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  • $2,171,200

    3 Essex Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

    5beds
    2,522sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1930
    6,534 Square Feet Lot
    $2,171,200 Zestimate®
    $861/sqft
    $5,805 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $2,171,200

    $1.98M - $2.41M

    $5,805/mo

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    What's special

    Stately 9 room brick Colonial in desirable Benton Estates features extensive period details. Living rm has wainscoting with cross-beamed ceilings and marble fp flanked by bench seating. South-facing sunroom offers more space for family & entertaining. Spacious foyer, w/ 2 closets & 2 sets of French doors, flows into large dining rm which opens in to kitchen, w/ fine appointments, including lovely piano window. Eat-in-kitchen is designed with custom cabinetry, quartz countertops and recessed lights & modern sub zero and wolf appliances. Stairway leads to 3 cheerful bedrms and 2 full baths on the 2nd floor. Third level consists of 2 bedrooms with charming nooks & a 3rd bathroom with original claw foot tub typical of the era of construction. The abundant living space on both levels offers a multitude of options. Completing this listing is central heat and a/c on all 4 level living areas, a 2-car detached gar w/ elec opener, a deck, lower stone patio and prof landscaped yard. Nestled in a historically significant neighborhood nr public transp, park, shopping and restaurants. Great location!

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 4
    Heating
    • Forced air, Other, Gas, Other
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Cable Available, French Doors, Walk-Up Attic
    • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
    • Basement: Finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,522 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: City
    Lot
    • Size: 6,534 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: BELMM04P000062S

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    Materials
    • Frame
    Condition
    • Year built: 1930

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Belmont

    Other

    Other facts
    • Amenities: Public Transportation, Golf Course, Public School, T-Station, Park
    • Construction: Frame
    • Electric Feature: Circuit Breakers, 200 Amps
    • Energy Features: Storm Windows, Storm Doors
    • Flooring: Wood, Hardwood
    • Master Bath: Yes
    • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
    • Utility Connections: Washer Hookup, For Gas Range
    • Hot Water: Natural Gas
    • Exterior: Brick
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Vent Hood, Wall Oven, Countertop Range
    • Bed2 Dscrp: Flooring - Hardwood, Closet, Cable Hookup
    • Bed2 Level: Second Floor
    • Bed3 Level: Second Floor
    • Bth1 Dscrp: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
    • Interior Features: Cable Available, French Doors, Walk-Up Attic
    • Kit Level: First Floor
    • Mbr Dscrp: Flooring - Hardwood, Bathroom - Full, Closet, Dressing Room, Deck - Exterior
    • Mbr Level: Second Floor
    • Heating: Gas, Hot Water Radiators
    • Bed3 Dscrp: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup
    • Din Dscrp: Flooring - Wood, French Doors
    • Din Level: First Floor
    • Cooling: Central Air
    • Bth2 Level: Second Floor
    • Style: Colonial
    • Bth2 Dscrp: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
    • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener
    • Kit Dscrp: Flooring - Hardwood, Stainless Steel Appliances, Recessed Lighting, Countertops - Upgraded, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Gas Stove
    • Bed4 Dscrp: Closet, Flooring - Wood
    • Bed5 Dscrp: Closet, Flooring - Wood
    • Insulation Feature: Fiberglass
    • Bth3 Dscrp: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub, Flooring - Wood
    • Bth1 Level: Second Floor
    • Bed4 Level: Third Floor
    • Bed5 Level: Third Floor
    • Bth3 Level: Third Floor
    • Basement Feature: Full, Concrete Floor
    • Lead Paint: Unknown
    • Exterior Features: Deck, Professional Landscaping
    • Lot Description: Corner, Paved Drive
    • Foundation: Poured Concrete
    • Laundry Dscrp: Dryer Hookup - Electric, Remodeled
    • Liv Dscrp: Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Ceiling - Beamed
    • Road Type: Public
    • Liv Level: First Floor
    • Sf Type: Detached
    • Laundry Level: Basement

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    4/11/2018Sold$1,400,000$555/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    2/7/2018Pending sale$1,400,000$555/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX LEADING EDGE #72276737 Report a problem
    2/1/2018Listed for sale$1,400,000$555/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Leading Edge #72276737 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$19,500 +10.9%$1,712,000 +2.8%
    2024$17,582 +1.8%$1,665,000 +8.4%
    2023$17,265 +5.6%$1,536,000 +8.6%

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 02478

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Middle: Chenery
    • High: Belmont HS

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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