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Listed
$1,199,000
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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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 291 Brighton St
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General
- Price: $1,199,000
- Taxes: $12,439 (2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- MLS ID: 73515664
- Updated: 5/9/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom 1: First
- Bathroom 2: 8.90 x 7.10, First
- Bathroom 3: 13.40 x 10.40, Second
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Primary Bedroom: 17.40 x 13.00, Second
- Bedroom 2: 17.30 x 13.10, Second
- Bedroom 3: 13.90 x 9.10, Second
- Bedroom 4: 15.10 x 13.20, Second
Other Rooms
- Living Room: 17.70 x 13.90, First
- Family Room: 17.00 x 14.00, First
- Kitchen: 15.40 x 13.60, First
- Dining Room: 14.50 x 13.40, First
- Office: 6.10 x 7.80, Second
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Location
- County: Middlesex
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial, Antique
- Basement: Yes
- Square Feet: 2,712
- Year Built: 1827
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.29
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $12,439.46
- Tax Year: 2026
Disclosures and Reports
- Disclosures/Rstr.: Buyers to perform their own due diligence regarding restoration, renovation, historic considerations, 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 .
- Property ID: M:45 P:000087 S:, 361959
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Schools
Schools serving 291 Brighton St
School District:Belmont School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Winn Brook School 97 Waterhouse Road, Belmont, MA 02478 | K-4 | 0.3 mi |
Winthrop L Chenery Middle School 95 Washington Street, Belmont, MA 02478 | 5-8 | 1.2 mi |
Belmont High School, Belmont, MA 221 Concord Avenue, Belmont, MA 02478 | 9-12 | 0.6 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 291 Brighton St
Tax History
Tax History for 291 Brighton St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$10,536
2%
$925,000
-5%
2024
$10,296
-5%
$975,000
1%
2023
$10,813
6%
$962,000
9%
2022
$10,184
12%
$881,000
12%
2021
$9,082
6%
$787,000
1%
2020
$8,547
-6%
$777,000
-1%
2019
$9,138
4%
$783,000
8%
2018
$8,821
2%
$726,000
6%
2017
$8,667
1%
$683,000
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2016
$8,553
9%
$681,000
12%
2015
$7,856
5%
$609,000
10%
2014
$7,452
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$552,000
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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Sold by Rob Leahey
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291 Brighton St, Belmont, MA 02478 (MLS# 73515664) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 291 Brighton St is currently listed for $1,199,000 and was received on May 09, 2026. Want to learn more about 291 Brighton St? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Belmont? You can browse all Belmont real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.