252 Common St, Belmont, MA 02478 Property Records

Middlesex County and Belmont Town property record for 252 Common St, Belmont, MA 02478

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 4 ba · 2,634 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size0.231 acres (10,049 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$1,750,000 (Oct 2020)
Tax Bill$25,343 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2019 Refinance
Jul 2019 Refinance
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNBELM M:18 P:000104 S

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNBELM M:18 P:000104 S

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths4 Baths
Half Baths2 Half Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,634 sqft Living Area
Gross Area5,273 sqft
1st Floor Area1,014 sqft
Basement Area1,172 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,172 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1925
Architectural StyleColonial
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area10,049 sqft (0.231 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address252 COMMON ST
CityBELMONT
StateMA
Zip02478-2948
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeSC
JurisdictionBELMONT MA
Township / Civil DivisionBELMONT
Census Block Group2
Census Block2016
Census Tract357200

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Belmont Town records · APN BELM M:18 P:000104 S

Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address252 COMMON ST, BELMONT, MA 02478-2948
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 23, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
GUARANTEED RATE INC
Jul 03, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
TCF NATIONAL BANK
Oct 22, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC
May 22, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE
Mar 21, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
GUARANTEED RATE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 22, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 22, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 30, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page75957 / 229
Transfer Doc70761-215
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

December 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBELMONT MA
Property Address252 COMMON ST, BELMONT, MA 02478-2948
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number73885-195
DateDec 23, 2019
Book Page73885/195
Instrument204860
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE INC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded
Term253 Months
DueJan 01, 2041

July 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBELMONT MA
Property Address252 COMMON ST, BELMONT, MA 02478-2948
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number72879-38
DateJul 03, 2019
Book Page72879/38
Instrument94569
Lender
NameTCF NATIONAL BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded

October 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBELMONT MA
Recording DateOct 22, 2020
Property Address252 COMMON ST, BELMONT, MA 02478-2948
Document Number75957-229
Book / Page75957 / 229
Instrument DateSep 25, 2020
Instrument193498
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 12, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address252 COMMON ST, BELMONT, MA 02478-2948

Mortgage

Document Number193499
DateOct 22, 2020
Instrument193499
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

May 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBELMONT MA
Property Address252 COMMON ST, BELMONT, MA 02478-2948
Document Number72662-310
Instrument DateMay 22, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 11, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address252 COMMON ST BELMONT MA 024782948, BELMONT, MA 02478-2948

Mortgage

Document Number72662-310
DateMay 28, 2019
Book Page072662/000310
Instrument69566
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueMay 27, 2039

March 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBELMONT MA
Recording DateMar 21, 2018
Property Address252 COMMON ST, BELMONT, MA 02478-2948
Document Number70761-215
Book / Page070761 / 000215
Instrument DateMar 16, 2018
Instrument37771
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 11, 2018

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address252 COMMON ST BELMONT MA 024782948, BELMONT, MA 02478-2948

Mortgage

Document Number70761-218
DateMar 21, 2018
Book Page070761/000218
Instrument37772
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueMar 20, 2038

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Middlesex County and Belmont Town records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex County
County SubdivisionBelmont Town
Unified School DistrictBelmont School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$25,343.00 (+24.3%)$2,225,000 (+22.66%) Land $877,000 Building $1,348,000$2,207,610 (+1.48%)
2024$2,175,405
2023$20,389.00$1,814,000 Land $834,000 Building $980,000

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of September 10, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
T-Mobile USA
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

Based on FCC filings for 721 locations within half a mile of this property.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Water SystemBELMONT WATER DEPT. (MWRA)
serves 27,442 people
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MWRA
Last State InspectionJul 2023
Lead2 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.

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