Last Sold Price
4 beds2,438 sqft$533/sqft
17 Garfield Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

Description

A Belmont Hill Find! Classic C. E. Colonial on a desirable dead end street. Features include spacious tiled foyer w/wainscoting and 2 guest closets, gracious front to back living room with fireplace, built in book cases, formal dining room with twin china cabinets and French doors. The covered porch and deck adjacent to the dining room make a perfect addition for entertaining. The cherry cabinet granite kitchen boasts a breakfast area w/skylight and bay window overlooking the lovely landscaped yard...A Belmont Hill Find! Classic C. E. Colonial on a desirable dead end street. Features include spacious tiled foyer w/wainscoting and 2 guest closets, gracious front to back living room with fireplace, built in book cases, formal dining room with twin china cabinets and French doors. The covered porch and deck adjacent to the dining room make a perfect addition for entertaining. The cherry cabinet granite kitchen boasts a breakfast area w/skylight and bay window overlooking the lovely landscaped yard and gardens. There is access from the kitchen to the deck. A den and 1/2 bath add to the 1st flr living space. Second floor includes master bedroom with bath and walk in closet. There are 3 additional bedrooms and full bath on this floor. A walk up attic adds additional storage space. Other features include a large lower level family room w/stone fireplace plus an office area. Exterior features: deck, porch, patio, 2 car garage, sprinkler system. A Treasure!
LISTING CLOSED: 10/19/2015 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Susan Rudd • Leading Edge Real Estate

Property Details for 17 Garfield Road

Status
MLS #
71892218
Days on Market
14
Taxes
$11,997 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1937
Town
Belmont
Area
MA-Belmont
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces Total
4

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,600,000

Avg days on market

37

Sale-to-list ratio

98.1%

Belmont, MA

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Square Feet
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Location

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Building Information for 17 Garfield Road

Stories-Year Built1937Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,429 SF

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$7,607 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,608

Property Taxes

$1,000

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 17 Garfield Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2438.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Winn Brook
  • High School: Belmont High
  • Middle School: Chenery
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Sump Pump
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Wainscoting, Recessed Lighting, Den, Foyer, Home Office
  • Interior Features: French Doors, Window AC
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Sprinkler System, Porch, Deck, Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Steam, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 234.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 13.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 18.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 132.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 120.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom3 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 88.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom4 Length: 8.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 144.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Chair Rail
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 12.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 276.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room Length: 12.0
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Family Room Width: 23.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 132.0
  • Kitchen Features: Skylight,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Recessed Lighting
  • Kitchen Length: 11.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 12.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 288.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 24.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 88.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Office Length: 8.0
  • Room Office Level: Basement
  • Room Office Width: 11.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Kit oven needs some repair. Lower level has electric heat. Property treated for Termites many years ago.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:47 P:000065 S:,362209
  • Assessments: $930,000
  • Book: 896
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Zoning: Res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Area: 0.0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 17 Garfield Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 19, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #559229967

$1,300,000
Oct 19, 2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71892218

$1,300,000
Sep 3, 2015

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71892218

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/19/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #559229967

$1,300,000
10/19/2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71892218

$1,300,000
09/03/2015

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71892218

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

Public Records for 17 Garfield Road

Taxable ValueLand$987,000Additions$1,032,000Total$2,019,000
Tax Record2025$22,996 ($1,916 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,068 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,068 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,429 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1937Year Renovated1937ZoningSBCountyMIDDLESEXAPNBELM M:47 P:000065 S:

Schools near 17 Garfield 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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This home: 17 Garfield Road, Belmont, MA 02478
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8,429
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