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30 Somerset

Belmont, MA 02478

6 beds
6 baths
5,400 sqft
~1/2 acre lot
$537 per sqft
1850 build
– on site

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Grand In Town Historic Compound set behind granite posts and walls. The Albert Higgins house c1850 is one of Belmont's earliest homes. Perched above town with views of Boston in a sprawling country setting right out of Currier & Ives. The Main Italianate home features high ceilings, parlor windows & incredible details. This warm formal home features a welcoming gracious entry with sweeping Bullfinch staircase, an elegant front library, and chinoiserie painted oval dining room with bay window. A grand living room with arched marble fireplace is perfect for hosting holiday parties. Large sunny kitchen family room flanked with windows offers breathtaking scenic views of the grounds and city beyond. French doors lead to a spectacular yard complete with gardens, patios, stone walls and large trees. Upstairs offers numerous bedroom options including original top floor with natural wood. Restored 3 level Barn has 1 bedroom 1.5 bath apartment, work shop and ample storage. A Very Special Home!

Listing courtesy of MLSPIN / Sarah DeStefano / Belmont Homes Realty

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Dec 17, 2024 •

MLS# 73295598 —

The Building

Year Built:

1850
Year Built Details:

Certified Historic,Renovated Since
Year Built Source:

Public Records
Architectural Style:

Colonial
Construction Materials:

Frame
Roof:

Shingle
Basement:

Walk-Out Access
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Features:

Patio
Door Features:

French Doors
Patio And Porch Features:

Patio
Building Area Total:

5400
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Other

Interior

Rooms Total:

15
Interior Features:

Bedroom
Living Room Level:

First
Kitchen Level:

First
Dining Room Level:

First
Family Room Level:

First
Flooring:

Wood
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

2
Laundry Features:

First Floor

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

5400

Location

Directions:

Pleasant Street to Somerset
Latitude:

42.39962
Longitude:

-71.176666

The Property

Parcel Number:

362654
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Attached:

false
Lot Features:

Corner Lot
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Size Area:

0.51
Lot Size SqFt:

22194
Lot Size Acres:

0.51
Zoning:

res
View:

City View(s)
View:

true
Other Structures:

Guest House
Water View:

No
Waterfront:

false
Farm Land Area Units:

Square Feet
Road Surface Type:

Paved
Road Frontage Type:

Public
Road Responsibility:

Public Maintained Road

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2024
Tax Book Number:

55366
Tax Annual Amount:

25027
Tax Assessed Value:

2370000

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

6
Master Bedroom Level:

Second
Bedroom 2 Level:

Second
Bedroom 3 Level:

Second
Bedroom 4 Level:

Second
Bedroom 5 Level:

Second

Baths

Total Baths:

4.5
Total Baths:

6
Full Baths:

3
Half Baths:

3
Master Bath Features:

Yes

The Listing

Home Warranty:

false

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Baseboard
Heating:

true
Cooling:

None
Cooling:

false

Utilities

Utilities:

for Electric Range
Electric:

Circuit Breakers
Sewer:

Private Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Water Heater

The Community

Senior Community:

false
Community Features:

Public Transportation
Spa:

false
Association:

false

Parking

Garage:

true
Attached Garage:

false
Garage Spaces:

1
Carport:

false
Parking Total:

8
Parking Features:

Detached
Covered Spaces:

1
Open Parking:

true

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$438/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
11/20/24 Nov 20, 2024	Sold	MLSPIN	$2,900,000	-11.9%
11/7/24 Nov 7, 2024	Pending	MLSPIN	$3,290,000
11/6/24 Nov 6, 2024	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MLSPIN	$3,290,000

House Sold on 11/20/2024

$2,900,000

Listing provided by broker:

Sarah DeStefano

Belmont Homes Realty

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30 Somerset

Belmont, MA 02478