ParkingDetached, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Barn, Paved Drive
Garage1 space
Year Built1850
HeatingBaseboard, Hot Water, Oil
CoolingNone
BasementYes
ViewCity, Other
MLS #73295598
Lot Size0.51 Acres
StatusActive
About 30 Somerset
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!
This property is $1.9M more than the Median Sold Price and $3/SqFt more than other homes in Belmont, MA.
Based on homes sold in the last 12 months
MLS Details
MLS Information:
MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
MLS Number: #73295598
Listing Office:
Office Name: Belmont Homes Realty
Office Phone: (617) 901-2942
Listing Agent: Sarah DeStefano
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Elementary School
8
/10
Winn Brook
97 Waterhouse Rd
Distance between this listing and this school0.54 miles
Public District Grades KG-4
Middle School
10
/10
Winthrop L Chenery Middle School
95 Washington St
Distance between this listing and this school0.99 miles
Public District Grades 5-8
High School
9
/10
Belmont High School
221 Concord Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.65 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Assigned Schools
8
/10
Winn Brook
97 Waterhouse Rd
Distance between this listing and this school0.54 miles
Public District Grades KG-4
Nearby Schools
7
/10
Roger E Wellington
121 Orchard St
Distance between this listing and this school0.56 miles
Public District Grades PK-4
7
/10
Brackett
66 Eastern Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.89 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
Assigned Schools
10
/10
Winthrop L Chenery Middle School
95 Washington St
Distance between this listing and this school0.99 miles
Public District Grades 5-8
Nearby Schools
10
/10
Ottoson Middle School
63 Acton St
Distance between this listing and this school1.49 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
6
/10
Watertown Middle School
68 Waverley Ave
Distance between this listing and this school2.02 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
Assigned Schools
9
/10
Belmont High School
221 Concord Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.65 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Nearby Schools
9
/10
Arlington High School
869 Massachusetts Ave
Distance between this listing and this school1.50 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
7
/10
Watertown High School
50 Columbia St
Distance between this listing and this school2.06 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $200,000. Residents of Belmont, MA typically earn $200k+ each year. The most common type of family is married, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 30 Somerset
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 30 Somerset property is $3,290,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 30 Somerset is a house located in Belmont, Massachusetts, 02478.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 30 Somerset is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What are the assigned schools for this property?
The assigned schools for 30 Somerset are: Winn Brook: GreatSchools Rating 8/10Winthrop L Chenery Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 10/10Belmont High School: GreatSchools Rating 9/10
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 30 Somerset has 6 bedrooms and 3 full and 3 half bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 30 Somerset is 5,400 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
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This home is located at 30 Somerset in Belmont, MA and zip code 02478. This 5,400 square foot home, which was built in 1850, sits on a 0.51 acre lot. Features: 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since September 26, 2024 and is currently priced at $3,290,000.
Belmont, MA housing market in September 2024 saw over 8 listings sold above listed price, more than 0 sold at listed price and over 8 sold below. The number of listings in Belmont, MA increased by 5.7% between August 2024 and September 2024. Listings spent 25 days on the market in September 2024, and had a median list price of $1,325,001 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.