Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds2,006 sqft
42 Leicester Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.15 acresLot Size
1935Year Built
$461/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Don't miss your opportunity to own a stately brick and shingle 1935 Colonial on Belmont Hill perfectly sited and surrounded by beautiful gardens. With high ceilings and deep moldings this 8 room, 3 bedroom,1 bath home exudes charm. Arched front door welcomes you into the lovely foyer. Sun filled living room with fireplace and beamed ceilings opens into the dining room with china cabinet. Updated kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, recessed lighting, pantry and new hardwood floors. Sunroom...Don't miss your opportunity to own a stately brick and shingle 1935 Colonial on Belmont Hill perfectly sited and surrounded by beautiful gardens. With high ceilings and deep moldings this 8 room, 3 bedroom,1 bath home exudes charm. Arched front door welcomes you into the lovely foyer. Sun filled living room with fireplace and beamed ceilings opens into the dining room with china cabinet. Updated kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, recessed lighting, pantry and new hardwood floors. Sunroom perfect for an office or family room adjoins the private porch leading to the landscaped yard and patio. Second floor features spacious master bedroom with 2 closets and fabulous walk in closet. 2nd large bedroom, office and updated bath complete this level. Third floor with recently renovated 27x11 bedroom. Boston skyline views from upper floors. Full basement can be easily finished. Gas heat. Roof (2015), Close to schools, Belmont center, public transportation, Cambridge, Boston and Route 2
Listing closed: 06/11/2020 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72646005

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 42 Leicester Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $11,077 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Belmont
  • Area: MA-Belmont
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Garden, Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Lot Size: 0.15 AC / 6,355 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Withheld
  • Living Area: 2006.0
  • Color: Beige
  • 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, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Basement Features: Full, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Office
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s), Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Garden
  • Exterior Features: City View(s), Screens, Garden Area, Patio
  • Lot Description: Gentle Sloping
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Asphalt/Composition Shingles
  • View: City
  • View: Yes
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Under, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 156.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Crown Molding
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 13.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 12.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 165.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Crown Molding
  • Bedroom2 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 270.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 27.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Third
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 56.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Length: 7.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom1 Width: 8.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 143.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Crown Molding
  • Dining Room Length: 13.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 11.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 153.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access
  • Family Room Length: 9.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 17.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 144.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Pantry,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove,Crown Molding
  • Kitchen Length: 12.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 12.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 204.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Sconce,Crown Molding
  • Room Living Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 12.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 81.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Office Length: 9.0
  • Room Office Level: Second
  • Room Office Width: 9.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: *Contact Belmont School Department regarding elementary school assignment
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 362105
  • Assessments: $1,007,000
  • Book: 51521
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Zoning: Resid
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Block
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 2
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 42 Leicester Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 11, 2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72646005

$925,000—
May 4, 2020

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72646005

—
May 4, 2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72646005

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/11/2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72646005

$925,000
05/04/2020

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72646005

—
05/04/2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72646005

—

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

Public Records for 42 Leicester Road

Taxable ValueLand$705,000Additions$512,000Total$1,217,000
Tax Record2025$13,862 ($1,155 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt2,006 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,006 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,355 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1935Year Renovated1935ZoningSBCountyMIDDLESEXAPNBELM M:46 P:000112 S:

Schools near 42 Leicester 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: 42 Leicester Road, Belmont, MA 02478
$925,000
3
2,006
6,355
$1,765,000
3
1,947
6,315
$1
3
2,212
–
$665,000
3
1,906
6,950
$360,000
4
2,000
–
–
3
2.5
1,993
8,182

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