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Offered at $1,149,000Active
beds
3
baths
3
sq ft
2,085
Built
1896

56 Agassiz Ave

Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

Come admire this renovated SFH in dreamy location on a quiet street near Commuter rail/Waverely bus station, shopping, Beaver Brook Park and Butler Elementary School. You'll find this beautiful house with a fenced-in yard and double-wide 4+ car driveway offers what you've been waiting for at an incredible price. A huge entry parlor/mudroom and/or a space for a sun-filled office. The living room and dining room have a flowing, open floor plan. The kitchen is renovated to include loads of storage and food prep space, 2 sinks, a pantry, and laundry. This level also has a chalet-style cathedral ceiling, wood paneled room with skylight and sliders to the deck which overlooks a sprawling yard with a play structure (that remains). First-floor also includes a Bath with tiled shower.2nd floor has 3 bedrooms all with large closet space. Primary bedroom has a tremendous closet space & a family bath with tub/shower. Attic space accessible via hatch for additional storage potential. The lower level offers a large carpeted open area which can be used as a gym/den/game/play room, and also includes a very large half bath with shower potential. HVAC/utility room and a large storage room for all your extras. Outside features an additional storage room for outdoor deck furniture to be stored over the winter. This house is described as "Very Walkable" on the real estate sites. This is an absolutely tremendous location that is close to loads of restaurant choices, the Butler Elementary School, grocery store, cafes, florist, wine/cheese shop, post office, exercise studios, banks, salons, spray park, hiking trails with bridges over rivers (dogs allowed) and just a couple of blocks from the train (commuter rail) and the 73 bus line Waverley stop to Harvard Square. Looking for an updated property that needs nothing and in close proximity to so many food and transportation options? A street that has a basketball hoop on it and gets closed off by cones for neighborhood parties? Where neighbors offer to take care of your pets, lawn watering and mail while your away? You're buying more than a house. You get an incredible neighborhood loaded with conveniences that don't require a car. Features of Belmont: Nationally recognized schools, new High School, Library, Ice Rink, newer pools, fire stations, renovated police station, parks and playgrounds (free summer concerts), and 3 vibrant shopping areas in town and loads of public greenspace.

Listing last checked: Listing updated:

Listed by Anne Mahon · Leading Edge Real Estate · MLS #73574335

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Details at a glance

Interior6 property facts
Rooms
8
Heating
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wood
Basement
Yes · Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry
Fireplaces
1
Building5 property facts
Style
Single Family Residence
Year built
1896
Parking
4
Foundation
Stone, Brick/Mortar
Roof
Shingle
Land & utilities5 property facts
Lot size
0.11 acres
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Pool
Not reported
Zoning
R
Financial2 property facts
Annual taxes
$13,524
Assessment year
2026

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Estimated monthly cost

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Known monthly costs$6,937 / monthAdjust
Principal & interest
$5,810
Property tax
$1,127
Insurance
Not entered
HOA
Not entered

Listing annual taxes: $13,524. Initial monthly tax is one twelfth of that amount. HOA amount was not supplied.

Partial estimate: add insurance, monthly HOA to include those costs. Blank amounts are unknown.

The initial 6.5% rate is illustrative, not a current rate or lender quote. Excludes utilities, maintenance, closing costs and mortgage insurance, which may apply with a down payment below 20%. Taxes and insurance can change.

Price and status timeline

  1. Ter

    $1,169,500 · May 7, 2026

  2. Sld

    $449,000 · Sold $430,000 · Mar 8, 2011

  3. Exp

    $459,900 · Aug 12, 2010

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Automated value estimate $1,195,085

Estimated range $1,134,554–$1,255,617.

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