Last Sold Price
4 beds1,657 sqft$422/sqft
34 Palfrey Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

Description

Pristine 4-Bedroom Colonial on a shady street in the quiet heart of vibrant Cushing Square near T! Spacious and sunny living room with a fireplace and French doors to a study. Lovely dining room with tons of windows and built-in shelves. Updated kitchen with a gas range, dishwasher & tiled backspalsh. Newer bath with a whirlpool, custom tiles& cabinetry. Sparkling wood floors, newer windows & gas furnance, central air & 2-Car garage. Cozy rear porch overlooks fenced-in private & woodsy backyardPristine 4-Bedroom Colonial on a shady street in the quiet heart of vibrant Cushing Square near T! Spacious and sunny living room with a fireplace and French doors to a study. Lovely dining room with tons of windows and built-in shelves. Updated kitchen with a gas range, dishwasher & tiled backspalsh. Newer bath with a whirlpool, custom tiles& cabinetry. Sparkling wood floors, newer windows & gas furnance, central air & 2-Car garage. Cozy rear porch overlooks fenced-in private & woodsy backyard
LISTING CLOSED: 08/19/2013 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Diamond Hayes • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Property Details for 34 Palfrey Road

Status
MLS #
71540524
Days on Market
9
Taxes
$8,571 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1922
Town
Belmont
Area
MA-Belmont
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Garden, Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
2

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,112,000

Avg days on market

20

Sale-to-list ratio

100.2%

Belmont, MA

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Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Diamond Hayes

Sold By Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest, Beth Sager

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Building Information for 34 Palfrey Road

Stories-Year Built1922Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,600 SF

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$4,267 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,553

Property Taxes

$714

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 34 Palfrey Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1657.0
  • Color: Gray
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Wellington
  • High School: Bhs
  • Middle School: Chenery
  • Neighborhood: Cushing Square
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Closet - Walk-in, Closet, Study, Play Room, Foyer
  • Interior Features: French Doors
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Garden
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Garden Area, Porch, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Patio
  • Roof Material: Asphalt/Composition Shingles
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
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: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Central, Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 132.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 12.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 11.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 121.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 100.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 99.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 9.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub,Cabinets - Upgraded
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 143.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 13.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 11.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 135.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Wood,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting
  • Kitchen Length: 15.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 9.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 253.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 11.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Under preventive,optional contract with Cambridge Chemical @ $140/yr. Expandable walk up attic.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 357413
  • Assessments: $643,000
  • Book: 57917
  • Tax Year: 2013
  • Zoning: R
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Block
  • Foundation Area: 0.0
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 34 Palfrey Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 19, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #366869740

$699,000

+6.9% / yr

Aug 19, 2013

Sold

MLS PIN #71540524

$699,000
Jul 4, 2013

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71540524

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/19/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #366869740

$699,000

+6.9% / yr

08/19/2013

Sold

MLS PIN #71540524

$699,000
07/04/2013

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71540524

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

Public Records for 34 Palfrey Road

Taxable ValueLand$796,000Additions$635,000Total$1,431,000
Tax Record2025$16,299 ($1,358 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,755 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,755 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt144 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,600 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1922Year Renovated1992ZoningSCCountyMIDDLESEXAPNBELM M:12 P:000142 S:A

Schools near 34 Palfrey 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

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 34 Palfrey Road, Belmont, MA 02478
$699,000
4
1,657
5,600
$550,000
4
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5,600
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2,362
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