252 Common St, Belmont, MA 02478
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OFF MARKET

$2,300,200

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,690 sqft

252 Common St, Belmont, MA 02478

Est. Refi. Payment $13,678/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 22, 2020 for $1,750,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$2.3M
Since last month
Decreased$42K (-1.8%)
Since last year
Increased$117K (+5.3%)
Since last sale
Increased$557K (+31.8%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +133% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$2.31M
August 2026$2.3M
July 2026$2.35M
June 2026$2.38M
May 2026$2.4M
April 2026$2.37M
March 2026$2.34M
February 2026$2.26M
January 2026$2.22M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
49 Hastings Rd, Belmont, MA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$2,100,000
09/29/25
4
2.5
2,685
263 Common St, Belmont, MA
0.04
Single-Family Home
$1,890,000
12/12/25
5
3.5
2,691
248 Slade St, Belmont, MA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$2,000,000
07/22/26
4
3
3,570
190 Goden St, Belmont, MA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$2,235,000
10/23/25
4
3
2,808
207 Slade St, Belmont, MA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$2,200,000
05/05/26
4
3.5
3,288
11 Hillcrest Rd, Belmont, MA
0.03
Single-Family Home
$2,925,000
03/26/26
5
3.5
3,386
46 Horace Rd, Belmont, MA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$1,725,000
06/16/26
4
2.5
2,018
61 Washington St, Belmont, MA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$1,400,000
07/31/26
3
2
2,328
60 Kilburn Rd, Belmont, MA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$1,970,000
12/05/25
4
2.5
1,915
68 Payson Rd, Belmont, MA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$1,995,000
11/07/25
4
3
2,563

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
11 Hillcrest Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
0.03
$2,925,000
5
3.5
3,386
Recently Sold
263 Common St, Belmont, MA 02478
0.04
$1,890,000
5
3.5
2,691
Recently Sold
95 Long Ave, Belmont, MA 02478
0.06
$2,676,400
4
2.5
2,956
Off Market
280 Common St, Belmont, MA 02478
0.07
-
4
3
3,568
Off Market
40 Hillcrest Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
0.09
$3,700,800
6
4.5
4,821
Off Market
27 Cedar Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
0.11
$2,927,900
5
2.5
4,008
Off Market
248 Slade St, Belmont, MA 02478
0.12
$2,000,000
4
3
3,570
Recently Sold
54 Long Ave, Belmont, MA 02478
0.12
$1,864,900
4
3.5
2,900
Off Market
60 Washington St, Belmont, MA 02478
0.12
$1,065,000
2
1.5
1,464
Recently Sold
59 Hillcrest Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
0.14
$2,948,900
5
2.5
2,901
Off Market
8-10 Branchaud Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
0.13
-
5
3
3,063
Off Market
61 Washington St, Belmont, MA 02478
0.13
$1,400,000
3
2
2,328
Recently Sold

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1925
2,690 sqft
$855/sqft
Garage

About this House

If you are looking for move-in ready, high quality and abundant space, take a look at 252 Common St. Over the last 5 years, the current owners have significantly renovated the house - creating a chef's kitchen that is open to the dining room, upgrading & adding bathrooms, installing built-ins, replacing windows, insulating, upgrading systems and much more. The first-floor facilitates the making of memories as people gather to celebrate events, create great meals, play games or just relax. Upstairs, the 4 bedrooms on 2 floors gives everyone a place to be private & quiet. They have particularly loved and enhanced the connection between their indoor & outdoor spaces, and thus have been able to spend many nights dining on the patio & many early mornings sipping coffee on the glassed-in porch. Centrally located, the home has easy access to schools, Belmont Center, Cushing Sq & Cambridge. All of these great spaces are perfect for home chefs, those who work from home, kids, friends & guests.
252 Common St, Belmont, MA 02478 is a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 2,690 sqft single-family home built in 1925. It last sold for $1,750,000 on Oct 22, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $2,300,200, with a rent estimate of $5,807/month.

