30 Glendale Road, Belmont
Listed: $1,495,000 Sold: $1,800,000
Stunning side-entrance Colonial where wonderful original details blend with thoughtful updates inside and out. Built-in bookshelves and cabinetry surround the wood-burning fireplace in the formal living room, capped by glass pocket doors to den. Sun-lit cook’s kitchen with 6-burner range, wine fridge & breakfast bar opens to the dining room, mudroom and overlooks the deck and fenced backyard. The second floor offers 3 bedrooms, a sunroom, full bathroom and direct access to the attic. Renovated lower level with plank vinyl floors and recessed lighting offers flexibility with a playroom, office, full bathroom, laundry, storage plus direct access to the backyard. The exterior of this gracious home has been recently painted and boasts new stone paver driveway, patio and brick front walk, professionally landscaped yard & gardens and 2-car garage. Central air, custom window treatments & refinished wood floors throughout. Ideally located around the corner from Wellington Elementary School, down the street from Chenery Middle School, the new Belmont High School, Belmont Center, the MBTA Commuter Rail and bus to Harvard Square, plus easy access to Route 2.
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Property Details
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• Year Built - 1919
• Lot Size – 5,593 square feet (.13 acres)
• 2022 Taxes - $13,767
• Living Area - 1,886 square feet (add’l +/- 400 square feet in basement)
• Rooms - 10
• Bedrooms - 3
• Bathrooms - 2 Full, 1 Half
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• Heat – FHW, Gas, 5 zones
• A/C – Central air, 1 zone
• Hot water heater – Gas
• Perimeter Drain – front & left side of house
• Sump Pump
• Security System
• Gas Boiler and Central A/C serviced annually
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2019
• Washer and Dryer replaced
• Installation of perimeter drain and sump pump
• Replacement of basement windows
• Replacement drywall and outlets on foundation walls
• Installation of new baseboard heaters in basement
• Removal of carpet, repair of basement floor
• Installation of vinyl plank flooring
• Installation of cedar closet
• Wall, trim, ceilings, closets painted
• Stairs to basement re-carpeted
2020
• Bathroom fixtures replaced
2021
• Basement shower door replaced
2022
• Touch-up paint throughout
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2019
• Walls, trim, ceilings, closets painted
• Refinished wood floors
• Windows re-glazed
• Chimney inspected and cleaned (not used since then)
• Window treatments installed
• Carpet runner installed on stairs from 1st to 2nd floor
• Handrail installed on stairs from 1st floor to basement
2020
• ½ Bathroom fixtures replaced
• Dishwasher replaced
2022
• Touch-up paint throughout
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2019
• Removal of wallpaper and repair of plaster
• Walls, trim, ceilings, closets painted
• Refinished wood floors
• Installation of 2 ceiling fans
• Window treatments installed
2020
• Bathroom fixtures replaced
2021
• Window treatments for 2nd floor Sunroom Installed
2022
• Touch-up paint throughout
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2020
• Removal of tree roots under driveway
• Installation of new paver driveway
• Installation of slot drain at garage
• Installation of additional garage outlet
• Installation of 2nd automatic garage door opener
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2019
• Installation of handrails at back door and basement steps
• Slot drain placed at basement door with drainage to dry well
• Back gutter redirected to drywell
• Front and back yard regraded
• Repair/replacement of back patio
• Professional landscaping of front yard
• Replacement of window wells
• Repointing of foundation and front steps
• Back vestibule to basement resealed and shingles repaired
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2020
• Chimney flashing replaced (pre-emptive suggestion from roof inspection)
• Attic dormer window flashing replaced, dormer re-sealed and re-shingled
• Shingle and gutter repair
• Removal of multiple large trees at risk for falling
• Sump pump output to underground pipe-> drywell-> backyard->under fence
• Fence replaced, installation of gate and granite steps to Wellington field
• Deck repainted
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2021
• Shingle/fascia repaired
• Exterior painted - entire house and deck
• Installation of new street numbers
• Gutter repair and replacement where necessary
• Replacement of roof flashing
• Backyard professionally landscaped
• Installation of Granite edging
• Installation of steps to Wellington field at back gate
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• Water in basement just after closing in 2019. No water issue since (see list of improvements for details.)
• 2nd floor tub lever identified as in operable during 2019 inspection. Stopper used in its place during Seller’s ownership.
• Evidence of leak in the attic at chimney predates Seller and addressed by previous owner. No issues during Seller’s ownership, however, Seller replaced flashing at chimney as a precaution. (see list of improvements.)
• Evidence of small leak behind A/C unit in attic during Seller’s ownership due to rotted dormer not discovered during 2019 inspection. Seller repaired and re-shingled dormer. No issues since. (see list of improvements.)
• Small crack in 2nd floor sunroom window and French door predates Seller
• Interior garage door damage (left side) predates Seller
• Irrigation system has not been used during Seller’s ownership.
