Last Sold Price
4 beds2,275 sqft$648/sqft
29 Benton Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

Description

Located in the much sought after Benton Estate section of Belmont. Meticulously constructed with extensive handcrafted architectural detail, this sun filled residence is ideal for entertaining. The interior is enhanced by an elegant foyer and staircase, living room with fireplace & bay window, an adjoining family room with built ins, A spacious dining room, half bath, and kitchen complete with island, new counters, stainless steel appliances and large window seat complete the first floor. The second...Located in the much sought after Benton Estate section of Belmont. Meticulously constructed with extensive handcrafted architectural detail, this sun filled residence is ideal for entertaining. The interior is enhanced by an elegant foyer and staircase, living room with fireplace & bay window, an adjoining family room with built ins, A spacious dining room, half bath, and kitchen complete with island, new counters, stainless steel appliances and large window seat complete the first floor. The second floor has large en-suite master bedroom, two additional bedrooms and guest bath. A charming staircase leads you to a third floor bedroom and bath, plus large storage space. Additional features include rear deck, one car garage and heated driveway and front entrance walkway. All of this and a location on a beautiful tree lined street that is close to Payson Park, Cushing Square, Cambridge and public transportation. Hurry, this home will not last! Open Houses Sat & Sun 12:00 - 1:30.
LISTING CLOSED: 05/19/2021 12:00 AM

Property Details for 29 Benton Road

Status
MLS #
72796268
Days on Market
7
Taxes
$15,048 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1925
Town
Belmont
Area
MA-Belmont
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces Total
3

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,650,000

Avg days on market

27

Sale-to-list ratio

99.5%

[Belmont, MA]

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont, Patrick Murphy

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont, Patricia McTague

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Building Information for 29 Benton Road

Stories-Year Built1925Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,060 SF

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$8,752 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,498

Property Taxes

$1,254

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 29 Benton Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, House of Worship, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2275.0
  • Color: yellow
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Wellington
  • High School: Belmont Hs
  • Middle School: Chenery
  • Neighborhood: Benton Estate
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full
  • 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: Storm Door(s), French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Bathroom, Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub
  • Interior Features: Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub, French Doors
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame, Brick
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Deck
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 342.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 19.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 18.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 156.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 156.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 143.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Bedroom4 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 28.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Length: 7.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 4.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 56.0
  • Bathroom2 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 7.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 49.0
  • Bathroom3 Length: 7.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Third
  • Bathroom3 Width: 7.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 182.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 14.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 190.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Family Room Length: 19.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 10.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 180.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Deck - Exterior,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Length: 18.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 10.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 10X6
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 312.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 356150
  • Assessments: $1,304,000
  • Book: 00
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Zoning: res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 1
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 29 Benton Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 19, 2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72796268

$1,475,200
Mar 17, 2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72796268

Mar 10, 2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72796268

$1,275,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/19/2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72796268

$1,475,200
03/17/2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72796268

03/10/2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72796268

$1,275,000

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

Public Records for 29 Benton Road

Taxable ValueLand$740,000Additions$772,000Total$1,512,000
Tax Record2025$17,222 ($1,435 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,275 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,275 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,060 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925Year Renovated1925ZoningSCCountyMIDDLESEXAPNBELM M:03 P:000158 S:

Schools near 29 Benton Road

This home is within Belmont School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 4 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 3
Rating
School
Distance
Winthrop L Chenery Middle School
Public4 to 6

Belmont Middle School
Public7 to 8

Belmont High School
Public9 to 12

Roger Wellington Elementary School
PublicPK to 3

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

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This home: 29 Benton Road, Belmont, MA 02478
$1,475,200
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2,275
5,060
$1
3
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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont, Patrick Murphy

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