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About Belmont


Belmont is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, a suburb of Boston. It is part of the Boston metropolitan area. Its population was 24,729 at the 2010 census.

Belmont was established on March 10, 1859, by former citizens of, and land from the bordering towns of Watertown, to the south; Waltham, to the west; and Arlington, then known as West Cambridge, to the north. The town was named after Bellmont, the 200 acre (0.8 km²) estate of one of the leading advocates of and largest donor to its creation, John Perkins Cushing. The easternmost section of the town, including the western portion of Fresh Pond, was annexed by Cambridge in 1880 in a dispute over a slaughterhouse licensed in 1878 on Fresh Pond, so that Cambridge could protect Fresh Pond, a part of its municipal water system.

Preceding its incorporation, Belmont was an agrarian based town, with several large farms servicing Boston for produce and livestock. It remained largely the same until the turn of the twentieth century, when trolley service and better roads were introduced, making the town more attractive as a residential area, most notably for the building of large estates.

The economics of the town shifted from purely agrarian to a commercial greenhouse base: much of the flower and vegetable needs of Boston were met from the Belmont ‘hothouses’ which persisted until about 1983 when Edgar’s, the last large greenhouse firm in the area, closed. Other commercial enterprises in Belmont included mining and waste management. The reclamation of a large dump and quarry off Concord Avenue into sites for the Belmont High School and the Clay Pit Pond stands as a lasting example of environmental planning. With the introduction of automobiles and highways Belmont continued its transition to a commuter-based suburb throughout the twentieth century.

Belmont was the home of the headquarters of the John Birch Society from the organization’s founding in 1958 until its relocation to Appleton, Wisconsin in 1989.

In 1963, English composer Arthur Bliss wrote The Belmont Variations based on the town of Belmont MA, where his wife Lady Trudy Bliss was born. The work was used at the Royal Albert Hall (London) as the test piece for the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain.

Belmont remains a primarily residential suburb with little growth since the 1950s. It is best known for the mansion-filled Belmont Hill neighborhood, although most residents live in more densely settled, low-lying areas around the Hill. There are three major commercial centers in the town: Belmont Center in the center, Cushing Square in the south, and Waverley Square in the west. Town Hall and other civic buildings are located in Belmont Center. Large tracts of land from former farms and greenhouse estates form public or publicly accessible areas such as Rock Meadow, Habitat (Mass Audubon), portions of the McLean Hospital tract and various town fields.

Belmont is served by the Belmont Public Schools, governed by an independently elected school committee.

There are four public elementary schools in Belmont, the Mary Lee Burbank, Daniel Butler, Winn Brook, and Roger Wellington schools. The Mary Lee Burbank School was founded in 1931. Two other public elementary schools, Payson Park and Kendall, were closed in the 1970s and 1980s, respectively. The former closed after being destroyed by fire, the latter closed due to population shifts and was converted to an arts center, which was later also destroyed by fire. There is one public middle school, the Winthrop L. Chenery Middle School, which was rebuilt on the same location after an electrical fire damaged the auditorium in 1995, and one public high school, Belmont High School.

Belmont High is noted for its college placement, strong athletics, academics, music, and theater arts; a typical class size of about 290 students; and average SATs for the class of 2004 of 1179. Belmont students also have the option to attend Minuteman Career and Technical High School in Lexington. Minuteman High also offers adult education courses. In 2009, U.S. News & World Report gave Belmont High School a gold medal and named it the 100th best non-private high school in the United States and the second best in the state of Massachusetts (after Boston Latin School).

Belmont Hill School is a private, non-sectarian high school, grades 7-12. Belmont Day School is a private, non-sectarian PK-8 school. There are several smaller private schools.

Lexington Chinese School holds classes at Belmont High on Sundays. In 2003, over 400 students attended.

