Last Sold Price
4 beds2,660 sqft$432/sqft
17 Ernest Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

Description

Beautiful Brick Colonial with sweeping views of the City of Boston Skyline. Renovated kitchen w/granite counters and maple cabinets, Sub Zero refrigerator, center island, and access to large wooden deck. Living room has built in bookcases, separate office w/electric heat w/city views. Second Master Suite on third floor with skylites, full bath, many custom built in closets, and sitting room. MBR has jetted tub and shower and marble vanity. Finished basement playroom walk out to back yard.Beautiful Brick Colonial with sweeping views of the City of Boston Skyline. Renovated kitchen w/granite counters and maple cabinets, Sub Zero refrigerator, center island, and access to large wooden deck. Living room has built in bookcases, separate office w/electric heat w/city views. Second Master Suite on third floor with skylites, full bath, many custom built in closets, and sitting room. MBR has jetted tub and shower and marble vanity. Finished basement playroom walk out to back yard.
LISTING CLOSED: 08/21/2013 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Nancy Grignon • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
  2. Listed by Frederick Pizzi • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Property Details for 17 Ernest Road

Status
MLS #
71525863
Days on Market
18
Taxes
$12,730 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1938
Town
Belmont
Area
MA-Belmont
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces Total
3

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,000,000

Avg days on market

32

Sale-to-list ratio

96.8%

Belmont, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate, Nancy Grignon; Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate, Frederick Pizzi

Sold By Betsy Longo, Betsy Longo

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Building Information for 17 Ernest Road

Stories-Year Built1938Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,522 SF

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$6,906 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,845

Property Taxes

$1,061

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 17 Ernest Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2660.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Winn Brook
  • High School: Bhs
  • Middle School: Chenery
  • Neighborhood: Belmont Hill
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Double Vanity, Recessed Lighting, Closet, Bathroom, Office, Play Room, Foyer
  • Interior Features: French Doors
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Window(s) - Picture
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Professional Landscaping, Deck
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Sloped
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: City View(s)
  • View: Yes
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Wall AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Electric Baseboard, Steam, Oil, Fireplace
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: MWRA
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Bathroom - Full,Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub,Double Vanity,Recessed Lighting
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Upgraded,Cabinets - Upgraded
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Chair Rail,Recessed Lighting
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room Level: Basement
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Balcony / Deck,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Cabinets - Upgraded,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Picture,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Office Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Disclosures: Under contract with Cambridge Chemical.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:47 P:000023 S:,362170
  • Assessments: $955,000
  • Book: 1203
  • Tax Year: 2013
  • Zoning: Res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 5
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5%
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1.0%

Property History for 17 Ernest Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 21, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #366869751

$1,150,000
Aug 21, 2013

Sold

MLS PIN #71525863

$1,150,000
Jun 2, 2013

Contingent

MLS PIN #71525863

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/21/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #366869751

$1,150,000
08/21/2013

Sold

MLS PIN #71525863

$1,150,000
06/02/2013

Contingent

MLS PIN #71525863

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 17 Ernest Road

Taxable ValueLand$959,000Additions$1,220,000Total$2,179,000
Tax Record2025$24,819 ($2,068 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,894 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,894 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt962 SqFtStories3Lot Size7,522 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1938Year Renovated1938ZoningSBCountyMIDDLESEXAPNBELM M:47 P:000023 S:

Schools near 17 Ernest Road

This home is within Belmont School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 3
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 4 to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Winn Brook School
PublicK to 3

Belmont Middle School
Public7 to 8

Belmont High School
Public9 to 12

Winthrop L Chenery Middle School
Public4 to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 17 Ernest Road, Belmont, MA 02478
$1,150,000
4
2,660
7,522
5
3.5
2,762
7,624
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Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate, Nancy Grignon; Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate, Frederick Pizzi

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