291 Brighton St, Belmont MA 02478

Belmont, MA 02478

$1,199,000

Est. $7,299/month

Beds

2.5

Baths

2,712

Sq Ft

$442

Price/Sq Ft

0.29

Acres

1827

Year Built

Single Family Residence

Type

11 hours 49 minutes

Time on Market

Active Listed May 9, 2026 • MLS# 73515664 Copied!

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 near Belmont Center in the sought-after Winn Brook area . 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 project in a premier Belmont location. Convenient to Belmont Center, Route 2, public transportation, Cambridge, and Boston. Property requires extensive structural rehabilitation and is being sold strictly as-is. A lot of Visible knob-and-tube wiring. The Thaddeus Frost House is listed on the Town and Mass. Registry of Historic Homes and is located within its own Historic District. Any exterior renovations, additions, improvements, or demolition will require a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) from the Belmont Historic Commission.

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Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1827

Bedrooms

Full Bathrooms

Half Bathrooms

Living Area

2,712 sq ft

Total Rooms

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Single Family Residence

Year Built 1827

Living Area 2,712 sq ft

Lot Size 0.29 acres

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 2

Half Baths 1

Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Oil

Cooling None

Flooring Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood

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

Fireplace Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom

Fireplaces 3

Basement Full, Interior Entry

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

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

Exterior

Construction Frame

Architecture Colonial, Antique

Roof Shingle

Features Rain Gutters

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing Fenced/enclosed

Patio/Porch None

Parking

Garage Spaces 2

Has Garage Yes

Features Detached, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Total Spaces 6

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service, Knob & Tube Wiring

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer, Private Sewer

Gas None

Other For Electric Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $12,439

Assessed Value $1,046,000

Interior Features

Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood

Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

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

Windows: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)

Basement: Full, Interior Entry

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

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Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial, Antique

Year Built: 1827

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials: Frame

Roof: Shingle

Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Oil

Heating Zones: 1

Cooling: None

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer, Private Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Rain Gutters

Patio & Porch:

Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed

Other Structures:

Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level

Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2

Total Parking Spaces: 6

Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 3

Fireplace Type: Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom

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

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291 Brighton St, Belmont MA 02478

Belmont, MA 02478

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Agent: Jim & Mike Savas Team Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
05/09/2026	👁️ Showing Instructions Updated	-	-	-	New showing requirements
05/09/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$1,199,000	-	-	Original listing

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Date	Event	Price	Change
May 9, 2026	New Listing Added	$1,199,000	—

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Time on Market

11 hours 49 minutes

Price per Sq Ft

$442

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2026	$12,439	$1,046,000

Financial Details

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$12,439

Tax Year 2026

Assessed Value

$1,046,000

Listing Information

Listing Agent Jim & Mike Savas Team

Listing Office Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Agent MLS ID TM334956

Office MLS ID AN5429

Listing Data Updated May 9, 2026 2:24 PM EDT

Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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