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278 Common St, Walpole MA 02081

Walpole, MA 02081
$699,000
Est. $4,412/month
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,698
Sq Ft
$412
Price/Sq Ft
0.30
Acres
1947
Year Built
1
Garage Space
18
Days on Market
Pending Listed Jun 25, 2026 • MLS# 73541750 Copied! • Updated Jul 14, 2026

About this home

Fantastic opportunity to make this charming 3 bed single-family home your own. Built in 1947 & lovingly maintained, this home offers 1,698 sqft of comfortable living space filled w/ timeless character and potential. First floor features spacious dining room, perfect for family gatherings & entertaining, which flows seamlessly into large fireplaced living room highlighted by a beautiful picture window, filling the space w/ natural light. Versatile bonus room provides ideal space for a home office, study, or playroom. Kitchen offers access to a breezeway, enclosed porch. Half bath & attached one-car garage complete 1st floor. Upstairs, you'll find three generously sized bedrooms & full bathroom. Situated on spacious lot, the property provides plenty of outdoor space for gardening, recreation, entertaining, or simply relaxing. This well cared for home in desirable location presents an exceptional opportunity to move in as you add your own personal touches & updates.

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Property History

Market Insights

Property Timeline

📋
Status: Active under contract
Jul 2, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
Pending Sale
Jul 1, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
🏠
Listed for Sale
Jun 25, 2026
$699,000
Original listing
Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Westwood

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $8,125 $647,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$8,125
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$647,300

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1947
Living Area 1,698 sq ft
Lot Size 0.30 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Hot Water, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 2
Basement Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry
Laundry In Basement
Features Bonus Room

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Cape
Roof Shingle
Features Porch - Screened, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Screened, Patio
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Paved
Total Spaces 4
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $8,125
Assessed Value $647,300
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Estate Sale -sold As-is. Hardwood Floors Under Carpet. Buyer/buyer Agent To Perform Own Due Diligence. All Information Provided By The Seller And Agent Is Deemed Reliable But Is Not Guaranteed, And No Warranties Are Made. Some Photos Virtually Staged, Enhanced Including Fireplace.
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Norfolk
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 19 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1947
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,698 sq ft
Total Rooms
7

Room Details

First Floor

Bathroom1
Bathroom - Half
Living Room
Window(s) - Picture

Second Floor

Bedroom3
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom2
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
Bedroom2
Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Master Bedroom
Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood

Other Floor

Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bathroom3
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom
No

Main,First Floor

Dining Room
French Doors
Kitchen
Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Breezeway

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Bonus Room
Windows:
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry
Laundry: In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Cape
Year Built: 1947
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Hot Water, Oil
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage
Patio & Porch: Screened, Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Cleared
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Golf, Laundromat, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
School District
Walpole School District local
B+
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
77% attend college
73% 4-Year 5% 2-Year 35% Out of State 3% Working
School Safety 2024-25
1.2% Low
1.1% Suspensions 1.2% In-School 0.1% Emergency
4.3% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

3 schools
Blessed Sacrament Elementary School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Old Post Road School
1.4 mi | #102 of 824 | Score: 59.3
Dropped 70 spots from last year
+1.1 above state avg
458 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A
Elm Street School
1.6 mi | #132 of 824 | Score: 57.5
Improved 96 spots from last year
-0.7 below state avg
438 students Moderate
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
A-
Walpole Middle School
1.1 mi | #100 of 352 | Score: 49.6
Dropped 13 spots from last year
-8.6 below state avg
829 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
B-
Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School
3.0 mi | #189 of 352 | Score: 41.4
Dropped 21 spots from last year
-16.8 below state avg
807 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 05-08
A-
Freeman-Kennedy School
4.0 mi | #176 of 824 | Score: 56.1
Dropped 18 spots from last year
-2.1 below state avg
579 students Less Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades 03-06
H

High Schools

3 schools
A
Walpole High School
0.1 mi | #61 of 346 | Score: 65.4
Improved 23 spots from last year
+7.2 above state avg
917 students Moderate
19 sports • 2,148 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
B+
Norfolk County Agricultural High School
2.1 mi | #115 of 346 | Score: 59.1
Dropped 7 spots from last year
+0.9 above state avg
597 students Less Diverse
9 sports • 380 athletes
High Graduation Rate Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum
Grades 09-12
Clifford Academy
2.3 mi
Grades 06-12
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278 Common St, Walpole MA 02081

Walpole, MA 02081

Listing Information

Listing Agent Barbara Rizzo
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Westwood
Office Phone 781-320-0550
Agent MLS ID CT007716
Office MLS ID AN6243
Listing Data Updated Jul 14, 2026 9:31 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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