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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.

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Basic Information

  • Bedrooms4
  • Mls StatusActive
  • Bathroom3
  • Lot Features Corner Lot, Level
  • Parcel Number M:45 P:000087 S:,361959
  • Road Frontage DescriptionPaved

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $1,046,000
  • Tax Year 2026
  • Taxes$12,439

School Information

  • High School Belmont High
  • Elementary SchoolWinn Brook Or Tbd
  • High SchoolBelmont
  • Junior HighChenery

Parking

  • Parking Spaces6
  • Covered Spaces 2
  • Garage YN Yes
  • Open Parking YN Yes
  • Parking Features
    • Detached
    • Garage Door Opener
    • Off Street
    • Oversized
    • Paved
    • Paved Drive

Rooms

  • Bathroom 1 First
  • Bathroom 2 First,8.9 x 7.1
  • Bathroom 3 Second,13.4 x 10.4
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 2.5
  • Bedroom 2 Second,17.3 x 13.1
  • Bedroom 3 Second,13.9 x 9.1
  • Bedroom 4 Second,15.1 x 13.2
  • Dining Room First,14.5 x 13.4
  • Family Room First,17 x 14
  • Full Bath2
  • Half Baths1
  • Kitchen First,15.4 x 13.6
  • Living Room First,17.7 x 13.9
  • Master Bedroom Second,17.4
  • Office Second,6.1 x 7.8

Basic Information

  • List Price$1,199,000
  • MLS Number73515664
  • Modification Date05/13/2026
  • Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence

Location

  • Address291 Brighton Street
  • Building Number291
  • CountyMiddlesex
  • StateMA
  • StreetBrighton Street
  • TownBelmont
  • Zip02478

Building

  • BasementFull, Interior Entry
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • Construction Materials Frame
  • FireplaceYes
  • Fireplace Features Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Fireplaces Total 3
  • FoundationStone, Brick/Mortar
  • Garage Spaces2
  • Property StyleColonial, Antique
  • Rooms8
  • Utilities For Electric Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Window Features Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
  • Year Built1827
  • Year Built Details Approximate
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Property

  • Acreage0.29

Interior

  • Flooring Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features Closet, Entry Hall, Home Office, Walk-up Attic

Exterior

  • Exterior Features Rain Gutters
  • Fencing Fenced/Enclosed
  • RoofShingle

Utilities

  • Electric Circuit Breakers,100 Amp Service, Knob & Tube Wiring
  • Heat SystemYes
  • Heating Baseboard, Oil
  • Sewer Public Sewer, Private Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Property Information

  • Square Feet2,712
  • Building Area Source Public Records
  • Living Area 2,712
  • Lot Size Square Feet 12,486
  • Lot Size Units Acres

Amenities

  • Amenities
    • Conservation Area
    • Golf
    • House of Worship
    • Medical Facility
    • Park
    • Pool
    • Public School
    • Public Transportation
    • Shopping
    • Sidewalks
    • Tennis Court(s)
  • Appliances IncludedElectric Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Other

  • Date Listed05/09/2026
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet
  • View Count7

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Listed by Jim & Mike Savas Team of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

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