 rooms; 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. On the market: 50 days.

• 126 Sycamore St. Condominium (1900), Sold for: $550,000. Listed at $529,000. Living area: 1,945 sq.-ft. 7 rooms; 4 bedrooms, 2 baths. On the market: 84 days.

• 84 Walnut St. Condominium (1919), Sold for: $425,000. Listed at $399,000. Living area: 1,083 sq.-ft. 5 rooms; 3 bedrooms, 1 bath. On the market: 70 days.

• 34 Ridge Rd. Condominium (1905), Sold for: $370,000. Listed at $369,000. Living area: 1,450 sq.-ft. 7 rooms; 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. On the market: 79 days.

Belmont House of the Week: 22 Vernon Rd.

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So what constitutes “The Middle” of the Belmont housing market? With the median price of a Belmont residence hovering around $777,000, it is always interesting to see just what the “average” home that’s on the market. And one that just went on sale is what many residents would call that “archetypical” Belmont single-family home.

Listed at $749,000 – with most homes selling above the initial price, the final sale should be close if not above the town’s median – the six room, three bedroom and one-and-a-half bathrooms side entrance Garrison Colonial, circa 1934, is located in the Kendall Gardens neighborhood off Mill Street near McLean Hospital.

This house features an entry foyer with deep coat closet, a living room with a fireplace and French doors, a formal dining room with built-in corner china cabinets, a cabinet kitchen with stainless steel appliances and breakfast bar, three season sun room, a large second-floor hallway with access to walk-up attic, a master bedroom with two closets, hardwood floors, crown molding, ceiling molding, ceiling fans, a first floor laundry, a partially finished basement, a walk-up attic, large deck overlooking beautiful yard and a two-car garage. The house has gas cooking, heat and hot water.

The house is a short walk from Rock Meadow Conservation Land with walking/jogging trails.

Sold in Belmont: (Mostly) Modest Single-Families Dominate Market

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A weekly recap of residential properties bought in the past seven days in the “Town of Homes.”

14 Emerson St. Colonial (1929), Sold for: $810,000. Listed at $795,000. Living area: 1,660 sq.-ft. 7 rooms; 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. On the market: 62 days.

49 Sharpe Rd. Split-level Ranch (1956), Sold for: $850,000. Listed at $719,000. Living area: 2,708 sq.-ft. 8 rooms; 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. On the market: 40 days.

30 Brookside Ave. Side-entrance Colonial (1936), Sold for: $752,000. Listed at $699,000. Living area: 1,808 sq.-ft. 8 rooms; 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. On the market: 40 days.

35-37 Chandler St. Two-family (1948), Sold for: $685,000. Listed at $699,900. Living area: 1,984 sq.-ft. 11 rooms; 4 bedrooms, 2 baths. On the market: 54 days.

23 Centre Ave. An antique Victorian-era farmhouse and separate carriage house (1861), Sold for: $1,597,000. Listed at $1,649,000. Living area: 4,437 sq.-ft. 14 rooms; 5 bedrooms, 4 baths. On the market: 108 days.

65 Vernon Rd. Garrison Colonial (1961), Sold for: $840,000. Listed at $785,000. Living area: 1,868 sq.-ft. 7 rooms; 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths. On the market: 60 days.

32 Taylor Rd. Split-level Ranch (1946), Sold for: $715,000. Listed at $740,000. Living area: 1,503 sq.-ft. 5 rooms; 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. On the market: 60 days.

515-517 School St. Condominium, Sold for: $537,000. Listed at $525,000. Living area: 1,900 sq.-ft. 8 rooms; 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. On the market: 61 days.

50 Winslow Rd. Condominium, Sold for: $506,500. Listed at $499,900. Living area: 1,432 sq.-ft. 7 rooms; 3 bedrooms, 1 baths. On the market: 80 days.

12 Upland Rd. Condominium, Sold for: $495,000. Listed at $455,000. Living area: 1,420 sq.-ft. 8 rooms; 3 bedrooms, 1 baths. On the market: 77 days.

27 Underwood St. Two-family (1928), Sold for: $726,500. Listed at $699,000. Living area: 2,033 sq.-ft. 10 rooms; 4 bedrooms, 2 baths. On the market: 29 days.

