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7 beds5,012 sqft

23 Centre Ave, Belmont, MA 02478

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.56 acresLot Size
1861Year Built
$498/sq ftPrice per sq ft
7 carsParking Spaces

Description

Antique Colonial & separate Carriage House (1869 sqft) that can be used as a rental, home office, in-law or au pair, sited on over 1/2 acre on Belmont Hill and close to vibrant Belmont Center. The main house has been thoughtfully renovated for modern living while keeping its historic charm. Stunning, sun filled open concept chef's kitchen with island, dining area and living room. Relax in the spacious family room or beautiful custom oak paneled study with coffered ceiling, built ins and wood burning...Antique Colonial & separate Carriage House (1869 sqft) that can be used as a rental, home office, in-law or au pair, sited on over 1/2 acre on Belmont Hill and close to vibrant Belmont Center. The main house has been thoughtfully renovated for modern living while keeping its historic charm. Stunning, sun filled open concept chef's kitchen with island, dining area and living room. Relax in the spacious family room or beautiful custom oak paneled study with coffered ceiling, built ins and wood burning fireplace. A half bath with laundry closet and a fabulous mud room complete the 1st floor. 2nd floor includes a primary en suite, three additional bedrooms, two with bay windows, and full bath. Bonus room on the 3rd floor. The carriage house- formerly a blacksmith shop -with garage space for two cars features three bedrooms, two baths, laundry and open concept kitchen and fireplaced living room with cathedral ceiling and access to a large roof top deck with amazing skyline views.
Listing Agent
  1. Catherine Tahajian

    Catherine Tahajian

    Listing Agent

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    P: (617) 484-5300

    M: (617) 216-6250

499 days on Market
Last updated: 09/17/2026 07:23 PM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73381529

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$16,132 per month

30 year fixed, 7.03% Interest

Principal and Interest

$13,320

Property Taxes

$2,812

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Property Information for 23 Centre Avenue

Property Details

  • Taxes: $33,747 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Belmont
  • Area: MA-Belmont
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Antique
  • Style: Garden, Colonial, Antique
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking Spaces: 5.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 7

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1861
  • Lot Size: 0.56 AC / 24,189 SF

General Details

Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
  • Living Area: 5012.0
  • Color: Green
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Winn Brook*
  • High School: Bmhs
  • Middle School: Chenery Ues

Features

Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Coffered Ceiling(s), Recessed Lighting, Ceiling - Half-Vaulted, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - 3/4, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Beamed Ceilings, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Kitchen Island, Bonus Room, Study, Mud Room, Accessory Apt.
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup, Bathroom - Half, Gas Dryer Hookup, First Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Balcony / Deck, Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters, Garden, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Garden Area, Stone Wall, Porch, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
  • Lot Description: Gentle Sloping
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Rubber
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Fireplace
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer
  • Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 336.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wood,Balcony - Exterior
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 24.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 224.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Bedroom2 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 16.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 210.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Bedroom3 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 15.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 196.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 14.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 63.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Dryer Hookup - Gas,Washer Hookup
  • Bathroom1 Length: 7.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 9.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 55.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom2 Length: 5.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 55.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Skylight
  • Bathroom3 Length: 5.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom3 Width: 11.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 364.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Open Floorplan,Lighting - Pendant
  • Dining Room Length: 14.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 26.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 280.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room Length: 14.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 20.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 364.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Recessed Lighting
  • Kitchen Length: 14.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 26.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 210.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Deck - Exterior,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Pendant
  • Room Living Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 21.0

Property Information

Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: MLS total number of rooms include both the main house and the carriage house. Living area source is public record and measured. Sauna heater needs replacement. Swing set will stay as gift to Buyer. Check w/ school department for elementary school placement. Carriage house had been rented for $4,000
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:57 P:000034 S:,362689
  • Assessments: $2,932,000
  • Book: 63903
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Zoning: SA

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 7
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 23 Centre Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 3, 2026

Price Change

MLS PIN #73432922

$2,495,000—
Jun 3, 2026

Price Change

MLS PIN #73381529

$2,495,000—
Oct 1, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73432922

$2,650,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/03/2026

Price Change

MLS PIN #73432922

$2,495,000
06/03/2026

Price Change

MLS PIN #73381529

$2,495,000
10/01/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73432922

$2,650,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public records

23 Centre Avenue

Beds

4

Baths

3

Total Finished SqFt

3,507 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

3,507 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

24,189 SqFt

Schools near 23 Centre Avenue

This home is within Belmont School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 3
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 4 to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Winn Brook School
PublicK to 3

Belmont Middle School
Public7 to 8

Belmont High School
Public9 to 12

Winthrop L Chenery Middle School
Public4 to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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23 Centre Avenue is a single family home for sale in Belmont, MA 02478. This property was listed for sale on May 28, 2025 by Coldwell Banker Realty, it's currently listed at $2,495,000. It has been on the market for a total of 499 days and was last sold on July 14, 2014. This listing's school district is Belmont School District. Nearby schools include Winn Brook School, Belmont Middle School and Belmont High School. 23 Centre Avenue is a 7-bed, 5-bath, 5,012 sqft single family home built in 1861.

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