Last Sold Price
4 beds2,209 sqft$232/sqft
78 Richard Rd, Holliston, MA 01746

Description

Charming home in a fantastic and desirable Holliston neighborhood! Enter through the pretty foyer that is open to a large living room, dining room and kitchen. Eat-in kitchen opens to the cozy family room and overlooks the fenced in back yard. Off the family room is a four-season enclosed porch - perfect for all your summer gatherings. A half bath and laundry completes the first floor. 4 bedrooms and a full bath are located on the upper level. The large fenced in backyard could be transformed into...Charming home in a fantastic and desirable Holliston neighborhood! Enter through the pretty foyer that is open to a large living room, dining room and kitchen. Eat-in kitchen opens to the cozy family room and overlooks the fenced in back yard. Off the family room is a four-season enclosed porch - perfect for all your summer gatherings. A half bath and laundry completes the first floor. 4 bedrooms and a full bath are located on the upper level. The large fenced in backyard could be transformed into your own lovely oasis, with a huge in-ground pool. This home has been freshly painted and spruced up and is ready for you to enjoy the last of the summer! This amazing home is convenient to the Ashland and Framingham commuter rails. Add your finishing touches and make this home your own Home Sweet Home!
LISTING CLOSED: 10/08/2021 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Jean Vangsness • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Property Details for 78 Richard Road

Status
MLS #
72866438
Days on Market
60
Taxes
$8,509 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1968
Town
Holliston
Area
MA-Holliston
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
2

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$665,000

Avg days on market

41

Sale-to-list ratio

97.5%

Holliston, MA

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Acres
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Square Feet
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Location

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Building Information for 78 Richard Road

Stories-Year Built1968Building Size-Lot Size0.50 AC / 21,780 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,312 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,602

Property Taxes

$709

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 78 Richard Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Shopping, Park, Golf Course, Highway Access, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2209.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Plac/Mill
  • High School: Holliston High
  • Middle School: Adams
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Oil Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
  • Basement Features: Partial, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Primary Bath: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Pool - Inground, Storage Shed, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Gas Dryer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Fireplace and Swimming Pool have not been used in a few years. Pool needs a new liner.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:011 B:0008 L:2480,526918
  • Assessments: $476,700
  • Book: 11532
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Zoning: 40
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels: Multi/Split
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 2
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 78 Richard Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 8, 2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72866438

$512,000
Aug 27, 2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72866438

Aug 27, 2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72866438

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/08/2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72866438

$512,000
08/27/2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72866438

08/27/2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72866438

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

Public Records for 78 Richard Road

Taxable ValueLand$268,400Additions$438,300Total$706,700
Tax Record2025$10,353 ($863 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,953 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,953 SqFtStories2Lot Size21,780 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1968Year Renovated2006Zoning40CountyMIDDLESEXAPNHOLL M:011 B:0008 L:2480

Schools near 78 Richard Road

This home is within Holliston School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 2
Public - 3 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Placentino Elementary School
PublicPK to 2

Miller School
Public3 to 5

Robert H. Adams Middle School
Public6 to 8

Holliston High School
Public9 to 12

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 Richard Road, Holliston, MA 01746
$512,000
4
2,209
21,780
$570,000
4
2,116
18,731
$300,000
3
1,680
21,344
$439,900
4
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20,473
$1
4
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2,160
18,295

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