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291 Brighton St Belmont, MA 02478

4 Beds

2.5 Baths

2,712 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,712 sqft

Price per Sqft $366

MLS Listing ID 73515664

Style Colonial,Antique

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 2

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N false

Year Built 1827

Annual Tax Amount $12,439

Tax Year 2026

Lot Size 0.290 Acres

Acres 0.29

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

Historic Thaddeus Frost House (c. 1827), a rare Federal-style Colonial prominently situated on a picturesque 12,486 sq. ft. corner lot in Belmont's desirable Winn Brook neighborhood, near Belmont Center. Rich in architectural character and period detail, this distinctive property features wide pine floors, original millwork, built-ins, and multiple fireplaces. An exceptional opportunity for contractors, developers, restoration specialists, or buyers seeking a major restoration project or the possibility of constructing a new home, subject to required approvals. Convenient to Belmont Center, Route 2, public transportation, Cambridge, Boston, and Winn Brook Elementary School.PROPERTY REQUIRES EXTENSIVE STRUCTURAL REHABILITATION AND IS BEING SOLD STRICTLY AS-IS. Significant termite damage affects main support beams, sills, and numerous floor joists. The foundation requires substantial restoration. Visible knob-and-tube wiring is present, and the house requires rewiring. Property is not connected to municipal sewer, and the Town has no records identifying an existing septic system or cesspool.The Thaddeus Frost House is listed on the Town and Massachusetts Registers of Historic Places and is located within its own Historic District. EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS, ADDITIONS, OR DEMOLITION FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION REQUIRE REVIEW AND A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS (COA) FROM THE BELMONT HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION. A demolition delay of up to one year may apply. Any proposed replacement home, including its exterior architectural design, is subject to applicable Historic District regulations and approvals.SELLER HAS OBTAINED A CONDITIONAL CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS AUTHORIZING DEMOLITION OF A PORTION OF THE EXISTING REAR ADDITION, SUBJECT TO THE COMMISSION'S CONDITIONS. See MLS Documents for details, including the COA application, photographs, floor plans identifying the approved demolition area, and an AI-generated conceptual rendering illustrating the home's potential appearance following removal of the rear addition. Rendering is for illustrative purposes only and does not represent final approved construction plans.

Location

State MA

County Middlesex

Zoning SC

Direction From Pleasant St or Concord Ave to Brighton St

Rooms

Family Room Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead

Basement Full, Interior Entry

Primary Bedroom Level Second

Dining Room Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Flooring - Vinyl, Pantry, Exterior Access, Lighting - Overhead

Interior

Interior Features Closet, Entry Hall, Home Office, Walk-up Attic

Heating Baseboard, Oil

Cooling None

Flooring Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood

Fireplaces Number 3

Fireplaces Type Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom

Appliance Electric Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Laundry Flooring - Vinyl, Electric Dryer Hookup, Exterior Access, Washer Hookup, First Floor

Exterior

Exterior Feature Rain Gutters

Garage Spaces 2.0

Fence Fenced/Enclosed

Community Features Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Public School, Sidewalks

Utilities Available for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Roof Type Shingle

Total Parking Spaces 8

Garage Yes

Building

Lot Description Corner Lot, Level

Foundation Stone, Brick/Mortar

Sewer Public Sewer, Private Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Colonial, Antique

Schools

Elementary Schools Winn Brook Or Tbd

Middle Schools Chenery

High Schools Belmont High

Others

Senior Community false

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Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Ashley Wilbur

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+1(774) 364-0053

Ashley Wilbur

291 Brighton St Belmont, MA 02478

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