78 Ferncroft Rd is a 5,643 square foot house on a 0.46 acre lot with 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Waban data, we estimate the home's value is $4,151,881.
Single-familyProperty Type
2020Year Built
0.46 acresLot Size
$736Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
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$4,151,881
$22K since July
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This home's estimate is 7% higher than the average sale price ($3.88M) of 6 comparable homes.
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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
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26
3 MoM
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Sale history for 78 Ferncroft Rd
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$38,943 (+3.8%)
$1,494,600 + $2,524,300
$4,018,900
2025
$37,510 (+3.4%)
$1,423,400 + $2,404,100
$3,827,500
2024
$36,268 (+2.7%)
$1,381,900 + $2,334,100
$3,716,000
2023
$35,315 (+16.8%)
$1,085,300 + $2,383,800
$3,469,100
2022
$30,236 (+56.9%)
$957,100 + $1,917,000
$2,874,100
2021
$19,270 (+3.1%)
$902,900 + $888,000
$1,790,900
2020
$18,697 (+2.9%)
$902,900 + $888,000
$1,790,900
2019
$18,169 (+2.3%)
$876,600 + $862,100
$1,738,700
2018
$17,757 (+3.1%)
$786,700 + $854,400
$1,641,100
2017
$17,216 (+4.1%)
$742,200 + $806,000
$1,548,200
2016
$16,545 (+4.9%)
$693,600 + $760,300
$1,453,900
2015
$15,776 (+1.0%)
$648,200 + $710,600
$1,358,800
2014
$15,626 (+5.5%)
$593,100 + $696,200
$1,289,300
2013
$14,814 (+2.9%)
$593,100 + $696,200
$1,289,300
2012
$14,401 (+5.7%)
$593,100 + $696,200
$1,289,300
2011
$13,622 (+2.6%)
$587,800 + $661,900
$1,249,700
2010
$13,272 (+3.1%)
$599,800 + $675,100
$1,274,900
2009
$12,870
$612,000 + $680,200
$1,292,200
Tax history for 78 Ferncroft Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$38,943 (+3.8%)
$1,494,600 + $2,524,300
$4,018,900
2025
$37,510 (+3.4%)
$1,423,400 + $2,404,100
$3,827,500
2024
$36,268 (+2.7%)
$1,381,900 + $2,334,100
$3,716,000
2023
$35,315 (+16.8%)
$1,085,300 + $2,383,800
$3,469,100
2022
$30,236 (+56.9%)
$957,100 + $1,917,000
$2,874,100
2021
$19,270 (+3.1%)
$902,900 + $888,000
$1,790,900
2020
$18,697 (+2.9%)
$902,900 + $888,000
$1,790,900
2019
$18,169 (+2.3%)
$876,600 + $862,100
$1,738,700
2018
$17,757 (+3.1%)
$786,700 + $854,400
$1,641,100
2017
$17,216 (+4.1%)
$742,200 + $806,000
$1,548,200
2016
$16,545 (+4.9%)
$693,600 + $760,300
$1,453,900
2015
$15,776 (+1.0%)
$648,200 + $710,600
$1,358,800
2014
$15,626 (+5.5%)
$593,100 + $696,200
$1,289,300
2013
$14,814 (+2.9%)
$593,100 + $696,200
$1,289,300
2012
$14,401 (+5.7%)
$593,100 + $696,200
$1,289,300
2011
$13,622 (+2.6%)
$587,800 + $661,900
$1,249,700
2010
$13,272 (+3.1%)
$599,800 + $675,100
$1,274,900
2009
$12,870
$612,000 + $680,200
$1,292,200
*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: 130
Basement Type: Partial
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 5
# of 1/2 Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 11
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Colonial
Construction Type: Concrete
Exterior Wall: Stone/Stucco
Roof Shape Type: Hip
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 5,643
Gross Sq. Ft: 9,494
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,683
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 20,038
Municipality Name: NEWTON
Acres: 0.46
Zoning Code: SR2
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 6.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,643
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2020
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3928818S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
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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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