




291 Brighton St, Belmont, MA, 02478
About This Home
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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Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1827
Materials
- Foundation: Stone,Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Antique
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Electric Water Heater,Water Heater,Range,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer
- Laundry features: Flooring - Vinyl,Electric Dryer Hookup,Exterior Access,Washer Hookup,First Floor
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry
Bathroom1
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: First
Bathroom2
- Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - With Shower Stall
- Level: First
- Area: 63.19
Bathroom3
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Vinyl
- Level: Second
- Area: 139.36
Bedroom2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
- Area: 226.63
Bedroom3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
- Area: 126.49
Bedroom4
- Features: Cedar Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 199.32
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 194.3
Family Room
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 238
Features
- Closet,Entry Hall,Home Office,Walk-up Attic
- Window features: Insulated Windows,Storm Window(s)
- Flooring: Vinyl,Hardwood,Flooring - Hardwood
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Dining Room,Living Room,Master Bedroom
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area above ground: 2,712
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Baseboard,Oil
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,712
- Total interior livable area: 2,712 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Pantry, Exterior Access, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 209.44
Living Room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 246.03
Master Bathroom
- Features: No
Master Bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
- Area: 226.2
Office
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 47.58
Property
Details
- Parcel number: M:45 P:000087 S:,361959
- Zoning: SC
Features
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
Lot
- Lot size: 0.29 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot,Level
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Detached,Garage Door Opener,Oversized,Paved Drive,Off Street,Paved
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 4
