Minutes from Town Center's shops & restaurants, commuter rail, & schools. Classic brick colonial home is set amongst beautiful houses & tree-lined streets. High ceilings. Spacious rooms. Abundant sunlight. Substantially renovated in 2016 by current owners. 3 floors with central air & newer systems. The 1st floor features a welcoming foyer, open kitchen/dining room with huge granite island, lots of work space, & generous storage; front-to-back living room with gas fireplace, sunroom, spacious open side-porch, 1/2-bath, & convenient mudroom. 2nd floor features a floor-through principal bedroom with ensuite bath & Elfa walk-in closet, 2 more bedrooms, & a 2nd full bath. The 3rd floor has a 4th large bedroom, full bath, & a large, bright family room with 8 windows. Large new rear deck overlooks a large private backyard & lush lawn encircled by mature perennial gardens. Large basement workshop. 2-car garage + 1-car garage + 4 spaces. Any offers will be reviewed at noon, Wed., July 15.
Sold for $2,450,000
$2,450,000
156 Common St, Belmont, MA 02478
5beds
2,823sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
10,845 Square Feet Lot
$2,449,100 Zestimate®
$868/sqft
$6,441 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,449,100
$2.30M - $2.62M
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Classic brick colonial homeLarge new rear deckConvenient mudroomLots of work spaceWelcoming foyerGenerous storageHigh ceilings
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Listed by:
The Petrowsky Jones Group 617-504-6330,
Compass 617-303-0067,
John Petrowsky 617-504-6330
Bought with:
Peter Bouchie
Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73546481
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 338.77
- Dimensions: 13.42 x 25.25
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 147.19
- Dimensions: 13.08 x 11.25
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 126.56
- Dimensions: 11.33 x 11.17
Bedroom 4
- Level: Third
- Area: 228.58
- Dimensions: 12.08 x 18.92
Bedroom 5
- Level: Third
- Area: 238.15
- Dimensions: 13.42 x 17.75
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 183.67
- Dimensions: 14.5 x 12.67
Family room
- Level: First
- Area: 176.1
- Dimensions: 8.92 x 19.75
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 180.36
- Dimensions: 14.33 x 12.58
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 338.77
- Dimensions: 25.25 x 13.42
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
- Windows: Storm Window(s), Screens
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Garage Access,Concrete
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,823
- Total interior livable area: 2,823 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,823
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Attached, Detached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Garage Faces Side, Insulated, Oversized, Paved Drive, Off Street, Deeded, Driveway, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck, Deck - Roof, Patio, Enclosed
- Exterior features: Porch, Deck, Deck - Roof, Patio, Patio - Enclosed, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System, Screens, Fenced Yard, Garden
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic View(s)
Lot
- Size: 10,845 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: M:18 P:000028 S:,358399
- Zoning: SC
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle,Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Belmont
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $868/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,114,000
- Annual tax amount: $24,078
- Date on market: 9/18/2026
- Exclusions: Planters, Pots, Trellises, Principal Bedroom Pendant Light Fixture.
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/30/2026 | Sold | $2,450,000+9.1%$868/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73546481 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2026 | Pending sale | $2,245,000$795/sqft |
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| 7/15/2026 | Contingent | $2,245,000$795/sqft |
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| 7/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,245,000+119%$795/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73546481 Report a problem | ||
| 5/3/2016 | Sold | $1,025,000+7.9%$363/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/9/2016 | Pending sale | $950,000$337/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Belmont #71966859 Report a problem | ||
| 3/4/2016 | Listed for sale | $950,000$337/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Belmont #71966859 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,078 +14.2% | $2,114,000 +5.9% |
| 2024 | $21,078 +8.8% | $1,996,000 +15.8% |
| 2023 | $19,378 +5% | $1,724,000 +8% |
| 2022 | $18,450 +4.4% | $1,596,000 +4.2% |
| 2021 | $17,668 +2% | $1,531,000 -2.7% |
| 2020 | $17,314 +4.6% | $1,574,000 +11% |
| 2019 | $16,548 +6.9% | $1,418,000 +11.3% |
| 2018 | $15,479 +24.2% | $1,274,000 +29.7% |
| 2017 | $12,462 +1.4% | $982,000 +0.3% |
| 2016 | $12,296 +6.4% | $979,000 +9.3% |
| 2015 | $11,558 +1.9% | $896,000 +6.7% |
| 2014 | $11,340 -1.1% | $840,000 -2.3% |
| 2013 | $11,464 +2.6% | $860,000 +2.7% |
| 2012 | $11,174 +2.9% | $837,000 +2.1% |
| 2011 | $10,857 +4.5% | $820,000 -4% |
| 2010 | $10,385 +2.6% | $854,000 +0.4% |
| 2009 | $10,118 +3% | $851,000 -2.4% |
| 2008 | $9,827 +4.6% | $872,000 -4.3% |
| 2007 | $9,392 +2.5% | $911,000 +3.5% |
| 2006 | $9,161 +2.9% | $880,000 +5.6% |
| 2005 | $8,905 +3.9% | $833,000 +4.1% |
| 2004 | $8,568 +8.3% | $800,000 +9% |
| 2003 | $7,913 +9.6% | $734,000 +13.8% |
| 2002 | $7,218 +9.5% | $645,000 +16% |
| 2001 | $6,594 +5.1% | $556,000 +21.9% |
| 1999 | $6,275 | $456,000 |
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Neighborhood: 02478
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- Middlesex County
- Belmont
- 02478
- 156 Common St
