263 Common St

2,691 Sq. Ft.
$702 / Sq. Ft.
2,691
Sq. Ft.
$702
per Sq. Ft.

Description

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...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.

Listing Agent

  1. Sarah Shimoff

    Sarah Shimoff

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    sarah.shimoff@compass.com

    P: (617)-501-3015

Property Details for 263 Common Street

Town
Belmont
Area
MA-Belmont
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Garden, Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
6.00
Parking Spaces Total
8
LISTING UPDATED: 12/12/2025 08:21 PM

Property Details for 263 Common Street

StatusSold
MLS #73438867
Days on Market41
Taxes$19,352 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1942
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Sold By Leading Edge Real Estate, Fayth Cregg

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Building Information for 263 Common Street

Stories-Year Built1942Building Size-Lot Size0.31 AC / 13,410 SF

Payment Calculator

$10,824 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$9,212

Property Taxes

$1,613

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 263 Common Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2691.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Unknown/Mixed
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard, Garden, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Storage Shed, Decorative Lighting, Garden Area, Stone Wall, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Garage Door Opener, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Side Entry, Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Ductless Mini-Split System
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • 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: Gas on street. Bedroom fireplace not used by current owners. Owner Updates: Electric car charger,2 Gut-renovated 2nd flr baths,walk-in closet,Full roof replacement,windows replaced around the main house,7 mini splits/3 condensers,living room lighting/built-ins
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:17 P:000078 S:,358326
  • Assessments: $1,699,000
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: SC
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 7
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 263 Common Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 12, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73438867

$1,890,000—
Oct 29, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73438867

—
Oct 29, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73438867

—
Oct 16, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73438867

$1,950,000—
Oct 6, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73438867

$2,050,000—
Oct 6, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73438867

$2,050,001—
Oct 2, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73438867

$2,050,000—
Dec 8, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #612026015

$1,225,000—
Dec 8, 2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72244593

$1,225,000—
Oct 25, 2017

Contingent

MLS PIN #72244593

—
Oct 18, 2017

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72244593

$1,239,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/12/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73438867

$1,890,000
10/29/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73438867

—
10/29/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73438867

—
10/16/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73438867

$1,950,000
10/06/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73438867

$2,050,000
10/06/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73438867

$2,050,001
10/02/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73438867

$2,050,000
12/08/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #612026015

$1,225,000
12/08/2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72244593

$1,225,000
10/25/2017

Contingent

MLS PIN #72244593

—
10/18/2017

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72244593

$1,239,900

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

Public Records for 263 Common Street

Taxable ValueLand$943,000Additions$756,000Total$1,699,000
Tax Record2025$19,352 ($1,613 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,582 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,582 SqFtStories2Lot Size13,410 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1942ZoningSCCountyMIDDLESEXAPNBELM M:17 P:000078 S:Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 263 Common Street

This home is within Belmont School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Roger Wellington Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Winthrop L Chenery Middle School
Public5 to 8

Belmont High School
Public9 to 12

Waldorf High School of Massachusetts Bay
Private9 to 12

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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