Off Market May 2011 for $1.7M

$3,216,382

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,537/mo

•

6,500

sq ft

38 Karen Rd, Waban, MA 02468

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

2004Year Built

0.34 acresLot Size

$495Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Leslie Grover • Prudential Edna Kranz Realty

Bought with Lisa Li • Feng Shui Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #71188312

Redfin Estimate

$3,216,382

$1.4M since sold in May 2011$41K since July

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This home's estimate is 21.7% lower than the average sale price ($4.11M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$3,960,000
A
6 beds6.5 baths7,319 sq ft
81 Fuller St, Waban, MA 02468
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$2,499,000
B
5 beds5.5 baths4,607 sq ft
110 Avalon Rd, Waban, MA 02468
SOLD APR 16, 2026
$3,800,000
C
5 beds5 baths6,255 sq ft
19 Gordon Rd, Waban, MA 02468
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$3,700,000
D
6 beds6.5 baths6,444 sq ft
21 Endicott St, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD MAY 7, 2026
$4,485,450
E
6 beds7 baths6,343 sq ft
180 Allen Ave, Waban, MA 02468
SOLD APR 30, 2026
$6,200,000
F
5 beds4.5 baths7,243 sq ft
115 Windsor Rd, Waban, MA 02468

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Market trends in 02468, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

102.0%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$2.3M

$520 MoM

Avg. days on market

26d

7 days MoM

Recently sold homes

3 MoM

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Sale history for 38 Karen Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$31,477 (+3.8%)

$1,331,300 + $1,917,100

$3,248,400

2025

$30,318 (+3.4%)

$1,267,900 + $1,825,800

$3,093,700

2024

$29,315 (+3.6%)

$1,231,000 + $1,772,600

$3,003,600

2023

$28,307 (+4.5%)

$957,600 + $1,823,000

$2,780,600

2022

$27,085 (+3.6%)

$886,700 + $1,687,900

$2,574,600

2021

$26,135 (+3.1%)

$836,500 + $1,592,400

$2,428,900

2020

$25,358 (+2.9%)

$836,500 + $1,592,400

$2,428,900

2019

$24,643 (+3.7%)

$812,100 + $1,546,100

$2,358,200

2018

$23,774 (+3.1%)

$733,500 + $1,463,700

$2,197,200

2017

$23,050 (+4.6%)

$692,000 + $1,380,800

$2,072,800

2016

$22,045 (+4.9%)

$646,700 + $1,290,500

$1,937,200

2015

$21,020 (+1.2%)

$604,400 + $1,206,100

$1,810,500

2014

$20,777 (+5.5%)

$554,000 + $1,160,300

$1,714,300

2013

$19,697 (+2.9%)

$554,000 + $1,160,300

$1,714,300

2012

$19,149 (+4.1%)

$554,000 + $1,160,300

$1,714,300

2011

$18,389 (+2.6%)

$552,500 + $1,134,600

$1,687,100

2010

$17,921 (+2.4%)

$563,800 + $1,157,700

$1,721,500

2009

$17,496

$575,300 + $1,181,300

$1,756,600

Tax history for 38 Karen Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$31,477 (+3.8%)

$1,331,300 + $1,917,100

$3,248,400

2025

$30,318 (+3.4%)

$1,267,900 + $1,825,800

$3,093,700

2024

$29,315 (+3.6%)

$1,231,000 + $1,772,600

$3,003,600

2023

$28,307 (+4.5%)

$957,600 + $1,823,000

$2,780,600

2022

$27,085 (+3.6%)

$886,700 + $1,687,900

$2,574,600

2021

$26,135 (+3.1%)

$836,500 + $1,592,400

$2,428,900

2020

$25,358 (+2.9%)

$836,500 + $1,592,400

$2,428,900

2019

$24,643 (+3.7%)

$812,100 + $1,546,100

$2,358,200

2018

$23,774 (+3.1%)

$733,500 + $1,463,700

$2,197,200

2017

$23,050 (+4.6%)

$692,000 + $1,380,800

$2,072,800

2016

$22,045 (+4.9%)

$646,700 + $1,290,500

$1,937,200

2015

$21,020 (+1.2%)

$604,400 + $1,206,100

$1,810,500

2014

$20,777 (+5.5%)

$554,000 + $1,160,300

$1,714,300

2013

$19,697 (+2.9%)

$554,000 + $1,160,300

$1,714,300

2012

$19,149 (+4.1%)

$554,000 + $1,160,300

$1,714,300

2011

$18,389 (+2.6%)

$552,500 + $1,134,600

$1,687,100

2010

$17,921 (+2.4%)

$563,800 + $1,157,700

$1,721,500

2009

$17,496

$575,300 + $1,181,300

$1,756,600

*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

5.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.35 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,849

Year built

2004

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

979156S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.

Property details

Parking

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

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 378
Length: 18
Width: 21
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 180
Length: 15
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 208
Length: 16
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 156
Length: 12
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 168
Length: 12
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 5
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

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

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

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 304
Length: 16
Width: 19
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 432
Length: 18
Width: 24
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 270
Length: 15
Width: 18
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 198
Length: 11
Width: 18
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Second Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room

Appliances
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Microwave, Range

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Half, Play Room, Bedroom, Bathroom, Central Vacuum

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 6,500
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Owner
Year Built Details: Actual
Lead Paint: None

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Sprinkler System

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.34
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $17,920
Tax Year: 2010

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Natural Gas, Other
Cooling: Central Air

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Angier
Middle Or Junior School: Brown/Oak Hill
High School: South

Location Information
Directions: BETWEEN MONTCLAIR AND OAK VALE
UnparsedAddress: 38 Karen Rd, Newton MA 02468

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,849
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2004
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 979156S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer&Dryer,Refrigerator
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Angier Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

9/10

Charles E Brown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi

10/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

4/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 11-17% chance 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

2/10 Air Factor

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

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Waban, MA • 02468

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Estimated sale price

$3.06M – $3.70M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
28 Karen Rd, Waban, MA 6 Beds \| 7.5 Baths \| 6712 Sq. Ft.	$4,092,882
31 Karen Rd, Waban, MA 6 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 7850 Sq. Ft.	$5,343,626

Address	Redfin Estimate
18 Karen Rd, Waban, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3876 Sq. Ft.	$2,948,548
39 Karen Rd, Waban, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3808 Sq. Ft.	$2,561,479

Address	Redfin Estimate
23 Karen Rd, Waban, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5703 Sq. Ft.	$3,809,299
47 Karen Rd, Waban, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3958 Sq. Ft.	$2,483,509

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