Welcome to Belmont

Belmont, originally an agrarian town is now a suburban community located in the heart of the Greater Boston Metropolitan Area.

This community is a great commuting neighborhood; it is just 8 miles outside of Boston. Belmont is served by two MBTA commuter rail stops that take you right into North Station in Boston and numerous bus lines that can connect you to Mt. Auburn Hospital, Harvard Square, Alewife Station with access to the Red Line, and spots in Lexington and Arlington.

Routes 16 and 60 are secondary roadways that can lead you to main commuting highways. Route 2 runs through Belmont and can easily connect you to Route 128.

A PLACE TO LEARN

Belmont is predominantly home to high-level executives that work in Boston or Cambridge and their younger families. Three different public schools in Belmont get a 10 on the 1-10 GreatSchools rating scale. Belmont High School, and two others, each received a 9 on the scale, with Belmont High School ranking #40 in Boston Magazine’s 2022 rankings for the Best Public Schools in Greater Boston.

A PLACE TO GROW

When it comes to Belmont real estate, large single-family homes dominate. 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. According to Belmont’s official website, Belmont is known as, the “town of homes.”

A PLACE TO CONNECT

The Payson Park Music Festival brings all kinds of music to the great outdoors for people to enjoy during the summer months. The Massachusetts Audubon Society also runs the Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, which includes 2.5 miles of trails.

A PLACE TO EXPLORE

Those with varying outdoor interests will love all that Belmont has to offer, including the Beaver Brook reservation encompassing approximately 60 acres. From hiking to skiing and even a spray pool for the kids, there’s always something to do at Beaver Brook. The Underwood park area offers an outdoor ice rink and pool.

Be sure to check out the old-school Belmont Studio Cinema; it’s a great place to catch a movie with your loved ones.

HILLCREST

Hillcrest is known for its friendly neighborhood. High up on a hill with leveled lot, enjoy seasonal views of the Great Meadow and sunset, surrounded by nature walks, close walking distance to the Minuteman Bike path. Easy commute to Cambridge Reservoir Park, Clay Pit Pond Park and Town Field.

Nearby schools include Winthrop L Chenery Middle School, Roger E Wellington Elementary School and Mary Lee Burbank Elementary School. Nearby grocery stores are The Zaytoun Market, Foodie’s Market Belmont and Art’s Specialties. Nearby coffee shops include CLC Cafe, Vicki Lee’s and Town center parking lot. Nearby restaurants include Savinos, Green Light of Belmont and Gen Sushi.

BELMONT HILL

The Belmont Hill section of town is located to the northwest of Belmont Center. It is bounded roughly by Concord Avenue to the south, Clifton Street and Clairemont Road to the east and Marsh Street to the west while extending north nearly to Rt. 2. The area has historically attracted some of the town’s most substantial dwellings, set on large estate-like parcels of land.

The Belmont Hill Company laid out a series of nine subdivisions in various sections of Belmont Hill beginning in 1920 and construction continued into the latter 20th century. Due to its extended period of development Belmont Hill displays a wide range of architectural styles ranging from early Federal and Second Empire houses to Colonial, English Revival and International Style dwellings.

Nearby schools include Belmont Hill School, Brackett Elementary School and Winn Brook Elementary School. Nearby grocery stores are Star Kay Gas, Foodie’s Market Belmont and Ana Market. Nearby coffee shops include Bellmont Caffe, Black Bear Café and Starbucks. Nearby restaurants include El Centro, Patou Thai and Kashish with close distance to Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon) and Royal Road.

WINNBROOK

Stroll to see the historic and architecturally interesting buildings that form the Pleasant St. Historic District. Winnbrook is one of Belmont’s best neighborhoods with easy access to buses to Harvard Sq, the Commuter Rail, Alewife T Station, Rt 2 & 128.

Nearby schools include Winn Brook Elementary School, Belmont High School and Roger E Wellington Elementary School. Nearby grocery stores are Star Kay Gas, Foodie’s Market Belmont and The Zaytoun Market. Nearby coffee shops include Black Bear Café, Bellmont Caffe and Town center parking lot. Nearby restaurants include Patou Thai, Kashish and Stone Hearth Pizza. Some of the best attractions nearby are Clay Pit Pond Park, Royal Road and Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary.

BELMONT CENTER

Belmont Center is historically significant as the town’s civic center and is also one of three active commercial hubs in the community. Architecturally speaking, it has notable structures in a variety of styles, illustrating the evolution of tastes from the late 19th to the mid-20th centuries.

