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.
Sold for $1,890,000
$1,890,000
263 Common St, Belmont, MA 02478
5beds
2,691sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1942
0.31 Acres Lot
$1,909,500 Zestimate®
$702/sqft
$5,183 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,909,500
$1.78M - $2.04M
$5,183/mo
Zestimate® history
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 12, 2025 at 05:21pm
Listed by:
Sarah Reddick Shimoff 617-501-3015,
Compass 617-303-0067
Bought with:
Fayth Cregg
Leading Edge Real Estate
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73438867
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Internet Available - Unknown
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Concrete
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,691
- Total interior livable area: 2,691 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,691
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard, Garden, Stone Wall
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.31 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: M:17 P:000078 S:,358326
- Zoning: SC
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1942
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Belmont
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/12/2025 | Sold | $1,890,000-3.1%$702/sqft |
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| 10/29/2025 | Contingent | $1,950,000$725/sqft |
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| 10/16/2025 | Price change | $1,950,000-4.9%$725/sqft |
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| 10/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,050,000+67.3%$762/sqft |
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| 12/8/2017 | Sold | $1,225,000-1.2%$455/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,352 +8.8% | $1,699,000 +0.9% |
| 2024 | $17,783 +13.2% | $1,684,000 +20.5% |
| 2023 | $15,714 +5.4% | $1,398,000 +8.4% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 02478
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Winthrop L Chenery Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 10/10Belmont High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
- 10/10Roger Wellington Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.4 mi
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