280 Common St, Belmont, MA 02478
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OFF MARKET

$1,750,000

Last sold price
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 3,568 sqft

280 Common St, Belmont, MA 02478

Currently Off Market - Sold Jan 10, 2024 for $1,750,000

Home Value

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Comparable sales

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Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
49 Hastings Rd, Belmont, MA
0.13
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$2,100,000
09/29/25
4
2.5
2,685
248 Slade St, Belmont, MA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$2,000,000
07/22/26
4
3
3,570
207 Slade St, Belmont, MA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$2,200,000
05/05/26
4
3.5
3,288
190 Goden St, Belmont, MA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$2,235,000
10/23/25
4
3
2,808
263 Common St, Belmont, MA
0.04
Single-Family Home
$1,890,000
12/12/25
5
3.5
2,691
46 Horace Rd, Belmont, MA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$1,725,000
06/16/26
4
2.5
2,018
96 Washington St, Belmont, MA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$1,410,000
08/26/26
4
3
2,106
11 Hillcrest Rd, Belmont, MA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$2,925,000
03/26/26
5
3.5
3,386
61 Washington St, Belmont, MA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$1,400,000
07/31/26
3
2
2,328
30 Payson Rd, Belmont, MA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$1,750,000
01/28/26
5
2.5
3,124

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
95 Long Ave, Belmont, MA 02478
0.07
$2,676,400
4
2.5
2,956
Off Market
263 Common St, Belmont, MA 02478
0.04
$1,890,000
5
3.5
2,691
Recently Sold
11 Hillcrest Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
0.10
$2,925,000
5
3.5
3,386
Recently Sold
8-10 Branchaud Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
0.12
-
5
3
3,063
Off Market
61 Washington St, Belmont, MA 02478
0.11
$1,400,000
3
2
2,328
Recently Sold
60 Washington St, Belmont, MA 02478
0.12
$1,065,000
2
1.5
1,464
Recently Sold
5 York Rd #2, Belmont, MA 02478
0.10
$820,200
2
1
1,100
Off Market
325 Common St, Belmont, MA 02478
0.10
$2,002,200
4
2.5
3,446
Off Market
29 Bellevue Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
0.12
$1,619,400
3
2
1,808
Off Market
40 Hillcrest Rd, Belmont, MA 02478
0.15
$3,700,800
6
4.5
4,821
Off Market
54 Long Ave, Belmont, MA 02478
0.16
$1,864,900
4
3.5
2,900
Off Market

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1928
3,568 sqft
Garage

About this House

This elegant, stately home is ideally located half-way between Belmont Ctr and Cushing Sq. on a lovely corner lot. This gracious brick home with slate roof offers oversized rooms and loads of natural light. Enter the home from the front door and be greeted by a large foyer and center staircase. The flow of the home is ideal for entertaining with a left turn toward the front to back living room and the double-sided fireplace that brightens both the LR and the office or a right turn into the dining room and sunroom. Toward the back of the house is a large eat-in-kitchen and 1/2 bath. Upstairs you will find 4 generous sized bedrooms-a primary with ensuite bath, one with a built-in office attached, and 2 others as well as a family bath. The lower level was recently finished and offers a big play space with wet bar as well as a laundry room, 1/2 bath and endless storage. The back, fenced-in garden patio, which seems more like a 3-season room is impressive and serene. Brick/Slate Garage.
280 Common St, Belmont, MA 02478 is a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 3,568 sqft single-family home built in 1928. It last sold for $1,750,000 on Jan 10, 2024 (5% below the $1,838,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia.
Last check for updates: about 14 hours ago
Listed by Ellen Dudley, (617) 771-4771
Keller Williams Realty, (617) 969-9000
Bought with: Sarah DeStefano, (617) 901-2942, Belmont Homes Realty, (617) 901-2942
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73158650

Home Details for 280 Common St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Interior Entry,BulkheadNumber of Rooms: 10Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Master Bathroom, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, OfficeWet Bar
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 3568 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer HookupAppliances: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, ENERGY STAR Qualified RefrigeratorDishwasherDisposalLaundry: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Vinyl,Gas Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup,Lighting - Overhead,Pedestal Sink,Sink,In BasementRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard,Hot Water,Natural Gas,Fireplace(s)Has CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,Whole House FanHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Living RoomHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Storm Window(s)Door: Storm Door(s)Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood, Flooring - Vinyl, Flooring - Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Tile, Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood, Flooring Vinyl, Flooring Hardwood
Security
Security: Security System

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: SlatePatio / Porch: EnclosedExterior: Patio - EnclosedFoundation: Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Open Parking Spaces: 4No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 6Parking: Detached,Paved Drive,Off Street,Paved
Frontage
Road Frontage: PublicNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1928
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Not Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: M:18 P:000137 S:, 358504

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,838,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sat Nov 25 2023

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Belmont
School Information
Elementary School: WellingtonJr High / Middle School: CheneryHigh School: Bhs

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 3568 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-StationNot Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8788 sqft

Offer

Contingencies: Pending P&S

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73158650

Additional Information

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

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jan 10, 2024
Source: MLS PIN #73158650
Sold
$1,750,000
Nov 13, 2023
Source: MLS PIN #73158650
Contingent
$1,838,000
Nov 3, 2023
Source: MLS PIN #73158650
PriceChange
$1,838,000
Price decreased by 8%
Oct 5, 2023
Source: MLS PIN #73158650
Listed For Sale
$1,988,000
Sep 19, 2023
Source: MLS PIN #73158650
ListingRemoved
$1,988,000

Market trends in Belmont

Last updated August 2026
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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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    "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 280 Common St

  • What is the price history for 280 Common St?
    280 Common St in Belmont, MA last sold for $1,750,000 in January 2024.
  • Is Belmont a buyer's or seller's market?
    Belmont is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What do residents say about Belmont?
    Residents describe Belmont, MA as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and easy to park in. See recently sold homes in Belmont, MA.
  • What are the closest schools to 280 Common St?
    The closest schools to 280 Common St in Belmont, MA are Belmont High School (rated 10/10), Belmont Middle School (rated 9/10), Roger Wellington Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 8/10).
  • Does 280 Common St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 280 Common St in Belmont, MA has air conditioning.
  • Does 280 Common St have a pool?
    Yes, 280 Common St in Belmont, MA has a pool.

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