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263 Common StBelmont, MA 02478

For Sale

$1,950,000

Smart Buyer Rebate $9,750

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

Exterior

Construction

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • Year Built: 1942
  • Year Built Details: Unknown/Mixed
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard, Garden, Stone Wall

Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public

Measurements

  • Building Area Total: 2,691
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.31
  • Lot Size Area: 0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 13,410
  • Lot Size Units: Acres

Financial

Taxes

  • Parcel Number: M:17 P:000078 S:,358326
  • Tax Annual Amount: $19,352.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: $1,699,000.00
  • Tax Year: 2025

Interior

Features

  • 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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