Last Sold Price
3 beds1,632 sqft$895/sqft
74 Van Ness Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

Description

Warm, welcoming side entrance colonial nestled on a tree lined street in the highly desirable Payson Park neighborhood. This charming, sunlit home, with generous outdoor space is just steps from recently renovated Payson Park. The first floor features a fireplaced formal living room, dining room with built-in hutch, kitchen with vaulted ceiling and dining peninsula, half bath and a wonderful family room addition with cathedral ceiling and slider out to a patio with pavers. The second floor includes...Warm, welcoming side entrance colonial nestled on a tree lined street in the highly desirable Payson Park neighborhood. This charming, sunlit home, with generous outdoor space is just steps from recently renovated Payson Park. The first floor features a fireplaced formal living room, dining room with built-in hutch, kitchen with vaulted ceiling and dining peninsula, half bath and a wonderful family room addition with cathedral ceiling and slider out to a patio with pavers. The second floor includes a primary bedroom with an adjacent office, two additional bedrooms and a full bath. Hardwood floors, central air, some windows have been replaced, gas range, 2015 architectural roof. Lovely, landscaped yard with a large shed and sprinkler system. Close to 73 bus to Harvard Sq/Sta, Fresh Pond Reservoir, shops and restaurants. Easy commute to Boston and Cambridge.
LISTING CLOSED: 05/29/2025 12:00 AM

Property Details for 74 Van Ness Road

Status
MLS #
73356824
Days on Market
14
Taxes
$14,784 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1924
Town
Belmont
Area
MA-Belmont
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces Total
3

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont, Lynn MacDonald

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont, Kristin Santagati

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Building Information for 74 Van Ness Road

Stories-Year Built1924Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,610 SF

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$8,653 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,421

Property Taxes

$1,232

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 74 Van Ness Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf Course, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1632.0
  • Color: Green
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • 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 H.S.
  • Middle School: Belmont M.S.
  • Neighborhood: Payson Park
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Sump Pump, Radon Remediation System, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s), French Doors
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Home Office
  • Interior Features: French Doors
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Lot Description: Gentle Sloping
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Steam, Oil, Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: MWRA
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 143.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 13.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 11.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 117.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 9.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 100.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 132.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 11.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 99.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Slider
  • Family Room Length: 11.0
  • Family Room Level: Main,First
  • Family Room Width: 9.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 216.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Paper Based,Breakfast Bar / Nook
  • Kitchen Length: 18.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 12.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 264.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 11.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 64.0
  • Room Office Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Office Length: 8.0
  • Room Office Level: Second
  • Room Office Width: 8.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • 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: *Contact school department for elementary assignment. Primary bedroom office has subfloor under the Berber carpet. Previous homeowner reported incidences of termites,homeowner has had proactive yearly contract for pest testing,no evidence of issues found.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: M:03 P:000130 S:,356123
  • Assessments: $1,298,000
  • Book: 50741
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: SC
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Area: 0.0
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 74 Van Ness Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 29, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73356824

$1,460,000
Apr 23, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73356824

Apr 16, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73356824

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/29/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73356824

$1,460,000
04/23/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73356824

04/16/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73356824

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

Public Records for 74 Van Ness Road

Taxable ValueLand$791,000Additions$507,000Total$1,298,000
Tax Record2025$14,784 ($1,232 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,632 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,632 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,610 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1924Year Renovated1924ZoningSCCountyMIDDLESEXAPNBELM M:03 P:000130 S:

Schools near 74 Van Ness 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: 74 Van Ness Road, Belmont, MA 02478
$1,460,000
3
1,632
6,610
$1
3
1,499
6,840
$475,000
3
1,684
7,225
$828,000
4
2,613
5,680
$283,250
3
2.5
2,302
6,165
$1,550,000
4
2,273
6,650

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont, Lynn MacDonald

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