Last Sold Price
4 beds3,209 sqft$205/sqft
78 Vernon Rd, Scituate, MA 02066

Description

This beautiful sprawling cape has it all. Totally updated, gleaming hardwood floors throughout and lots of natural light. It has great flow with a nicely done kitchen w granite & stainless and a large eat in area, there is a separate dining room and a beautiful living room with fireplace. The 1st floor master suite is gorgeous & includes a bath w soaking tub, dbl sinks & lg. walk in shower. There are 2 stairways leading to the 2nd floor that has 3 great sized bedrooms, plenty of closet space, 2 full...This beautiful sprawling cape has it all. Totally updated, gleaming hardwood floors throughout and lots of natural light. It has great flow with a nicely done kitchen w granite & stainless and a large eat in area, there is a separate dining room and a beautiful living room with fireplace. The 1st floor master suite is gorgeous & includes a bath w soaking tub, dbl sinks & lg. walk in shower. There are 2 stairways leading to the 2nd floor that has 3 great sized bedrooms, plenty of closet space, 2 full baths and a 2nd family room/guest room, also a large bonus room above the garage. If there was a need for more space, there is a full basement that is ready to finish. Wonderful back yard w in-ground heated swimming pool & lots of space for back yard sports and family fun! Enjoy downtown shopping & restaurants, commuter T, Close to beaches & minutes to Hingham Shipyard!
LISTING CLOSED: 04/29/2016 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Liz McCarron Team • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
  2. Listed by Liz McCarron • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Property Details for 78 Vernon Road

Status
MLS #
71959793
Days on Market
17
Taxes
$8,340 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1965
Town
Scituate
Area
MA-Scituate
Architectural Style
Cape
Style
Cape
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces Total
5

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,225,000

Avg days on market

50

Sale-to-list ratio

99.5%

Scituate, MA

9 comparable properties found

$1,500,000 | 639 First Parish Road, Scituate, MA 02066
1/35
1

$1,500,000

Sold 09/26/24

4
Bedrooms
3,535
Square Feet
0.92
Acres
2

$1,000,000

Sold 12/23/24

4
Bedrooms
3.5
Bathrooms
3,523
Square Feet
1.88
Acres
front view of a house with a yard
1/35
3

$1,225,000

Sold 09/30/25

4
Bedrooms
3,279
Square Feet
0.35
Acres
a view of a white house with a big yard and large trees
1/42
4

$1,137,500

Sold 01/13/26

4
Bedrooms
3,309
Square Feet
5.2
Acres
a front view of a house with yard and parking
1/43
5

$1,399,000

Sold 04/30/25

4
Bedrooms
3,711
Square Feet
1.7
Acres
a view of a white house with sign and yard
1/7
6

$1,960,000

Sold 07/18/25

4
Bedrooms
3,553
Square Feet
1.63
Acres
$1,225,000 | 290 Beaver Dam Road, Scituate, MA 02066
1/43
7

$1,225,000

Sold 11/18/25

4
Bedrooms
3,451
Square Feet
0.52
Acres
front view of house with a yard
1/41
8

$1,225,000

Sold 10/22/24

4
Bedrooms
3,228
Square Feet
0.47
Acres
$1,550,000 | 291 First Parish Road, Scituate, MA 02066
1/37
9

$1,550,000

Sold 06/24/25

4
Bedrooms
2,794
Square Feet
0.46
Acres

Location

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Building Information for 78 Vernon Road

Stories-Year Built1965Building Size-Lot Size0.92 AC / 40,162 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,034 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,339

Property Taxes

$695

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 78 Vernon 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, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3209.0
  • Color: yellow
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Cushing
  • High School: Scituate
  • Middle School: Gates
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Marble, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Dining Area, Mud Room, Office
  • Interior Features: Security System
  • Laundry Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Main Level, Remodeled, Wainscoting, First Floor, Washer Hookup
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Pool - Inground Heated, Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Pool - Inground Heated, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Porch, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac, Wooded
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Pool Features: Pool - Inground Heated
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: 220 Volts
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 288.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 18.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Main, First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 16.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 260.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 20.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 150.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 162.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 9.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 18.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub,Remodeled
  • Bathroom1 Level: Main,First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Shower Stall
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 156.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan
  • Dining Room Length: 13.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 12.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 285.0
  • Family Room Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup
  • Family Room Length: 19.0
  • Family Room Level: Second
  • Family Room Width: 15.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 120.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Deck - Exterior,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Length: 12.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Kitchen Width: 10.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 325.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan
  • Room Living Room Length: 25.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 140.0
  • Room Office Features: Closet - Walk-in,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Office Length: 14.0
  • Room Office Level: Second
  • Room Office Width: 10.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: No
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Buyer to verify all room measurements.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:030 B:002 L:014K,1165580
  • Assessments: $575,600
  • Book: 45225
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Zoning: res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Heat Zones: 4
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 78 Vernon Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 29, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #570650592

$656,900

+20.4% / yr

Apr 29, 2016

Sold

MLS PIN #71959793

$656,900
Feb 24, 2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #71959793

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/29/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #570650592

$656,900

+20.4% / yr

04/29/2016

Sold

MLS PIN #71959793

$656,900
02/24/2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #71959793

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

Public Records for 78 Vernon Road

Taxable ValueLand$444,500Additions$584,300Total$1,028,800
Tax Record2025$10,278 ($856 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4Total Finished SqFt3,209 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,209 SqFtStories2Lot Size40,175 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1965Year Renovated1990CountyPLYMOUTHAPNSCIT M:030 B:002 L:014K

Schools near 78 Vernon Road

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

Gates Intermediate School
Public6 to 8

Scituate 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 Vernon Road, Scituate, MA 02066
$656,900
4
3,209
40,162
$1
3
1,620
40,140
$576,000
4
2,350
40,075
3
2.5
2,195
40,075
$425,500
3
1,664
40,075
$1,300,000
5
2,799
41,050

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