The Toland Team Real Estate Blog

Posted on 09/10/2023

Planting on a Slope: Prevent Erosion With These Gardening Tips

Planting anything on an incline might seem like more trouble than it's worth. However, if your yard has any slopes, you could be at risk for soil erosion and landslides. The best way to avoid them is to plant trees, shrubs or other plants on the slope to strengthen the ground. Here are some tips for gardening on...

Erosion

Gardening

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Posted on 09/03/2023

Are there historic preservation grants for homeowners?

Several government-sponsored funding options exist for...

Historic Homes

Home Renovations

Posted on 09/15/2023

Video Tour - 25 Spruce St. 25, Belmont, MA 02478

Great Location! Three floors of living space and one of two units in the building. Duplex style side by side units, with separate entrances. Hardwood floors throughout the unit, extra high ceilings on the first floor. the second floor as well as three bedrooms, all with plenty of closet space and great light. Updated kitchen with granite counter tops, gas stove, stainless steel appliances. Full basement with washer and dryer included, plenty of storage in the basement, attic and garage. Walking distance to Cushing square businesses and 73 bus line. The house is recognized on the Massachusetts Historical Commission which was owned and...

Posted on 09/15/2023

25 Spruce St. 25, Belmont, MA 02478 is now new to the market!

Great Location! Three floors of living space and one of two units in the building. Duplex style side by side units, with separate entrances. Hardwood floors throughout the unit, extra high ceilings on the first floor. the second floor as well as three bedrooms, all with plenty of closet space and great light. Updated kitchen with granite counter tops, gas stove, stainless steel appliances. Full basement with washer and dryer included, plenty of storage in the basement, attic and garage. Walking distance to Cushing square businesses and 73 bus line. The house is recognized on the Massachusetts Historical Commission which was owned and...

Posted on 09/12/2023

Another Property Rented - 8 Worcester St. 2, Belmont, MA 02478

Beautiful and bright 2nd and 3rd floor apartment on a quiet side street near the Cambridge/Watertown line. This unit has recently refinished hardwood floors, new paint and will have updated bathrooms prior to occupancy. Second floor has a big kitchen with maple cabinets and in unit laundry. Dining room with window pass through from the kitchen. Front facing dining room with bay window. Two second floor bedrooms and a tiled full bath complete the main floor. Third floor has two massive bedrooms, with the primary having a full on suite bath and the other having a 1/2 bath. Central air throughout the second floor and wall units for the third...

Posted on 09/08/2023

Video Tour - 260 Bishops Forest Dr 260, Waltham, MA 02452

Architecturally brilliant Shelburne Townhouse in Woodbury Village close to the pool and tennis. Outstanding 1st floor living is what this Shelburne style is known for plus extensive modifications and updating make this one of the finest townhomes in Bishops Forest. The kitchen and dining rooms were joined to create gorgeous, open spaces. The kitchen is a dream with cherry cabinets, granite counters and stainless-steel appliances with deck access. Corner unit townhouse offers dramatic cathedral ceilings in fireplaced sunken living room, stairway and primary bedroom. The desirable first floor primary suite offers two lighted closets...

Posted on 09/08/2023

Another Property Sold - 46-48 Colby Street, Belmont, MA 02478

Spacious two-family property ideally located on the Belmont/Cambridge line. Perfect for investors or end users. First floor unit features high ceilings, maple hardwood floors, and replacement vinyl windows. Well-equipped kitchen with Corian countertops, in-unit laundry, and ample cabinet space. Bay windows in living and dining rooms. Two bedrooms and tiled full bath on the first floor. Top floor unit offers a front-facing third bedroom, two larger bedrooms, and another tiled full bath. Both units have front decks and enclosed back porches. Convenient in-unit laundry for each unit. Updated electrical and systems. Off-street parking for up to...

Posted on 09/08/2023

260 Bishops Forest Dr 260, Waltham, MA 02452 is now new to the market!

Architecturally brilliant Shelburne Townhouse in Woodbury Village close to the pool and tennis. Outstanding 1st floor living is what this Shelburne style is known for plus extensive modifications and updating make this one of the finest townhomes in Bishops Forest. The kitchen and dining rooms were joined to create gorgeous, open spaces. The kitchen is a dream with cherry cabinets, granite counters and stainless-steel appliances with deck access. Corner unit townhouse offers dramatic cathedral ceilings in fireplaced sunken living room, stairway and primary bedroom. The desirable first floor primary suite offers two lighted closets...

Posted on 09/06/2023

Video Tour - 185 White St 185, Belmont, MA 02478

Recently constructed (2002) 7 room 3-bedroom townhouse with 3 full and two half baths located on a tree-lined street just outside of Waverley Square. Open floor plan featuring a living room with gas fireplace & bay window, large bright dining room and eat in kitchen with solid wood cabinets, granite counter tops & updated stainless steel appliances. Of the kitchen and through the slider to deck you will find a large exclusive fenced in, level rear yard. The second floor offers 2 spacious bedrooms, tranquil primary suite with vaulted ceiling, skylights, bathroom with double vanity, and a walk-in closet. Completing the second floor is...

Posted on 09/06/2023

185 White St 185, Belmont, MA 02478 is now new to the market!

Recently constructed (2002) 7 room 3-bedroom townhouse with 3 full and two half baths located on a tree-lined street just outside of Waverley Square. Open floor plan featuring a living room with gas fireplace & bay window, large bright dining room and eat in kitchen with solid wood cabinets, granite counter tops & updated stainless steel appliances. Of the kitchen and through the slider to deck you will find a large exclusive fenced in, level rear yard. The second floor offers 2 spacious bedrooms, tranquil primary suite with vaulted ceiling, skylights, bathroom with double vanity, and a walk-in closet. Completing the second floor is...

Posted on 08/30/2023

Video Tour - 8 Worcester St. 2, Belmont, MA 02478

Beautiful and bright 2nd and 3rd floor apartment on a quiet side street near the Cambridge/Watertown line. This unit has recently refinished hardwood floors, new paint and will have updated bathrooms prior to occupancy. Second floor has a big kitchen with maple cabinets and in unit laundry. Dining room with window pass through from the kitchen. Front facing dining room with bay window. Two second floor bedrooms and a tiled full bath complete the main floor. Third floor has two massive bedrooms, with the primary having a full on suite bath and the other having a 1/2 bath. Central air throughout the second floor and wall units for the third...

Posted on 08/30/2023

8 Worcester St. 2, Belmont, MA 02478 is now new to the market!

Beautiful and bright 2nd and 3rd floor apartment on a quiet side street near the Cambridge/Watertown line. This unit has recently refinished hardwood floors, new paint and will have updated bathrooms prior to occupancy. Second floor has a big kitchen with maple cabinets and in unit laundry. Dining room with window pass through from the kitchen. Front facing dining room with bay window. Two second floor bedrooms and a tiled full bath complete the main floor. Third floor has two massive bedrooms, with the primary having a full on suite bath and the other having a 1/2 bath. Central air throughout the second floor and wall units for the third...