Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds2,022 sqft$579/sqft
56 Horace Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
Single FamilyProperty Type
5,074 sq ftLot Size
1924Year Built
$579/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Nestled on a highly desirable tree lined street this welcoming nine room Colonial is brimming with modern updates and period architectural detail. This home features a beautiful living room with coffered ceiling and fireplace adjacent to a bright family room with access to the lovely back yard. Highlights include an open floor plan including thoughtfully renovated custom kitchen with island and dining room. The second level offers three bedrooms, renovated main bath and washer & dryer. An inviting...Nestled on a highly desirable tree lined street this welcoming nine room Colonial is brimming with modern updates and period architectural detail. This home features a beautiful living room with coffered ceiling and fireplace adjacent to a bright family room with access to the lovely back yard. Highlights include an open floor plan including thoughtfully renovated custom kitchen with island and dining room. The second level offers three bedrooms, renovated main bath and washer & dryer. An inviting and bright landing offers access to the third level boasting two additional bedrooms,sitting area,and modern full bath. Hardwood floors, one car garage, lovely garden and proximity to Cushing Square, schools and public transportation enhance this home.
Listing closed: 12/11/2020 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72743490

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,250,000

Avg days on market

21

Sale-to-list ratio

102.1%

Belmont, MA

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Location

Sold By Compass, Tom Sheehan

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Property Information for 56 Horace Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $11,418 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Belmont
  • Area: MA-Belmont
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 3
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Lot Size: 0.12 AC / 5,074 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, House of Worship, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2022.0
  • Color: Green
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Wellington
  • High School: B.H.S.
  • Middle School: Chenery
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Basement Features: Full
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Closet, Bonus Room, Entry Hall
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • 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: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: MWRA
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 195.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 15.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 156.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 120.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 140.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Skylight
  • Bedroom4 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Bedroom4 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 140.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Skylight
  • Bedroom5 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 10.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 144.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 12.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 187.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access
  • Family Room Length: 11.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 17.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 204.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Remodeled
  • Kitchen Length: 17.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 12.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 247.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Coffered Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Living Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • 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: Under termite service contract with Ehrlich Pest Company
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 358242
  • Assessments: $1,038,000
  • Book: 53759
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Zoning: RES
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Area: 0.0
  • Heat Zones: 2
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 56 Horace Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 11, 2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72743490

$1,171,000
Oct 21, 2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72743490

Oct 15, 2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72743490

$1,095,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/11/2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72743490

$1,171,000
10/21/2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72743490

10/15/2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72743490

$1,095,000

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

Public Records for 56 Horace Road

Taxable ValueLand$777,000Additions$589,000Total$1,366,000
Tax Record2025$15,559 ($1,297 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,022 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,022 SqFtStories3Lot Size5,074 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1924Year Renovated1924ZoningSCCountyMIDDLESEXAPNBELM M:16 P:000117 S:

Schools near 56 Horace 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: 56 Horace Road, Belmont, MA 02478
$1,171,000
5
2,022
5,074
$525,000
4
1,670
4,951
$675,000
4
1,698
5,176
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4
1,818
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