30 Glendale Road, Belmont
$1,495,000
Stunning side-entrance Colonial where wonderful original details blend with extensive, thoughtful updates inside and out. Built-in bookshelves and cabinetry surround the wood-burning fireplace in the formal living room, capped by pocket doors to den. Sun-lit cook’s kitchen with 6-burner Wolf range, wine fridge and breakfast bar overlooks dining room, mudroom and fenced backyard. The second floor offers 3 bedrooms, a sunroom with french doors, full bathroom and direct access to the walk-up attic. Renovated lower level with plank vinyl floors and a playroom, office, full bathroom, cedar closet, laundry and storage in addition to provides direct access to the yard. The exterior of this gracious home has been recently painted and boasts a new stone paver driveway and patio as well as a deck, professional landscaped yard & gardens and two-car detached garage - a rare find in Belmont. Central air conditioning, custom window treatments and refinished wood floors throughout. This lovely home is ideally located around the corner from Wellington Elementary School and down the street from Chenery Middle School, the new Belmont High School, Belmont Center, the MBTA Commuter Rail and bus to Harvard Square, and offers easy access to Route 2 and points West.
Jump to Section
Floor Plans - Photography
Property Details
-
Home Details
-Year Built: 1919
-Taxes: $ 13,767
-Living Area: 1,886 Sq. Ft. not incl +/- 400sf in basement
-Number of Rooms: 10
-Number of Bedrooms: 3
-Number of Bathrooms: 2 full, 1 half -
Systems
-Heat: FHW, Gas, 5 zones
-Cooling: Central Air, 1 zone
-Hot Water: Gas
-Electric Panel: 200 amps -
Exterior
-Lot Size: 5,593 Sq. Ft
- Garage Spaces: 2
-Yard: Professionally Landscaped, Fenced
Improvements 2019-2022
-
First Floor
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
2020
• ½ Bathroom fixtures replaced
• Dishwasher replaced
2022
• Touch-up paint throughout
-
Second Floor
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
-
Basement
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
-
Garage/Driveway
2020
• Removal of tree roots under driveway
• Installation of new paver driveway
• Installation of slot drain at garage entrance with drainage to drywell
• Installation of additional garage outlet and installation of 2nd automatic garage door opener
-
Exterior
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
-
Exterior (cont.)
2020
• Sump pump output to underground pipe-> drywell-> backyard->under fence
• Fence replaced, installation of gate to Wellington field
• Deck repainted
• Installation of Granite edging
• Installation of steps to Wellington field at back gate
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
Disclosures
· Water in basement after closing in 2019. No water issue since (see list of improvements to address issue.)
· 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. 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.
