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78 Waban Hill Rd N, Newton MA 02467

Newton, MA 02467 • Chestnut Hill
$2,750,000
Est. $15,980/month
5
Beds
4.5
Baths
4,694
Sq Ft
$586
Price/Sq Ft
0.24
Acres
1927
Year Built
2
Garage Spaces
8
Days on Market
Pending Listed Apr 22, 2026 • MLS# 73505877 Copied! • Updated May 1, 2026

About this home

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.

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Property History

Market Insights

Property Timeline

📋
Status: Active under contract
Apr 28, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
Pending Sale
Apr 28, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
🏠
Listed for Sale
Apr 22, 2026
$2,750,000
Original listing
Agent: Ilene Solomon Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $22,500 $2,321,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$22,500
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$2,321,900

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1927
Living Area 4,694 sq ft
Lot Size 0.24 acres
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 13

Interior

Heating Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Fireplace Living Room, Master Bedroom
Fireplaces 2
Basement Full, Finished, Interior Entry, Garage Access, Sump Pump
Laundry Closet/cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Lighting - Overhead, Sink, In Basement
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 Sound

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture Colonial
Roof Slate
Features Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Garden, Stone Wall
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced/enclosed
Patio/Porch Patio
Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, On Street, Paved
Total Spaces 4
Electric Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Annual Tax $22,500
Assessed Value $2,321,900
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures None
Exclusions Freezer In Basement, Washer/Dryer, Dining Room Fixture, 2 Safes, Racks In Basement.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Measured
Sq Ft Disclosures Measured by Drone Home Media. Lower Level does not include garage or storage room.
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 9 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1927
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
4
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
4,694 sq ft
Total Rooms
13

Room Details

Second Floor

Bedroom4
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
Bedroom3
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
Bathroom2
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Skylight, Closet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub, Recessed Lighting
Bedroom2
Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
Bathroom3
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Recessed Lighting
Master Bedroom
Walk-In Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Cable Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding

Third Floor

Bedroom5
Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Cable Hookup, Recessed Lighting
Office
Closet - Cedar, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce

Other Floor

Master Bathroom

Main,First Floor

Bathroom1
Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Lighting - Overhead
Dining Room
Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding, Pocket Door
Kitchen
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
Living Room
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding
Family Room
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Cable Hookup, Recessed Lighting

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Plumbed For Ice Maker
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 Sound
Windows: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Basement: Full, Finished, Interior Entry, Garage Access, Sump Pump
Laundry: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Lighting - Overhead, Sink, In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1927
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Slate
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 3
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 2
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Garden, Stone Wall
Patio & Porch: Patio
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, On Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: Living Room, Master Bedroom
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
School District
Newton School District local
A+
School Safety 2024-25
0.3% Low
0.3% Suspensions 0.7% In-School
5.2% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
Mount Alvernia Academy
0.2 mi
Grades PK-06
Campus School at Boston College
0.6 mi
Grades PK-12
Chestnut Hill School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-06
Newton Country Day School
1.1 mi
Grades 05-12
Brimmer + May School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-12
Jackson School
1.6 mi
Grades K-06
Dearborn Academy School
1.7 mi
Grades 02-12
Fessenden School
2.7 mi
Grades K-09
Learning Prep School
3.1 mi
Grades 02-12
Solomon Schechter Day School
3.6 mi
Grades K-08
M

Middle Schools

4 schools
A+
Bigelow Middle School
1.0 mi | #26 of 352 | Score: 60.6
Improved 44 spots from last year
+2.4 above state avg
434 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
Oak Hill Middle School
2.4 mi | #23 of 352 | Score: 60.8
Improved 14 spots from last year
+2.6 above state avg
649 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
Charles E Brown Middle School
2.4 mi | #2 of 352 | Score: 66.4
Improved 36 spots from last year
+8.2 above state avg
713 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
F.A. Day Middle School
2.4 mi | #11 of 352 | Score: 63.2
Improved 40 spots from last year
+5 above state avg
860 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

4 schools
Fusion Academy
3.2 mi
Grades 06-12
Clearway School
4.3 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Newton North High School
1.8 mi | #7 of 346 | Score: 76.5
Improved 44 spots from last year
+18.3 above state avg
2,096 students Diverse
20 sports • 3,076 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 09-12
A+
Newton South High School
2.1 mi | #5 of 346 | Score: 77.9
Improved 20 spots from last year
+19.7 above state avg
1,898 students Diverse
20 sports • 2,730 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 09-12
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Chestnut Hill

78 Waban Hill Rd N, Newton MA 02467

Newton, MA 02467

Listing Information

Listing Agent Ilene Solomon
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Office Phone 617-969-2447
Agent MLS ID BB302500
Office MLS ID AN6227
Listing Data Updated May 1, 2026 8:31 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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