38 Wachusett Rd

2,877 Sq. Ft.
$695 / Sq. Ft.
2,877
Sq. Ft.
$695
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Exquisitely located in the coveted Chestnut Hill neighborhood, this elegant Colonial amplifies curb appeal with a stately circular drive, lush plantings, and an inviting wrap-around porch. The welcoming grand foyer serves as a beautiful introduction to the home’s thoughtful and extensive updates, including new wood flooring and fresh paint throughout. The tastefully updated chef’s kitchen with SS appliances and soapstone countertops connects to an exquisite solarium-style, sun-filled breakfast room...Exquisitely located in the coveted Chestnut Hill neighborhood, this elegant Colonial amplifies curb appeal with a stately circular drive, lush plantings, and an inviting wrap-around porch. The welcoming grand foyer serves as a beautiful introduction to the home’s thoughtful and extensive updates, including new wood flooring and fresh paint throughout. The tastefully updated chef’s kitchen with SS appliances and soapstone countertops connects to an exquisite solarium-style, sun-filled breakfast room with French doors to the porch. The first floor also showcases a tastefully appointed dining room, living room w/ fireplace, and a renovated half bath. The second level offers a main bedroom and three additional bedrooms, all of generous size, and a full and half bath. LL offers a rec/media room, laundry, and access to the garage. The park-like yard offers new sod & seeding, and ample privacy. Desirably located near Newton Ctr, Green Line T, The Street, shops in Chestnut Hill, Rt. 9, I-90.

Listing Agents

  1. Barry-Beaver Team

    Barry-Beaver Team

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    barrybeaver@compass.com

    P: (617)-610-9310

  2. Beth Barry

    Beth Barry

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    beth.barry@compass.com

    P: (617)-335-8669

  3. Valerie Beaver

    Valerie Beaver

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

Property Details for 38 Wachusett Road

Town
Newton
MLS Area
Chestnut Hill
Area
MA-Newton-Chestnut Hill, MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
6

Open Houses

Friday, May 1st5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturday, May 2nd11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Sunday, May 3rd11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
LISTING UPDATED: 04/30/2026 02:52 PM

Property Details for 38 Wachusett Road

StatusNew
MLS #73509507
Days on Market1
Taxes$16,035 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1928
CountyMiddlesex County
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Building Information for 38 Wachusett Road

Stories-Year Built1928Building Size-Lot Size0.23 AC / 10,000 SF

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$11,402 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$10,066

Property Taxes

$1,336

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 38 Wachusett Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Living Area: 2877.0
  • Color: White
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Ward
  • High School: Nnhs
  • Middle School: Bigelow
  • Neighborhood: Chestnut Hill
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Basement Features: Partial, Partially Finished, Interior Access, Garage Access
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Laminate, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Dining Area, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Pendant, Beadboard, Crown Molding, Decorative Molding, Window Seat, Lighting - Overhead, Sun Room, Center Hall, Media Room
  • Interior Features: French Doors, Security System
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Flooring - Laminate, Gas Dryer Hookup, Exterior Access, Lighting - Overhead, Sink, In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Covered, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Porch, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio, Covered
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Rubber
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Under, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem, Deeded, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Under, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem, Deeded, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Tandem, Deeded, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: MWRA
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 196.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Wood,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 14.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 126.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Lighting - Pendant
  • Bedroom2 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 9.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 238.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Pendant
  • Bedroom3 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 17.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 154.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Recessed Lighting
  • Bedroom4 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 18.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Remodeled,Lighting - Pendant
  • Bathroom1 Length: 3.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Main,First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 6.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 20.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting
  • Bathroom2 Length: 5.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 4.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 60.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting,Pedestal Sink
  • Bathroom3 Length: 10.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom3 Width: 6.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 210.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Open Floorplan,Lighting - Pendant
  • Dining Room Length: 14.0
  • Dining Room Level: Main,First
  • Dining Room Width: 15.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 253.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Wood,French Doors,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room Length: 23.0
  • Family Room Level: Main,First
  • Family Room Width: 11.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 168.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Wood,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Cabinets - Upgraded,Open Floorplan,Second Dishwasher,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove,Lighting - Pendant,Lighting - Overhead,Beadboard,Crown Molding
  • Kitchen Length: 14.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Kitchen Width: 12.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 7X15
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 336.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Window Seat
  • Room Living Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Width: 24.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Exterior cameras. Newton reflects 1-car garage; 2 fit tandem. LR crack in window pane,BD window seal broken. New wood: Foyer/DR/Kitchen/Breakfast Room; remaining fls refinished*. Heat**1 thermostat gas radiators; 2 indiv. thermostats for rms w/ basebrd heat; 1 BD electric heat; kitchen electric fan
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: S:61 B:018 L:0005,698051
  • Assessments: $1,638,500
  • Book: 81880
  • Map: 076SW
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Zoning: SR1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone, Slab
  • Frontage: 80.00
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 38 Wachusett Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 29, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73509507

$1,999,000
Aug 11, 2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73119416

$1,810,000
Jun 6, 2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73119416

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/29/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73509507

$1,999,000
08/11/2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73119416

$1,810,000
06/06/2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73119416

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 38 Wachusett Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$15,293 ($1,274 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,425 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,425 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt995 SqFtStories2Lot Size10,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1928ZoningSR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:61 B:018 L:0005Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 38 Wachusett Road

This home is within Newton School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Ward Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Bigelow Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton North High School
Public9 to 12

Mount Alvernia Academy
PrivatePK to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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38 Wachusett Road is a single family home for sale in Newton, MA 02467. This property was listed for sale on April 29, 2026 by Compass, it's currently listed at $1,999,000. It has been on the market for a total of 1 days and was last sold on August 11, 2023. This listing's school district is Newton School District. Nearby schools include Ward Elementary School, Bigelow Middle School and Newton North High School. 38 Wachusett Road is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 2,877 sqft single family home built in 1928.

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