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263 Common St, Belmont, MA

Belmont · MA 02478

$1,890,000
Price
5
Beds
3.5
Baths
2691
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1942
Lot size: 0.31 Acre Lot
Price per square foot: $725 / Sq.Ft
Parking: 2 Garage Spaces
Heating & cooling: Heat, Electric, AC

About this home

Sited on the knoll of quintessential Common Street, a 1/3 acre between Belmont Center & Cushing Sq, this meandering 5-bed 3.5-bath Colonial blends timeless architecture with modernizations in a charming, fairytale setting. A gracious entry foyer welcomes us into a living room w/3 exposures & fireplace, custom built-ins; dining room w/original built-ins, central kitchen exceptional storage, handsome library, powder room. The 2 main floor bedrooms/bath are multi-use spaces & may form a separate suite from the main house for inlaws/au pair. Upstairs there is a primary suite w/WIC, 2 gut-renovated luxe baths, 2 corner bedrooms. Updates include roof replacement, new windows across the main house, 7 mini-splits w/3 condensers & electric car charger. 1000-1400sf expansion potential in the attic & basement with finished stairs. Moments to top-rated schools, shops, restaurants & train, this home offers the best of New England living on one of its most picturesque streets.

Neighborhood & Transit

263 Common St, Belmont · MA 02478

Nearby transit

Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.

No subway or commuter rail stations within 0.5 mile.

Price Insight

Days on Market:
303 days
Listing Price:
$1,950,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$725
Tax Assessment:
$1,699,000 in 2025
Taxes:
$1,613 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,691 Sq.Ft
Broker Disclosure about Living Area
Public record lists the living area at 2,582 SF. Basement is additional 1,064 SF not included in LA
Kitchen
Dishwasher, Range, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Primary Bedroom
En-suite bathroom
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
10
Above grade area
2691
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Electric Baseboard, Individual
Heating Zone
3
Cooling
Ductless Mini-Split System
Cooling Zones
7
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
200 Amps

Exterior Features

Lot Size
13,410 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Paved Drive
Exterior Features
Garden Area, Stone Wall, Patio, Gutters, Storage Shed, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard

Parking

Garage Parking
2 Parking Spaces, Side Entry, Garage Door Opener
Off Street Parking
None, Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway

Construction Details

Construction Type
Unknown
Siding
Brick
Roof
Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles

Green Features

Electric Vehicle Charger
Unknown
Solar Panels
Unknown
Green Certified
Unknown
Insulation Features
Unknown
Energy Features
Unknown

Listing information

Listing agent
Sarah Reddick Shimoff
Listing office
Compass
MLS PIN #
73438867
Disclosure
Gas on street. Bedroom fireplace not used by current owners. Owner Updates: Electric car charger, 2 Gut-renovated 2nd flr baths, walk-in closet, Full roof replacement, windows replaced around the main house, 7 mini splits/3 condensers, living room lighting/built-ins
Disclosure
Public record lists the living area at 2,582 SF. Basement is additional 1,064 SF not included in LA