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Listing broker remarks

Belmont Colonial with charm throughout located in the beautiful Benton Estates! This 4 bedroom home is sited on a flat, private lot. From the moment you walk in you feel the warmth and charm throughout this home. The cozy living room with fireplace, hardwood floors and dark wood mouldings is where you will want to curl up with a good book. First floor office with walls of windows overlooking the beautiful yard with mature plantings. Nice sized dining room with wainscotting. Bright, sunny kitchen with white cabinetry and half bath. Kitchen opens to the patio - great for summer outdoor dining and relaxing. Upstairs there are 4 bedrooms and a private upper level deck off the primary bedroom. Much to love about this neighborhood and location which is close to T, bus, Cambridge and Boston. Enjoy all Belmont has to offer including the new Library, skating rink, Top ranked High School and Middle School!— Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington

Key details

  • 1,664 sq ft
  • 5,484 lot sq ft
  • 4 beds
  • 1.5 baths
  • 1930 built
  • $900 / sq ft
  • $15,676 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠4⁠6⁠8⁠1⁠2⁠
Last updated
Address
20 Preble Gardens Road
Town
Belmont, MA
ZIP
02478
Deed (Bk/Pg)
49524 / 160

Historic designations

MACRIS Inventory
Payson Park

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Neighborhood: Belmont

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.