This gleaming seven-room Center Entrance Colonial is beautifully sited on a picturesque tree-lined street. Filled with natural light, this inviting home showcases charming period details throughout. The gracious fireplaced living room flows seamlessly into a sun-drenched family room, while the handsome dining room features elegant wainscoting, perfect for entertaining. The updated eat-in kitchen offers granite countertops, ample cabinetry, and a welcoming dining area. A charming 3 season porch and half bath completes the first floor. The second level features three bedrooms and a well-appointed family bath. Additional highlights include a walk-up attic, hardwood floors, and a one-car garage. Professionally landscaped grounds and a level fenced yard provide an ideal setting for outdoor enjoyment. Conveniently located near Burbank school, parks, public transportation, Cambridge, and Boston, this exceptional home offers the perfect blend of character and comfort.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
6,371 sq ftLot Size
$893Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
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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Market insights
36 Richardson Rd · $1,599,000
DAYS ON MARKET
64 days
The average home goes pending in 20 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
102.9%
Most homes are selling 3% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,599,000
Median sale price in this area is $917,465. (43% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
1 price drop
19% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Sun room
Walk-up attic
Insulated windows
7 total rooms
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on second floor with hardwood flooring and closets
Second bedroom on second floor with hardwood flooring and closet
Third bedroom on second floor with hardwood flooring and closet
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Stone/ceramic tile flooring
Stone/granite/solid countertops
Recessed lighting
Stainless steel appliances
Range
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Disposal
Water heater
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Laundry located in basement
Flooring
Hardwood
Tile
Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating
Window AC unit(s)
Exterior features
Patio
Professional landscaping
Fenced yard
Home design
Single family residence
White exterior
Renovated since original construction
Public road frontage
Parking
Attached 1-car garage (under)
1 covered space
4 open/off-street parking spaces
Paved driveway
Construction
Frame construction
Shingle roof
Concrete perimeter foundation
Built year from 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, golf, highway access, private and public schools
Not a senior community
Other
Lot size approximately 0.15 acres
Above-grade finished area approximately 1,790
Electricity and solar
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Located on a beautiful tree lined street and a short walk to the Burbank School, this Center Entrance Colonial is ideal for entertaining. The first floor offers an inviting foyer and staircase, a front to back living room with fireplace that leads to a sunny family room, formal dining room with wainscoting, spacious wood cabinet kitchen with granite counters, enclosed porch and half bath. The second floor has a front to back primary bedroom, two additional good size corner bedrooms, full bath and stairs to an attic with great potential for expansion. Additional features include: high ceilings, deep moldings, replacement windows, one car garage, patio and generous back yard. Enjoy the proximity to Cambridge and public transportation.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,276 (+3.8%)
$783,000 + $646,000
$1,429,000
2024
$15,682 (+6.2%)
$976,000 + $509,000
$1,485,000
2023
$14,769 (+13.0%)
$852,000 + $462,000
$1,314,000
2022
$13,074 (+2.4%)
$801,000 + $330,000
$1,131,000
2021
$12,763 (−5.6%)
$834,000 + $272,000
$1,106,000
2020
$13,519 (+20.0%)
$818,000 + $411,000
$1,229,000
2019
$11,262 (+2.7%)
$608,000 + $357,000
$965,000
2018
$10,971 (+1.2%)
$552,000 + $351,000
$903,000
2017
$10,837 (+1.5%)
$507,000 + $347,000
$854,000
2016
$10,676 (+9.5%)
$507,000 + $343,000
$850,000
2015
$9,752 (+19.6%)
$421,000 + $335,000
$756,000
2014
$8,154 (+1.3%)
$345,000 + $259,000
$604,000
2013
$8,051 (+4.7%)
$345,000 + $259,000
$604,000
2012
$7,690 (+2.8%)
$288,000 + $288,000
$576,000
2011
$7,481 (+4.8%)
$288,000 + $277,000
$565,000
2010
$7,138 (+1.2%)
$288,000 + $299,000
$587,000
2009
$7,051
$300,000 + $293,000
$593,000
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,534 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1930
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,790
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,790
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2957122S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
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