Last Sold Price
4 beds2,621 sqft$349/sqft
42 Benton Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

Description

Benton Estates. This 1920's Shingled Colonial offers a fabulous opportunity to update in a sought after neighborhood near public transportation and Cambridge. Classic period details throughout. Updated oak cabinet kitchen w/eat-in area and half bath. 3rd floor master suite w/bonus living area with vaulted ceilings & skylights. Partially finished bsmt. w/playroom, laundry room and storage. Lots of natural light. Back yard w/brick patio, garden and garage. Irrigation system. A wonderful offering.Benton Estates. This 1920's Shingled Colonial offers a fabulous opportunity to update in a sought after neighborhood near public transportation and Cambridge. Classic period details throughout. Updated oak cabinet kitchen w/eat-in area and half bath. 3rd floor master suite w/bonus living area with vaulted ceilings & skylights. Partially finished bsmt. w/playroom, laundry room and storage. Lots of natural light. Back yard w/brick patio, garden and garage. Irrigation system. A wonderful offering.
LISTING CLOSED: 12/27/2012 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Todd Movsessian • Barrett Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 42 Benton Road

Status
MLS #
71453283
Days on Market
24
Taxes
$11,014 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1926
Town
Belmont
Area
MA-Belmont
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
3

Location

Listing Courtesy of Barrett Sotheby's International Realty, Todd Movsessian

Sold By At Home Realty, Inc., Mark Linsky

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Building Information for 42 Benton Road

Stories-Year Built1926Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,095 SF

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$5,570 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,652

Property Taxes

$918

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 42 Benton Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Public School, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Withheld
  • Living Area: 2621.0
  • Color: Grey
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Wellington
  • High School: Belmont High
  • Middle School: Chenery
  • Neighborhood: Benton Estates
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Access, Bulkhead, 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
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Recessed Lighting, Sun Room, Play Room
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Screens, Sprinkler System, Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Rubber
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • 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: Window AC, Wall AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: MWRA
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 180.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Skylight,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Cable Hookup,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 12.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Third Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 15.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 144.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 288.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Cable Hookup
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 24.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 72.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom4 Length: 8.0
  • 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,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Level: Third
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 144.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wood,Wainscoting
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 12.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 165.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl,Dining Area
  • Kitchen Length: 15.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 11.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 13X8
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 288.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Living Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 24.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • 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: Property will be treated and put under contract with Cambridge Chemical for termites.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:04 P:000062 S:A,356253
  • Assessments: $825,000
  • Book: 22670
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Zoning: RES
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5%
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5%

Property History for 42 Benton Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 27, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #344613337

$915,250

+4.6% / yr

Dec 27, 2012

Sold

MLS PIN #71453283

$915,250
Nov 7, 2012

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71453283

DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/27/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #344613337

$915,250

+4.6% / yr

12/27/2012

Sold

MLS PIN #71453283

$915,250
11/07/2012

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71453283

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

Public Records for 42 Benton Road

Taxable ValueLand$775,000Additions$834,000Total$1,609,000
Tax Record2025$18,327 ($1,527 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,621 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,621 SqFtStories3Lot Size6,095 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1926Year Renovated1926ZoningSCCountyMIDDLESEXAPNBELM M:04 P:000062 S:A

Schools near 42 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

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 42 Benton Road, Belmont, MA 02478
$915,250
4
2,621
6,095
$1,525,000
6
2,938
5,872
$440,100
3
2.5
2,172
6,907
$915,000
6
2,871
5,370
$1,100,000
3
2,411
6,099
$1,600,000
5
3,198
5,477

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Listing Courtesy of Barrett Sotheby's International Realty, Todd Movsessian

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