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The Town of Belmont is a pleasant, residential suburb which has unexpectedly achieved international notoriety as the childhood home of the bride of the Crown Prince of Japan. Residents report polite but persistent Japanese tourists knocking on likely doors hoping to discover the Princess's former house, and international tour guides persist in planning tours of the affluent community.
Before the Prince found his Cinderella, Belmont was a quiet community on the western suburban corridor of Boston, situated on the divide between the watersheds of the Charles and the Mystic Rivers. The town was largely agricultural until the early 19th century when the turnpike and railroad linked the area to Boston, stimulating the creation of several large suburban estates. Although there were extensive market gardens in Belmont, the town underwent rapid subdivision development when trolley routes connected it directly to Boston. A Belmont farmer was the first to import and breed Holstein cows, and historians note that the conservatories on an estate in Belmont sparked the first use of hothouses to grow fruit and vegetables commercially. This was done so successfully that huge Belmont market gardens under glass produced enough fruit to make the town first in the country in the value of its fruit products and second in the country for vegetables during some years in the 19th century.
A small town of about 4.6 square miles, Belmont residents are proud of their quiet, well-mannered community and appear unexcited by its present fame.
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School System Info
MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:
10th Grade Math: |
19 |
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10th Grade Eng: |
19 |
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8th Grade Math: |
14 |
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8th Grade Eng: |
23 |
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8th Grade Science: |
20 |
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4th Grade Math: |
25 |
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4th Grade Eng: |
7 |
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Spending/Student:
$7,828
Average SAT scores:
1709
Student/Teacher Ratios:
15 to 1
Community
Population:23,356 Median Income in town: $103,241 Population Density:
(people per square mile)
Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):
Property: 6.8 / 1,000
Violent: 1.3 / 1,000
Real Estate
Number of active:
Singles/Condos/Multis:
0
/ 5
/ 0
Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year: $648,500
Median home price 5 yrs ago: $686,500
% change since last year: N/A
% change since 5 years ago: -6%
Avg single family tax bill:
$8,283
Transportation
Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)
Belmont (Fitchburg/South Acton Line)
Waverley (Fitchburg/South Acton Line)
Subway info:
subway
Bus lines:
62, 67, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 78, 84
Miles to Boston:
11
Drive time to Boston (minutes):
21
Rail time to Boston:
18
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RECENT LISTING
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$310,000
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Move right into this lovely, immaculate & spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit featuring many new upgrades:New kitchen, stove, dishwasher, refrigerator, ceramic floor * New hardwood floors * Totally repainted throughout & much more! * Master bath with 2 walk-in closets * Large windows & a slider to a private sitting balcony * Walk to Waverly Sq: grocery store, eateries, commuter rail station & bus service to Harvard Station & near movie theater*Garage is not included but can be purchased for $31,000
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$283,500
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Adorable, Sunny 2 bedroom corner unit in a charming Victorian home in the heart of Belmont.This home has wide pinewood flooring, high ceilings, a bay windowed living room, dining room with a built-in china cabinet, french doors, washer and dryer, a lovely fenced in backyard great for children, pets and barbecues. One parking space and is centrally located 2 blocks from the commuter rail and retail shops.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$249,900
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Looking for tranquility and privacy, but like being close to everything? You have found it in this unique 2-bedroom condo with private yard, large basement, and shared laundry. Walk a few steps to Town Park, Waverley Square, Belmont Center, bus and train. 2-car assigned parking. Once a blacksmith's barn which was part of a large Belmont farm, experience the mystery of secret Irish Society meetings once held in the hayloft of this charming property.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$285,000
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Move right into this Spacious 2 or 3BR,1122 SF condo in heart of Waverly Sq for an unbeatable price!Bright,sunny&private top floor unit w/great views of the playground w/in minutes walk to commuter rail T to Boston,bus stop to Harvard Sq,school,Shaw's,shops&restaurants.Newer kitchen w/granite counters.Tiled BAw/Jacuzzi.Living RM w/working wood stove opens to formal Dining RM.Wood flrs throughout.Replacement windows.Vinyl sidings.Lg front porch.Private laundry&storage in basement
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$229,000
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Great location, very close to Waverly square on a quiet dead end street, only one block from the 73&554 bus, commuter rail and a 5 minute drive to rt 95, 90 or 2. Convenient to Supermarket, shops and restuarants. This unit boasts all new hardwood floors, new energy efficient windows, and bathroom improvements. Doors have also been replaced. Unit comes with an assigned parking space with ample visitor parking. This is a must see, great value!
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