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$1,225,000
● House - Off Market

263 Common Street

Belmont, MA 02478
bedrooms
5 Beds
bathrooms
3 Baths, 1 Half Bath
square feet
2,582 Ft²
$1,934,379
RealtyHop Estimate
56.01%
Since Jan 1, 2018
MA-Boston
Primary Model

About This Property

Beautiful 5 bed 3.5 bath brick center entrance Colonial with magnificent 22x14 1st floor suite on an over-sized well elevated lot with secluded backyard, located between Belmont and Cushing Squares! You're greeted by a gracious foyer and immediately impressed by newly refinished hardwood floors covering the 1st and 2nd floors. Front-to-back fireplaced living room, formal dining room with built-in, modern kitchen, fireplaced family room with sky lights, home office, half bath and potential in-law or au pair with en suite bath, dual closets and sliders with ramp leading to backyard rounds out the 1st floor. 4 bedrooms including master bedroom with en suite bath and walk-in closet highlight the 2nd floor. Huge ready to finish basement with new oil tank, 2007 boiler, 200 amp electric, cedar closet and ample storage. Heated driveway, amazing patio, mature landscaping and tree top views from rear porch highlight the exterior. Walking distance to schools, restaurants and public transportion.
Unit Size
2,582 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.31 acres
Price per sqft
$480
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$1,033
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1942

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Last updated: 4 months ago (MLSPIN #72244593)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Dec 12, 2025 Sold
Sold
Oct 30, 2025 In contract -
In contract
Oct 16, 2025 Price Decreased $1,950,000
↓ $100K (4.9%)
Price Decreased
Oct 2, 2025 Listed by Compass $2,050,000
Listed by Compass
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.
Dec 8, 2017 Sold
Sold
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Property Highlights

Garage
Parking Available
Air Conditioning
Fireplace

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1942
  • Effective Year Built: 1942
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 10
  • Bedroom Count: 4
  • Bathroom Count: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Partial Bathrooms: 4
  • Building Condition: 6
  • Building Quality: 0
  • Construction Type: 6
  • Building Style: 5
  • Exterior Walls Type: 2
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 1
  • Roof Cover Type: 15
  • Floor Count: 200
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 2
  • Basement Area: 816
  • Garage Type: 0
  • Parking Space Count: 0
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 13,410
  • Total Building Area: 2,582
  • Gross Building Area: 4,888
  • Building Area: 2,582
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 0
  • Heating: 10
  • Heated Square Feet: 2,582
  • Heating Fuel Type: 6

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Land Acres: 0000000308
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 101

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Belmont School District
  • School Tax School District: BELMONT SD
  • Census Tract: 357800

Zoning

  • Zoning: SC

Geography

  • Parcel: BELM M:17 P:000078 S:
  • Municipality: BELMONT
  • Latitude: 42.3875
  • Longitude: -71.1747

    Address

  • Full Address: 263 Common St
  • Address - House Number: 263
  • Address - Street Name: Common
  • Address - Suffix Type: St
  • State: MA
  • City Name: Belmont
  • Carrier Code: C009
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 2944
  • Zip Code: 02478

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Amount: $1,571,400
  • Initial Tax Delinquent Year: 2022

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.2267
  • Valuation Date: Jan 17, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 68
  • Final Value: 1,900,934
  • High Value: 2,331,876
  • Low Value: 1,469,992

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $1,398,000
  • Assessed Land Value: $896,000
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $502,000

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Dec 02, 2017
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Dec 08, 2017
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: O
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 1777133
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Oct 23, 2014
  • Previous Sale Document Type: 27
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 263 Common Street built and last sold?
The property at 263 Common Street was built in 1942 and last sold on Dec 2, 2017 for $1,225,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 263 Common Street is $1,917,443.
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