SOLD DEC 12, 2025

Off market dec 2025 for $1.8M

$2,166,035

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,204/mo

•

2,691

sq ft

263 Common St, Belmont, MA 02478

About this home

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.

Single-familyProperty Type

1942Year Built

0.31 acresLot Size

$805Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Sarah Reddick Shimoff • Compass

Bought with Fayth Cregg • Leading Edge Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #73438867

Redfin Estimate

$2,166,035

$276K since sold in December 2025$32K since October

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$2,450,000
A
5 beds3.5 baths2,823 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$2,005,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths3,615 sq ft
81 Brettwood Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD OCT 28, 2026
$2,769,511
C
5 beds3.5 baths4,325 sq ft
12 Kilburn Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD OCT 7, 2026
$1,650,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths2,300 sq ft
8 Horace Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD OCT 30, 2026
$2,350,000
E
5 beds4 baths3,297 sq ft
3 Essex Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$2,102,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths2,929 sq ft
74 Shaw Rd, Belmont, MA 02478

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Market trends in 02478, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

100.3%

1.8% MoM

Median sale price

$1.5M

$82K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

3 days MoM

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Sale history for 263 Common St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73438867

Dec 12, 2025

Sold

$1,890,000

$702/sq ft

Oct 29, 2025

Contingent

—

Oct 16, 2025

Price Changed

$1,950,000

$725/sq ft

Oct 6, 2025

Price Changed

$2,050,000

$762/sq ft

Oct 6, 2025

Price Changed

$2,050,001

$762/sq ft

Oct 2, 2025

Listed

$2,050,000

$762/sq ft

MLS PIN #72244593

Dec 8, 2017

Sold

$1,225,000

$455/sq ft

Oct 26, 2017

Pending

—

Oct 18, 2017

Listed

$1,239,900

$461/sq ft

Beautiful 5 bed 3.5 bath brick center entrance Colonial with magnificent 22x14 1st floor suite on an over-sized well elevated lot with secluded backyard, located between Belmont and Cushing Squares! You’re greeted by a gracious foyer and immediately impressed by newly refinished hardwood floors covering the 1st and 2nd floors. Front-to-back fireplaced living room, formal dining room with built-in, modern kitchen, fireplaced family room with sky lights, home office, half bath and potential in-law or au pair with en suite bath, dual closets and sliders with ramp leading to backyard rounds out the 1st floor. 4 bedrooms including master bedroom with en suite bath and walk-in closet highlight the 2nd floor. Huge ready to finish basement with new oil tank, 2007 boiler, 200 amp electric, cedar closet and ample storage. Heated driveway, amazing patio, mature landscaping and tree top views from rear porch highlight the exterior. Walking distance to schools, restaurants and public transportion.

Public Records

Jun 16, 1988

Sold

$186,000

$69/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$19,352 (+8.8%)

$943,000 + $756,000

$1,699,000

2024

$17,783 (+13.2%)

$1,175,000 + $509,000

$1,684,000

2023

$15,714 (+5.4%)

$896,000 + $502,000

$1,398,000

2022

$14,912 (+0.3%)

$820,000 + $470,000

$1,290,000

2021

$14,864 (+0.2%)

$897,000 + $391,000

$1,288,000

2020

$14,828 (+7.5%)

$957,000 + $391,000

$1,348,000

2019

$13,794 (+10.2%)

$791,000 + $391,000

$1,182,000

2018

$12,515 (+0.9%)

$639,000 + $391,000

$1,030,000

2017

$12,398 (+1.3%)

$586,000 + $391,000

$977,000

2016

$12,233 (+6.8%)

$586,000 + $388,000

$974,000

2015

$11,455 (+2.3%)

$500,000 + $388,000

$888,000

2014

$11,192 (+1.4%)

$441,000 + $388,000

$829,000

2013

$11,037 (+4.0%)

$441,000 + $387,000

$828,000

2012

$10,613 (+2.8%)

