78 Waban Hill Rd N

4,694 Sq. Ft.
$586 / Sq. Ft.
4,694
Sq. Ft.
$586
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Stately brick Colonial set in desirable Chestnut Hill near Boston College, offering timeless curb appeal, beautifully landscaped grounds & commanding presence. A warm foyer with rich hardwood floors & elegant French doors opens to a sun-filled entry porch, setting the tone for a home that balances classic charm with everyday comfort. The living room, with striking floor-to-ceiling windows, flows seamlessly into a generous dining room, ideal for both relaxed living and entertaining. A well-appointed...Stately brick Colonial set in desirable Chestnut Hill near Boston College, offering timeless curb appeal, beautifully landscaped grounds & commanding presence. A warm foyer with rich hardwood floors & elegant French doors opens to a sun-filled entry porch, setting the tone for a home that balances classic charm with everyday comfort. The living room, with striking floor-to-ceiling windows, flows seamlessly into a generous dining room, ideal for both relaxed living and entertaining. A well-appointed cook’s kitchen with a spacious eating area overlooks the private, level yard & hardscaped patio, a large mudroom, inviting family room & half bath complete the main level. Upstairs, the serene primary suite features an ensuite bath, with 3 additional bedrooms and a full bath. The third floor offers a den, a bedroom, and full bath, perfect for guests or work-from-home needs. The lower level includes a large playroom, office & 2-car garage completing this exceptional home. Close to T.
  1. Listed by Ilene Solomon • Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
  2. Listed by Lilya Sorkin • Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

Property Details for 78 Waban Hill Road North

Town
Newton
MLS Area
Chestnut Hill
Area
MA-Newton-Chestnut Hill, MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Garden, Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
4

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LISTING UPDATED: 04/22/2026 05:30 PM

Property Details for 78 Waban Hill Road North

StatusNew
MLS #73505877
Days on Market1
Taxes$22,500 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1927
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton, Ilene Solomon; Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton, Lilya Sorkin
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Building Information for 78 Waban Hill Road North

Stories-Year Built1927Building Size-Lot Size0.24 AC / 10,599 SF

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$15,723 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$13,848

Property Taxes

$1,875

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 78 Waban Hill Road North

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
  • Living Area: 4694.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Ward
  • High School: Newton North
  • Middle School: Bigelow
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Interior Access, Garage Access, Sump Pump
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce, Cedar Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Cable Hookup, Closet, Closet - Double, Bathroom, Home Office, Game Room, Mud Room, Wired for Surround Sound
  • Interior Features: Wired for Surround Sound
  • Laundry Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Lighting - Overhead, Sink, In Basement
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Garden, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Garden Area, Stone Wall, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Slate
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, On Street Permit, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, On Street Permit, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, On Street Permit, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Cable Hookup,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Cable Hookup,Recessed Lighting
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bathroom1 Level: Main,First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Skylight,Closet,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub,Recessed Lighting
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding,Pocket Door
  • Dining Room Level: Main,First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Cable Hookup,Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room Level: Main,First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding,Pocket Door
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Features: Closet - Cedar,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Sconce
  • Room Office Level: Third
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • 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
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:63 B:008 L:0004,699339
  • Assessments: $2,321,900
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Zoning: SR2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 78 Waban Hill Road North

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 22, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73505877

$2,750,000
May 13, 2016

Canceled

MLS PIN #72003289

$1,949,000
May 11, 2016

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72003289

$1,949,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/22/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73505877

$2,750,000
05/13/2016

Canceled

MLS PIN #72003289

$1,949,000
05/11/2016

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72003289

$1,949,000

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Public Records for 78 Waban Hill Road North

Taxable ValueLand$1,286,400Additions$924,900Total$2,211,300
Tax Record2025$21,671 ($1,806 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,766 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,766 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt2,015 SqFtStories3Lot Size10,599 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1927ZoningSR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:63 B:008 L:0004Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 78 Waban Hill Road North

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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78 Waban Hill Road North is a single family home for sale in Newton, MA 02467. This property was listed for sale on April 22, 2026 by Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton, it's currently listed at $2,750,000. This listing's school district is Newton School District. Nearby schools include Ward Elementary School, Bigelow Middle School and Newton North High School. 78 Waban Hill Road North is a 5-bed, 5-bath, 4,694 sqft single family home built in 1927.

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton, Ilene Solomon; Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton, Lilya Sorkin

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