Fantastic opportunity for homeowners, builders & developers! to renovate & expand this 8-rm, 3-bdrm, 1.5-bath English Style Colonial on the Cambridge line. It is located in a highly sought-after area, Mere blocks from the Burbank & brand new Middle/High School. this property exudes charm and character of a bygone era. Features include a cozy fireplace, beautiful gumwood trim, deep crown moldings, built-in bookcases & oak floors. The mostly open-concept first flr boasts a large foyer, an entertainment-sized livingrm, diningrm that opens to a den with scenic views of Clay Pit Pond, vintage kitchen & half bath, along with an expandable 3-season porch. The second floor offers a spacious main bedroom w/ two closets & 2-3 additional bedrooms, one of which could serve as a home office, along w/ full hallway bath. Bonus walk-up expandable attic. Detached 2-car garage & driveway on Emerson. The lovely lot offers potential for expansion. Easy to Boston, Cambridge, Fresh Pond, Major Highways,
Sold for $1,180,000
$1,180,000
3 Emerson St, Belmont, MA 02478
3beds
1,827sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1931
8,576 Square Feet Lot
$1,482,000 Zestimate®
$646/sqft
$3,518 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,482,000
$1.33M - $1.67M
$3,518/mo
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Fresh pondSpacious main bedroomLarge foyerBuilt-in bookcasesVintage kitchenDeep crown moldingsHalf bath
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Listed by:
Jim & Mike Savas Team 617-529-5008,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate 617-489-6900
Bought with:
Yuanming Cheng
Dreamega International Realty LLC
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73174451
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 233.6
- Dimensions: 16 x 14.6
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 192
- Dimensions: 16 x 12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 11 x 9
Bedroom 4
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 60.2
- Dimensions: 8.6 x 7
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: First
- Area: 20
- Dimensions: 5 x 4
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
- Area: 56
- Dimensions: 8 x 7
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Chair Rail, Wainscoting, Crown Molding
- Level: First
- Area: 189.8
- Dimensions: 14.6 x 13
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl
- Level: First
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
Living room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Crown Molding
- Level: First
- Area: 270
- Dimensions: 18 x 15
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal
- Laundry: Washer Hookup
Features
- Closet, Den, Foyer
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
- Windows: Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,827
- Total interior livable area: 1,827 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch - Enclosed
- Exterior features: Porch - Enclosed, Rain Gutters
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Pond
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Pond,Water
Lot
- Size: 8,576 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Level
Details
- Foundation area: 1050
- Parcel number: M:23 P:000123 S:,359292
- Zoning: SC
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1931
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Public School, Sidewalks
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Belmont
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $646/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,136,000
- Annual tax amount: $12,769
- Date on market: 1/20/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/20/2023 | Sold | $1,180,000+12.5%$646/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73174451 Report a problem | ||
| 10/26/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,049,000$574/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73174451 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,985 -4.4% | $1,140,000 -11.4% |
| 2024 | $13,580 +6.4% | $1,286,000 +13.2% |
| 2023 | $12,769 +3.6% | $1,136,000 +6.6% |
| 2022 | $12,323 +6.9% | $1,066,000 +6.7% |
| 2021 | $11,528 +6.5% | $999,000 +1.5% |
| 2020 | $10,824 +13.9% | $984,000 +20.9% |
| 2019 | $9,499 +2.7% | $814,000 +7% |
| 2018 | $9,246 +1.8% | $761,000 +6.3% |
| 2017 | $9,086 +1.3% | $716,000 +0.3% |
| 2016 | $8,968 +10.2% | $714,000 +13.2% |
| 2015 | $8,140 +6.5% | $631,000 +11.5% |
| 2014 | $7,641 +1.3% | $566,000 |
| 2013 | $7,545 +5.2% | $566,000 +5.4% |
| 2012 | $7,169 +2.8% | $537,000 +1.9% |
| 2011 | $6,977 +7.7% | $527,000 -1.1% |
| 2010 | $6,481 +1.1% | $533,000 -1.1% |
| 2009 | $6,409 +3.4% | $539,000 -2% |
| 2008 | $6,199 +3.3% | $550,000 -5.5% |
| 2007 | $6,000 +3.8% | $582,000 +4.9% |
| 2006 | $5,778 +3.8% | $555,000 +6.5% |
| 2005 | $5,569 -11% | $521,000 -10.8% |
| 2004 | $6,255 +4% | $584,000 +4.7% |
| 2003 | $6,015 +6.6% | $558,000 +10.7% |
| 2002 | $5,640 +13.8% | $504,000 +20.6% |
| 2001 | $4,957 +12.6% | $418,000 +30.6% |
| 1999 | $4,403 | $320,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 02478
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Mary Lee Burbank SchoolGrades: K-3Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10Belmont Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 10/10Belmont High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Chenery Lower
- High: Belmont High
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Belmont
- 02478
- 3 Emerson St