11 Highland Rd. Garrison Colonial (1920), Sold for: $1,819,962. Listed at $1,850,000. Living area: 3,958 sq.-ft. 10 rooms; 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths. On the market: 55 days.

20 Irving St. Condominium, Sold for: $405,000. Listed at $389,900. Living area: 939 sq.-ft. 5 rooms; 2 bedrooms, 1 baths. On the market: 58 days.

Belmont House of the Week: 44 Scott Road

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It’s a little bit of England on sale in Belmont as a rather unique brick English Cottage goes on the market on Scott Road just off Pleasant Street. Unlike the Colonial box-style that dominates the housing stock in the Town of Homes, this circa 1930 house is actually two Tudor-style “halls” connected at a right angle with cottage-like features such as steeply-pitched roof, cross-gables along with a solid front entry. It is also very English with a green rock garden (which reached its pinnacle in the Victorian-era) in the backyard. 

The first floor features custom wood-paneled living room with a stone fireplace, built-ins and windows that overlook the property’s 16,000-plus square foot lot. The dining room boasts two built-in china cabinets and period detail. Kitchen has a large eat-in area, granite counter tops, updated appliances and access to the patio. There are hardwood floors throughout the house.

Light abounds on the second floor which features master bedroom with bath and three additional bedrooms and updated family bath.

The basement includes a family room/playroom with its own fireplace.

  • Rooms: 8
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Baths: 2
  • Partial Baths: 1
  • Square Footage: 2,368
  • Lot Size: .38 acres.

Listed at: $929,000.

Listed By: Lynn Findlay, sales associate, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage.

 

Sold In Belmont: Town Field-Area Condos Lead Quiet Holiday Sales

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A weekly recap of residential properties bought in the past seven days in the “Town of Homes.”

37 Drew Rd. Single-floor condominium, Sold: $445,000. Listed at $449,000. Living area: 1,030 sq.-ft. 5 rooms; 2 bedrooms, 1 baths. On the market: 54 days.

26 Harris St. #B. Townhouse condominium, Sold: $691,000. Listed at $629,000. Living area: 1,844 sq.-ft. 6 rooms; 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. On the market: 60 days.

422 Pleasant St. Center-entrance Colonial (1932), Sold: $820,000. Listed at $795,000. Living area: 1,030 sq.-ft. 9 rooms; 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. On the market: 69 days.

Sold in Belmont: A Queen Anne Rules the Week

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A weekly recap of residential properties bought in the past seven days in the “Town of Homes.”

56 Fairmont St. Queen Anne Victorian (1893), Sold: $1,750,000. Listed at $1,799,000. Living area: 3,504 sq.-ft. 11 rooms; 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths. On the market: 106 days.

337 Common St. Front-entry Colonial (1922), Sold: $868,000. Listed at $759,000. Living area: 1,844 sq.-ft. 8 rooms; 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. On the market: 67 days.

45 Winter St. Brick Colonial (1948), Sold: $765,000. Listed at $849,000. Living area: 2,279 sq.-ft. 10 rooms; 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. On the market: 81 days.

33-35 Wiley Rd. Two family (1925), Sold: $850,000. Listed at $819,000. Living area: 1,844 sq.-ft. 8 rooms; 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. On the market: 64 days.

31 Chester Rd., #2. Two-floor condominium, Sold: $565,000. Listed at $575,000. Living area: 1,788 sq.-ft. 8 rooms; 4 bedrooms, 2 baths. On the market: 77 days.

87 Douglas Rd. Center-enter Garrison Colonial (1938), Sold: $1,151,000. Listed at $999,000. Living area: 2,557 sq.-ft. 8 rooms; 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. On the market: 67 days.

Sold in Belmont: Ponzi Schemer’s French Country Manor Sells For Big Bucks

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A weekly recap of residential properties bought in the past seven days in the “Town of Homes.”

42 Spring Valley Road. Standard Ranch-style (1956), Sold for: $1,150,000. Listed at $959,000. Living area: 1,558 sq.-ft. 6 rooms; 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. On the market: 53 days.

885 Concord Ave. French Country Manor House (village?) with an indoor pool (1999), Sold for: $2,500,000. Listed at $3,250,000. Living area: 14,425 sq.-ft. 25 rooms; 6 bedrooms, 6 full and 4 partial baths. On the market: 242 days.

