Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds2,900 sqft$419/sqft
40 Van Ness Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
Single FamilyProperty Type
5,589 sq ftLot Size
1924Year Built
$419/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Unwind in the scenic Payson Park neighborhood before heading out on your daily adventure in Greater Boston. Presenting a meticulous Center Entrance Colonial with many amenities; Barbecue on a bluestone patio, relax on a manicured lawn & avoid snow cleaning w/1 car garage. The welcoming indoor space is ideal for entertaining with first floor sunroom including a wet bar, modern cherry cabinet kitchen feat. granite counters, & full size living and dining rooms. The home's master bedroom showcases a...Unwind in the scenic Payson Park neighborhood before heading out on your daily adventure in Greater Boston. Presenting a meticulous Center Entrance Colonial with many amenities; Barbecue on a bluestone patio, relax on a manicured lawn & avoid snow cleaning w/1 car garage. The welcoming indoor space is ideal for entertaining with first floor sunroom including a wet bar, modern cherry cabinet kitchen feat. granite counters, & full size living and dining rooms. The home's master bedroom showcases a beautiful master bath & organized walk in closet. Enjoy additional space on the third floor with full bathroom which is ideal for guests, hobbies, or home office. The lower level has a direct walk out exit to the back yard and has a family room, additional finished space, full bathroom, and laundry. Updates since 1995 include triple pane windows, plumbing, electrical, renovated bathrooms, ceilings, alarm system, irrigation system and more. The roof was replaced approximately 10 years ago.
Listing closed: 07/18/2017 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72158710

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont, DelRose McShane Team; Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont, Mike DelRose Sr.

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont, DelRose McShane Team

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Property Information for 40 Van Ness Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $11,358 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Belmont
  • Area: MA-Belmont
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Open Parking Spaces: 3.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Lot Size: 0.13 AC / 5,589 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Tennis Court, Park, Golf Course, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2900.0
  • Color: White
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Wet bar, Bathroom - Full, Sun Room, Bathroom, Bonus Room, Exercise Room
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • 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, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 209.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 19.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 11.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 99.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 9.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 132.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 21.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Length: 7.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 3.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 81.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - With Shower Stall
  • Bathroom2 Length: 9.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 9.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 35.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom3 Length: 7.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom3 Width: 5.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 144.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 12.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 256.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Laminate
  • Family Room Length: 16.0
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Family Room Width: 16.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 150.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Exterior Access
  • Kitchen Length: 15.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 10.0
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
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Room measurements are approximate. Radon mitigation system.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 356118
  • Assessments: $895,000
  • Book: 59358
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Zoning: SR C
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 40 Van Ness Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 18, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #601989380

$1,215,000

+24.8% / yr

Jul 18, 2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72158710

$1,215,000
May 17, 2017

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72158710

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/18/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #601989380

$1,215,000

+24.8% / yr

07/18/2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72158710

$1,215,000
05/17/2017

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72158710

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

Public Records for 40 Van Ness Road

Taxable ValueLand$758,000Additions$823,000Total$1,581,000
Tax Record2025$18,008 ($1,501 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,173 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,173 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,111 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,589 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1924Year Renovated1924ZoningSCCountyMIDDLESEXAPNBELM M:03 P:000125 S:

Schools near 40 Van Ness 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: 40 Van Ness Road, Belmont, MA 02478
$1,215,000
3
2,900
5,589
$725,000
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