Christmas Open Houses

• 77 Page Rd, Newton - $630 (Sold for $548)
  Large Victorian (2082 sf) on quiet, one-way street close to Watertown St/Rt. 16. Flat lot w/ driveway. This section of Rt. 16 looked largely residential and fairly quiet. Certainly would be some noise with windows opened, but *much* quieter than what we currently have. Renovated, spacious kitchen (11x12+), large dining & living rooms, half bath and foyer on first floor. Separate alcove for fridge. Could easily fit ikea furniture; no issues for HK. Old windows throughout, need replacing. Nice wood deck in rear accessible from kitchen. Kitchen is updated with new counters, cabinets, appliances, floor. House feels old, but in generally good condition. Central A/C w/ system in basement for 1st & 2nd floors, separate A/C for 3rd floor; 2 heating zones. 2nd floor has four real bedrooms all with closets; 4th bedroom would serve as a nice study. 3rd floor is converted attic w/ large bedroom, den and full bath; would work well either for older kids or guests. Basement is cluttered with systems, some pipes below head-height. Stairway to basement is a bit tight.
• 2 Kings Ct, Arlington - $499 (Sold for $492)
  Well-maintained Garrison on quiet, sloping street. Street is somewhat steep, driveway slopes somewhat, will be an issue in winter if road is not plowed properly. 1st floor has kitchen, dining & living rooms. Kitchen is a bit dated, but in excellent condition; stove is electric. Kitchen has sliding door to back porch, is EIK w/ sufficient room for HK. Exterior is wood shingles, will require maintenance. 10+ stone steps to front entrance, would be slippery in snow/rain, though entrance via garage/basement is relatively easy. Largish dining and living rooms; fireplace in living. Hardwood floors throughout. 2nd floor has master suite with tons of closets, own bathroom plus powder/changing room. Two other bedrooms: one large (11x13?), one small (8x10?). Lots of closet space, including linen closet. Drop-down stairs to attic (did not see). Space in basement to create a guest sleeping area, but nothing else---not much room after stairs, W/D, oil tank, heater. Hot water is from oil-fired heater. Basement is very clean. Oil tank is against rear wall (left). Heater is tucked in right corner behind garage. W/D are on left wall. Stairs are off kitchen and are steps from door to garage. Looks to be in excellent condition. Living room is large enough to include office. Would be tight with 2 kids and guests unless basement is finished. Though, kids could be in same bedroom for many years.

Two Belmont Homes

• 26 Jeanette Ave, Belmont - $600 (Sold for $520)
  Extensively updated small colonial. Completely renovated kitchen w/ cabinets to ceiling, granite counter, gas stove, new appliances, bay window over sink, French doors to mahogany deck. Replacement windows throughout (good condition). Living/dining form one large 24x11 room. Master bedroom has wall-length closet. 3rd bedroom is small, made smaller by built-in floor-to-ceiling cabinets. Three-season front porches are older (sloping). Hard-wood floors through 1st & 2nd floors in good condition (except stairs are a bit squeaky). Both bathrooms are nicely updated, in great condition. Third floor is converted attic, carpeted, nicely done, probably hot in summer. Small, flat yard w/ fence on 2 sides, about 6 steps from porch to yard. Small stone patio connecting stairs/driveway/yard. Foundation, basement in good condition. Less than one block to residential playground. Quiet street. Neighborhood includes many two-families.
• 70 School St, Belmont - $585 (Sold for $516)
  Two-family on small lot (minimal land). Two 2-bedroom units with part of attic converted into two additional bedrooms for upstairs unit. Only saw upstairs unit. Ancient kitchen with next to zero counter space. Pantry off kitchen adds additional storage, but brings kitchen entrances up to four limiting wall space. Floors are squeaky, need refinishing. Old bathrooms---need updating. Upstairs unit has replacement windows, downstairs & basement windows are older. Wood porches (front & side, up & down) in passable condition. Exterior is wood shingles, some parts need painting. Stone foundation. Bedroom layout is a bit awkward (separated by stairwells).