78 Chestnut Hill Rd is a 1,747 square foot house on a 0.35 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Chestnut Hill data, we estimate the home's value is $2,111,860.
Single-familyProperty Type
1922Year Built
0.35 acresLot Size
$1,209Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$2,111,860
$59K since August
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This home's estimate is 14% higher than the average sale price ($1.85M) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$19,793 (+3.8%)
$1,978,000 + $64,600
$2,042,600
2025
$19,064 (+3.4%)
$1,883,800 + $61,500
$1,945,300
2024
$18,433 (+5.8%)
$1,828,900 + $59,700
$1,888,600
2023
$17,416 (+4.5%)
$1,400,400 + $310,400
$1,710,800
2022
$16,665 (+3.6%)
$1,296,700 + $287,400
$1,584,100
2021
$16,080 (+3.1%)
$1,223,300 + $271,100
$1,494,400
2020
$15,602 (+2.9%)
$1,223,300 + $271,100
$1,494,400
2019
$15,162 (+3.3%)
$1,187,700 + $263,200
$1,450,900
2018
$14,675 (+3.1%)
$1,096,300 + $260,000
$1,356,300
2017
$14,228 (+4.6%)
$1,034,200 + $245,300
$1,279,500
2016
$13,608 (+4.9%)
$966,500 + $229,300
$1,195,800
2015
$12,975 (+0.9%)
$903,300 + $214,300
$1,117,600
2014
$12,854 (+5.5%)
$832,600 + $228,000
$1,060,600
2013
$12,186 (+2.9%)
$832,600 + $228,000
$1,060,600
2012
$11,847 (+3.1%)
$832,600 + $228,000
$1,060,600
2011
$11,492 (+2.6%)
$820,500 + $233,800
$1,054,300
2010
$11,199 (+2.4%)
$837,200 + $238,600
$1,075,800
2009
$10,934
$854,300 + $243,500
$1,097,800
Tax history for 78 Chestnut Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$19,793 (+3.8%)
$1,978,000 + $64,600
$2,042,600
2025
$19,064 (+3.4%)
$1,883,800 + $61,500
$1,945,300
2024
$18,433 (+5.8%)
$1,828,900 + $59,700
$1,888,600
2023
$17,416 (+4.5%)
$1,400,400 + $310,400
$1,710,800
2022
$16,665 (+3.6%)
$1,296,700 + $287,400
$1,584,100
2021
$16,080 (+3.1%)
$1,223,300 + $271,100
$1,494,400
2020
$15,602 (+2.9%)
$1,223,300 + $271,100
$1,494,400
2019
$15,162 (+3.3%)
$1,187,700 + $263,200
$1,450,900
2018
$14,675 (+3.1%)
$1,096,300 + $260,000
$1,356,300
2017
$14,228 (+4.6%)
$1,034,200 + $245,300
$1,279,500
2016
$13,608 (+4.9%)
$966,500 + $229,300
$1,195,800
2015
$12,975 (+0.9%)
$903,300 + $214,300
$1,117,600
2014
$12,854 (+5.5%)
$832,600 + $228,000
$1,060,600
2013
$12,186 (+2.9%)
$832,600 + $228,000
$1,060,600
2012
$11,847 (+3.1%)
$832,600 + $228,000
$1,060,600
2011
$11,492 (+2.6%)
$820,500 + $233,800
$1,054,300
2010
$11,199 (+2.4%)
$837,200 + $238,600
$1,075,800
2009
$10,934
$854,300 + $243,500
$1,097,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,747
Basement Type: Partial
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Ranch
Construction Type: Concrete
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,747
Gross Sq. Ft: 3,606
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,747
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 15,246
Municipality Name: NEWTON
Acres: 0.35
Zoning Code: SR1
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,747
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1922
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 165811S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
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Bowen
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi
8/10
Oak Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
8/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
10/10
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