389 Common St, Belmont, MA 02478 Property Records

Middlesex County and Belmont Town property record for 389 Common St, Belmont, MA 02478

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,182 sqft · built 1870
Lot Size0.135 acres (5,888 sqft)
OwnerTrust Name on File
Last Sale$230,000 (May 1995)
Tax Bill$11,481 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2023 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNBELM M:16 P:000006 S

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNBELM M:16 P:000006 S

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,182 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area584 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1870
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1870
Architectural StyleOther
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area5,888 sqft (0.135 acres)
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemSteam
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address389 COMMON ST
CityBELMONT
StateMA
Zip02478-2872
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeSC
JurisdictionBELMONT MA
Township / Civil DivisionBELMONT
Census Block Group3
Census Block3002
Census Tract357500

Owner

389 Common St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2023.

Source: Middlesex County and Belmont Town records, as of July 20, 2026

Owner of RecordTrust Name on File
Mailing Address389 COMMON ST, BELMONT, MA 02478-2872
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTrust

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 1, 1995 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMay 1, 1995 · Amount on File
Prior SaleNov 25, 1991 · Amount on File
Last Transfer DateMay 5, 2023
Transfer Doc081566-156
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

May 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBELMONT MA
Recording DateMay 23, 2023
Property Address389 COMMON ST, BELMONT, MA 02478-2872
Document Number081566-156
Book / Page81566 / 156
Instrument DateMay 5, 2023
Instrument53636
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address389 COMMON ST, BELMONT, MA 02478-2872

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 389 Common St was $11,481.

Source: Middlesex County and Belmont Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$11,481.00$1,008,000 Land $767,000 Building $241,000$1,109,030 (+1.59%)
2024$1,091,645
2023$10,161.00$904,000 Land $729,000 Building $175,000

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 389 Common St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1978.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1978)
Most Recent ClaimFeb 1978 · tidal / storm surge

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.

Wildfire

The area around 389 Common St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemBELMONT WATER DEPT. (MWRA)
serves 27,442 people · EPA ID MA3026000
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, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,029 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

May also be available: Astound Broadband, AT&T.

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