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Belmont Homes for Sale

The ultimate in modern luxury!  Exquisite setting on a serene 1.76 acre lot in Belmont Hills' most desirable location abutting 80+ acres of conservation land with your own path to scenic trails. This spectacular work of art combines the finest materials luxury and wellness features rarely seen in private homes. A jaw-dropping double story glass open core with heated concrete floors, incredible Walnut Fireplace with panoramic views of nature. The first level also includes a guest suite, art gallery and glass corner office with elevator access to a serious fitness wing with heated yoga studio, weight room, massage room and steam spa complete with cold plunge bath. The owners wing, lounge area, and 3 custom bedrooms each with upper lofts are on the second floor. This stunning masterpiece also features a statement media room, heated 3 car garage, zinc roof, geothermal energy and much more. All just a stroll to town, 2 top private schools and 3 miles to Harvard Square. $7,900,000 Active

275 Somerset St Belmont, Massachusetts

5 Beds 7 Baths 8,948 Sq Ft

This modern-day Manse is a masterpiece of elegant craftsmanship, years in the making and rarely seen in homes today. This showpiece boasts 6 extraordinary bedrooms, each a little differently detailed, all exceptionally oversized. Eight glorious baths, each unique in style and space. Every space in this house is drenched in sun with soaring ceilings and custom inlaid hardwood flooring all painstakingly designed. Brazilian Cherry, Mahogany and Oak gleam in every room. Italian marble fireplaces, stately columns, granite and two years' worth of tile work are evident throughout. Striking living room with 20-foot ceilings flows effortlessly into the well-appointed kitchen complete with butler's pantry, granite counters Viking appliances and cherry cabinets are only rivaled by the gorgeous wall of windows flooding the space with morning light. A full finished third floor, w/bath and extra room. An expansive completely finished basement, 2 laundry rooms, mudroom and 4 car garage. Must be seen! $5,899,000 Active

75 Woodfall Road Belmont, Massachusetts

6 Beds 8 Baths 10,925 Sq Ft

Spectacular New Construction Home with Prime Lot on Coveted Street on Highly Desirable Belmont Hill! Home built by Elite Belmont Builder and Developer exudes Sophisticated Elegance. The first floor features a spacious foyer, 9 ft ceilings, and at the center of the home a sunfilled kitchen with a huge island, breakfast dining area, pantry and 2 story atrium windows overlooking the back patio. There is also a living room, dining room, family room with fireplace, bedroom with en suite bath, mudroom, office and half  bath.  The second level has 4 bedrooms all with en suite baths and one with a deck. The primary has two huge walk in closets, a fireplace and spa-like bath. There is also a den/office and laundry. The lower level is also finished with a recreation room, bedroom, bath, and gym. There is a 3 car over sized garage with an EV outlet.  Just 5 miles to Harvard Sq and 11 miles to financial district in Boston. Short 1 mile to Belmont Ctr and close to Belmont Hill School $4,298,000 Active Under Contract

42 Crestview Road Belmont, Massachusetts

6 Beds 7 Baths 7,450 Sq Ft

Construction nearly complete on this grand 7,782sf home on Belmont Hill’s newest private road. Sited on almost 31,000sf of land and designed with both classic lines and a modern lifestyle in mind, this distinctive home encompasses the finest craftsmanship and finishes and a flexible layout, replete with amenities to provide both comfort and sophistication. With three levels of living space, there are 5-7 bedrooms, including primary suites on both first & second floors, as well as 7 full and 2 half well-appointed bathrooms. A fully-equipped gourmet eat-in-kitchen opens to the family room with gas fireplace and French doors leads to large covered deck overlooking the level wooded yard. Formal dining room with walk-in pantry flows to the formal library via the 2-story front foyer. A mudroom connects to the heated 3-car garage with 2 EV charging stations. The lower level includes a family room, kitchenette, bedroom/study, media/storage exercise room and provides direct access to rear yard. $4,200,000 Active

8 Saint James Court Belmont, Massachusetts

6 Beds 9 Baths 7,782 Sq Ft

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