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Listing broker remarks

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.— Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Key details

  • 2,712 sq ft
  • 12,486 lot sq ft
  • 4 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 1827 built
  • $442 / sq ft
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠1⁠5⁠6⁠6⁠4⁠
Last updated
Address
291 Brighton St
Town
Belmont, MA
ZIP
02478
Deed (Bk/Pg)
20496 / 307

Historic designations

MACRIS Inventory
Frost, Thaddeus C. and Abigail Locke House

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Neighborhood: Belmont

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.