Google satellite image for 78 Fernwood Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

Off market sep 2000 for $2.8M

$5,607,562

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,166/mo

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5,579

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78 Fernwood Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

About this home

78 Fernwood Rd is a 5,579 square foot house on a 1.7 acre lot with 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on September 26, 2000 for $2,880,000. Based on Redfin's Chestnut Hill data, we estimate the home's value is $5,607,562.

Single-familyProperty Type

1850Year Built

1.7 acresLot Size

$1,005Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$5,607,562

$2.7M since sold in September 2000$285K since October

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This home's estimate is 36.2% higher than the average sale price ($4.12M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 5, 2026
$2,900,000
A
5 beds3.5 baths6,196 sq ft
460 Heath St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
SOLD OCT 23, 2026
$3,875,000
B
5 beds4.5 baths6,419 sq ft
540 Chestnut Hill Ave, Brookline, MA 02445
SOLD OCT 28, 2026
$6,600,000
C
4 beds4 baths5,352 sq ft
342 Warren St, Brookline, MA 02445
SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$2,820,000
D
5 beds3.5 baths5,076 sq ft
34 Lagrange St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
SOLD SEP 24, 2026
$2,500,000
E
6 beds3.5 baths5,748 sq ft
2 Mason Ter, Brookline, MA 02446
SOLD NOV 7, 2025
$6,000,000
F
5 beds4.5 baths6,556 sq ft
33 Leicester, Brookline, MA 02445

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Market trends in 02467, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

97.1%

2.3% MoM

Median sale price

$1.6M

$69K MoM

Avg. days on market

83d

42 days MoM

Recently sold homes

15 MoM

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Unknown
2 beds2 baths884 sq ft
99 Florence St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
NEW 1 DAY AGO
$1,995,000
5 beds4.5 baths3,812 sq ft
91 Spooner Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
EARLY ACCESS
$4,450,000
6 beds6 baths4,015 sq ft
23 Circuit Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
OPEN THU, 12PM TO 2PM
$3,200,000
6 beds5.5 baths4,730 sq ft
67 Moody St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
$16,000,000
5 beds6 baths6,640 sq ft
154 Woodland Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
$550,000
1 bed1.5 baths899 sq ft
250 Hammond Pond Pkwy Unit 310N, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
EARLY ACCESS
$4,600,000
6 beds6 baths11,834 sq ft
106 Crafts Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
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Sale history for 78 Fernwood Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$62,301 (+2.7%)

$4,095,000 + $2,153,800

$6,248,800

2022

$60,642 (+8.1%)

$3,899,900 + $2,051,200

$5,951,100

2021

$56,078 (+10.8%)

$3,749,900 + $1,972,300

$5,722,200

2020

$50,620 (+5.9%)

$3,409,000 + $1,947,600

$5,356,600

2019

$47,802 (+2.1%)

$3,246,700 + $1,854,900

$5,101,600

2018

$46,836 (+1.5%)

$3,115,700 + $1,835,200

$4,950,900

2017

$46,146 (+1.5%)

$2,939,300 + $1,731,300

$4,670,600

2016

$45,484 (+4.4%)

$2,747,000 + $1,618,100

$4,365,100

2015

$43,569 (+0.9%)

$2,567,300 + $1,512,200

$4,079,500

2014

$43,187 (+0.7%)

$2,333,600 + $1,458,100

$3,791,700

2013

$42,887 (−7.2%)

$2,265,600 + $1,415,700

$3,681,300

2012

$46,236 (+5.3%)

$2,265,600 + $1,790,200

$4,055,800

2011

$43,926 (+3.0%)

$2,103,600 + $1,783,700

$3,887,300

2010

$42,644 (+2.6%)

$2,103,600 + $1,783,700

$3,887,300

2009

$41,555

$2,103,600 + $1,783,700

$3,887,300

Tax history for 78 Fernwood Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$62,301 (+2.7%)

$4,095,000 + $2,153,800

$6,248,800

2022

$60,642 (+8.1%)

$3,899,900 + $2,051,200

$5,951,100

2021

$56,078 (+10.8%)

$3,749,900 + $1,972,300

$5,722,200

2020

$50,620 (+5.9%)

