78 Howitt Rd

1,658 Sq. Ft.
$723 / Sq. Ft.
1,658
Sq. Ft.
$723
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This Bellevue Hill beauty is where classic charm meets modern flair! A proud McGreevy-built brick Colonial, it welcomes you with rich hardwood floors, a sunny front-to-back living room, a sleek quartz fireplace, and a dining room perfect for dinner parties. The expanded kitchen features quartz and granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and a center island built for gathering. A stylish half bath with Venetian plaster and heated floors, plus a mudroom with custom built-ins and central air,...This Bellevue Hill beauty is where classic charm meets modern flair! A proud McGreevy-built brick Colonial, it welcomes you with rich hardwood floors, a sunny front-to-back living room, a sleek quartz fireplace, and a dining room perfect for dinner parties. The expanded kitchen features quartz and granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and a center island built for gathering. A stylish half bath with Venetian plaster and heated floors, plus a mudroom with custom built-ins and central air, round out the main level. Upstairs, unwind in the spacious primary bedroom with a walk-in closet, relax in a spa-like bath with heated marble floors, towel warmer, and defogging mirrors, and enjoy two more bedrooms and a walk-up attic. The finished lower level is ready for movie nights, workouts, or guests. Outside, enjoy lush gardens, new patio, blue stone front and back walkways, a brand new relaxing hot tub, and an updated garage all in one of West Roxbury’s most coveted spots.
  1. Listed by Souzan Davood Team • Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

Property Details for 78 Howitt Road

Town
Boston
MLS Area
West Roxbury
Area
MA-Boston-West Roxbury, MA-Boston
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Garden, Colonial
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
4

Open Houses

Saturday, Feb 7th

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Public

Sunday, Feb 8th

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Public

LISTING UPDATED: 02/05/2026 08:15 AM

Property Details for 78 Howitt Road

StatusActive
MLS #73472162
Days on Market10
Taxes$10,709 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1935
CountySuffolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton, Souzan Davood Team
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Building Information for 78 Howitt Road

Stories-Year Built1935Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,600 SF

Payment Calculator

$6,736 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,844

Property Taxes

$892

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 78 Howitt Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Public School
  • Living Area: 1658.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Boston
  • High School: Boston
  • Middle School: Boston
  • Neighborhood: Bellevue Hill
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
  • Basement Features: Partial, Partially Finished, Sump Pump
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Mud Room, Walk-up Attic
  • Interior Features: Security System
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Sink, In Basement
  • Spa Features: Private
  • SpaYN: Yes
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Picture, Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Hot Tub/Spa, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting, Garden Area, Patio
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ductless Mini-Split System
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Hot Water, Radiant, Natural Gas, Ductless
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 184.722222222
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 11.083333333
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 16.666666666
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 155.861111111
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Crown Molding
  • Bedroom2 Length: 15.083333333
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 10.333333333
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 88.958333333
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Attic Access
  • Bedroom3 Length: 10.166666666
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 8.75
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 20.041666666
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Length: 6.166666666
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 3.25
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 39.361111111
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Marble
  • Bathroom2 Length: 9.083333333
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 4.333333333
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 130.333333333
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Wainscoting,Crown Molding
  • Dining Room Length: 11.333333333
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 11.5
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 160.416666666
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Vinyl,Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room Length: 13.75
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Family Room Width: 11.666666666
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 236.576388888
  • Kitchen Features: Bathroom - Half,Balcony - Exterior,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Cabinets - Upgraded,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Length: 13.583333333
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Kitchen Width: 17.416666666
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 17'3"X6'5"
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 238.291666666
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Crown Molding
  • Room Living Room Length: 11.083333333
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 21.5
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: A residential property tax exemption of $4,353.74 has been applied for the fiscal year 2026. Please review the attached list of upgrades completed within the last year.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: W:20 P:03494 S:000,1433603
  • Assessments: $924,800
  • Book: 67944
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: R1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Granite
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 78 Howitt Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 28, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73472162

$1,199,000—
Jul 14, 2022

Sold

MLS PIN #72994111

$1,060,000—
Jun 14, 2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #72994111

—
Jun 8, 2022

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72994111

$849,000—
Jul 3, 2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #222939398

$530,000—
Jul 3, 2007

Sold

MLS PIN #70557966

$530,000—
Apr 18, 2007

Contingent

MLS PIN #70557966

—
Apr 12, 2007

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70557966

$539,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/28/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73472162

$1,199,000
07/14/2022

Sold

MLS PIN #72994111

$1,060,000
06/14/2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #72994111

—
06/08/2022

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72994111

$849,000
07/03/2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #222939398

$530,000
07/03/2007

Sold

MLS PIN #70557966

$530,000
04/18/2007

Contingent

MLS PIN #70557966

—
04/12/2007

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70557966

$539,000

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

Public Records for 78 Howitt Road

Taxable ValueLand$255,100Additions$669,700Total$924,800
Tax Record2025$10,709 ($892 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,658 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,658 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,600 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1935ZoningR1CountySUFFOLKAPNWROX W:20 P:03494 S:000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 78 Howitt Road

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 7 to 12
Public - PK to 8
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Lyndon K-8 School
PublicPK to 8

New Mission High School
Public7 to 12

Kilmer K-8 School
PublicPK to 8

Mozart Elementary School
PublicPK 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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78 Howitt Road is a single family home for sale in Boston, MA 02132. This property was listed for sale on January 28, 2026 by Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton, it's currently listed at $1,199,000. It has been on the market for a total of 10 days and was last sold on July 14, 2022. This listing's school district is Boston Public Schools. Nearby schools include Lyndon K-8 School, New Mission High School and Kilmer K-8 School. 78 Howitt Road is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,658 sqft single family home built in 1935.

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