Tucked away in the desirable Benton Estates neighborhood, this home boasts spacious rooms and high ceilings. Updated extensively in 2010, the house is move-in ready. The traditional floor plan offers a front-to-back living room w/natural WW, beam ceiling, recessed lights, and WB fireplace. Living room connects to the kitchen which features white cabinetry, granite countertops & peninsula, glass front cabinets, two sinks, and SS appliances, including induction range. A bright sunroom, ½-bath, and formal dining room complete the 1st floor. Level 2 features a stunning MBRM suite w/custom closets & marble-appointed bathroom w/heated floor, 2 more BDRMS, a 3rd room perfect for use as a nursery or office, and full bathroom. The walkup attic and basement offer great opportunities for future expansion. Other features include a mudroom, an intimate backyard w/patio, 2-car garage, playhouse (or shed), and beautiful perennial gardens. Close to Benton library, parks, shops, schools & public trans.
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
5,818 sq ftLot Size
$809Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Patricia McTague• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Belmont
Bought with Wei Wenny Fu• Benoit Real Estate Group ,LLC
Benton Estates! Stately Brick C. E. Colonial w/exquisite period detail, beamed ceilings, natural wood & hardwood thruout. This home has replacement windows, full walk-up attic & partially finished basement. Situated on sunny corner lot w/patio & mature plantings. A most desireable neighborhood-close to Payson Park, public transp., Cushing Sq & minutes to Harvard Sq/Boston.
MLS PIN #13043264
Aug 31, 1994
Sold
$385,000
$172/sq ft
Aug 12, 1994
Listing Removed
—
Jul 12, 1994
Listed
$399,000
$179/sq ft
EXCELLENT CONDITION! 12 RM.ENGLISH COLONIAL. MAINTENANCE FREE. ALL BRICK. 2 CAR GARAGE. QUIET FAMILY NEIGHBORHOOD. NEAR SCHOOLS & PUBLIC TRANS.
Public Records
Apr 24, 1986
Sold
$310,000
$139/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,541 (+9.2%)
$766,000 + $774,000
$1,540,000
2024
$16,062 (+1.1%)
$907,000 + $614,000
$1,521,000
2023
$15,893 (+5.3%)
$856,000 + $558,000
$1,414,000
2022
$15,097 (−7.5%)
$783,000 + $523,000
$1,306,000
2021
$16,318 (+16.6%)
$979,000 + $435,000
$1,414,000
2020
$13,992 (+18.5%)
$837,000 + $435,000
$1,272,000
2019
$11,810 (+1.9%)
$634,000 + $378,000
$1,012,000
2018
$11,591 (+3.3%)
$576,000 + $378,000
$954,000
2017
$11,218 (+1.4%)
$506,000 + $378,000
$884,000
2016
$11,065 (+5.8%)
$506,000 + $375,000
$881,000
2015
$10,462 (+2.5%)
$436,000 + $375,000
$811,000
2014
$10,206 (+1.3%)
$381,000 + $375,000
$756,000
2013
$10,077 (+5.7%)
$381,000 + $375,000
$756,000
2012
$9,532 (+10.6%)
$304,000 + $410,000
$714,000
2011
$8,619 (−9.4%)
$304,000 + $347,000
$651,000
2010
$9,509 (+2.8%)
$304,000 + $478,000
$782,000
2009
$9,250
$310,000 + $468,000
$778,000
Tax history for 15 Preble Gardens Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,541 (+9.2%)
$766,000 + $774,000
$1,540,000
2024
$16,062 (+1.1%)
$907,000 + $614,000
$1,521,000
2023
$15,893 (+5.3%)
$856,000 + $558,000
$1,414,000
2022
$15,097 (−7.5%)
$783,000 + $523,000
$1,306,000
2021
$16,318 (+16.6%)
$979,000 + $435,000
$1,414,000
2020
$13,992 (+18.5%)
$837,000 + $435,000
$1,272,000
2019
$11,810 (+1.9%)
$634,000 + $378,000
$1,012,000
2018
$11,591 (+3.3%)
$576,000 + $378,000
$954,000
2017
$11,218 (+1.4%)
$506,000 + $378,000
$884,000
2016
$11,065 (+5.8%)
$506,000 + $375,000
$881,000
2015
$10,462 (+2.5%)
$436,000 + $375,000
$811,000
2014
$10,206 (+1.3%)
$381,000 + $375,000
$756,000
2013
$10,077 (+5.7%)
$381,000 + $375,000
$756,000
2012
$9,532 (+10.6%)
$304,000 + $410,000
$714,000
2011
$8,619 (−9.4%)
$304,000 + $347,000
$651,000
2010
$9,509 (+2.8%)
$304,000 + $478,000
$782,000
2009
$9,250
$310,000 + $468,000
$778,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,663 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1925
Sq. Ft.
2,166
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3714108S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Door Features: Storm Door(s), French Doors
Window Features: Screens
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Marble, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Nursery, Sun Room, Walk-Up Attic, Wired for Sound
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,234
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Brick
Lead Paint: Certified Treated
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Screens
Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,591
Tax Year: 2018
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas, Electric
Location
Location Information
Directions: Trapelo Road to Oakley Road to Preble Gardens Road
UnparsedAddress: 15 Preble Gardens Road, Belmont MA 02478
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,166
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 1925
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3714108S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer And Dryer On Second Floor Excluded.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Winthrop L Chenery Middle School
Public 4-6 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
Belmont High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
10/10
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