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Last Sold Price
4 beds2,329 sqft
89 Van Ness Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.14 acresLot Size
1925Year Built
$601/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Enjoy lush gardens surrounding this center entrance colonial on a corner lot in the desirable Payson Park neighborhood. This home has 4 bedrooms, a perfect study, and parking for 3 cars, including a garage. There is hardwood flooring throughout, a spacious kitchen, and a traditional floor plan with formal dining room, expansive living room, sunroom, and foyer. Gardeners will delight in the artfully designed, lush and mature landscape with a mix of terraced gardens and grass. The multifunctional basement...Enjoy lush gardens surrounding this center entrance colonial on a corner lot in the desirable Payson Park neighborhood. This home has 4 bedrooms, a perfect study, and parking for 3 cars, including a garage. There is hardwood flooring throughout, a spacious kitchen, and a traditional floor plan with formal dining room, expansive living room, sunroom, and foyer. Gardeners will delight in the artfully designed, lush and mature landscape with a mix of terraced gardens and grass. The multifunctional basement even has a heated bonus room for a den, playroom, or exercise area. Situated on a quiet street with a secret pathway into Payson Park, this location offers quick access to nearby shops and restaurants along Belmont Street. Recreation options include the nearby Oakley Country Club, Fresh Pond Reservoir for trails and a public 9-hole golf course. Easy commuting on the 73 bus to Harvard Square’s red line MBTA or the Waverly Station commuter rail. Offers are due Tuesday 6/21 by 12pm.

Listing Agents

  1. Lisa J. Drapkin

    Lisa J. Drapkin

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (617) 930-1288

    M: (617) 930-1288

  2. Jenn McDonald

    Jenn McDonald

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (857) 998-1026

    M: (857) 998-1026

Listing closed: 07/29/2022 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72996955

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,475,000

Avg days on market

25

Sale-to-list ratio

98.1%

Belmont, MA

9 comparable properties found

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1/35
1

$1,112,000

Sold 12/06/24

4
Bedrooms
2,000
Square Feet
0.16
Acres
a front view of a house with a garden and plants
1/26
2

$1,350,000

Sold 08/01/25

4
Bedrooms
1,844
Square Feet
0.14
Acres
$1,680,000 | 38 Horace Road, Belmont, MA 02478
1/20
3

$1,680,000

Sold 04/30/25

4
Bedrooms
2,314
Square Feet
0.13
Acres
$1,175,000 | 26 Centre Avenue, Belmont, MA 02478
1/25
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$1,175,000

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4
Bedrooms
2,089
Square Feet
0.08
Acres
$1,630,000 | 18 Gilmore Road, Belmont, MA 02478
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Sold 08/21/26

4
Bedrooms
2,643
Square Feet
0.21
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
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$1,700,000

Sold 11/13/25

4
Bedrooms
2,099
Square Feet
0.13
Acres
$1,291,500 | 7 Henry Street, Belmont, MA 02478
1/36
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$1,291,500

Sold 09/10/26

4
Bedrooms
1,908
Square Feet
0.11
Acres
$1,475,000 | 20 Preble Gardens Road, Belmont, MA 02478
1/38
8

$1,475,000

Sold 09/02/26

4
Bedrooms
1,664
Square Feet
0.13
Acres
$1,600,000 | 16 Preble Gardens Road, Belmont, MA 02478
1/36
9

$1,600,000

Sold 06/22/26

4
Bedrooms
1,664
Square Feet
0.12
Acres

Location

Sold By Leading Edge Real Estate, Anne Mahon

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Property Information for 89 Van Ness Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $13,593 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Buyer's Agent Compensation: 2.5%
  • Town: Belmont
  • MLS Area: Payson Park
  • Area: MA-Belmont-Payson Park, MA-Belmont
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Garden, Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Lot Size: 0.14 AC / 5,996 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, 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, University, Other (See Remarks)
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2329.0
  • Color: Blue
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Oil Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Access, Concrete Floor
  • 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: French Doors
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Laminate, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Home Office, Sun Room
  • Interior Features: French Doors
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s), Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Garden, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Screens, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Garden Area, Stone Wall, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Level: Basement
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Level: Second
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Exterior painted in '21,roof is approx. 20yrs old,fireplace inspected '21,windows - original sashes have all been refurbished with copper chains and new storms and screens '18. Payson Park is about to undergo a $1.2 Million renovation.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Seller W/Participate
  • Tax ID: 356094
  • Assessments: $1,160,000
  • Book: 99999
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Zoning: RES
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 3
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 89 Van Ness Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 29, 2022

Sold

MLS PIN #72996955

$1,400,000—
Jun 23, 2022

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72996955

—
Jun 23, 2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #72996955

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/29/2022

Sold

MLS PIN #72996955

$1,400,000
06/23/2022

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72996955

—
06/23/2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #72996955

—

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

Public Records for 89 Van Ness Road

Taxable ValueLand$772,000Additions$564,000Total$1,336,000
Tax Record2025$15,217 ($1,268 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt2,028 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,028 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,996 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925Year Renovated1925ZoningSCCountyMIDDLESEXAPNBELM M:03 P:000100 S:

Schools near 89 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: 89 Van Ness Road, Belmont, MA 02478
$1,400,000
4
2,329
5,996
$1,115,000
4
1,849
5,777
$625,000
3
1.5
1,912
5,997
$330,000
4
2.5
2,160
6,566
$710,000
3
1,960
6,509
$1,120,000
3
1,989
5,142

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