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Listing broker remarks

Minutes from Town Center's shops & restaurants, commuter rail, & schools. Classic brick colonial home is set amongst beautiful houses & tree-lined streets. High ceilings. Spacious rooms. Abundant sunlight. Substantially renovated in 2016 by current owners. 3 floors with central air & newer systems. The 1st floor features a welcoming foyer, open kitchen/dining room with huge granite island, lots of work space, & generous storage; front-to-back living room with gas fireplace, sunroom, spacious open side-porch, 1/2-bath, & convenient mudroom. 2nd floor features a floor-through principal bedroom with ensuite bath & Elfa walk-in closet, 2 more bedrooms, & a 2nd full bath. The 3rd floor has a 4th large bedroom, full bath, & a large, bright family room with 8 windows. Large new rear deck overlooks a large private backyard & lush lawn encircled by mature perennial gardens. Large basement workshop. 2-car garage + 1-car garage + 4 spaces. Any offers will be reviewed at noon, Wed., July 15.— Compass

Key details

  • 2,823 sq ft
  • 10,845 lot sq ft
  • 5 beds
  • 3.5 baths
  • 1930 built
  • $795 / sq ft
  • $24,078 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠4⁠6⁠4⁠8⁠1⁠
Last updated
Address
156 Common Street
Town
Belmont, MA
ZIP
02478
Deed (Bk/Pg)
11511 / 585

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Neighborhood: Belmont

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.