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Greater Boston Home Team
Greater Boston Home Buying
(857) 290-5645
82 Total Sales
2 in Cushing Square
$675K - $743K Price Range
263 Common St Belmont, MA 02478
Cushing Square NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,862,000 - $2,023,000
5
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,691
Sq Ft
$725/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Medical Services
- 0.31 Acre Lot
- Property is near golf course, public transit, and schools
- Roger Wellington Elementary School Rated A
- Colonial Architecture
- Wood Flooring
About This Home
As of December 2025Sited 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.
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $19,352
Year Built
- Built in 1942
Lot Details
- 13,410 Sq Ft Lot
- Fenced Yard
- Garden
- Property is zoned SC
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Side Facing Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- 4 Open Parking Spaces
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Shingle Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 2,691 Sq Ft Home
- Decorative Lighting
- 2 Fireplaces
- Insulated Windows
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Interior Basement Entry
Outdoor Features
- Patio
- Outdoor Storage
- Rain Gutters
Location
- Property is near golf course, public transit, and schools
Utilities
- Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
- 7 Cooling Zones
- 3 Heating Zones
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Baseboard Heating
- 200+ Amp Service
- Water Heater
- Internet Available
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number M:17 P:000078 S:,358326
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Electric Vehicle Charging Station
- Near Conservation Area
Amenities
- Medical Services
- Shops
Recreation
- Tennis Courts
- Community Pool
- Park
- Jogging Path
- Bike Trail
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 2, 2025
Closed on
Dec 12, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Sarah Reddick Shimoff
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Fayth Cregg
Leading Edge Real Estate
List Price
$2,050,000
Sold Price
$1,890,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$160,000
-7.8%
Views
68
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$60,023
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.64%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 18, 2017
Closed on
Dec 8, 2017
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Brian Belliveau
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Peter Scanlan
Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont
List Price
$1,239,900
Sold Price
$1,225,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-1.2%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.56%
Original Mortgage
$122,500
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 23, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Cushing Square, MA
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Greater Boston Home Team
-
ZhiChao Chen
ZhiChao Chen
SPACE CY REALTY LIMITED
(855) 528-1854
146 Total Sales
1 in Cushing Square
$510,000 Price
-
Nick Cuevas
Nick Cuevas
Compass
(781) 776-5198
71 Total Sales
1 in Cushing Square
$815,000 Price
-
Amy Kirsch
Amy Kirsch
Leading Edge Real Estate
(857) 240-2151
66 Total Sales
1 in Cushing Square
$1,780,000 Price
-
Tim McDonald
Tim McDonald
Responds Quickly(508) 796-8265
52 Total Sales
1 in Cushing Square
$1,660,000 Price
-
Nathan Long
Nathan Long
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
(857) 829-6314
37 Total Sales
7 in Cushing Square
$823K - $1.3M Price Range
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,890,000 | -- | ||
| $1,225,000 | -- | ||
| -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $120,000 | ||
| Closed | $122,500 | ||
| Previous Owner | $160,000 | ||
| Closed | $171,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12/2025 12/12/25 | Sold | $1,890,000 | -3.1% | $702 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/29/2025 10/29/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 10/16/2025 10/16/25 | Price Changed | $1,950,000 | -4.9% | $725 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/06/2025 10/06/25 | Price Changed | $2,050,000 | 0.0% | $762 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/06/2025 10/06/25 | Price Changed | $2,050,001 | 0.0% | $762 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/02/2025 10/02/25 | For Sale | $2,050,000 | +67.3% | $762 / Sq Ft | |
| 12/08/2017 12/08/17 | Sold | $1,225,000 | -1.2% | $474 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 10/26/2017 10/26/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 10/18/2017 10/18/17 | For Sale | $1,239,900 | -- | $480 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Tax History
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| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,352 | $1,699,000 | $943,000 | $756,000 |
| 2024 | $17,783 | $1,684,000 | $1,175,000 | $509,000 |
| 2023 | $15,714 | $1,398,000 | $896,000 | $502,000 |
| 2022 | $14,864 | $1,290,000 | $820,000 | $470,000 |
| 2021 | $14,864 | $1,288,000 | $897,000 | $391,000 |
| 2020 | $14,828 | $1,348,000 | $957,000 | $391,000 |
| 2019 | $13,794 | $1,182,000 | $791,000 | $391,000 |
| 2018 | $9,823 | $1,030,000 | $639,000 | $391,000 |
| 2017 | $6,251 | $977,000 | $586,000 | $391,000 |
| 2016 | $12,233 | $974,000 | $586,000 | $388,000 |
| 2015 | $11,455 | $888,000 | $500,000 | $388,000 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Sarah Reddick Shimoff
Seller's Agent in 2025
Sarah Reddick Shimoff
Compass
(617) 501-3015
3 in this area
47 Total Sales
-
Fayth Cregg
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Fayth Cregg
Leading Edge Real Estate
(617) 803-0923
2 in this area
77 Total Sales
-
Brian Belliveau
Seller's Agent in 2017
Brian Belliveau
Compass
(781) 789-9275
39 Total Sales
-
Peter Scanlan
Buyer's Agent in 2017
Peter Scanlan
Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont
(781) 883-7867
1 in this area
59 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73438867
APN: BELM-000017-000078
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