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Listing broker remarks

Welcome home to this charming and well-maintained 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath Colonial, beautifully situated on a picturesque corner lot in a desirable neighborhood. Rich hardwood floors flow throughout the home, while fresh interior paint enhances the warm and inviting atmosphere, making it easy to move right in and add your own personal style. The sun-filled kitchen offers abundant cabinetry and workspace and is ready for your creative vision. Entertain with ease in the elegant formal dining room or gather in the spacious living room featuring a classic wood-burning fireplace. A stunning year-round sunroom with beautiful built-ins provides the perfect retreat for relaxing, reading, or working from home while enjoying views of the outdoors. The second floor offers four generously sized bedrooms and a full bath, providing plenty of space for family, guests, or a home office. A walk-up attic offers exceptional storage and exciting possibilities for future expansion. Outside, you'll appreciate the attractive curb appeal with rebuilt front brick steps, freshly painted front pillars, a new bulkhead door, along with the beauty of the expansive corner lot. Ideally located just minutes from shopping, restaurants, parks, public transportation, and major commuter routes, this classic Colonial offers the perfect blend of character, comfort, and opportunity. Don't miss your chance to make this wonderful property your next home!— Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Key details

  • 2,045 sq ft
  • 5,298 lot sq ft
  • 4 beds
  • 1.5 baths
  • 1930 built
  • $586 / sq ft
  • $14,807 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠7⁠7⁠1⁠6⁠2⁠
Last updated
Address
3 Preble Gardens Rd
Town
Belmont, MA
ZIP
02478
Deed (Bk/Pg)
10895 / 384

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.