Off Market Jul 2007 for $1M

$2,673,181

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $7,569/mo

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3,555

sq ft

78 Shaw Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

About this home

Opportunity to restore a grand 11-room 1934 English Tudor on a prestigious street in desirable South Brookline. Handsomely sited with large, level rear yard. Timeless architecture, solid construction, rich craftsmanship, finest materials. Gracious entry w/curved stair, step-down LR, X-lge FR, paneled DR. First time on market in 50 years. Work needed, but the integrity of this fine home shines through.

Single-familyProperty Type

1934Year Built

0.33 acresLot Size

$752Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Geddy McCarthy • Hammond Residential R. E.

Bought with Liz Mintz • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Walnut St.

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•Source:MLS PIN #70456096

Redfin Estimate

$2,673,181

$1.7M since sold in July 2007$34K since July

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This home's estimate is 14.2% higher than the average sale price ($2.34M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$2,280,000
A
5 beds4.5 baths3,873 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$2,103,000
B
4 beds3 baths3,415 sq ft
152 Beverly Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$2,350,000
C
5 beds5 baths4,418 sq ft
16 Alberta Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$2,820,000
D
5 beds3.5 baths5,076 sq ft
34 Lagrange St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$2,215,000
E
5 beds5 baths4,947 sq ft
110 Wallis Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
SOLD MAR 25, 2026
$2,280,000
F
5 beds4 baths4,206 sq ft
36 Goodnough Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

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Market trends in 02467, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.4%

+0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$1.6M

$95K MoM

Avg. days on market

31d

0 days MoM

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Sale history for 78 Shaw Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$27,000 (+2.7%)

$690,500 + $2,017,600

$2,708,100

2022

$26,281 (+8.1%)

$657,600 + $1,921,500

$2,579,100

2021

$24,303 (+7.1%)

$632,300 + $1,847,600

$2,479,900

2020

$22,691 (+5.9%)

$574,900 + $1,826,300

$2,401,200

2019

$21,427 (+8.0%)

$547,500 + $1,739,300

$2,286,800

2018

$19,834 (+3.1%)

$547,500 + $1,549,100

$2,096,600

2017

$19,233 (+1.5%)

$516,500 + $1,430,200

$1,946,700

2016

$18,957 (+4.4%)

$482,700 + $1,336,600

$1,819,300

2015

$18,159 (−1.1%)

$451,100 + $1,249,200

$1,700,300

2014

$18,362 (+0.7%)

$410,100 + $1,202,000

$1,612,100

2013

$18,233 (+2.2%)

$398,200 + $1,166,900

$1,565,100

2012

$17,842 (+5.3%)

$398,200 + $1,166,900

$1,565,100

2011

$16,948 (+3.0%)

$408,600 + $1,091,200

$1,499,800

2010

$16,453 (+33.9%)

$408,600 + $1,091,200

$1,499,800

2009

$12,283

$408,600 + $740,400

$1,149,000

Tax history for 78 Shaw Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$27,000 (+2.7%)

$690,500 + $2,017,600

$2,708,100

2022

$26,281 (+8.1%)

$657,600 + $1,921,500

$2,579,100

2021

$24,303 (+7.1%)

$632,300 + $1,847,600

$2,479,900

2020

$22,691 (+5.9%)

$574,900 + $1,826,300

$2,401,200

2019

$21,427 (+8.0%)

$547,500 + $1,739,300

$2,286,800

2018

$19,834 (+3.1%)

$547,500 + $1,549,100

$2,096,600

2017

$19,233 (+1.5%)

$516,500 + $1,430,200

$1,946,700

2016

$18,957 (+4.4%)

$482,700 + $1,336,600

$1,819,300

2015

$18,159 (−1.1%)

$451,100 + $1,249,200

$1,700,300

2014

$18,362 (+0.7%)

$410,100 + $1,202,000

$1,612,100

2013

$18,233 (+2.2%)

$398,200 + $1,166,900

$1,565,100

2012

$17,842 (+5.3%)

$398,200 + $1,166,900

$1,565,100

2011

$16,948 (+3.0%)

$408,600 + $1,091,200

$1,499,800

2010

$16,453 (+33.9%)

$408,600 + $1,091,200

$1,499,800

2009

$12,283

$408,600 + $740,400

$1,149,000

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

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.33 Acres

Year renovated

1973

Sq. Ft.

3,940

Year built

1934

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Norfolk County

APN

42591

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.

Mar 30, 2026 • Final

Residential plumbing

Replace a booster pump system, an indirect water heater, and a backflow device for a boiler in the basement.

Plumbing

Water heater

Mar 30, 2026 • Final

Residential gas

Perform gas fitting work for a boiler replacement.

Gas

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

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 266
Length: 14
Width: 19
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 192
Length: 12
Width: 16
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 110
Length: 10
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 100
Length: 10
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Living Room Information
Area: 285
Length: 15
Width: 19
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 475
Length: 19
Width: 25
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Dining Room Information
Area: 240
Length: 15
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Partially Finished, Garage Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Flooring: Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Half, Bedroom, Bathroom, Play Room, Exercise Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,555
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Brick
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Roof: Slate
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.32
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,678.68
Tax Year: 2007

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Fuses, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Steam, Oil, Fireplace

Location

Location Information
Directions: Wolcott Road to Shaw Road
UnparsedAddress: 78 Shaw Road, Brookline MA 02467

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,940
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.33 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1934
Year Renovated: 1973
County: Norfolk County
APN: 42591

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

Baker School

Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi

9/10

Brookline High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi

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, 14 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

56% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

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

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$2.54M – $3.08M

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Home values near 78 Shaw Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
55 Shaw Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4300 Sq. Ft.	$3,059,915
75 Shaw Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2876 Sq. Ft.	$2,311,546

Address	Redfin Estimate
61 Shaw Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3039 Sq. Ft.	$2,154,654
83 Shaw Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2518 Sq. Ft.	$2,127,248

Address	Redfin Estimate
67 Shaw Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3403 Sq. Ft.	$2,865,818
91 Shaw Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2860 Sq. Ft.	$2,300,560

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