Home Details for 252 Common St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Tile, Hardwood
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 10Ceiling Fan
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyDishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: SlateExterior: BrickPatioSprinkler System
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 6Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1925
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Colonial

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 10018 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Oct 22, 2020
Source: N/A
Sold
$1,750,000
Sep 16, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$1,690,000
Sep 9, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$1,690,000
Apr 30, 2015
Source: N/A
Sold
$929,000
Dec 10, 2014
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$929,000

Market trends in Belmont

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.41M
$71.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
—
Price per sq ft
$659
$5MoM
Available listings
67
19MoM

Around this home

What Locals Say about Belmont

At least 156 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 90 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 89 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 82 % Say parking is easy

  • 82 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 80 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 77 % Say kids play outside

  • 75 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 72 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 68 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 67 % Say car is needed

  • 64 % Say it's quiet

  • 62 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 62 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 59 % Say there's wildlife

  • 58 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 39 % Say there are community events

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  • Runngjulie
    "Walking proximity to everything you need- schools, pool, library, stores, public transport. It’s great. Bike trails."
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  • Runngjulie
    "Soccer night, high school theatre events, Christmas tree lighting, community pool, public skating, public library"
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  • Rebeccaleeroman83
    "The schools are great and the town is nice and friendly with small town feel. Near to many great towns but near the city. "
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  • Hadley P.
    "Traffic is awful and only getting worse. Unfortunately the red line is not much better, but the bike path to it is nice."
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  • Cai S.
    "Quiet friendly. Middle class mostly neighborhood not familiar or friendly to with marginalized communities, deaf or disabled community members. Public transit is hard to get to from certain areas. "
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  • Chelsea A.
    "There are a lot of dogs but not a lot of spaces for dogs to roam, run, or play. Belmont is tight and is highly residential. "
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  • Sarah C.
    "Even though it’s very close to Trapelo, it feels like a secluded neighborhood. "
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  • Cxd666
    "My neighbors are so good so far and I’m happy to see them. I walk my dog every day and see bus drive though Belmont St."
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  • Ron D.
    "My neighborhood has access to MBTA Bus to heading to Boston downtown and other areas that might people pick an interests."
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  • Susan J.
    "Neighborhood block party and Halloween parade. Conservation land down the street. Great neighbors. Kids bicycle in circles around the block. "
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  • Pun.prayas
    "I’ve been living in this town for 9 years. I love this city, it is nice and peaceful. It has low crime rate and great school in the Massachusetts. "
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  • Htreziseteller
    "great school system, community pool and sprinkler park, dog park, close for commuters, Audubon park with trails, it has everything."
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  • Sandraburbul
    "I drive to Cambridge to my job in fifteen minutes most days. There is minimal traffic from 10-11:30 am during my commute times."
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  • mayodonnad
    "I've lived happily in this neighborhood for nearly 15 years. My children have benefited from an excellent school system. There are many parks and nature trails to take advantage of. Geographically speaking, Belmont is perfectly situated, touching borders with Cambridge, Arlington, Watertown, Waltham and Lexington. Overall it's a great place to live."
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  • Susan J.
    "I work at Harvard Square. With no traffic door-to-door my commute is 18 minutes. With traffic my commute can be up to 45 minutes. "
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  • Medgeda
    "Great school district, and great community. Everyone here are very friendly and helpful. Shops are within walking distance."
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  • Medgeda
    "I enjoy being in my neighborhood. Everything is close by and it's family friendly. Great school and great activities for the whole family."
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  • Sartaj A.
    "This area was quite nice area in the past but recently due to the chemical pollution primarily commercial dry-cleaners, launder-marts and eateries on the main street which emits numerous pollutants at the back towards the residential area is major cause of concern. I am planning to leave the area at the earliest, me and my family."
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  • Caroleballstudio
    "Friendly neighbors. People pick up after their dogs. Well cared-for area. Their are several parks and the Audubon Society. "
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  • Stephanie
    "Mix of people with access to city comforts as well as a great walk in the woods. Growing local businesses and new local food shops and restaurants coming up. Also very dog friendly "
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  • Yvrose B.
    "Quiet no nosy neighbor. A wonderful environment for kids great school system and a good community. Very nice people around and no discrimination "
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Frequently asked questions about 252 Common St

  • What is 252 Common St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 252 Common St in Belmont, MA is $2,300,200.
  • What is the price history for 252 Common St?
    252 Common St in Belmont, MA last sold for $1,750,000 in October 2020.
  • Is Belmont a buyer's or seller's market?
    Belmont is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Belmont?
    The median sale price in Belmont is $1.41M. That is up $71.33K from the prior month.
  • Does 252 Common St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 252 Common St in Belmont, MA has air conditioning.
  • Does 252 Common St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 252 Common St in Belmont, MA has in-unit laundry.

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