Last Sold Price
6 beds2,938 sqft$519/sqft
48 Benton Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

Description

Classic brick Colonial-style home in the heart of Benton Estates. The welcoming foyer opens to a spacious front-to-back living room with wood-burning fireplace and direct access to the covered porch, a formal dining room with wainscoting, and a well-appointed eat-in-kitchen kitchen with cherry cabinets, granite countertops, tiled backsplash & stainless appliances. The second floor offers a large master bedroom with double closets, custom bookcase, and an updated stone & marble master bathroom with...Classic brick Colonial-style home in the heart of Benton Estates. The welcoming foyer opens to a spacious front-to-back living room with wood-burning fireplace and direct access to the covered porch, a formal dining room with wainscoting, and a well-appointed eat-in-kitchen kitchen with cherry cabinets, granite countertops, tiled backsplash & stainless appliances. The second floor offers a large master bedroom with double closets, custom bookcase, and an updated stone & marble master bathroom with glass shower stall. Three more bedrooms plus another updated full bathroom complete this floor. The third floor is home to two bedrooms and an updated bathroom with glass shower, steam, bluetooth speakers and cedar seating. The lower level includes the family room plus daily workout/craft or office area, a half bathroom, laundry room & storage and utility room. A gracious covered porch, patio area and fenced yard allows for outdoor entertaining. This stately home is the essence of Belmont.
LISTING CLOSED: 11/19/2020 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Susan Condrick • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 48 Benton Road

Status
MLS #
72732239
Days on Market
18
Taxes
$15,950 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1926
Town
Belmont
Area
MA-Belmont
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Garden, Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces Total
2

Location

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Building Information for 48 Benton Road

Stories-Year Built1926Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,872 SF

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$9,081 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,751

Property Taxes

$1,329

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 48 Benton Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2938.0
  • Color: Brick
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • 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
  • High School: Belmont
  • Middle School: Chenery
  • Neighborhood: Benton Estates
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access
  • 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: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s), French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Closet, Lighting - Overhead, Bathroom, Bedroom, Foyer
  • Interior Features: French Doors, Window AC
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Garden Area, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Covered
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 228.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Lighting - Overhead,Closet - Double
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 12.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 19.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 132.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 144.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 132.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 143.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom5 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Marble,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Countertops - Upgraded,Cabinets - Upgraded,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Countertops - Upgraded,Remodeled,Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Countertops - Upgraded,Remodeled
  • Bathroom3 Level: Third
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 168.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wood,Wainscoting,Lighting - Pendant
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Dining Room Width: 14.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 495.0
  • Family Room Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room Length: 33.0
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Family Room Width: 15.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 231.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Picture,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Countertops - Upgraded,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove,Vestibule
  • Kitchen Length: 21.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Kitchen Width: 11.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 408.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,French Doors,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Remodeled,Archway
  • Room Living Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Living Room Width: 34.0
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: Some worn areas of wood floors. Garage dampness in heavy rains. Pella Windows. Roof: 2009. HW Heater 2015.Full baths: 2010/2016/2017. Contact School Dept for Elementary School placement.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:04 P:000054 S:,356244
  • Assessments: $1,450,000
  • Book: 46211
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Zoning: RES
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 6
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Irregular
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1.0

Property History for 48 Benton Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 19, 2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72732239

$1,525,000
Sep 29, 2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72732239

Sep 24, 2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72732239

$1,495,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/19/2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72732239

$1,525,000
09/29/2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72732239

09/24/2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72732239

$1,495,000

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

Public Records for 48 Benton Road

Taxable ValueLand$768,000Additions$945,000Total$1,713,000
Tax Record2025$19,511 ($1,626 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,443 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,443 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,872 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1926Year Renovated1926ZoningSCCountyMIDDLESEXAPNBELM M:04 P:000054 S:

Schools near 48 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: 48 Benton Road, Belmont, MA 02478
$1,525,000
6
2,938
5,872
$915,250
4
2,621
6,095
$440,100
3
2.5
2,172
6,907
$1,600,000
5
3,198
5,477
$1
4
2,475
5,497
$1,099,000
3
2,259
5,895

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