OFF MARKET

Off Market May 2014 for $372K

$534,880

•

643

sq ft

78 Ober Rd #78, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

Fabulous views from the 5 acre grounds on top of Peabody Hill from a sunny floor through unit. An open floor plan with a living room/dining room open to the kitchen which has been updated with a Sub-Zero refrigerator and a two oven convection range. The bedroom has a large walk-in closet. Stacked laundry is in the bathroom. A large private right to use deck is off the living room. Garage parking, guest parking and great storage. Professionally managed. 100% owner occupied currently. Very private, yet near highways, etc. Pet Friendly. There are 5 condos in the building designed by HH Richardson, built in 1885 and renovated by This Old House in 1982.

CondoProperty Type

1885Year Built

5 acresLot Size

$832Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Nancy Grissom • Hammond Residential R. E.

Bought with Edward Lukatsky • Dream Home Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #71650039

Redfin Estimate

$534,880

$163K since sold in May 2014$29K since August

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This home's estimate is 26.3% higher than the average sale price ($424K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD FEB 17, 2026
$350,000
A
1 bed1 bath625 sq ft
58 Bryon Rd #6, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
SOLD MAR 31, 2026
$715,000
B
2 beds1 bath881 sq ft
36 Ober Rd #36, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$356,775
C
2 beds1 bath780 sq ft
66 Bryon Rd #2, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
SOLD JUL 21, 2026
$345,000
D
2 beds1 bath786 sq ft
60 Bryon #1, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$375,000
E
1 bed1 bath575 sq ft
28 Westgate Rd #3, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN JAN 15, 2026
$399,999
F
1 bed1 bath575 sq ft
23 Westgate Rd #6, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

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Market trends in 02459, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.2%

0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$2.1M

$188K MoM

Avg. days on market

26d

5 days MoM

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17 MoM

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Sale history for 78 Ober Rd #78

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71650039

May 23, 2014

Sold

$372,000

$579/sq ft

Apr 2, 2014

Contingent

—

Mar 26, 2014

Listed

$350,000

$544/sq ft

MLS PIN #30372080

Feb 15, 2000

Sold

$206,750

$322/sq ft

Dec 20, 1999

Listing Removed

—

Dec 1, 1999

Listed

$229,000

$356/sq ft

Public record

Beds

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Baths

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Stories

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Lot depth

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Lot size

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Year renovated

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Sq. Ft.

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Year built

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Style

Condo/Co-op

County

Middlesex County

APN

—

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

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Accessible

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HOA Dues

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Garage

—

Features

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Last updated by owner on Apr 14, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Assigned, Common, Off Street, Guest

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 130
Length: 10
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Dryer Hookup - Electric,Washer Hookup

Kitchen Information
Area: 54
Length: 6
Width: 9
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances

Basement Information
Basement: N

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 3
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Recessed Lighting, Living/Dining Rm Combo

Exterior

Building Information
Building Name: Bigelow House Condominium
Building Area (Total): 643
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 1
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Effective: 1982
Year Built Details: Approximate,Certified Historic,Renovated Since
Lead Paint: None

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Balcony / Deck, Deck - Wood, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System

Property Information
PropertySubType: Condominium
Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: Unit Placement(Courtyard)
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 5

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,507
Tax Year: 2013

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric, Individual
Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump, Individual

Location

HOA Information
Association Fee: $403.53
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Road Maintenance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
Association Amenities: Trail(s), Storage

Location Information
Directions: Brookline St to Ober Rd. At top of Rd, take left up to hill to the red house at the very top.
UnparsedAddress: 78 Ober Rd # 78, Newton MA 02459

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area
Pets Allowed: Yes w/ Restrictions

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: —

Home facts updated by county records on Apr 14, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Memorial Spaulding Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

10/10

Oak Hill Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

8/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

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

3/10 Fire Factor

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

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 97° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

58% 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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$509,000 – $616,000

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Home values near 78 Ober Rd #78

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
74 Ober Road, Newton, MA 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2003 Sq. Ft.	$1,143,264
80 Ober Road #5, Newton, MA 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2346 Sq. Ft.	$1,161,661

Address	Redfin Estimate
76 Ober Road, Newton, MA 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1667 Sq. Ft.	$960,685
76 Ober Road #76, Newton, MA 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1667 Sq. Ft.	$1,017,000

Address	Redfin Estimate
78 Ober Road, Newton, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 643 Sq. Ft.	$568,273
80 Ober Road #80, Newton Centre, MA 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2346 Sq. Ft.	$1,125,240

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