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Listing broker remarks

Welcome to 247 Channing Rd in Belmont — a home with space, comfort, and an ideal location in the sought-after Winn Brook neighborhood. Located near the new Belmont Middle and High School on Concord Avenue, Joey's Park, Route 2, and the Belmont Center commuter rail station on the Fitchburg Line, with the shops and restaurants of Belmont Center close by and Cambridge and Boston minutes away. This brick and vinyl Garrison Colonial sits on a level 0.18-acre lot and offers three fireplaces, an attached 1-car garage, off-street parking, and a fenced backyard. The main level features hardwood floors, a fireplaced living room with a brick hearth, and a dining room open to the kitchen, which includes a center island, stainless steel appliances, a range hood, a tile backsplash, tile flooring, recessed and under-cabinet lighting, and a separate coffee station. The family room addition showcases a wood-planked cathedral ceiling, a skylight, a brick corner fireplace, bay windows, and French doors to the deck, and flows into a bonus room with a wet bar. A half bathroom and a garage entry complete the first floor. Upstairs are four bedrooms with hardwood floors, including a primary bedroom with a walk-in closet, and a full bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower. The lower level adds a wood-paneled recreation room with a brick fireplace, a finished flex area for a gym or game room, a laundry area, and a separate shower room. Outside, a composite deck with a retractable awning overlooks the backyard and storage shed. Gas hot-water heat and central air on the second floor. See attached floor plans for the complete layout. A well-maintained Colonial with room to live, work, gather, and entertain in one of Belmont's most established neighborhoods. Some photos have been virtually staged or digitally enhanced using AI. Original unaltered photos are available upon request.— Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Key details

  • 2,897 sq ft
  • 7,980 lot sq ft
  • 4 beds
  • 1.5 baths
  • 1963 built
  • $550 / sq ft
  • $11,493 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠8⁠2⁠2⁠6⁠1⁠
Last updated
Address
247 Channing Rd
Town
Belmont, MA
ZIP
02478
Deed (Bk/Pg)
1545 / 52

Map

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.