Belmont Home of the Week: 55-57 Elm St.

This beautiful two-family home on Elm St. stands proudly as a quintessential illustration of Belmont's rich real estate market. Built in 1925, its solid foundation and timeless architecture are firmly steady to take on its next residents and provide the same security, shelter and comfort it has supplied the past 87 years. Actually, two fortunate families may be offered this great opportunity, but its title holder will undoubtedly be fulfilled with their purchase for many decades.

Both units in this classic Miller-style home flaunt tremendous character with hardwood flooring, natural woodwork, fireplaces and period details. Each sun-drenched floor offers six rooms comprised of a fireplaced living room, formal dining room, sunroom, eat-in kitchen with a cozy breakfast nook, two bedrooms, a beautifully updated bath and charming rear porches. The top unit also offers a large walk-up attic with viable expansion possibilities.

A two-car garage plus a separate driveway provide excellent resources for off-street parking for both units with ten total spaces which is a perfect accommodation for residents who want to take full advantage of everything the town of Belmont has to offer and its bustling neighboring towns. Owners or renters with families will also be attracted to its advantageous location within the desirable Harvard Lawn area and the Burbank School district.

This property is an attractive purchase on so many levels. Extended families will love the adaptability of its multiple residences, owners can take advantage of a rental income to supplement mortgage payments and financiers will leap at the opportunity to invest in this valuable residential prospect. Whoever ends up the title holder of this magnificent property will yield years of fulfillment and satisfaction.

Location: 55-57 Elm St.

Price: $675,000

Rooms: 12

Bedrooms: 4

Baths: 2 full

Living Area: 2,644 sq. ft.

Lot Size: 5,935 sq. ft. (.14 acre)

Listing Agent: David Hurley, Lawndale Realty, 617-826-3497

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