It includes the structures on Concord Avenue east of Pleasant Street as well as the commercial buildings on Leonard Street, south of Alexander Avenue. Some of this area, though not all, is included in two historic districts – the Pleasant Street Historic District and the Common Street Local Historic District.

Nearby schools include Mary Lee Burbank Elementary School, Belmont High School and Roger E Wellington Elementary School. Nearby grocery stores are The Zaytoun Market, Formaggio Kitchen Annex and Foodie’s Market Belmont. Nearby coffee shops include Town center parking lot, Bruegger’s Bagels and Starbucks. Nearby restaurants include Gen Sushi, The Loading Dock and Nick’s Place II. Some of the best attractions nearby are Clay Pit Pond Park, Cambridge Reservoir Park and Royal Road.

KENDALL GARDENS

Kendall Gardens has a very friendly, “old fashioned” community. There are many annual events such as halloween parade, winter solstice stroll, Easter Egg Hunt, block party and neighborhood-wide yard sale. Live in a peaceful community and family friendly neighbors. Enjoy easy access to Route 2 and public transportation.

Nearby schools include The Kendall School, James Russell Lowell Elementary School and Waldorf High School Of Massachusetts Bay. Nearby grocery stores are General Market, Art’s Specialties and Trapelo Variety. Nearby coffee shops include Vicki Lee’s, CLC Cafe and Aram’s Cafe. Nearby restaurants include Ani Catering & Cafe, Domino’s Pizza and Mark & Toni’s Coal Fired Pizza. Enjoy Rock Meadow Conservation with hiking trails, Beaver Brook Reservation, Belmont Victory Garden, Whitney Hill Park and Linear Park which are all close-by.

STONE ESTATES

Located southeast of Belmont Center, Stone Estates is a late 19th century residential subdivision consisting of lots measuring less than a quarter of an acre. Located on the south side of Concord Avenue and includes Emerson, Locust and Oak Streets as well as sections of School and Orchard Streets. Because most of the lots were developed between 1894 and 1899, this neighborhood exhibits a remarkable sense of architectural cohesiveness and historical integrity, dominated by similar dwellings displaying characteristics of the Queen Anne, Shingle and Colonial Revival styles.

Nearby schools include Belmont High School, Roger E Wellington Elementary School and Mary Lee Burbank Elementary School. Nearby grocery stores are The Zaytoun Market, Foodie’s Market Belmont and Star Kay Gas. Nearby coffee shops include Town center parking lot, Bruegger’s Bagels and Starbucks. Nearby restaurants include Gen Sushi, Nick’s Place II and The Loading Dock. Some of best attractions close by are Clay Pit Pond Park, Royal Road and Cambridge Reservoir Park.

PRESIDENTIAL AREA

The Presidential area is located near the center of Belmont and is bounded on the west by Common Street, north and east by School Street and south by Washington Street. Initially laid out in 1910, it was developed over more than twenty years, giving it a diversity of architectural styles. Many of the homes have beautifully landscaped settings.

If you are looking for convenience, walkability, proximity to major schools, well maintained and peaceful place to settle in, then this neighborhood is perfect for you.

Nearby schools include Roger E Wellington Elementary School, Belmont High School and Winthrop L Chenery Middle School. Nearby stores are Foodie’s Market Belmont, The Zaytoun Market and Art’s Specialties. Nearby coffee shops include Town center parking lot, Bruegger’s Bagels and Starbucks. Nearby restaurants include Nick’s Place II, Gregory’s House of Pizza and Comella’s. Some best attractions close by are Royal Road, Clay Pit Pond Park and Town Field.

CLARK HILL

The Clark Hill section of Belmont is located south of Belmont Center and is bordered on the east by Common Street, on the south by Waverley Street, on the west by Thomas Street and on the north by Clark Street. Although development first occurred in the mid-19th century, the neighborhood largely reflects the subdivision of the area by the Belmont Associates in 1909.

Many of the homes built on the resulting Blake, Clover and Kilburn Streets exhibit an English Revival or Craftsman aesthetic. The hilltop location, spacious lots with extensive landscaping and stone walls enhance these architect-designed dwellings and give the neighborhood a distinctive, picturesque character.

Nearby schools include Roger E Wellington Elementary School, Belmont Day School and Belmont High School. Nearby grocery stores are Foodie’s Market Belmont, Art’s Specialties and Trapelo Variety. Nearby coffee shops include Bruegger’s Bagels, Starbucks and Town center parking lot. Nearby restaurants include My Other Kitchen, Nick’s Place II and Gregory’s House of Pizza. Some best attraction close by are near Royal Road, Town Field and Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon).

