A rare opportunity awaits you to own the historic Colonel Christopher Grant house, built c.1760 and one of Belmont's earliest homes. This stunning Georgian Colonial has been meticulously renovated with the highest attention to detail, preserving its unique and timeless beauty and many of its historic features. Warm and inviting, this home is ideal for entertaining. The welcoming foyer opens to a sun-filled fireplace living room as well as a formal dining room, perfect for holiday gatherings. The 1st floor also features a spacious eat-in kitchen, office, powder room, mudroom, fireplace family room, and a great room that opens onto a screened 3-season porch and stone patio overlooking the expansive fenced in backyard and detached 2-car garage. The 2nd floor offers four oversized bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a laundry area. Ideally located near schools, Belmont Ctr, Cushing Sq, public trans., shops, and restaurants, this home offers both historic charm and modern conveniences.
Single-familyProperty Type
1760Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$599Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Meg Shea• Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
The “Colonel Christopher Grant circa 1760” house, an antique Georgian colonial located at 325 Common Street is coming to the market. It is one of the few remaining homes in Belmont with a central chimney which services multiple fireplaces throughout the home. This home has all of the quirkiness and charm of a true antique museum and awaits a conservator who has a love of history and the desire to lovingly restore and inhabit a truly unique home, with wide plank floors, large windows, fireplaces in many rooms and quaint farmers sitting porch. First floor layout has fireplaced living room, family room, eat-in kitchen, dining room and screened-in porch. The second floor layout has 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths and summer sleep room. Lot is 11,109 square feet and has examples of original Persian lilacs which still bloom. Two car detached garage is set back from the main building. Ideally located near schools, Cushing Sq., Belmont Ctr., buslines to Harvard Sq. and Commuter Rail. Sold AS IS.
Public Records
May 31, 1994
Sold
$149,900
$43/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,615 (−12.5%)
$899,000 + $33,000
$932,000
2024
$12,133 (+22.4%)
$1,121,000 + $28,000
$1,149,000
2023
$9,914 (+6.3%)
$855,000 + $27,000
$882,000
2022
$9,329 (−42.4%)
$782,000 + $25,000
$807,000
2021
$16,202 (+0.9%)
$856,000 + $548,000
$1,404,000
2020
$16,060 (+9.6%)
$913,000 + $547,000
$1,460,000
2019
$14,658 (+8.5%)
$754,000 + $502,000
$1,256,000
2018
$13,511 (+0.3%)
$610,000 + $502,000
$1,112,000
2017
$13,464 (+1.4%)
$559,000 + $502,000
$1,061,000
2016
$13,276 (+5.7%)
$559,000 + $498,000
$1,057,000
2015
$12,565 (+1.4%)
$477,000 + $497,000
$974,000
2014
$12,393 (+3.2%)
$421,000 + $497,000
$918,000
2013
$12,010 (+1.8%)
$421,000 + $480,000
$901,000
2012
$11,801 (+3.2%)
$353,000 + $531,000
$884,000
2011
$11,439 (+4.1%)
$353,000 + $511,000
$864,000
2010
$10,993 (+2.8%)
$353,000 + $551,000
$904,000
2009
$10,689
$360,000 + $539,000
$899,000
Tax history for 325 Common St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,615 (−12.5%)
$899,000 + $33,000
$932,000
2024
$12,133 (+22.4%)
$1,121,000 + $28,000
$1,149,000
2023
$9,914 (+6.3%)
$855,000 + $27,000
$882,000
2022
$9,329 (−42.4%)
$782,000 + $25,000
$807,000
2021
$16,202 (+0.9%)
$856,000 + $548,000
$1,404,000
2020
$16,060 (+9.6%)
$913,000 + $547,000
$1,460,000
2019
$14,658 (+8.5%)
$754,000 + $502,000
$1,256,000
2018
$13,511 (+0.3%)
$610,000 + $502,000
$1,112,000
2017
$13,464 (+1.4%)
$559,000 + $502,000
$1,061,000
2016
$13,276 (+5.7%)
$559,000 + $498,000
$1,057,000
2015
$12,565 (+1.4%)
$477,000 + $497,000
$974,000
2014
$12,393 (+3.2%)
$421,000 + $497,000
$918,000
2013
$12,010 (+1.8%)
$421,000 + $480,000
$901,000
2012
$11,801 (+3.2%)
$353,000 + $531,000
$884,000
2011
$11,439 (+4.1%)
$353,000 + $511,000
$864,000
2010
$10,993 (+2.8%)
$353,000 + $551,000
$904,000
2009
$10,689
$360,000 + $539,000
$899,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
1760
Sq. Ft.
3,446
Year built
1760
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1556147S
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
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Concord Avenue to Common Street
UnparsedAddress: 325 Common Street, Belmont MA 02478
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Golf, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,446
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1760
Year Renovated: 1760
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1556147S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
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 • 0.8mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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