291 Brighton St, Belmont MA 02478
Belmont, MA 02478
$995,000
Est. $6,268/month
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.
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Property History
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Listed for Sale
Jul 28, 2026
$995,000
Original listing
Agent: Jim & Mike Savas Team
Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/28/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $995,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $12,439 | $1,046,000 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$12,439
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$1,046,000
Facts & Features
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Land
Style
Residential
Lot Size
0.29 acres
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Public
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Private Sewer, Public Sewer, At Street
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At Street
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None
Financial
Annual Tax
$12,439
Assessed Value
$1,046,000
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Buyers To Perform Their Own Due Diligence Regarding Restoration, Renovation, Demolition And Potential Future Use, Subject To Town Approvals. Property Requires Significant Structural Rehabilitation. House Is Not Hooked Up To Town Sewer. Town Has No Records On Septic Or Cess Pool .
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County
Middlesex
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Nearby Schools
School District
Belmont School District local
A+
School Safety
2024-25
0.6%
Low
0.6%
Suspensions
0.8%
In-School
4.9% below state avg
Elementary Schools
7 schools
Belmont Day School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Winthrop L. Chenery Upper Elementary School
1.3 mi
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#159 of 824
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Score: 56.7
Dropped 9 spots from last year
-1.5 below state avg
1,023 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Strong Attendance
Grades 04-06
CNS/Pathways Academy
1.5 mi
Grades 01-12
A+
Winn Brook School
0.2 mi
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#50 of 824
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Score: 62.3
Improved 29 spots from last year
+4.1 above state avg
304 students
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Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Strong Attendance
Grades K-03
A-
Roger E Wellington School
0.8 mi
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#250 of 824
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Score: 52.4
Dropped 232 spots from last year
-5.8 below state avg
426 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-03
A+
Mary Lee Burbank School
1.0 mi
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#12 of 824
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Score: 65.9
Improved 36 spots from last year
+7.7 above state avg
238 students
Diverse
Rising School
Strong Attendance
Grades K-03
A+
Daniel Butler School
1.6 mi
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#76 of 824
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Score: 60.7
Improved 2 spots from last year
+2.5 above state avg
261 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-03
Middle Schools
1 school
A+
Belmont Middle School
0.5 mi
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#15 of 352
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Score: 62.5
Dropped 13 spots from last year
+4.3 above state avg
742 students
Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades 07-08
High Schools
4 schools
Le Sallay Studies
0.1 mi
Grades 06-12
Belmont Hill School
0.9 mi
Grades 07-12
Arlington School
1.5 mi
Grades 08-12
A+
Belmont High School
0.7 mi
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#10 of 346
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Score: 75.5
Same rank as last year
+17.3 above state avg
1,454 students
Diverse
21 sports
• 2,714 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
College Ready Curriculum
Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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291 Brighton St, Belmont MA 02478
Belmont, MA 02478
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Jim & Mike Savas Team
Listing Office
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Office Phone
617-489-6900
Agent MLS ID
TM334956
Office MLS ID
AN5429
Listing Data Updated
Jul 28, 2026 11:00 AM EDT
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