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 $1,906,344.
Single-familyProperty Type
1922Year Built
0.35 acresLot Size
$1,091Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,906,344
$51K since October
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This home's estimate is 7.4% lower than the average sale price ($2.06M) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$19,793
$1,978,000 + $64,600
$2,042,600
Tax history for 78 Chestnut Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$19,793
$1,978,000 + $64,600
$2,042,600
*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: 165811
Home facts updated by county records on Apr 24, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
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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