Belmont Colonial with charm throughout located in the beautiful Benton Estates! This 4 bedroom home is sited on a flat, private lot. From the moment you walk in you feel the warmth and charm throughout this home. The cozy living room with fireplace, hardwood floors and dark wood mouldings is where you will want to curl up with a good book. First floor office with walls of windows overlooking the beautiful yard with mature plantings. Nice sized dining room with wainscotting. Bright, sunny kitchen with white cabinetry and half bath. Kitchen opens to the patio - great for summer outdoor dining and relaxing. Upstairs there are 4 bedrooms and a private upper level deck off the primary bedroom. Much to love about this neighborhood and location which is close to T, bus, Cambridge and Boston. Enjoy all Belmont has to offer including the new Library, skating rink, Top ranked High School and Middle School!
Sold for $1,475,000
$1,475,000
20 Preble Gardens Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
4beds
1,664sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
5,484 Square Feet Lot
$1,474,600 Zestimate®
$886/sqft
$5,100 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,474,600
$1.39M - $1.58M
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Flat private lotHardwood floorsDark wood mouldings
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Listed by:
Christine Pomer 617-484-5839,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington 781-862-2600
Bought with:
Anne Mahon
Leading Edge Real Estate
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73546812
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 11 x 13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 81
- Dimensions: 9 x 9
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 81
- Dimensions: 9 x 9
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: First
- Area: 16
- Dimensions: 4 x 4
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: Second
- Area: 36
- Dimensions: 6 x 6
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 162
- Dimensions: 18 x 9
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 253
- Dimensions: 11 x 23
Office
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 105
- Dimensions: 7 x 15
Heating
- Baseboard
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Home Office
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,664
- Total interior livable area: 1,664 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,664
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio
Lot
- Size: 5,484 Square Feet
- Features: Easements
Details
- Parcel number: 356231
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Belmont
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $886/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,362,000
- Annual tax amount: $15,676
- Date on market: 8/14/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/2/2026 | Sold | $1,475,000-1.6%$886/sqft |
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| 7/27/2026 | Pending sale | $1,499,000$901/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73546812 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2026 | Contingent | $1,499,000$901/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73546812 Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,499,000+111.1%$901/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73546812 Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2007 | Sold | $710,000+12.7%$427/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2002 | Sold | $630,000+136.8%$379/sqft |
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| 7/10/1992 | Sold | $266,000-1.5%$160/sqft |
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| 4/14/1989 | Sold | $270,000$162/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,875 +4.9% | $1,306,000 -2.8% |
| 2024 | $14,182 +0.7% | $1,343,000 +7.2% |
| 2023 | $14,084 +5.6% | $1,253,000 +8.6% |
| 2022 | $13,340 -15.1% | $1,154,000 -15.2% |
| 2021 | $15,706 +18.3% | $1,361,000 +12.8% |
| 2020 | $13,277 +18.6% | $1,207,000 +25.9% |
| 2019 | $11,192 +13.2% | $959,000 +17.8% |
| 2018 | $9,890 +4.6% | $814,000 +9.3% |
| 2017 | $9,454 +1.3% | $745,000 +0.3% |
| 2016 | $9,332 +7.6% | $743,000 +10.6% |
| 2015 | $8,669 +3.9% | $672,000 +8.7% |
| 2014 | $8,343 +1.3% | $618,000 |
| 2013 | $8,238 +8.6% | $618,000 +8.8% |
| 2012 | $7,583 +3% | $568,000 +2.2% |
| 2011 | $7,361 +5.1% | $556,000 -3.5% |
| 2010 | $7,004 +2.3% | $576,000 |
| 2009 | $6,849 +3.3% | $576,000 -2% |
| 2008 | $6,627 +5.5% | $588,000 -3.4% |
| 2007 | $6,279 -1.4% | $609,000 -0.5% |
| 2006 | $6,371 +3.6% | $612,000 +6.4% |
| 2005 | $6,147 -3.4% | $575,000 -3.2% |
| 2004 | $6,362 +3.9% | $594,000 +4.6% |
| 2003 | $6,123 +9.4% | $568,000 +13.6% |
| 2002 | $5,595 +11.8% | $500,000 +18.5% |
| 2001 | $5,005 +10.2% | $422,000 +27.9% |
| 1999 | $4,541 | $330,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 02478
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Winthrop L Chenery Middle SchoolGrades: 4-6Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10Belmont Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1 mi
- 10/10Belmont High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wellington
- Middle: Belmont Middle
- High: Belmont High School
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Belmont
- 02478
- 20 Preble Gardens Rd
