FeaturesWalk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
70 Birch Hill Road, Belmont MA 02478
Belmont, MA 02478
$1,540,000
Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$1,900,000
Final Sale Price:
$1,540,000
Difference:
$360,000 (-18.9%)
Performance Metrics
81.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
33
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$410
Sale $/sq ft:
$332
This property sold for $332 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 18.9% below the original asking price.
The property spent 33 days on market before selling.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 13 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$332/sq ft
Area Median
$597/sq ft
Difference
44.4%
This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.
About this home
With a rich history dating back to 1966, this is a one-of-a-kind Belmont Hill property. Spanning 4639 sq/ft across 4 BD/3 BA this home offers generous living spaces, wrap around porch & sits on lg corner lot (18454 sf). The grand entry has gorgeous slate flooring & curved stair leading to an amazing floor plan w/ a fireplaced dbl level LR w/ wall of windows onto a deck, DR w/ butler’s pantry & kit that opens into a FR. Completing the 1st fl is a sunroom w/ wood stove & skylights, BR, full bath, direct entry mudroom from gar & a rec room w/ east facing windows. The 2nd fl overlooks LR & features 3 spacious BRs, 2 w/ ensuite baths, custom closets & shelving. The 3rd fl walkup attic is an oppty for expansion. Add’l amenities incl a 2-car gar, 3 zones of heat, A/C, & 4 decks. Access to rte 2, bus to Lincoln Labs, Fresh Pond & Alewife T, Belmont Hill & Day School, shops & restaurants in Lex, Arl & Belmont Ctrs. This estate sale offers an oppty to make this distinguished residence your own.
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Property History
Market Insights
14.2%
Price Range
34
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Sold
Nov 26, 2024
$1,540,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 34
Listed for Sale
Sep 4, 2024
$1,795,000
Original listing
Agent: Savenor Berkery Group
Office: Compass
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/26/2024 | ✓ Sold | $1,540,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 09/04/2024 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,795,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,691 | $1,770,000 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$18,691
Tax Year 2024
Assessed Value
$1,770,000
Facts & Features
2 Car Garage
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1966
Living Area
4,639 sq ft
Lot Size
0.42 acres
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
3
Total Rooms
10
Interior
Heating
Central, Forced Air, Baseboard
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Wood, Vinyl, Carpet, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Hardwood, Laminate, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
Living Room, Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove
Fireplaces
2
Basement
None
Laundry
Sink, First Floor
Features
Vaulted Ceiling(s), Closet/cabinets - Custom Built, Sun Room, Play Room, Foyer
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
Craftsman
Roof
None
Features
Porch, Deck, Balcony
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Deck - Exterior, Porch, Deck
Parking
Garage Spaces
2
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Attached, Storage, Off Street
Total Spaces
8
Utilities
Electric
200+ Amp Service
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$18,691
Assessed Value
$1,770,000
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Estate Sale - Buyers To Do Their Own Due Diligence. Home Is Being Sold As Is And Trust Makes No Warranties Or Representations Of Any Current/former Warranties Or Other Representations.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Sq Ft Source
Measured
Sq Ft Disclosures
Includes sunroom and playroom.
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
34 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1966
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
3
Living Area
4,639 sq ft
Total Rooms
10
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
FeaturesBathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
LevelSecond
FeaturesWalk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Deck - Exterior
LevelSecond
FeaturesBathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
LevelSecond
FeaturesWalk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Deck - Exterior
LevelSecond
FeaturesBathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
LevelFirst
FeaturesWalk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Deck - Exterior
LevelFirst
FeaturesCloset/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan
LevelFirst
FeaturesFlooring - Laminate
LevelFirst
FeaturesBeamed Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Balcony - Interior, French Doors, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan
LevelFirst
FeaturesFlooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
LevelFirst
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchDeck - Exterior, Porch, Deck
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Wood, Vinyl, Carpet, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Hardwood, Laminate, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Vaulted Ceiling(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Sun Room, Play Room, Foyer
Windows:
Skylight(s), Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Basement:
Laundry:
Sink, First Floor
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Craftsman
Year Built:
1966
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Concrete Perimeter
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Central, Forced Air, Baseboard
Heating Zones:
3
Cooling:
Central Air
Cooling Zones:
2
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Porch, Deck, Balcony
Patio & Porch:
Deck - Exterior, Porch, Deck
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Corner Lot
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
2
Garage Type:
Attached
Total Parking Spaces:
8
Parking Features:
Attached, Storage, Off Street
Special Features
Fireplaces:
2
Fireplace Type:
Living Room, Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Golf, House of Worship, Private School, T-Station
Nearby Schools
School District
Belmont School District local
A+
School Safety
2024-25
0.6%
Low
0.6%
Suspensions
0.8%
In-School
4.9% below state avg
Elementary Schools
7 schools
Belmont Day School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-08
CNS/Pathways Academy
1.4 mi
Grades 01-12
A
Winthrop L. Chenery Upper Elementary School
2.2 mi
|
#159 of 824
|
Score: 56.7
Dropped 9 spots from last year
-1.5 below state avg
1,023 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Strong Attendance
Grades 04-06
A+
Winn Brook School
1.6 mi
|
#50 of 824
|
Score: 62.3
Improved 29 spots from last year
+4.1 above state avg
304 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Strong Attendance
Grades K-03
A-
Roger E Wellington School
1.8 mi
|
#250 of 824
|
Score: 52.4
Dropped 232 spots from last year
-5.8 below state avg
426 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-03
A+
Daniel Butler School
1.9 mi
|
#76 of 824
|
Score: 60.7
Improved 2 spots from last year
+2.5 above state avg
261 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-03
A+
Mary Lee Burbank School
2.2 mi
|
#12 of 824
|
Score: 65.9
Improved 36 spots from last year
+7.7 above state avg
238 students
Diverse
Rising School
Strong Attendance
Grades K-03
Middle Schools
1 school
A+
Belmont Middle School
1.8 mi
|
#15 of 352
|
Score: 62.5
Dropped 13 spots from last year
+4.3 above state avg
742 students
Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades 07-08
High Schools
4 schools
Belmont Hill School
0.7 mi
Grades 07-12
Arlington School
1.4 mi
Grades 08-12
Le Sallay Studies
1.6 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Belmont High School
1.8 mi
|
#10 of 346
|
Score: 75.5
Same rank as last year
+17.3 above state avg
1,454 students
Diverse
21 sports
• 2,714 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
College Ready Curriculum
Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood
70 Birch Hill Road, Belmont MA 02478
Belmont, MA 02478
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Savenor Berkery Group
Listing Office
Compass
Office Phone
617-303-0067
Agent MLS ID
TM347583
Office MLS ID
AN2606
Listing Data Updated
Nov 29, 2024 7:57 AM EST
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