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Off Market Nov 2021 for $1M

$1,294,488

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $716/mo

•

1,944

sq ft

78 Falmouth Rd, Newton, MA 02465

About this home

Charm and sunlight abound in this lovely expanded 5 bedroom English Cottage-styled colonial in quiet West Newton neighborhood. You are greeted by a warm living room with hearth and the dining room with elegant built-in shelving is close by. This leads to an efficient kitchen space with gas cooking and peninsula. New fridge & DW. There are 2 spacious bedrooms on the first floor with a full bath. Doors sparkle with ornate brass and glass handles. A huge master bedroom featuring skylights, track lighting & generous walk-in closet plus 2 sizeable bedrooms and full bath with jacuzzi tub await upstairs. Updated electrical. Newer Anderson windows throughout. Newer water heater. Detached 2 car garage with electricity and off-street parking for 5-6 vehicles. Wonderful tree-lined street. Sought-after area & superior school system. Convenient to groceries, shopping, restaurants, West Newton Square, bike lanes, transportation and commuter routes. Multi-generational options abound. Offers Sept 21.

Single-familyProperty Type

1930Year Built

5,087 sq ftLot Size

$666Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Buyer's agent

CJ Lee Redfin Corp.

Listed by Dave DiGregorio • Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:MLS PIN #72895823

Redfin Estimate

$1,294,488

$283K since sold in November 2021$7,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 8.9% higher than the average sale price ($1.19M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD BY REDFIN AUG 20, 2026
$1,300,000
A
4 beds2 baths2,060 sq ft
154 Cherry St, Newton, MA 02465
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$1,280,000
B
3 beds2 baths2,020 sq ft
46 Jerome Ave, Newton, MA 02465
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$723,000
C
4 beds2 baths1,932 sq ft
268 Newton St, Waltham, MA 02453
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,385,000
D
4 beds2 baths2,257 sq ft
110 Falmouth Rd, Newton, MA 02465
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$1,111,000
E
4 beds1.5 baths1,940 sq ft
38 Barbara Rd, Newton, MA 02465
SOLD SEP 1, 2026
$1,333,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths1,914 sq ft
33 Princess Rd, Newton, MA 02465

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Market trends in 02465, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

104.1%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$73K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

2 days MoM

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9 MoM

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Sale history for 78 Falmouth Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$10,031 (+4.4%)

$774,800 + $260,400

$1,035,200

2025

$9,608 (+3.9%)

$737,900 + $242,500

$980,400

2024

$9,251 (+5.6%)

$716,400 + $231,400

$947,800

2023

$8,764 (+27.0%)

$537,500 + $323,400

$860,900

2022

$6,901 (+3.6%)

$497,700 + $158,300

$656,000

2021

$6,659 (+3.1%)

$469,500 + $149,400

$618,900

2020

$6,461 (+2.9%)

$469,500 + $149,400

$618,900

2019

$6,279 (+4.8%)

$455,800 + $145,100

$600,900

2018

$5,989 (+3.1%)

$414,200 + $139,300

$553,500

2017

$5,807 (−0.2%)

$390,800 + $131,400

$522,200

2016

$5,820 (+5.0%)

$365,200 + $146,200

$511,400

2015

$5,541 (+0.4%)

$341,300 + $136,000

$477,300

2014

$5,521 (+5.5%)

$312,500 + $143,000

$455,500

2013

$5,234 (+2.9%)

$312,500 + $143,000

$455,500

2012

$5,088 (+0.7%)

$312,500 + $143,000

$455,500

2011

$5,051 (+2.6%)

$313,500 + $149,900

$463,400

2010

$4,923 (+2.4%)

$319,900 + $153,000

$472,900

2009

$4,807

$326,400 + $156,200

$482,600

Tax history for 78 Falmouth Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$10,031 (+4.4%)

$774,800 + $260,400

$1,035,200

2025

$9,608 (+3.9%)

$737,900 + $242,500

$980,400

2024

$9,251 (+5.6%)

$716,400 + $231,400

$947,800

2023

$8,764 (+27.0%)

$537,500 + $323,400

$860,900

2022

$6,901 (+3.6%)

$497,700 + $158,300

$656,000

2021

$6,659 (+3.1%)

$469,500 + $149,400

$618,900

2020

$6,461 (+2.9%)

$469,500 + $149,400

$618,900

2019

$6,279 (+4.8%)

$455,800 + $145,100

$600,900

2018

$5,989 (+3.1%)

$414,200 + $139,300

$553,500

2017

$5,807 (−0.2%)

$390,800 + $131,400

$522,200

2016

$5,820 (+5.0%)

$365,200 + $146,200

$511,400

2015

$5,541 (+0.4%)

$341,300 + $136,000

$477,300

2014

$5,521 (+5.5%)

$312,500 + $143,000

$455,500

2013

$5,234 (+2.9%)

$312,500 + $143,000

$455,500

2012

$5,088 (+0.7%)

$312,500 + $143,000

$455,500

2011

$5,051 (+2.6%)

$313,500 + $149,900

$463,400

2010

$4,923 (+2.4%)

$319,900 + $153,000

$472,900

2009

$4,807

$326,400 + $156,200

$482,600

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

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,227 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,895

Year built

1930

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3274770S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.

Property details

Parking

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

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 360
Length: 24
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 180
Length: 15
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 40
Length: 8
Width: 5
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 80
Length: 10
Width: 8
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub

Living Room Information
Area: 240
Length: 16
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Sconce

Dining Room Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 108
Length: 12
Width: 9
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Upgraded,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Cabinets - Upgraded,Peninsula

Office Room Information
Area: 108
Length: 12
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling - Cathedral,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Unfinished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Entrance Foyer, Office

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,944
Foundation Area: 99,999
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Grey

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard, Lighting

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
Lot Features: Level
Frontage Length: 52
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,659
Tax Year: 2021

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Cherry St to Arbor Rd to Falmouth Rd OR Derby St to Parmenter Rd to Falmouth Rd
UnparsedAddress: 78 Falmouth Road, Newton MA 02465

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, University

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,895
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3274770S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Franklin Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

9/10

F A Day Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

9/10

Newton North High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

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

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

52% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

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

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Newton, MA • 02465

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Estimated sale price

$1.23M – $1.49M

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Home values near 78 Falmouth Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
94 Falmouth Rd, Newton, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1341 Sq. Ft.	$1,157,386
70 Falmouth Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2099 Sq. Ft.	$1,527,612

Address	Redfin Estimate
86 Falmouth Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,257,239
66 Falmouth Rd Apt 64, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2632 Sq. Ft.	$1,322,770

Address	Redfin Estimate
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62 Falmouth Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1031 Sq. Ft.	$1,018,089

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