291 Brighton St Belmont, MA 02478
Belmont Center NeighborhoodEstimated payment $6,506/month
Highlights
- Medical Services
- Custom Closet System
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- Winn Brook Elementary School Rated A+
- Colonial Architecture
- Property is near golf course, public transit, and schools
About This Home
Historic Thaddeus Frost House (c. 1827), a rare Federal-style Colonial prominently sited on a picturesque 12,486 sq ft corner lot in the sought-after Winn Brook area near Belmont Center. Rich in period detail and architectural character, this distinctive property features wide pine floors, original millwork, built-ins, and multiple fireplaces. A unique opportunity for contractors, developers, restoration specialists, or buyers seeking a significant restoration project or the opportunity to build a new home in a premier Belmont location. 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 exists to main beams, sills, and numerous joists; the foundation also requires substantial restoration. Visible knob-and-tube wiring is present, and the house will require rewiring. The home is not connected to town sewer; the Town has no records regarding a septic system or cesspool. The Thaddeus Frost House is listed on the Town and Massachusetts Registry of Historic Homes and is located within its own Historic District. EXTERIOR RENOVATIONS,ADDITIONS, OR DEMOLITION TO BUILD A NEW HOME, require a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) from the Belmont Historic Commission. The Commission may enact a one-year demolition delay. Any construction of a new home, including its exterior design, would require approval and a Certificate of Appropriateness under applicable Historic District regulations.
Listing Agent
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate Listed on: 05/09/2026
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $12,439
Year Built
- Built in 1827
Lot Details
- 12,486 Sq Ft Lot
- Fenced
- Corner Lot
- Level Lot
- Property is zoned SC
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Oversized Parking
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- 4 Open Parking Spaces
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Antique Architecture
- Brick Foundation
- Stone Foundation
- Frame Construction
- Shingle Roof
Interior Spaces
- 2,712 Sq Ft Home
- Light Fixtures
- Insulated Windows
- Entryway
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Room with Fireplace
- 3 Fireplaces
- Home Office
- Storm Windows
- Range
- Attic
Flooring
- Wood
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
- Custom Closet System
- Cedar Closet
- Linen Closet
- Bathtub
- Separate Shower
Laundry
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
Schools
- Winn Brook Or Tbd Elementary School
- Chenery Middle School
- Belmont High School
Utilities
- No Cooling
- 1 Heating Zone
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Baseboard Heating
- Knob And Tube Electrical Wiring
- 100 Amp Service
- Electric Water Heater
- Private Sewer
Additional Features
- Rain Gutters
- Property is near golf course, public transit, and schools
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number M:45 P:000087 S:,361959
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Near Conservation Area
Amenities
- Medical Services
- Shops
Recreation
- Tennis Courts
- Community Pool
- Park
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $10,536 | $925,000 | $667,000 | $258,000 |
| 2024 | $10,296 | $975,000 | $786,000 | $189,000 |
| 2023 | $10,813 | $962,000 | $785,000 | $177,000 |
| 2022 | $9,082 | $881,000 | $718,000 | $163,000 |
| 2021 | $4,368 | $787,000 | $667,000 | $120,000 |
| 2020 | $8,547 | $777,000 | $657,000 | $120,000 |
| 2019 | $9,138 | $783,000 | $576,000 | $207,000 |
| 2018 | $8,821 | $726,000 | $519,000 | $207,000 |
| 2017 | $8,667 | $683,000 | $476,000 | $207,000 |
| 2016 | $8,553 | $681,000 | $476,000 | $205,000 |
| 2015 | $7,856 | $609,000 | $404,000 | $205,000 |
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/28/2026 07/28/26 | Price Changed | $995,000 | -17.0% | $367 / Sq Ft |
| 05/09/2026 05/09/26 | For Sale | $1,199,000 | -- | $442 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73515664
APN: BELM-000045-000087
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