Last Sold Price
4 beds2,506 sqft$527/sqft
21 Garfield Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

Description

This classic, hip-roof Colonial, with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, is ideally located at the end of a cul-de-sac on Belmont Hill. A gracious, light-filled foyer leads to a front-to-back living room with wood-burning fireplace. The large, screened porch, off the living room, offers additional seasonal living space. The dining room, separated from the foyer by French doors, has a built-in china cabinet. The renovated, eat-in kitchen has soapstone countertops, Fisher & Paykel appliances, & a breakfast...This classic, hip-roof Colonial, with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, is ideally located at the end of a cul-de-sac on Belmont Hill. A gracious, light-filled foyer leads to a front-to-back living room with wood-burning fireplace. The large, screened porch, off the living room, offers additional seasonal living space. The dining room, separated from the foyer by French doors, has a built-in china cabinet. The renovated, eat-in kitchen has soapstone countertops, Fisher & Paykel appliances, & a breakfast nook. Completing the first floor are a half bathroom and an office which overlooks the professionally landscaped yard and gardens. The large 2nd floor master bedroom has a 2014 bathroom and walk-in closet. There are 2 additional bedrooms and another full bathroom on this floor. The 3rd floor has a recently finished bedroom (2014) with skylights. A 2-car garage, with attached gardener’s shed, complete this special property. Located near Belmont Center, major routes, & public transportation.
LISTING CLOSED: 05/04/2015 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Martha Brown • Leading Edge Real Estate

Property Details for 21 Garfield Road

Status
MLS #
71800610
Days on Market
14
Taxes
$11,984 / 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
3

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,639,000

Avg days on market

34

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 21 Garfield Road

Stories-Year Built1937Building Size-Lot Size0.22 AC / 9,773 SF

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$7,708 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,709

Property Taxes

$999

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 21 Garfield Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School
  • Current Financing: Withheld
  • Living Area: 2506.0
  • Color: Beige
  • 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, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Features: Closet, Entrance Foyer, Office
  • Interior Features: Other(See Remarks)
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Stone Wall, Porch - Screened, Patio
  • Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Other (See Remarks)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Electric Baseboard, Steam, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 234.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 13.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 18.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 143.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 130.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 264.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Skylight,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom4 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Bedroom4 Width: 22.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 169.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wood,French Doors,Chair Rail
  • Dining Room Length: 13.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 299.0
  • Family Room Features: Remodeled
  • Family Room Length: 13.0
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Family Room Width: 23.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 160.0
  • Kitchen Features: Skylight,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Second Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Length: 16.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 10.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 312.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Room Living Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 24.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 50.0
  • Room Office Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Room Office Length: 10.0
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Width: 5.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Sellers prefer June 30 closing date. Under yearly termite contract (preventative). Sellers are using 3rd floor as 4th bedroom. Third floor renovation permit was for 'clean storage'. Please contact list agent with questions.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:47 P:000064 S:,362208
  • Assessments: $929,000
  • Book: 1324
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Zoning: Res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Area: 0.0
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 2
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 21 Garfield Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 4, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #547619655

$1,320,000

+10.5% / yr

May 4, 2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71800610

$1,320,000
Mar 18, 2015

Contingent

MLS PIN #71800610

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/04/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #547619655

$1,320,000

+10.5% / yr

05/04/2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71800610

$1,320,000
03/18/2015

Contingent

MLS PIN #71800610

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

Public Records for 21 Garfield Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,025,000Additions$1,191,000Total$2,216,000
Tax Record2025$25,240 ($2,103 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,625 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,625 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt816 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,773 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1937Year Renovated1937ZoningSBCountyMIDDLESEXAPNBELM M:47 P:000064 S:

Schools near 21 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 21 Garfield Road, Belmont, MA 02478
$1,320,000
4
2,506
9,773
$1,300,000
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