Classic Brick Colonial in "Benton Estate" loc near Benton Lib. Spacious sun-filled inviting entry way offers 5 bedrms, 3 full baths, includes master bedm suite w/ adjoining office, gracious living rm w/fp adjoins to den w/built-ins, dining rm, pantry & kitchen. Many updts incl heating syst, elec service, 2 newly renov baths, new rep. wdws on 3rd flr, new roof, & newly landscaped front yard, and new front door. Great loc nr "T", shops, and mins to Harvard Sq.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
5,287 sq ftLot Size
$710Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Ann Tarvezian• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Belmont
Classic 10 room, 5 bedroom 3 full 1 half bath Center Entrance Colonial in desireable Payson Park location. Built in 1930 this 2,400 sq. ft. home features period detail, hardwood floors, charming entry foyer, fireplaced livingroom and pantry. Master bedroom with balcony, 2 bedrooms and bath on 3rd floor. Enclosed yrd, large room in basement with potential, short walk to Cushing Square, shops, "T", Benton Branch Library, Chenery Middle School, Payson Park in the Wellington School district.
Public Records
Oct 22, 1993
Sold
$180,000
$69/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 9, 1990
Sold
$330,000
$126/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,552 (+9.0%)
$748,000 + $793,000
$1,541,000
2024
$16,104 (+1.1%)
$885,000 + $640,000
$1,525,000
2023
$15,927 (+5.4%)
$835,000 + $582,000
$1,417,000
2022
$15,109 (−12.2%)
$764,000 + $543,000
$1,307,000
2021
$17,206 (+16.8%)
$956,000 + $535,000
$1,491,000
2020
$14,729 (+12.0%)
$818,000 + $521,000
$1,339,000
2019
$13,152 (+11.8%)
$619,000 + $508,000
$1,127,000
2018
$11,761 (+3.0%)
$562,000 + $406,000
$968,000
2017
$11,421 (+1.4%)
$494,000 + $406,000
$900,000
2016
$11,266 (+5.5%)
$494,000 + $403,000
$897,000
2015
$10,681 (+2.1%)
$425,000 + $403,000
$828,000
2014
$10,463 (+1.3%)
$372,000 + $403,000
$775,000
2013
$10,331 (−4.7%)
$372,000 + $403,000
$775,000
2012
$10,840 (+17.1%)
$297,000 + $515,000
$812,000
2011
$9,255 (+4.7%)
$297,000 + $402,000
$699,000
2010
$8,840 (+2.6%)
$297,000 + $430,000
$727,000
2009
$8,620
$303,000 + $422,000
$725,000
Tax history for 29 Preble Gardens Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,552 (+9.0%)
$748,000 + $793,000
$1,541,000
2024
$16,104 (+1.1%)
$885,000 + $640,000
$1,525,000
2023
$15,927 (+5.4%)
$835,000 + $582,000
$1,417,000
2022
$15,109 (−12.2%)
$764,000 + $543,000
$1,307,000
2021
$17,206 (+16.8%)
$956,000 + $535,000
$1,491,000
2020
$14,729 (+12.0%)
$818,000 + $521,000
$1,339,000
2019
$13,152 (+11.8%)
$619,000 + $508,000
$1,127,000
2018
$11,761 (+3.0%)
$562,000 + $406,000
$968,000
2017
$11,421 (+1.4%)
$494,000 + $406,000
$900,000
2016
$11,266 (+5.5%)
$494,000 + $403,000
$897,000
2015
$10,681 (+2.1%)
$425,000 + $403,000
$828,000
2014
$10,463 (+1.3%)
$372,000 + $403,000
$775,000
2013
$10,331 (−4.7%)
$372,000 + $403,000
$775,000
2012
$10,840 (+17.1%)
$297,000 + $515,000
$812,000
2011
$9,255 (+4.7%)
$297,000 + $402,000
$699,000
2010
$8,840 (+2.6%)
$297,000 + $430,000
$727,000
2009
$8,620
$303,000 + $422,000
$725,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
3.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,227 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1930
Sq. Ft.
2,611
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2703937S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Exterior Features: Deck - Roof, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Screens
Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,840
Tax Year: 2012
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Location
Location Information
Directions: Belmont to Oaklely to Prebble Gardens
UnparsedAddress: 29 Preble Gardens Rd, Belmont MA 02478
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,611
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 1930
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2703937S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer/Dryer
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
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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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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