Massachusetts
Belmont
263 Common St

$2,050,000

263 Common St, Belmont, MA 02478

5 beds |
4 baths |
2,691 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1942
0.31acre lot
2 car garage
$762/sqft
Listed 1 day ago

Property Description

Sited on the crest of a knoll on 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 w/ exceptional storage, cozy library & powder room. The 2 main floor bedrooms/bathroom are multi-use spaces & may form a separate suite from the main house for inlaws/au pair. Upstairs is a primary suite w/WIC & renovated luxe bath, 2 corner bedrooms + gut-renovated bath. 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.

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: October 2, 2025 at 05:00AM
Listing Office:: Compass : 617-303-0067
Listing Agent:: Sarah Reddick Shimoff : 617-501-3015
MLS ID:: 73438867

General: Internet Available - Unknown
Appliances: Water HeaterRangeDishwasherDisposalMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasherDryer
Laundry: Electric Dryer HookupWasher Hookup
Basement: FullInterior EntryConcrete
Flooring: WoodTileCarpet
A/C: Ductless
Heating: BaseboardOil
Fireplace: FireplaceFireplaces: 2

General: PatioRain GuttersStorageDecorative LightingFenced YardGardenStone Wall
Style: Colonial
Parking: Garage Door OpenerGarage Faces SidePaved DriveOff StreetDrivewayPaved

Roofing: Shingle
Windows: Insulated Windows
General: Concrete Perimeter

Road/Access: Public
Originating MLS: MLS Property Information Network
County: Middlesex

Zoning: SCM:17 P:000078 S:358326
Fencing: Fenced

Utilities: for Electric Rangefor Electric Ovenfor Electric DryerWasher Hookup200+ Amp Service
Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: MLS Property Information Network

This listing courtesy of Sarah Reddick Shimoff, Compass

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Location

Schools Nearby

Winthrop L Chenery Middle School

95 Washington St, Belmont, MA, 02478

Grades 5-8

0.21 miles away

Winthrop L Chenery Middle School

95 Washington St, Belmont, MA, 02478

Grades 5-8

0.21 miles away

Belmont High School

221 Concord Ave, Belmont, MA, 02478

Grades 9-12

0.74 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.