Off Market Dec 2009 for $715K

$1,745,848

•

3,133

sq ft

78 Westminster Rd, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

IN THE HEART OF NEWTON CENTRE ON A CUL-DE-SAC IS THIS WONDERFUL 1929 EIGHT ROOM GARRISON COLONIAL-STYLE RESIDENCE. SITUATED ON A BEAUTIFUL LOT NEAR THE CHARLES COHEN CONSERVATION AREA. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE FRONT TO BACK LIVING ROOM WITH FIREPLACE, DEN, EAT-IN KITCHEN WITH DIRECT ACCESS TO THE BACKYARD, AND FOUR CORNER BEDROOMS. ALSO OFFERED ARE NATURAL WOOD DETAIL, 1 1/2 BATHROOMS, PARTIALLY FINISHED BASEMENT, HARDWOOD FLOORS, WALK-UP ATTIC, AND GARAGE UNDER. EXPANSION OPPORTUNITIES!

Single-familyProperty Type

1929Year Built

9,775 sq ftLot Size

$557Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Scott Schillin • Hammond Residential R. E.

Bought with Andrew Sansone • Savemore Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #70968905

Redfin Estimate

$1,745,848

$1.0M since sold in December 2009$32K since August

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This home's estimate is 22.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.42M) of 6 comparable homes.

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SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,005,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,709 sq ft
5 Olde Field Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD MAY 21, 2026
$1,630,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths1,975 sq ft
108 Glen Ave, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$1,350,000
D
5 beds2 baths2,244 sq ft
56 Daniel St, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$1,435,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths2,291 sq ft
105 Grant Ave, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$884,325
F
4 beds2 baths1,296 sq ft
6 Truman Rd, Newton, MA 02459

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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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Sale history for 78 Westminster Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$18,579 (+3.8%)

$1,077,900 + $839,400

$1,917,300

2025

$17,895 (+3.4%)

$1,026,600 + $799,400

$1,826,000

2024

$17,303 (+5.3%)

$996,700 + $776,100

$1,772,800

2023

$16,434 (+4.5%)

$804,300 + $810,000

$1,614,300

2022

$15,724 (+3.6%)

$744,700 + $750,000

$1,494,700

2021

$15,173 (+3.1%)

$702,500 + $707,600

$1,410,100

2020

$14,721 (+2.9%)

$702,500 + $707,600

$1,410,100

2019

$14,306 (+4.9%)

$682,000 + $687,000

$1,369,000

2018

$13,644 (+3.1%)

$614,100 + $646,900

$1,261,000

2017

$13,228 (+4.6%)

$579,300 + $610,300

$1,189,600

2016

$12,652 (+4.9%)

$541,400 + $570,400

$1,111,800

2015

$12,064 (+0.7%)

$506,000 + $533,100

$1,039,100

2014

$11,979 (+5.5%)

$464,700 + $523,700

$988,400

2013

$11,357 (+2.9%)

$464,700 + $523,700

$988,400

2012

$11,040 (+53.2%)

$464,700 + $523,700

$988,400

2011

$7,208 (+4.9%)

$469,500 + $191,800

$661,300

2010

$6,871 (+2.4%)

$479,100 + $180,900

$660,000

2009

$6,708

$488,900 + $184,600

$673,500

Tax history for 78 Westminster Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$18,579 (+3.8%)

$1,077,900 + $839,400

$1,917,300

2025

$17,895 (+3.4%)

$1,026,600 + $799,400

$1,826,000

2024

$17,303 (+5.3%)

$996,700 + $776,100

$1,772,800

2023

$16,434 (+4.5%)

$804,300 + $810,000

$1,614,300

2022

$15,724 (+3.6%)

$744,700 + $750,000

$1,494,700

2021

$15,173 (+3.1%)

$702,500 + $707,600

$1,410,100

2020

$14,721 (+2.9%)

$702,500 + $707,600

$1,410,100

2019

$14,306 (+4.9%)

$682,000 + $687,000

$1,369,000

2018

$13,644 (+3.1%)

$614,100 + $646,900

$1,261,000

2017

$13,228 (+4.6%)

$579,300 + $610,300

$1,189,600

2016

$12,652 (+4.9%)

$541,400 + $570,400

$1,111,800

2015

$12,064 (+0.7%)

$506,000 + $533,100

$1,039,100

2014

$11,979 (+5.5%)

$464,700 + $523,700

$988,400

2013

$11,357 (+2.9%)

$464,700 + $523,700

$988,400

2012

$11,040 (+53.2%)

$464,700 + $523,700

$988,400

2011

$7,208 (+4.9%)

$469,500 + $191,800

$661,300

2010

$6,871 (+2.4%)

$479,100 + $180,900

$660,000

2009

$6,708

$488,900 + $184,600

$673,500

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

9,775

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,133

Year built

1929

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

168142S

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Dec 3, 2022.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

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

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

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

Living Room Information
Area: 288
Length: 24
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 160
Length: 16
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Dining Area

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
Interior Features: Den, Foyer, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,992
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.22
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
WaterfrontYN: Yes
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,708
Tax Year: 2009

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Hot Water, Oil
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Langley to Glen to Westminster
UnparsedAddress: 78 Westminster Rd, Newton MA 02459

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,133
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 4
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 9,775 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 168142S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Dec 3, 2022

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Bowen

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

8/10

Charles E Brown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

10/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

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 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

50% 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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$1.66M – $2.01M

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Home values near 78 Westminster Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
90 Westminster Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,402,902
85 Westminster Rd, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2393 Sq. Ft.	$1,716,103

Address	Redfin Estimate
84 Westminster Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2689 Sq. Ft.	$2,085,211
75 Westminster Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2223 Sq. Ft.	$1,535,439

Address	Redfin Estimate
72 Westminster Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2108 Sq. Ft.	$1,788,466
67 Westminster Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1855 Sq. Ft.	$1,423,697

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