This beautiful sprawling cape has it all. Totally updated, gleaming hardwood floors throughout and lots of natural light. It has great flow with a nicely done kitchen w granite & stainless and a large eat in area, there is a separate dining room and a beautiful living room with fireplace. The 1st floor master suite is gorgeous & includes a bath w soaking tub, dbl sinks & lg. walk in shower. There are 2 stairways leading to the 2nd floor that has 3 great sized bedrooms, plenty of closet space, 2 full baths and a 2nd family room/guest room, also a large bonus room above the garage. If there was a need for more space, there is a full basement that is ready to finish. Wonderful back yard w in-ground heated swimming pool & lots of space for back yard sports and family fun! Enjoy downtown shopping & restaurants, commuter T, Close to beaches & minutes to Hingham Shipyard!
Single-familyProperty Type
1965Year Built
0.92 acresLot Size
$416Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Liz McCarron Team• William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Bought with Allyson Kinch White• Capital Residential Group, LLC
Your chance to own a well-proportioned, dynamic, Cape Cod home on a spacious acre lot is here! Thoughtfully expanded, this home offers space for in-laws, au pairs, visiting college students, or overnight guests. And your guests will want to stay overnight - heated in-ground pool with patio area and PLENTY of grassy yard to enjoy will provide entertainment all summer long. Inside the flow makes sense for those wanting space. Two staircases, first and second floor family rooms, and a full, dry, basement ready for a new floor to make it complete! Lovingly maintained with new windows, a new french drain system in basement, and updated kitchen. Priced to allow for your own finishing touches to make this wonderful home your own!
MLS PIN #30624305
Sep 4, 2002
Sold
$605,000
$189/sq ft
Aug 7, 2002
Listing Removed
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Jul 10, 2002
Listed
$629,900
$196/sq ft
CHARMING CUSTOM 10RM CAPE, 1 AC PRIV LOT ON CUL DE SAC GREAT FLR PLAN! LGE COUNTRY KTCHEN OPEN TO BEAUT PATIO & POOL. LIV RM WITH FP & BUILT-INS, DIN RM, DEN & OFFICE. FAMILY RM WITH SKYLGHT OVER 2-CAR GARAGE & MUDROOM. PROF LNDSCP TOO!
Public Records
May 30, 1985
Sold
$225,000
$70/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,561 (+10.4%)
$464,600 + $609,800
$1,074,400
2022
$9,570 (+5.6%)
$444,500 + $584,300
$1,028,800
2021
$9,066 (+2.4%)
$307,000 + $373,100
$680,100
2020
$8,853 (+2.2%)
$295,100 + $360,700
$655,800
2019
$8,660 (+2.5%)
$289,300 + $341,000
$630,300
2018
$8,448 (+1.0%)
$286,500 + $319,100
$605,600
2017
$8,364 (+2.8%)
$274,500 + $319,100
$593,600
2016
$8,139 (+2.5%)
$262,600 + $313,000
$575,600
2015
$7,940 (+4.7%)
$262,600 + $343,500
$606,100
2014
$7,581 (+2.6%)
$262,600 + $318,300
$580,900
2013
$7,389 (+3.1%)
$262,600 + $318,300
$580,900
2012
$7,168 (+12.2%)
$262,600 + $318,300
$580,900
2011
$6,390 (+2.0%)
$259,600 + $308,400
$568,000
2010
$6,262 (−3.2%)
$284,600 + $308,400
$593,000
2009
$6,466
$359,600 + $308,400
$668,000
Tax history for 78 Vernon Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,561 (+10.4%)
$464,600 + $609,800
$1,074,400
2022
$9,570 (+5.6%)
$444,500 + $584,300
$1,028,800
2021
$9,066 (+2.4%)
$307,000 + $373,100
$680,100
2020
$8,853 (+2.2%)
$295,100 + $360,700
$655,800
2019
$8,660 (+2.5%)
$289,300 + $341,000
$630,300
2018
$8,448 (+1.0%)
$286,500 + $319,100
$605,600
2017
$8,364 (+2.8%)
$274,500 + $319,100
$593,600
2016
$8,139 (+2.5%)
$262,600 + $313,000
$575,600
2015
$7,940 (+4.7%)
$262,600 + $343,500
$606,100
2014
$7,581 (+2.6%)
$262,600 + $318,300
$580,900
2013
$7,389 (+3.1%)
$262,600 + $318,300
$580,900
2012
$7,168 (+12.2%)
$262,600 + $318,300
$580,900
2011
$6,390 (+2.0%)
$259,600 + $308,400
$568,000
2010
$6,262 (−3.2%)
$284,600 + $308,400
$593,000
2009
$6,466
$359,600 + $308,400
$668,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.92 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
3,209
Year built
1965
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Plymouth County
APN
2622982S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 1, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 5
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Pool - Inground Heated, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard
Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: Pool - Inground Heated
Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Security Features: Security System
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.92
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Wooded
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,340
Tax Year: 2016
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Location
Location Information
Directions: First Parish Road to Vernon Road.
UnparsedAddress: 78 Vernon Rd, Scituate MA 02066
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,209
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.92 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Plymouth County
APN: 2622982S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 1, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4
Listing Information
Exclusions: Ceiling Ornaments In Nursery, Front Door Knocker, Window Treatments,Washer & Dryer
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Cushing Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
9/10
Gates Intermediate School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
8/10
Scituate High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
9/10
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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 95° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.27M – $1.54M
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