178 Oliver Rd is a 1,936 square foot house on a 6,970 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Waban data, we estimate the home's value is $1,441,570.
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
6,970 sq ftLot Size
$745Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,441,570
$1,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 2.5% lower than the average sale price ($1.48M) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,456 (+3.8%)
$1,065,000 + $220,500
$1,285,500
2025
$11,998 (+3.4%)
$1,014,300 + $210,000
$1,224,300
2024
$11,601 (+4.0%)
$984,800 + $203,800
$1,188,600
2023
$11,155 (+4.5%)
$750,900 + $344,900
$1,095,800
2022
$10,674 (+3.6%)
$695,300 + $319,300
$1,014,600
2021
$10,299 (+3.1%)
$655,900 + $301,300
$957,200
2020
$9,993 (+5.6%)
$655,900 + $301,300
$957,200
2019
$9,467 (+23.1%)
$636,800 + $269,100
$905,900
2018
$7,690 (+3.1%)
$580,400 + $130,300
$710,700
2017
$7,456 (+4.6%)
$547,500 + $123,000
$670,500
2016
$7,131 (+4.9%)
$511,700 + $114,900
$626,600
2015
$6,799
$478,200 + $107,400
$585,600
2014
$6,803 (+5.5%)
$440,900 + $120,400
$561,300
2013
$6,449 (+2.9%)
$440,900 + $120,400
$561,300
2012
$6,270 (+3.5%)
$440,900 + $120,400
$561,300
2011
$6,059 (+2.6%)
$443,800 + $112,100
$555,900
2010
$5,905 (+4.8%)
$452,900 + $114,300
$567,200
2009
$5,632
$462,100 + $103,400
$565,500
Tax history for 178 Oliver Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,456 (+3.8%)
$1,065,000 + $220,500
$1,285,500
2025
$11,998 (+3.4%)
$1,014,300 + $210,000
$1,224,300
2024
$11,601 (+4.0%)
$984,800 + $203,800
$1,188,600
2023
$11,155 (+4.5%)
$750,900 + $344,900
$1,095,800
2022
$10,674 (+3.6%)
$695,300 + $319,300
$1,014,600
2021
$10,299 (+3.1%)
$655,900 + $301,300
$957,200
2020
$9,993 (+5.6%)
$655,900 + $301,300
$957,200
2019
$9,467 (+23.1%)
$636,800 + $269,100
$905,900
2018
$7,690 (+3.1%)
$580,400 + $130,300
$710,700
2017
$7,456 (+4.6%)
$547,500 + $123,000
$670,500
2016
$7,131 (+4.9%)
$511,700 + $114,900
$626,600
2015
$6,799
$478,200 + $107,400
$585,600
2014
$6,803 (+5.5%)
$440,900 + $120,400
$561,300
2013
$6,449 (+2.9%)
$440,900 + $120,400
$561,300
2012
$6,270 (+3.5%)
$440,900 + $120,400
$561,300
2011
$6,059 (+2.6%)
$443,800 + $112,100
$555,900
2010
$5,905 (+4.8%)
$452,900 + $114,300
$567,200
2009
$5,632
$462,100 + $103,400
$565,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 968
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Colonial
Construction Type: Brick
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,936
Gross Sq. Ft: 3,096
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 968
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,970
Municipality Name: NEWTON
Acres: 0.16
Zoning Code: SR2
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,936
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1953311S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 11, 2026
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Angier Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Charles E Brown Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
10/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
10/10
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