Handsomely sited on a picturesque tree-lined street, this stately nine-room brick Colonial showcases timeless architectural charm and beautifully preserved period details. A sun-filled living room features a classic fireplace and distinctive beamed ceiling, while the adjoining sunroom, complete with sliding doors, overlooks the beautifully landscaped backyard. The gracious formal dining room provides an inviting setting for entertaining, and the updated, spacious eat-in kitchen offers abundant cabinetry, generous workspace, and direct access to the mudroom with convenient access to the outdoors. The second floor features three generously sized bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite with amazing views of the Boston skyline and en-suite bath and a quaint bonus room. The third level offers an additional bedroom with a large closet and storage, providing flexibility for guests, a home office, or private retreat. The expansive finished lower level is ideal for a variety of uses and includes a half bath, laundry area, and abundant storage. With a total of 2 full and 2 half baths, gleaming hardwood floors, central air conditioning on the second and third floors, and a detached two-car garage, this home offers exceptional comfort and functionality.
Single-familyProperty Type
1931Year Built
7,345 sq ftLot Size
$717Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Peter Bouchie• Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont
Listed by Barbara Nolan• Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont
Belmont Center, located between Cambridge and Waltham, is a walkable and commuter-friendly Belmont neighborhood with a compact village center and a classic New England streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Leonard Street and Concord Avenue crossroads, where independent cafés, bakeries, bookstores, and small boutiques line the sidewalks. Community pillars include the historic Belmont Town Hall, the Beech Street Center, and the Belmont Gallery of Art. Early-20th-century Colonials and Victorians sit on leafy blocks that slope toward the commuter rail. Pocket greens and playing fields break up the residential grid. Sidewalk life stays active around the station and the central square.
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Offer insights
16 Douglas Rd · $1,795,000
$1.8M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.8M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
46 days
The average home goes pending in 22 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.3%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Great room
Play room
Walk-up attic
Beamed ceilings
Bay/bow/box windows
Recessed lighting
Crown molding
Wainscoting
Pendant lighting
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on the second floor with full bathroom, closet, hardwood flooring and exterior balcony accessed by a slider
Second bedroom on the second floor with closet and hardwood flooring
Third bedroom on the second floor with closet and hardwood flooring
Fourth bedroom on the third floor with closet and hardwood flooring
Additional bedroom with closet and wall-to-wall carpet
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
Two half bathrooms
Primary bathroom present
Kitchen
Stone or ceramic tile flooring
Recessed lighting
Includes range, dishwasher, disposal and refrigerator
Gas range connection available
Laundry & utility
Laundry in basement with washer hookup
Water heater included
Flooring
Hardwood floors
Tile floors
Wall-to-wall carpet in one bedroom
Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating
Central air conditioning
Has heating and cooling
Exterior features
Deck
Professional landscaping
Sprinkler system
Stone wall
Paved public road frontage
Home design
Single family residence
Brick and tan exterior color
Renovated since original construction
Parking
Detached garage
Two garage spaces
Two covered parking spaces
Four open parking spaces
Paved driveway and off-street parking
Total of six parking spaces
Security
Security system
Construction
Frame construction
Block foundation
Shingle roof
Built originally per public records; renovated since
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric with circuit breakers
Gas available for range
HOA & community
Community amenities nearby: public transportation, shopping, pool, tennis courts, park, walk/jog trails, golf, medical facility, highway access, house of worship, sidewalks, public schools
Electricity and solar
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Belmont is a low-inventory, high-demand market driven both by restrictive zoning laws & proximity to Cambridge. New housing production is scarce, with demand for properties always exceeding supply. This will keep the market difficult for buyers and...
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
58% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Belmont, MA • 02478
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Sun exposure
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 2% for direct sun exposure in Belmont. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 16 Douglas Rd
$1,753,699
$41K under list price of $1.80M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.4M to $2.1M.