68 South Cottage Road. Newly-constructed Townhouse condo, Sold for: $1,225,000. Listed at $1,200,000. Living area: 2,196 sq.-ft. 6 rooms; 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. On the market: 432 days.

58 White St. (Waverley Crossing) Newly-constructed featureless attached townhouse, Sold for: $749,900. Listed at $749,900. Living area: 2,957 sq.-ft. 9 rooms; 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. On the market: 277 days.

15 Warwick Rd, #1, Condo in two-family (1920), Sold for: $360,000. Listed at $375,000. Living area: 1,309 sq.-ft. 5 rooms; 2 bedrooms, 1 baths. On the market: 57 days.

15 Warwick Rd, #2, Condo in two-family (1920), Sold for: $540,000. Listed at $575,000. Living area: 1,711 sq.-ft. 7 rooms; 4 bedrooms, 1 baths. On the market: 57 days.

For Sale in Belmont: Four New to the Streets

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Houses for sale in Belmont; a little something for every price range:

• 252 Common St. (at the corner of Long Avenue), Brick Colonial, 1925. 10 rooms, 5 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. 2,634 sq.ft., On a quarter acre corner lot. Sale price: $1,039,000. 

• 14 Harris St. (a block from Town Field), Colonial, 1927. 11 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths. 1,980 sq.ft., One of the bathrooms has a jacuzzi tub and double vanity. Sale price: $699,000. 

• 267 Waverley St. (near the Belmont Tennis Club), Antique Colonial, 1890. 7 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. 1,697 sq.ft. It has a front porch where to watch the sun set. Sale price: $619,000. 

• 107 Slade St. (a walk to CVS and the 73 bus), Two-family, up and down, 1925. 6 rooms, 2 bedrooms, 1 baths. 1,103 sq.ft. Second floor living.  Sale price: $409,000. 

 

 

Sold In Belmont: Shaw Road Colonial Sells $116,000 Above List

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A weekly recap of residential properties bought in the past seven days in the “Town of Homes.”

70-72 Trowbridge St. Two-family (1920), Sold for: $705,000. Listed at $699,000. Living area: 2,340 sq.-ft. 11 rooms; 4 bedrooms, 2 baths. On the market: 61 days.

29 Myrtle St. Victorian (1893), Sold for: $1,455,000. Listed at $1,239,000. Living area: 2,570 sq.-ft. 8 rooms; 5 bedrooms, 3 bath. On the market: 39 days.

7-9 Carleton Rd. Two-family (1920), Sold for: $901,000. Listed at $849,000. Living area: 2,845 sq.-ft. 14 rooms; 5 bedrooms, 2 bath. On the market: 88 days.

22 Adams St. Central-entry Colonial  (1893), Sold for: $1,352,500. Listed at $1,395,000. Living area: 3,821 sq.-ft. 10 rooms; 5 bedrooms, 3 bath. On the market: 39 days.

85 Shaw Rd. Colonial (1957), Sold for: $815,000. Listed at $699,000. Living area: 1,846 sq.-ft. 7 rooms; 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bath. On the market: 50 days.

39 Oxford Ave. Townhouse condominium, Sold for: $785,000. Listed at $795,000. Living area: 2,152 sq.-ft. 8 rooms; 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bath. On the market: 49 days.

36-38 Loring St. Two-family/up and down (1961), Sold for: $526,000. Listed at $529,000. Living area: 1,788 sq.-ft. 10 rooms; 4 bedrooms, 3 bath. On the market: 85 days.

311 Brighton St. Antique Colonial (1828), Sold for: $770,000. Listed at $749,000. Living area: 2,074 sq.-ft. 7 rooms; 3 bedrooms, 2 bath. On the market: 84 days.

71 Bartlett Ave. Condominium, Sold for: $400,000. Listed at $375,000. Living area: 1,073 sq.-ft. 5 rooms; 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. On the market: 65 days.

74 Goden St. Farmhouse design (1910), Sold for: $807,000. Listed at $749,000. Living area: 1,984 sq.-ft. 8 rooms; 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bath. On the market: 62 days.