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Last Sold Price
5 beds3,396 sqft$545/sqft
79 Hillcrest Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.29 acresLot Size
1925Year Built
$545/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

An elegant 1920’s Colonial Revival residence with elements of Arts & Crafts rarely found so well designed and built in highly desired neighborhood. Noted Boston architect Harry Morton Ramsay’s design is an early bow to the open floor plan concept - generous use of double doors and large window configurations, high ceilings, beautiful molding and sconces – all producing feeling of light-filled graciously proportioned spaces. 1st Floor: Large foyer opens to spacious living room with fireplace, sculptured...An elegant 1920’s Colonial Revival residence with elements of Arts & Crafts rarely found so well designed and built in highly desired neighborhood. Noted Boston architect Harry Morton Ramsay’s design is an early bow to the open floor plan concept - generous use of double doors and large window configurations, high ceilings, beautiful molding and sconces – all producing feeling of light-filled graciously proportioned spaces. 1st Floor: Large foyer opens to spacious living room with fireplace, sculptured mahogany mantel and French doors leading to a screened porch. Elegant dining room with finely-crafted corner cabinets. Library with window seat and built-in bookshelves. And, large well appointed eat-in kitchen with French doors surrounded by transom and side lites open to brick patio. 2nd Floor: Large master bedroom with dressing room and en suite bath; three other bedrooms and family bathroom. 3rd Floor: Fifth bedroom with window seats and walk-in closet. Lower Level: Large play room.
  • Listed by: Nancy Richards • Nancy Richards Realty
Listing closed: 05/31/2018 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72297306

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Avg days on market

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Property Information for 79 Hillcrest Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $15,868 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Belmont
  • Area: MA-Belmont
  • Architectural Style: Colonial Revival
  • Style: Colonial Revival
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Lot Size: 0.29 AC / 12,601 SF
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, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3396.0
  • Color: Yellow
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • High School: Belmont Hs
  • Middle School: Chenery Ms
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Countertop Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Access, Sump Pump, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Concrete, Hardwood, Flooring - Marble, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Cabinets - Upgraded, Closet, Closet - Linen, Attic Access, Ceiling - Beamed, Cable Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Wainscoting, Bathroom, Foyer, Library, Play Room, Entry Hall, Finish - Cement Plaster
  • Interior Features: Finish - Cement Plaster, French Doors, Other(See Remarks)
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame, Conventional (2x4-2x6)
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Porch - Screened, Patio
  • Lot Description: Gentle Sloping
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Rubber
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Side Entry, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, 2 Units, Other (See Remarks)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts, 200+ Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Green WaterC onservation: Low-Flow Fixtures
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 300.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,Dressing Room,Exterior Access
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 15.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 20.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 195.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup
  • Bedroom2 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 143.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup
  • Bedroom3 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 110.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Bathroom - Half,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access
  • Bedroom4 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 200.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Skylight,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup
  • Bedroom5 Length: 20.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 56.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Low Flow Toilet,Cabinets - Upgraded
  • Bathroom1 Length: 7.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom1 Width: 8.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 48.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Cabinets - Upgraded
  • Bathroom2 Length: 6.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 8.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 25.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Marble,Low Flow Toilet
  • Bathroom3 Length: 5.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Main
  • Bathroom3 Width: 5.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 195.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,French Doors,Wainscoting
  • Dining Room Length: 15.0
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 391.0
  • Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Cable Hookup,Exterior Access,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove,Peninsula
  • Kitchen Length: 17.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Kitchen Width: 23.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 11X11
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 465.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,French Doors,Exterior Access
  • Room Living Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Living Room Width: 31.0
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: Listing Agent is Co-Owner/Seller
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:18 P:000093 S:,358460
  • Assessments: $1,306,000
  • Book: 20470
  • Lot: 93
  • Map: 18
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Zoning: SC(10)
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Area: 1376.0
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 5
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5%
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 79 Hillcrest Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 31, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #623596626

$1,850,000

+5.4% / yr

May 31, 2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72297306

$1,850,000
Mar 27, 2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72297306

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/31/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #623596626

$1,850,000

+5.4% / yr

05/31/2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72297306

$1,850,000
03/27/2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72297306

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

Public Records for 79 Hillcrest Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,091,000Additions$1,204,000Total$2,295,000
Tax Record2025$26,140 ($2,178 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt3,396 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,396 SqFtStories2Lot Size12,601 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925Year Renovated1925ZoningSCCountyMIDDLESEXAPNBELM M:18 P:000093 S:

Schools near 79 Hillcrest 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: 79 Hillcrest Road, Belmont, MA 02478
$1,850,000
5
3,396
12,601
$858,000
5
4.5
3,126
11,083
$2,245,000
4
3,148
10,024
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3.5
2,528
13,662
$2,002,000
5
3,234
15,407
4
2.5
2,603
11,400

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