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Listing broker remarks

Set on an oversized, level lot on a quiet side street in Belmont’s Winn Brook neighborhood, this center-entrance Colonial features a white picket fence, wood-shingle siding, and classic shutters. Hardwood floors extend throughout the first floor, featuring a front-to-back living room with a wood-burning fireplace, custom built-ins, and a glass door to the deck. The redesigned kitchen offers an AGA range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, and bar seating, while the open dining room includes a built-in corner hutch. A private home office completes the main level. Upstairs are three well-proportioned bedrooms with generous closets and a renovated tiled full bath. The finished lower level offers recessed lighting, a beverage station, second fireplace, and separate arts and crafts room. An attached studio provides flexible space for a gym along with a second office. The fenced backyard features a large deck, patio, and play area. Convenient access to Fresh Pond, Harvard Square, Route 2, and Boston.— Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

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Key details

  • 2,343 sq ft
  • 8,733 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 1.5 baths
  • 1941 built
  • $682 / sq ft
  • $16,528 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠5⁠3⁠0⁠3⁠3⁠
Last updated
Address
17 Eliot Road
Town
Belmont, MA
ZIP
02478
Deed (Bk/Pg)
17709 / 11

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Neighborhood: Winn Brook

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.