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$1,429,000

490 Pleasant St, Belmont MA 02478
Belmont, MA 02478
Listed by Nancy Grignon
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Living area
2,521 sqft
Year built
1835

About this home

Welcome to the Joseph Yates House, c.1846. This gracious Federal colonial boasts good bones and timeless charm, featuring high ceilings, elegant moldings (some with gold leaf), and skinny and wide pine floors. Floor-to-ceiling front windows fill the space with natural light, and leaded glass around the front door adds a unique touch. A Jack and Jill staircase, covered porch, and deck above the garage enhance the home’s character. Fireplaces in the living room, dining room, and bedroom add warmth and charm. Additional amenities include first-floor laundry, central air, and a two-car garage with storage below.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
MLS Property Information Network
MLS #
73497958
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Belmont Historic District* (see remarks)
Status
Active
Days on market
199
On market date
April 8, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
6
Lot size
0.32 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Winn Brook
0.36 mi away · Grades 0-4
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
3.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
421
Student:teacher ratio
16.2:1
District
Belmont
Middle
Winthrop L Chenery Middle
1.02 mi away · Grades 5-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
3.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
1,362
Student:teacher ratio
15.8:1
District
Belmont
High
Belmont High
0.52 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
3.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
1,329
Student:teacher ratio
16.4:1
District
Belmont

Walkability

Blended score for Belmont's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

82
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
15.3 / 20 -- Most walkable
Google Places amenity density
90 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores2
Parks15
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies3

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Belmont, from live MLS data.

On the market 199 days -- 106 more days than Belmont's current average of 93 days.
For reference, the median list price across 208 active listings in Belmont right now is $834,250.

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Est. monthly payment
$8,756/mo
$285,800 down
$1,143,200 loan
Principal & interest$7,415
Property tax (est.)$1,191
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 14, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.