This picture-perfect Colonial in Belmont’s Benton Estates neighborhood—close to Payson Park and Cushing Square—is filled with charm and natural light. Architectural details include a wood-burning fireplace, classic wood moulding, and fresh interior paint. The beautifully updated kitchen features white cabinetry and soapstone counters. The first floor offers a spacious living room, dining room, renovated kitchen, and a sunny office. Upstairs are four bedrooms and a full bath, plus an upper-level porch off the primary bedroom. Storage is abundant with a large walk-up attic and basement. Kitchen opens out the fenced, flat backyard with a patio and a gorgeous flowering tree. Solar panels add valuable energy efficiency.All located near Belmont's Top Schools with easy commuter access to Cambridge and Boston.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
5,200 sq ftLot Size
$962Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Christine Pomer• Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington
Est. $4,438 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 16 Preble Gardens Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #73505666
Jun 22, 2026
Sold
$1,600,000
$962/sq ft
Apr 22, 2026
Listed
$1,449,000
$871/sq ft
MLS PIN #70381125
Jul 31, 2006
Sold
$695,000
$418/sq ft
Jun 5, 2006
Listing Removed
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May 4, 2006
Listed
$729,000
$438/sq ft
Splendid CE Colonial home in the Benton Estates. This lovely home conveys charm and character with light and airy rooms. The kitchen has a pantry and breakfast nook and opens to a cedar deck overlooking a beautiful private enclosed garden. Second floor has four corner bedrooms, a new tile bath, roof deck and walk up attic. On quiet street and a short walk to Cushing Square shops and T, Benton Branch Library, Chenery Middle School, Payson Park & in the Wellington School District.
MLS PIN #50360615
Apr 15, 1997
Sold
$320,000
$192/sq ft
Feb 3, 1997
Listing Removed
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Jan 18, 1997
Listed
$335,000
$201/sq ft
ATTRACT NICLY DETAILED 8 RM 4 BDRM COL IN BENTON ESTS HDWD FLRS WAINSCOTTING, FRENCH DOORS, PICTR MLDNG NAT WOODWORK NEWER KITCH CHARMING BREAKFAST NOOK, PANTRY HDWD FLRS NEWER HEATG SYSTEM LOVELY SHADE TREES FENCED IN YARD SOME WATER
Public Records
Dec 28, 1988
Sold
$265,000
$159/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 4, 1987
Sold
$265,000
$159/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,935 (+7.1%)
$745,000 + $654,000
$1,399,000
2024
$14,879 (+0.8%)
$882,000 + $527,000
$1,409,000
2023
$14,758 (+5.5%)
$832,000 + $481,000
$1,313,000
2022
$13,988 (−13.5%)
$761,000 + $449,000
$1,210,000
2021
$16,179 (+17.7%)
$952,000 + $450,000
$1,402,000
2020
$13,750 (+17.1%)
$814,000 + $436,000
$1,250,000
2019
$11,740 (+12.1%)
$616,000 + $390,000
$1,006,000
2018
$10,473 (+12.6%)
$560,000 + $302,000
$862,000
2017
$9,302 (+1.3%)
$492,000 + $241,000
$733,000
2016
$9,181 (+7.7%)
$492,000 + $239,000
$731,000
2015
$8,527 (+3.9%)
$423,000 + $238,000
$661,000
2014
$8,208 (+1.3%)
$370,000 + $238,000
$608,000
2013
$8,105 (+8.4%)
$370,000 + $238,000
$608,000
2012
$7,476 (+1.9%)
$296,000 + $264,000
$560,000
2011
$7,335 (+5.1%)
$296,000 + $258,000
$554,000
2010
$6,980 (+2.5%)
$296,000 + $278,000
$574,000
2009
$6,813
$301,000 + $272,000
$573,000
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
5,227 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1930
Sq. Ft.
1,664
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1636046S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Open Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street