Last Sold Price
5 beds2,251 sqft$317/sqft
53 Benton Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

Description

Enjoy the sun splashed elegance & convenient loc of this Benton Estate brick Colonial. This stately 10 rm home has numerous carefully crafted architectural det, 5 bdrms & 2.5 half baths.1st flr offers a lovely foyer,living rm w/fireplace, beamed ceiling,French dr to screened porch,spacious sunrm, a formal dining rm with excep corner china cabinets,eat in kitchen & half bath. The 2nd level holds the mstr bdrm & bath,2 additional bdrms, ofc & guest bath. The 3rd flr has 2 bdrms & storage.Enjoy the sun splashed elegance & convenient loc of this Benton Estate brick Colonial. This stately 10 rm home has numerous carefully crafted architectural det, 5 bdrms & 2.5 half baths.1st flr offers a lovely foyer,living rm w/fireplace, beamed ceiling,French dr to screened porch,spacious sunrm, a formal dining rm with excep corner china cabinets,eat in kitchen & half bath. The 2nd level holds the mstr bdrm & bath,2 additional bdrms, ofc & guest bath. The 3rd flr has 2 bdrms & storage.
LISTING CLOSED: 07/28/2011 12:00 AM

Property Details for 53 Benton Road

Status
MLS #
71246171
Days on Market
28
Taxes
$8,698 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1926
Town
Belmont
MLS Area
Payson Park
Area
MA-Belmont-Payson Park, MA-Belmont
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
5

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,525,000

Avg days on market

30

Sale-to-list ratio

103.0%

Belmont, MA

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Location

Sold By Stavrou Realty, Mary S. Gharios

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Building Information for 53 Benton Road

Stories-Year Built1926Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,901 SF

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$4,354 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,629

Property Taxes

$725

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 53 Benton Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Golf Course
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2251.0
  • Color: Brick
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Wellington
  • High School: Belmont Hs
  • Middle School: Chenery
  • Neighborhood: Benton Estates
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Walk-up Attic
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Professional Landscaping, Porch, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
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: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Fuses
  • Heating: Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public, City/Town Water
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 221.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 17.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 132.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 120.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 143.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Bedroom4 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 144.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom5 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 156.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 13.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 12.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 160.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl
  • Kitchen Length: 16.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 10.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 299.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Disclosures: Water seepage in basement with heavy rain; ovens do not work. No heat in one of the 3rd floor bedrms
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 356146
  • Assessments: $657,000
  • Book: 00
  • Tax Year: 2011
  • Zoning: Res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Block
  • Foundation Area: 0.0
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 53 Benton Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 28, 2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #312948433

$714,000
Jul 28, 2011

Sold

MLS PIN #71246171

$714,000
Jun 14, 2011

Contingent

MLS PIN #71246171

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/28/2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #312948433

$714,000
07/28/2011

Sold

MLS PIN #71246171

$714,000
06/14/2011

Contingent

MLS PIN #71246171

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

Public Records for 53 Benton Road

Taxable ValueLand$734,000Additions$821,000Total$1,555,000
Tax Record2025$17,711 ($1,476 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,251 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,251 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,901 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1926Year Renovated1926ZoningSCCountyMIDDLESEXAPNBELM M:03 P:000154 S:

Schools near 53 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: 53 Benton Road, Belmont, MA 02478
$714,000
5
2,251
4,901
4
3.5
3,015
5,174
3
3.5
2,222
5,839
$1,150,000
5
2,500
6,307
$1
4
2,336
7,035
$1,099,000
3
2,259
5,895

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