Delightful and beautifully maintained 12 room Colonial in wonderful Waban location. Extensive renovations. Spectacular sun-filled gourmet kitchen/family room addition with soaring ceiling and walls of glass. Flexible floor plan, including private bedroom suite perfect for guests or au pair and 1st floor den + office/study. Lower lvl plyrm and bath. Two car garage, central air, two decks. Lovely fenced private yard. Wonderful home for entertaining. Near elementary school, T & shops. A real gem!
Single-familyProperty Type
1965Year Built
0.35 acresLot Size
$624Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Carol Mazmanian• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St.
Bought with David Smith• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Walnut St.
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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
26
3 MoM
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Sale history for 72 Ferncroft Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #70422103
Nov 30, 2006
Sold
$1,364,500
$309/sq ft
Oct 19, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Jul 12, 2006
Listed
$1,495,000
$338/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 1, 1984
Sold
$287,500
$65/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$24,985 (+3.8%)
$1,407,300 + $1,171,100
$2,578,400
2025
$24,065 (+3.4%)
$1,340,300 + $1,115,300
$2,455,600
2024
$23,269 (+4.0%)
$1,301,300 + $1,082,800
$2,384,100
2023
$22,380 (+4.6%)
$1,006,100 + $1,192,300
$2,198,400
2022
$21,398 (+3.6%)
$931,600 + $1,102,400
$2,034,000
2021
$20,647 (+3.1%)
$878,900 + $1,040,000
$1,918,900
2020
$20,033 (+2.9%)
$878,900 + $1,040,000
$1,918,900
2019
$19,468 (+2.0%)
$853,300 + $1,009,700
$1,863,000
2018
$19,084 (+3.1%)
$770,700 + $993,100
$1,763,800
2017
$18,504 (+4.6%)
$727,100 + $936,900
$1,664,000
2016
$17,697 (+4.9%)
$679,500 + $875,600
$1,555,100
2015
$16,874 (+0.5%)
$635,000 + $818,400
$1,453,400
2014
$16,787 (+5.5%)
$582,100 + $803,000
$1,385,100
2013
$15,915 (+2.9%)
$582,100 + $803,000
$1,385,100
2012
$15,472 (+4.4%)
$582,100 + $803,000
$1,385,100
2011
$14,822 (+2.6%)
$580,400 + $779,400
$1,359,800
2010
$14,444 (+2.4%)
$592,200 + $795,300
$1,387,500
2009
$14,101
$604,300 + $811,500
$1,415,800
Tax history for 72 Ferncroft Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$24,985 (+3.8%)
$1,407,300 + $1,171,100
$2,578,400
2025
$24,065 (+3.4%)
$1,340,300 + $1,115,300
$2,455,600
2024
$23,269 (+4.0%)
$1,301,300 + $1,082,800
$2,384,100
2023
$22,380 (+4.6%)
$1,006,100 + $1,192,300
$2,198,400
2022
$21,398 (+3.6%)
$931,600 + $1,102,400
$2,034,000
2021
$20,647 (+3.1%)
$878,900 + $1,040,000
$1,918,900
2020
$20,033 (+2.9%)
$878,900 + $1,040,000
$1,918,900
2019
$19,468 (+2.0%)
$853,300 + $1,009,700
$1,863,000
2018
$19,084 (+3.1%)
$770,700 + $993,100
$1,763,800
2017
$18,504 (+4.6%)
$727,100 + $936,900
$1,664,000
2016
$17,697 (+4.9%)
$679,500 + $875,600
$1,555,100
2015
$16,874 (+0.5%)
$635,000 + $818,400
$1,453,400
2014
$16,787 (+5.5%)
$582,100 + $803,000
$1,385,100
2013
$15,915 (+2.9%)
$582,100 + $803,000
$1,385,100
2012
$15,472 (+4.4%)
$582,100 + $803,000
$1,385,100
2011
$14,822 (+2.6%)
$580,400 + $779,400
$1,359,800
2010
$14,444 (+2.4%)
$592,200 + $795,300
$1,387,500
2009
$14,101
$604,300 + $811,500
$1,415,800
*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
4.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
15,290
Year renovated
2024
Sq. Ft.
4,418
Year built
1965
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3312237S
Parking Spaces
8
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jan 1, 2025.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 6
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #5 Information
Level: Second
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Living Room Information
Level: First
Family Room Information
Level: First
Dining Room Information
Level: First
Kitchen Information
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Sump Pump
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
Interior Features: Bedroom, Den, Play Room
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,418
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame, Stone
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: white
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Security Features: Security System
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.35
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $13,484
Tax Year: 2006
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Beacon Street or Paulson Road to Ferncroft Road
UnparsedAddress: 72 Ferncroft Road, Newton MA 02468
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,418
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 8
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: 2024
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3312237S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Jan 1, 2025
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer And Dryer,Dining Room Light Fixture
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Zervas Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
7/10
Oak Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
8/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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