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.
Listed by Sarah Reddick Shimoff
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Compass
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617-501-3015
Last updated October 20, 2025
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Source: MLSPin #73438867
Listing Facts
TypeSingle-family
NeighborhoodCushing Square
Bedrooms5
Bathrooms4
Days on Prevu20
Taxes$19,352/year
Size2,691 sqft
Price per sqft$725
Amenities
Dishwasher
Private Outdoor Space
Washer/Dryer
Parking
Swimming Pool
Location
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Listing History
10/16/2025
Price Decreased
$1,950,000
10/06/2025
Price Decreased
$2,050,000
10/06/2025
Price Increased
$2,050,001
10/02/2025
Listed by Compass
$2,050,000
Property Details for 263 Common St
Association
Amenities
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
Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 2
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown
Measurements
Living Area: 2,691
Living Area Source: Measured
Rooms
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Concrete
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
Bedrooms Total: 5
Rooms Total: 10
Parking
Parking
Covered Spaces: 2
Garage Spaces: 2
Garage: Yes
Open Parking: Yes
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved
Parking Total: 4
Utilities
Equipment
Cooling: Ductless
Has Cooling: Yes
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Has Heating: Yes
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: For Electric Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Water Source: Public
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