Outstanding Contemporary home built in 2013 with a well designed, open floor plan, full southwestern exposure, and high end finishes. State of the art cherry and granite kitchen with breakfast area, expansive family room with cathedral ceiling, fireplace and built-ins, a full bath with an office/guest room. Four spacious bedrooms on the 2nd floor, with 3 full bathrooms, each with gorgeous tile and granite double sinks, and a full size laundry room. The master bedroom has a vaulted ceiling, generous closet space, and a sensational master bath with a grand tiled shower for two. The finished lower level has 900 sf of additional living space which includes a 5th bedroom and a 5th full bath. There is an attached two-car garage with direct-entry to a family friendly mudroom. Set on a lovely 14,250 sf lot, the property has excellent curb appeal, and is close to the Elliot "T" stop and Waban Square.
Single-familyProperty Type
2013Year Built
0.33 acresLot Size
$622Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Charlie McMillan• Hammond Residential Real Estate
Bought with Norman O'Grady• Prime Realty Group, Inc.
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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 78 Stanley Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #72127135
May 24, 2017
Sold
$1,685,000
$378/sq ft
Apr 1, 2017
Pending
—
Mar 25, 2017
Price Changed
$1,695,000
$380/sq ft
Mar 6, 2017
Listed
$1,779,000
$399/sq ft
MLS PIN #71491916
Jul 3, 2013
Sold
$1,496,750
$335/sq ft
Mar 23, 2013
Contingent
—
Mar 11, 2013
Listed
$1,495,000
$335/sq ft
New Construction in Wonderful Waban..to be completed by June/July 2013...Beautiful 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom Colonial w/ 3400 SF of living area, state-of-the-art cherry & granite kitchen with breakfast area, expansive familyroom w/ cathedral ceiling, fireplace & built-ins, incredible master suite, 2-car garage...quality finishes & amenities throughout. Set on a lovely 14,250 SF lot close to Waban Square shops, MBTA and Angier School...Perfect for casual family living or grand entertaining.
MLS PIN #50354881
Feb 27, 1997
Sold
$275,000
$62/sq ft
Nov 12, 1996
Listing Removed
—
Nov 9, 1996
Listed
$289,000
$65/sq ft
LOCATION--LOCATION--LOCATION--ANGIER SCHOOL, BROWN JUNIOR HIGH, NEWTON SOUTH--A RANCH IN VERY NICE CONDITION--FINISHED LOWER LEVEL, HARDWOOD FLOORS- LIBRARY AND FAMILY ROOM--NOT AN EAT IN KITCHEN-- LOTS OF ROOM FOR EXPANSION--HURRY--HURRY
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$21,570 (+3.8%)
$1,062,300 + $1,163,700
$2,226,000
2025
$20,776 (+3.4%)
$1,011,700 + $1,108,300
$2,120,000
2024
$20,089 (+3.6%)
$982,200 + $1,076,100
$2,058,300
2023
$19,400 (+4.5%)
$762,500 + $1,143,200
$1,905,700
2022
$18,563 (+3.6%)
$706,000 + $1,058,500
$1,764,500
2021
$17,911 (+3.1%)
$666,000 + $998,600
$1,664,600
2020
$17,378 (+2.9%)
$666,000 + $998,600
$1,664,600
2019
$16,888 (−5.3%)
$646,600 + $969,500
$1,616,100
2018
$17,840 (−9.4%)
$579,500 + $1,069,300
$1,648,800
2017
$19,700 (+4.6%)
$568,500 + $1,203,100
$1,771,600
2016
$18,842 (+4.9%)
$531,300 + $1,124,400
$1,655,700
2015
$17,965 (+78.0%)
$496,500 + $1,050,900
$1,547,400
2014
$10,091 (+70.5%)
$445,400 + $387,200
$832,600
2013
$5,917 (+2.9%)
$445,400 + $69,600
$515,000
2012
$5,753 (+2.2%)
$445,400 + $69,600
$515,000
2011
$5,627 (+2.6%)
$447,000 + $69,200
$516,200
2010
$5,483 (−1.9%)
$456,100 + $70,600
$526,700
2009
$5,588
$465,400 + $95,600
$561,000
Tax history for 78 Stanley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$21,570 (+3.8%)
$1,062,300 + $1,163,700
$2,226,000
2025
$20,776 (+3.4%)
$1,011,700 + $1,108,300
$2,120,000
2024
$20,089 (+3.6%)
$982,200 + $1,076,100
$2,058,300
2023
$19,400 (+4.5%)
$762,500 + $1,143,200
$1,905,700
2022
$18,563 (+3.6%)
$706,000 + $1,058,500
$1,764,500
2021
$17,911 (+3.1%)
$666,000 + $998,600
$1,664,600
2020
$17,378 (+2.9%)
$666,000 + $998,600
$1,664,600
2019
$16,888 (−5.3%)
$646,600 + $969,500
$1,616,100
2018
$17,840 (−9.4%)
$579,500 + $1,069,300
$1,648,800
2017
$19,700 (+4.6%)
$568,500 + $1,203,100
$1,771,600
2016
$18,842 (+4.9%)
$531,300 + $1,124,400
$1,655,700
2015
$17,965 (+78.0%)
$496,500 + $1,050,900
$1,547,400
2014
$10,091 (+70.5%)
$445,400 + $387,200
$832,600
2013
$5,917 (+2.9%)
$445,400 + $69,600
$515,000
2012
$5,753 (+2.2%)
$445,400 + $69,600
$515,000
2011
$5,627 (+2.6%)
$447,000 + $69,200
$516,200
2010
$5,483 (−1.9%)
$456,100 + $70,600
$526,700
2009
$5,588
$465,400 + $95,600
$561,000
*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
5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.33 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,562
Year built
2012
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2591163S
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
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street
Basement: Full, Finished, Bulkhead, Radon Remediation System
Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 8X6
Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Second Floor, Washer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Insulated Windows
Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Bathroom, Sitting Room, Office, Central Vacuum, Walk-Up Attic
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,462
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: beige
Lead Paint: None
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Security Features: Security System
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.33
Lot Features: Wooded
Frontage Length: 95
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $20,058
Tax Year: 2017
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Cooling: Central Air, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Location
Location Information
Directions: off Chestnut St.
UnparsedAddress: 78 Stanley Rd, Newton MA 02468
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,562
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.33 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2012
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2591163S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer/Dryer
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Angier Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Charles E Brown Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
10/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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