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30 Somerset St, Belmont, MA

Belmont · MA 02478

$2,900,000
Price
6
Beds
4.5
Baths
5400
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1850
Lot size: 0.51 Acre Lot
Price per square foot: $609 / Sq.Ft
Parking: 1 Garage Space
Heating & cooling: Heat, Electric, AC

About this home

Grand In Town Historic Compound set behind granite posts and walls. The Albert Higgins house c1850 is one of Belmont's earliest homes. Perched above town with views of Boston in a sprawling country setting right out of Currier & Ives. The Main Italianate home features high ceilings, parlor windows & incredible details. This warm formal home features a welcoming gracious entry with sweeping Bullfinch staircase, an elegant front library, and chinoiserie painted oval dining room with bay window. A grand living room with arched marble fireplace is perfect for hosting holiday parties. Large sunny kitchen family room flanked with windows offers breathtaking scenic views of the grounds and city beyond. French doors lead to a spectacular yard complete with gardens, patios, stone walls and large trees. Upstairs offers numerous bedroom options including original top floor with natural wood. Restored 3 level Barn has 1 bedroom 1.5 bath apartment, work shop and ample storage. A Very Special Home!

Neighborhood & Transit

30 Somerset St, Belmont · MA 02478

Nearby transit

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

  • Belmont Commuter Rail 1 route 0.26 mi
    • Fitchburg Line

Price Insight

Days on Market:
769 days
Listing Price:
$3,290,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$609
Tax Assessment:
$2,370,000 in 2024
Taxes:
$2,086 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
6
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
3
Living Area
5,400 Sq.Ft
Broker Disclosure about Living Area
Includes finished part of carriage house and 2 heated rooms on third floor
Kitchen
Main Floor, Dishwasher, Range, Vent Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Primary Bedroom
Floor 2, En-suite bathroom
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
15
Above grade area
5400
Flooring
Wood
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Electric Baseboard, Steam, Individual
Heating Zone
3
Cooling
Individual
Cooling Zones
0
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
Private Sewerage
Electric Features
Circuit Breakers, 100 Amps

Exterior Features

Lot Size
22,194 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Corner Lot, Paved Drive, City View(s), Scenic View(s)
Exterior Features
Guest House, Stone Wall, City View(s), Patio, Sprinkler System

Parking

Garage Parking
1 Parking Space, Detached, Barn, Storage, Work Area
Off Street Parking
None

Construction Details

Construction Type
Frame
Siding
Clapboard
Roof
Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles, Slate, Rubber

Green Features

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

Room details

Living room level
First Floor
Dining room level
First Floor
Family room level
First Floor
Bedroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 4 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 5 level
Second Floor

Listing information

Listing agent
Sarah DeStefano
Listing office
Belmont Homes Realty
MLS PIN #
73295598
Disclosure
House is in historic district. Stove has 1 broken burner. Sauna has not been used in 5 years. Corner seepage in very heavy rain. Title 5 in hand. Sewer on the street
Disclosure
Includes finished part of carriage house and 2 heated rooms on third floor