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$1,199,000
4 Beds 3 Baths
HOA
N/A
SQFT
2712
291 Brighton St
Belmont, MA 02478
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Property Description

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.

Property Details

Amenities

  • Conservation Area
  • Golf Course
  • House of Worship
  • Medical Facility
  • Park
  • Public School
  • Public Transportation
  • Shopping
  • Swimming Pool
  • Tennis Court

Kitchen, Dining, and Appliances

  • Kitchen Dimensions: 15'5"X13'7"
  • Kitchen Level: First Floor
  • Exterior Access, Flooring - Vinyl, Lighting - Overhead, Pantry
  • Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 14'6"X13'5"
  • Dining Room Level: First Floor
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood

Bathrooms

  • Full Baths: 2
  • Half Baths 1
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First Floor
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom 2 Dimensions: 8'11"X7'1"
  • Bathroom 2 Level: First Floor
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - With Shower Stall
  • Bathroom 3 Dimensions: 13'5"X10'5"
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Second Floor
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Vinyl

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 17'5"X13
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 17'4"X13'1"
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 13'11"X9'1"
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead

Other Rooms

  • Total Rooms: 8
  • Living Room Dimensions: 17'8"X13'11"
  • Living Room Level: First Floor
  • Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Family Room Dimensions: 17X14
  • Family Room Level: First Floor
  • Family Room Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Laundry Room Features: Full, Interior Access

Utilities

  • Heating: Hot Water Baseboard, Oil
  • Heat Zones: 1
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Cooling: None
  • Electric Info: 100 Amps, Circuit Breakers, Knob & Tube Wiring
  • Energy Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Windows
  • Utility Connections: Washer Hookup, for Electric Dryer, for Electric Range
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer, Private Sewerage

Garage & Parking

  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Oversized Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Spaces: 6

Interior Features

  • Square Feet: 2712
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Accessability Features: Unknown

Construction

  • Year Built: 1827
  • Type: Detached
  • Style: Antique, Colonial
  • Construction Type: Frame
  • Foundation Info: Brick, Fieldstone
  • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Warranty: No

Exterior & Lot

  • Lot Description: Corner, Fenced/Enclosed, Level
  • Exterior Features: Gutters
  • Road Type: Paved, Public, Sidewalk

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73515664
  • Last Updated: 05/09/26
  • HOA: No
  • Reqd Own Association: Unknown

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Seller's Representative: Jim & Mike Savas Team, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Sub Agent Compensation: n/a
Buyer Agent Compensation: n/a
Facilitator Compensation: n/a
Compensation Based On: n/a
Sub-Agency Relationship Offered: No

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