$370,000 + $425,000

$795,000

2011

$10,327 (+4.8%)

$370,000 + $410,000

$780,000

2010

$9,850 (+2.5%)

$370,000 + $440,000

$810,000

2009

$9,607

$377,000 + $431,000

$808,000

Tax history for 263 Common St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$19,352 (+8.8%)

$943,000 + $756,000

$1,699,000

2024

$17,783 (+13.2%)

$1,175,000 + $509,000

$1,684,000

2023

$15,714 (+5.4%)

$896,000 + $502,000

$1,398,000

2022

$14,912 (+0.3%)

$820,000 + $470,000

$1,290,000

2021

$14,864 (+0.2%)

$897,000 + $391,000

$1,288,000

2020

$14,828 (+7.5%)

$957,000 + $391,000

$1,348,000

2019

$13,794 (+10.2%)

$791,000 + $391,000

$1,182,000

2018

$12,515 (+0.9%)

$639,000 + $391,000

$1,030,000

2017

$12,398 (+1.3%)

$586,000 + $391,000

$977,000

2016

$12,233 (+6.8%)

$586,000 + $388,000

$974,000

2015

$11,455 (+2.3%)

$500,000 + $388,000

$888,000

2014

$11,192 (+1.4%)

$441,000 + $388,000

$829,000

2013

$11,037 (+4.0%)

$441,000 + $387,000

$828,000

2012

$10,613 (+2.8%)

$370,000 + $425,000

$795,000

2011

$10,327 (+4.8%)

$370,000 + $410,000

$780,000

2010

$9,850 (+2.5%)

$370,000 + $440,000

$810,000

2009

$9,607

$377,000 + $431,000

$808,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.31 Acres

Year renovated

1942

Sq. Ft.

2,582

Year built

1942

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1763648S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Open Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2

Appliances
Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,691
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Unknown/Mixed

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard, Garden, Stone Wall

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 2691

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.31
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $19,352
Tax Year: 2025

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Ductless

Location

Location Information
Directions: Common Street between Carleton Circle and Long Avenue
UnparsedAddress: 263 Common St, Belmont MA 02478

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
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

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,582
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1942
Year Renovated: 1942
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1763648S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 11, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Winthrop L Chenery Middle School

Public 4-6 • Assigned • 0.2mi

7/10

Belmont High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

10/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

58% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Belmont, MA • 02478

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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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$2.06M – $2.49M

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Home values near 263 Common St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
285 Common Street, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2383 Sq. Ft.	$1,741,506
255 Common Street, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1846 Sq. Ft.	$1,252,340
242 Common Street, Belmont, MA 6 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3623 Sq. Ft.	$2,872,437
290 Common Street, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2259 Sq. Ft.	$1,716,453
12 Brettwood Road, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1726 Sq. Ft.	$1,535,102
33 Homer Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3469 Sq. Ft.	$2,576,248
7 Homer Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2428 Sq. Ft.	$1,945,709

Address	Redfin Estimate
279 Common Street, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2384 Sq. Ft.	$1,747,155
247 Common Street, Belmont, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1733 Sq. Ft.	$1,323,237
252 Common Street, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2690 Sq. Ft.	$2,382,241
266 Common Street, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3186 Sq. Ft.	$2,294,569
47 Homer Road, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4236 Sq. Ft.	$2,971,902
29 Homer Road, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3735 Sq. Ft.	$2,514,074
22 Brettwood Road, Belmont, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3442 Sq. Ft.	$2,451,052

Address	Redfin Estimate
271 Common Street, Belmont, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1684 Sq. Ft.	$1,341,663
239 Common Street, Belmont, MA 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3695 Sq. Ft.	$2,075,180
258 Common Street, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2646 Sq. Ft.	$2,076,815
280 Common Street, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3568 Sq. Ft.	$1,992,194
41 Homer Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2088 Sq. Ft.	$2,013,991
15 Homer Road, Belmont, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2162 Sq. Ft.	$1,854,742
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