$3,409,000 + $1,947,600

$5,356,600

2019

$47,802 (+2.1%)

$3,246,700 + $1,854,900

$5,101,600

2018

$46,836 (+1.5%)

$3,115,700 + $1,835,200

$4,950,900

2017

$46,146 (+1.5%)

$2,939,300 + $1,731,300

$4,670,600

2016

$45,484 (+4.4%)

$2,747,000 + $1,618,100

$4,365,100

2015

$43,569 (+0.9%)

$2,567,300 + $1,512,200

$4,079,500

2014

$43,187 (+0.7%)

$2,333,600 + $1,458,100

$3,791,700

2013

$42,887 (−7.2%)

$2,265,600 + $1,415,700

$3,681,300

2012

$46,236 (+5.3%)

$2,265,600 + $1,790,200

$4,055,800

2011

$43,926 (+3.0%)

$2,103,600 + $1,783,700

$3,887,300

2010

$42,644 (+2.6%)

$2,103,600 + $1,783,700

$3,887,300

2009

$41,555

$2,103,600 + $1,783,700

$3,887,300

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Permits

Aug 3, 2015 • Active

Residential gas

Replace the gas water heater.

Gas

Plumbing

Water heater

Aug 3, 2015 • Active

Residential plumbing

Replace the existing water heater.

Plumbing

Water heater

Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,300
Basement Type: Partial

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: Wood Stove
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 12

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Colonial
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Stone/Stucco
Roof Shape Type: Mansard

Property Information
Subdivision Name: FERNWOOD ESTATES
Living Sq. Ft: 5,579
Gross Sq. Ft: 11,069
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Attached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 74,052
Municipality Name: BROOKLINE
Acres: 1.7
Zoning Code: S40
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,579
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.7 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1850
Year Renovated: 1963
County: Norfolk County
APN: 43552

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Roland Hayes School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

9/10

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Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi

8/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

61% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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$5.33M – $6.45M

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Home values near 78 Fernwood Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
106 Fernwood Road, Chestnut Hill, MA 6 Beds \| 11 Baths \| 13671 Sq. Ft.	$14,027,722
102 Fernwood Road, Chestnut Hill, MA 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 5022 Sq. Ft.	$5,819,522
82 Fernwood Road, Chestnut Hill, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3946 Sq. Ft.	$4,324,900
74 Fernwood Road, Chestnut Hill, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3825 Sq. Ft.	$4,750,002
50 Fernwood Road, Chestnut Hill, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3302 Sq. Ft.	$4,834,926
48 Cramond Road, Chestnut Hill, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 7236 Sq. Ft.	$5,417,938
40 Yarmouth Road, Chestnut Hill, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3630 Sq. Ft.	$3,944,354

Address	Redfin Estimate
101 Fernwood Road, Chestnut Hill, MA 5 Beds \| 7.5 Baths \| 10000 Sq. Ft.	$18,876,599
100 Fernwood Road, Chestnut Hill, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5054 Sq. Ft.	$5,115,901
80 Fernwood Road, Chestnut Hill, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2972 Sq. Ft.	$4,128,446
66 Fernwood Road, Chestnut Hill, MA 5 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 5185 Sq. Ft.	$6,605,214
76 Fernwood Road, Chestnut Hill, MA 5 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 11935 Sq. Ft.	$10,349,716
30 Cramond Road, Chestnut Hill, MA 5 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 8359 Sq. Ft.	$8,940,999
50 Yarmouth Road, Chestnut Hill, MA 6 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 7007 Sq. Ft.	$7,794,587

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86 Fernwood Road, Chestnut Hill, MA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 6016 Sq. Ft.	$5,422,866
60 Fernwood Road, Chestnut Hill, MA 6 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 5842 Sq. Ft.	$6,051,412
54 Fernwood Road, Chestnut Hill, MA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 7265 Sq. Ft.	$7,309,711
60 Cramond Road, Chestnut Hill, MA 6 Beds \| 11 Baths \| 9972 Sq. Ft.	$9,386,122
24 Yarmouth Road, Chestnut Hill, MA 4 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 6464 Sq. Ft.	$5,850,921
74 Yarmouth Road, Chestnut Hill, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3014 Sq. Ft.	$3,657,026

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