Last Sold Price
6 beds5,737 sqft$523/sqft
78 Morton Rd, Milton, MA 02186

Description

Located on Milton Hill’s exclusive Morton Road, the Robbins-Cabot-Morton House is Milton’s finest example of a federal-style home, extensively restored with the highest quality of design, materials & craftsmanship. The history of this Grande Dame dates back to the 1st president of Milton Academy who built this home on land once owned by the last Royal Governor of Massachusetts Bay Colony. Once inside you will be transported to a sanctuary of style & sophistication, with graciously proportioned interiors...Located on Milton Hill’s exclusive Morton Road, the Robbins-Cabot-Morton House is Milton’s finest example of a federal-style home, extensively restored with the highest quality of design, materials & craftsmanship. The history of this Grande Dame dates back to the 1st president of Milton Academy who built this home on land once owned by the last Royal Governor of Massachusetts Bay Colony. Once inside you will be transported to a sanctuary of style & sophistication, with graciously proportioned interiors & a luxurious balance of modern updates & beautiful historical details. The current owner, a noted designer, has created an oasis of comfort & artistry. Oversized living spaces are flooded with light & include custom millwork & a brilliant new Faneuil kitchen. Six bedrooms allow for flexible configurations with inviting comfortable space for everyone. Located steps from Milton Village's local eateries, shops, trolley stop & one mile to Milton Academy.  Come tour this rare remarkable gem!
LISTING CLOSED: 12/23/2020 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Carolyn Cahill • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
  2. Listed by Su-en Wong • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Property Details for 78 Morton Road

Status
MLS #
72731077
Days on Market
13
Taxes
$27,953 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1795
Town
Milton
MLS Area
Milton Hill
Area
MA-Milton-Milton Hill, MA-Milton
Architectural Style
Colonial, Federal
Style
Colonial, Federal
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
8.00
Parking Spaces Total
8

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,750,000

Avg days on market

54

Sale-to-list ratio

100.5%

Milton, MA

9 comparable properties found

$3,500,000 | 103 Canton Avenue, Milton, MA 02186
1/42
1

$3,500,000

Sold 08/04/26

6
Bedrooms
6,072
Square Feet
2.65
Acres
$2,850,000 | 60 Whittier Road, Milton, MA 02186
1/40
2

$2,850,000

Sold 09/30/25

6
Bedrooms
6,800
Square Feet
0.92
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
1/38
3

$2,750,000

Sold 02/12/26

5
Bedrooms
5,359
Square Feet
1.06
Acres
$2,250,000 | 17 Woodlot Drive, Milton, MA 02186
1/41
4

$2,250,000

Sold 05/16/25

5
Bedrooms
4,950
Square Feet
0.50
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
1/7
5

$4,150,000

Sold 10/15/25

6
Bedrooms
6,900
Square Feet
0.77
Acres
$2,200,000 | 5 Mark Lane, Milton, MA 02186
1/41
6

$2,200,000

Sold 06/12/26

5
Bedrooms
5,503
Square Feet
0.92
Acres
a view of a house with a yard and sitting area
1/30
7

$3,100,000

Sold 10/31/25

7
Bedrooms
7,312
Square Feet
2.56
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
1/40
8

$2,200,000

Sold 10/02/25

5
Bedrooms
5,250
Square Feet
0.17
Acres
a aerial view of a house with a yard plants and large tree
1/37
9

$2,375,000

Sold 09/26/25

5
Bedrooms
4,244
Square Feet
0.30
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Carolyn Cahill; William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Su-en Wong

Sold By William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Julianne Bridgeman

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Building Information for 78 Morton Road

Stories-Year Built1795Building Size-Lot Size0.45 AC / 19,580 SF

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$17,578 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$15,249

Property Taxes

$2,329

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 78 Morton Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 5737.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven
  • Basement Features: Full
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 6
  • Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Bedroom, Office, Foyer, Wetbar
  • Interior Features: Wetbar
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Porch - Screened, Patio
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Geothermal Heat Pump
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Generator
  • Heating: Forced Air, Steam, Radiant, Natural Gas, Geothermal, Fireplace(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 324.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 18.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 18.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 306.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Length: 18.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 17.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 221.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 17.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 306.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Fireplace,Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 17.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Bedroom4 Width: 18.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 273.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Fireplace,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom5 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 21.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 30.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Length: 5.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 6.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 50.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Length: 10.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 5.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 48.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Length: 6.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Third
  • Bathroom3 Width: 8.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 360.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Dining Room Length: 18.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 20.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 360.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Family Room Length: 18.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 20.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 320.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Kitchen Length: 20.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 16.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 324.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Wet Bar
  • Room Living Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 18.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 112.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Office Length: 14.0
  • Room Office Level: Third
  • Room Office Width: 8.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Disclosures: Seller is a licensed Real Estate Agent.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:E B:007 L:5,128699
  • Assessments: $2,130,600
  • Book: 36494
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Zoning: RC
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 6
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Granite
  • Cooling Zones: 7
  • Heat Zones: 7
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 78 Morton Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 23, 2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72731077

$3,000,000
Sep 26, 2020

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72731077

Sep 26, 2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72731077

DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/23/2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72731077

$3,000,000
09/26/2020

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72731077

09/26/2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72731077

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

Public Records for 78 Morton Road

Taxable ValueLand$666,200Additions$2,685,600Total$3,351,800
Tax Record2025$37,171 ($3,098 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt5,737 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,737 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt2,021 SqFtStories3Lot Size19,580 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1795ZoningRCCountyNORFOLKAPNMILT M:E B:007 L:5Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 78 Morton Road

This home is within Milton School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Glover Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Charles S Pierce Middle School
Public6 to 8

Milton High School
Public9 to 12

Collicot Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 78 Morton Road, Milton, MA 02186
$3,000,000
6
5,737
19,580
$2,500,000
5
4,307
11,273
$410,000
4
3,117
11,600
4
3
2,574
20,900
$1,096,500
4
3,060
11,166
5
3.5
2,880
12,049

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Listing Courtesy of William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Carolyn Cahill; William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Su-en Wong

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