Welcome to this desired Winn Brook location tucked near Belmont Center with the rare luxury of a traffic blockade, this isn't just a home - it's where childhood plays in the street and a gentle brook whispers steps from your door. This 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath single-family gem offers space that feels generous. The eat-in kitchen is the heart of it all: 2 bay windows flood the room with light, while the gas range, center island, dishwasher, and backyard access make it equal parts gathering spot and launching pad. Wood floors gleam underfoot. Pull up a stool at the island or gather around the dining room table - there's room for both. Beyond the foyer with coat closet, the bright living room welcomes you while the family room with fireplace opens to a private deck and a backyard that feels like your own secret garden. A half-bathroom completes the first level. Upstairs, three bedrooms share the second floor. The primary suite spoils you with three closets and an ensuite full bathroon with glass door shower. In the hallway, a second full bathroom with tub serves the other bedrooms. The third level enjoys a fourth bedroom, a bonus cedar closet, and generous attic space. Below, the basement surprises with a bonus recreation room, laundry, large closet spaces, extra storage rooms, plus walk-out access to the yard. Outside? A two-car garage, expansive deck, and that serene brook-side level backyard play space you've been craving. Belmont living doesn't get better than this. You're tucked among Cambridge, Boston, Newton, and Arlington, with Routes 2, 95, and 90 nearby, the Fitchburg line commuter rail to North Station around the corner, and bus lines 74 and 75 to Harvard Square making life easy. Add top-tier Belmont schools, the new Library and Ice Rink, Fresh Pond, the bike path to Alewife T Station and multiple parks to the mix, and you've got the whole package. Don't let this special home slip away.
For sale
$1,750,000
79 Claflin St, Belmont, MA 02478
4beds
2,481sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1935
7,719 Square Feet Lot
$1,711,600 Zestimate®
$705/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Expansive deckPrivate deckTwo-car garageEat-in kitchenDining roomBackyard accessBonus cedar closet
- 7 days
- 1,171
- 102
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Amy Kirsch 617-306-9279,
Leading Edge Real Estate 617-484-1900
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73584405
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: Second
- Area: 216
- Dimensions: 18 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 198
- Dimensions: 18 x 11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 216
- Dimensions: 18 x 12
Bedroom 4
- Level: Third
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 10 x 11
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
- Level: Second
- Area: 40
- Dimensions: 8 x 5
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
- Level: Second
- Area: 45
- Dimensions: 9 x 5
Dining room
- Features: Recessed Lighting
- Level: First
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Family room
- Level: First
- Area: 198
- Dimensions: 18 x 11
Kitchen
- Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Kitchen Island, Stainless Steel Appliances
- Level: First
- Area: 150
- Dimensions: 15 x 10
Living room
- Features: Recessed Lighting
- Level: First
- Area: 216
- Dimensions: 18 x 12
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Game Room, Walk-up Attic
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Concrete
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,481
- Total interior livable area: 2,481 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,481
- Finished area below ground: 439
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Wood
- Exterior features: Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System, Garden
Lot
- Size: 7,719 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: M:34 P:000120 S:,360623
- Zoning: SC
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
- Subdivision: Winn Brook
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Belmont
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $705/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,653,000
- Annual tax amount: $19,026
- Date on market: 9/30/2026
- Listing terms: Contract
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$1,711,600
$1.63M - $1.80M
$5,256/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,750,000+191.4%$705/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73584405 Report a problem | ||
| 12/15/2000 | Sold | $600,600+89.8%$242/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/4/1992 | Sold | $316,500$128/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,108 +10.4% | $1,502,000 +2.3% |
| 2024 | $15,502 -3.8% | $1,468,000 +2.4% |
| 2023 | $16,107 +5.7% | $1,433,000 +8.7% |
| 2022 | $15,236 +2.6% | $1,318,000 +2.4% |
| 2021 | $14,852 +6% | $1,287,000 +1% |
| 2020 | $14,014 +11.4% | $1,274,000 +18.2% |
| 2019 | $12,580 +4.1% | $1,078,000 +8.3% |
| 2018 | $12,089 +0.8% | $995,000 +5.3% |
| 2017 | $11,992 +1.4% | $945,000 +0.3% |
| 2016 | $11,832 +17.3% | $942,000 +20.5% |
| 2015 | $10,088 +3.4% | $782,000 +8.2% |
| 2014 | $9,761 +1.3% | $723,000 |
| 2013 | $9,638 +3.7% | $723,000 +3.9% |
| 2012 | $9,292 +2.8% | $696,000 +1.9% |
| 2011 | $9,043 +5% | $683,000 -3.5% |
| 2010 | $8,609 +2.4% | $708,000 +0.1% |
| 2009 | $8,406 +6.9% | $707,000 +1.3% |
| 2008 | $7,866 +4.2% | $698,000 -4.6% |
| 2007 | $7,547 +4% | $732,000 +5% |
| 2006 | $7,256 +3.3% | $697,000 +6.1% |
| 2005 | $7,023 +3.8% | $657,000 +4% |
| 2004 | $6,769 +2.6% | $632,000 +3.3% |
| 2003 | $6,597 +5.5% | $612,000 +9.5% |
| 2002 | $6,255 +17.7% | $559,000 +24.8% |
| 2001 | $5,313 +3.8% | $448,000 +20.4% |
| 1999 | $5,119 | $372,000 |
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Neighborhood: 02478
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Winn Brook
- Middle: Belmont Middle
- 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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