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
$2,010,100 Zestimate®
$702/sqft
$6,248 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,010,100
$1.87M - $2.19M
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Quintessential common streetHandsome libraryCentral kitchen exceptional storageCustom built-insGut-renovated luxe bathsGracious entry foyer
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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 & HOA
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
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Belmont
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $702/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,699,000
- Annual tax amount: $19,352
- Date on market: 12/16/2025
- 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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| 10/26/2017 | Pending sale | $1,239,900$461/sqft |
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| 10/18/2017 | Listed for sale | $1,239,900$461/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% |
| 2022 | $14,912 +0.3% | $1,290,000 +0.2% |
| 2021 | $14,864 +0.2% | $1,288,000 -4.5% |
| 2020 | $14,828 +7.5% | $1,348,000 +14% |
| 2019 | $13,794 +10.2% | $1,182,000 +14.8% |
| 2018 | $12,515 +0.9% | $1,030,000 +5.4% |
| 2017 | $12,398 +1.3% | $977,000 +0.3% |
| 2016 | $12,233 +6.8% | $974,000 +9.7% |
| 2015 | $11,455 +2.3% | $888,000 +7.1% |
| 2014 | $11,192 +1.4% | $829,000 +0.1% |
| 2013 | $11,037 +4% | $828,000 +4.2% |
| 2012 | $10,613 +2.8% | $795,000 +1.9% |
| 2011 | $10,327 +4.8% | $780,000 -3.7% |
| 2010 | $9,850 +2.5% | $810,000 +0.2% |
| 2009 | $9,607 +3.3% | $808,000 -2.1% |
| 2008 | $9,298 +4.1% | $825,000 -4.7% |
| 2007 | $8,928 +2.2% | $866,000 +3.2% |
| 2006 | $8,734 +3.2% | $839,000 +5.9% |
| 2005 | $8,466 +3.7% | $792,000 +3.9% |
| 2004 | $8,161 +8.6% | $762,000 +9.3% |
| 2003 | $7,514 +9.9% | $697,000 +14.1% |
| 2002 | $6,837 +9.8% | $611,000 +16.4% |
| 2001 | $6,227 +5.7% | $525,000 +22.7% |
| 1999 | $5,889 | $428,000 |
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Neighborhood: 02478
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