263 Common St, Belmont, MA 02478
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SOLD
DEC 12, 2025

$2,041,800

Trulia Estimate
  • 5 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
  • 2,691 sqft (on 0.31 acres)

263 Common St, Belmont, MA 02478

Est. Refi. Payment $12,151/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 12, 2025 for $1,890,000 (3% below list price)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$2.04M
Since last month
Increased$100K (+5.1%)
Since last year
Increased$42K (+2.1%)
Since last sale
Increased$152K (+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 +79% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$2.04M
August 2026$2.04M
July 2026$1.94M
June 2026$1.91M
May 2026$1.91M
April 2026$1.89M
March 2026$1.9M
February 2026$1.91M
January 2026$1.89M
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
11 Hillcrest Rd, Belmont, MA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$2,925,000
03/26/26
5
3.5
3,386
49 Hastings Rd, Belmont, MA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$2,100,000
09/29/25
4
2.5
2,685
248 Slade St, Belmont, MA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$2,000,000
07/22/26
4
3
3,570
16 Fairmont St, Belmont, MA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$2,750,000
11/14/25
5
3.5
2,994
207 Slade St, Belmont, MA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$2,200,000
05/05/26
4
3.5
3,288
30 Payson Rd, Belmont, MA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$1,750,000
01/28/26
5
2.5
3,124
68 Payson Rd, Belmont, MA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$1,995,000
11/07/25
4
3
2,563
315 Waverley St, Belmont, MA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$2,350,000
10/31/25
5
4.5
3,743
190 Goden St, Belmont, MA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$2,235,000
10/23/25
4
3
2,808

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
0.07
$2,925,000
5
3.5
3,386
Recently Sold
280 Common St, Belmont, MA 02478
0.04
-
4
3
3,568
Off Market
248 Slade St, Belmont, MA 02478
0.12
$2,000,000
4
3
3,570
Recently Sold
207 Slade St, Belmont, MA 02478
0.13
$2,200,000
4
3.5
3,288
Recently Sold
95 Long Ave, Belmont, MA 02478
0.08
$2,676,400
4
2.5
2,956
Off Market
49 Hastings Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
0.12
$2,158,100
4
2.5
2,685
Off Market
185 Slade St, Belmont, MA 02478
0.15
$1,712,700
3
2.5
1,937
Off Market
27 Cedar Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
0.15
$2,927,900
5
2.5
4,008
Off Market
40 Hillcrest Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
0.13
$3,700,800
6
4.5
4,821
Off Market
69 Horace Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
0.15
$2,295,000
4
3.5
3,008
For Sale
81 Brettwood Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
0.18
$2,100,000
4
3.5
3,615
For Sale

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1942
0.31 acre lot
2,691 sqft
$702/sqft
Garage

About this House

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.
263 Common St, Belmont, MA 02478 is a 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 2,691 sqft single-family home built in 1942. It last sold for $1,890,000 on Dec 12, 2025 (3% below the $1,950,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $2,041,800, with a rent estimate of $6,164/month.
Last check for updates: about 17 hours ago
Listed by Sarah Reddick Shimoff, (617) 501-3015
Compass, (617) 303-0067
Bought with: Fayth Cregg, (617) 803-0923, Leading Edge Real Estate, (781) 729-5505
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73438867

Home Details for 263 Common St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Interior Entry,ConcreteNumber of Rooms: 10Types of Rooms: Master Bathroom
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 3Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2691 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer HookupAppliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, DryerDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer HookupMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard,OilHas CoolingAir Conditioning: DuctlessHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 2Has a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Insulated WindowsFlooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Wood, Tile, Carpet

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: PatioFencing: FencedExterior: Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard, Garden, Stone WallFoundation: Concrete PerimeterGarden
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Open Parking Spaces: 4No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 6Parking: Garage Door Opener,Garage Faces Side,Paved Drive,Off Street,Driveway,Paved
Frontage
Road Frontage: PublicResponsible for Road Maintenance: Public Maintained RoadRoad Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 2691

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1942
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Not Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: M:17 P:000078 S:, 358326

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,950,000Price Per Sqft: $702/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Nov 11 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Belmont

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2691 Square Feet

Community

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, SidewalksNot Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.31 acres

Offer

Contingencies: Inspection

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73438867Above Grade Unfinished Area: 2691

Additional Information

Public TransportationShoppingPoolTennis Court(s)ParkWalk/Jog TrailsGolfMedical FacilityBike PathConservation AreaHighway AccessHouse of WorshipPrivate SchoolPublic SchoolT-StationSidewalks

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Dec 12, 2025
Source: MLS PIN #73438867
Sold
$1,890,000
Oct 29, 2025
Source: MLS PIN #73438867
Contingent
$1,950,000
Oct 16, 2025
Source: MLS PIN #73438867
PriceChange
$1,950,000
Price decreased by 5%
Oct 2, 2025
Source: MLS PIN #73438867
Listed For Sale
$2,050,000
Dec 8, 2017
Source: N/A
Sold
$1,225,000

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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • 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 263 Common St

  • What is 263 Common St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 263 Common St in Belmont, MA is $2,041,800.
  • What is the price history for 263 Common St?
    263 Common St in Belmont, MA last sold for $1,890,000 in December 2025.
  • 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 263 Common St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 263 Common St in Belmont, MA has air conditioning.
  • Does 263 Common St have a pool?
    Yes, 263 Common St in Belmont, MA has a pool.

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