WAVERLY PLACE

The Waverley section is located in the southwest corner of Belmont, near both the Waltham and Watertown town lines. It includes Waverley Square, one of the town’s three commercial centers, as well as various residential neighborhoods with resources dating from the mid 19th to 20th century.

The Waverley section of Belmont has seen many changes since its origins as a rural settlement in the mid 19th century. Lexington, Belmont and North Streets (now Trapelo Road) were early transportation routes. The arrival of the Fitchburg Railroad in 1843 opened up the area for development and growth increased as Waverley became a railroad center and then a streetcar suburb.

Nearby schools include Daniel Butler Elementary School, Belmont Day School and Waldorf High School Of Massachusetts Bay. Nearby grocery stores are Art’s Specialties, Trapelo Variety and Rumay Corporation. Nearby coffee shops include Dunkin’ Donuts, Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts. Nearby restaurants include My Other Kitchen, Theo’s Pizza and Belmont Pizza. Some great attractions close by are Town Field, Royal Road and Town of Belmont Conservation Land.

SHAW ESTATES

For the past six decades, this typical residential neighborhood of Belmont has given generations of folks the ability to live in a community with great schools and safe streets.

Nearby schools include Mary Lee Burbank Elementary School, Winthrop L Chenery Middle School and Roger E Wellington Elementary School. Nearby grocery stores are The Zaytoun Market, Sophia’s Greek Pantry and Formaggio Kitchen Annex. Nearby coffee shops include CLC Cafe, Seta’s Cafe and Aram’s Cafe. Nearby restaurants include Gen Sushi, Tony G’s Barbecue and Fiorella’s Express. Enjoy close proximity to Cambridge Reservoir Park, Clay Pit Pond Park, Town Field short, Grove Street Playground, and Harvard Sq bus stop.

HARVARD LAWN

Harvard Lawn neighborhood is the perfect combination of good schools, friendly neighbors, safety, shopping, affordability, diversity and location! If you want to live in a quiet neighborhood yet still be close to shopping and entertainment, then this area is perfect for you.

Nearby schools include Daniel A. Haggerty School, Haggerty Elementary School and Mary Lee Burbank Elementary School. Nearby grocery stores are Sophia’s Greek Pantry, Super Hero’s and Arax Market. Nearby coffee shops include Seta’s Cafe, Aram’s Cafe and CLC Cafe. Nearby restaurants include Tony G’s Barbecue, Fiorella’s Express and Praline. Some great attractions close by are Cambridge Reservoir Park, Clay Pit Pond Park and Town Field.

PAYSON PARK

Payson Park is a late 19th century residential subdivision located in the southern part of Belmont, near the Watertown line and the Cushing Square commercial center. It is bounded on the south by Trapelo Road, on the west by Common Street, and on the north and east by Payson Road. Most of the land was developed between 1886 and 1920 and thus, the area includes homes in a wide variety of styles including the Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, English Revival and Craftsman.

Nearby schools include Winthrop L Chenery Middle School, Mary Lee Burbank Elementary School and Roger E Wellington Elementary School. Nearby grocery stores are Art’s Specialties, Trapelo Variety and The Zaytoun Market. Nearby coffee shops include CLC Cafe, Vicki Lee’s and Aram’s Cafe. Nearby restaurants include Savinos, Green Light of Belmont and Teddy’s Kitchen. Some great attractions close by are Cambridge Reservoir Park, Town Field and Clay Pit Pond Park.

CUSHING SQUARE

Cushing Square is one of Belmont’s three commercial centers and is located at the intersection of Common Street, Trapelo Road and Cushing Avenue in the south-central part of Belmont, near the Watertown line. The irregular lines of the roadways translate to oddly-shaped lots and buildings that give the neighborhood center a unique character.

The commercial structures largely date to the early 20th century and include a wide range of styles including English Revival, Classical Revival and Colonial Revival examples. Some of the buildings reflect the architecture of nearby residential structures while others are examples of the simple commercial structures seen in many of Boston’s streetcar suburbs.

Nearby schools include The Kendall School, Winthrop L Chenery Middle School and James Russell Lowell Elementary School. Nearby grocery stores are Art’s Specialties, Trapelo Variety and General Market. Nearby coffee shops include Vicki Lee’s, CLC Cafe and Aram’s Cafe. Nearby restaurants include Domino’s Pizza, Mark & Toni’s Coal Fired Pizza and Savinos. Some great attractions close by are Cambridge Reservoir Park, Town Field and Royal Road.