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