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  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 1,658 Sq. Ft.
  • 0.13 Acres
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Updated 1 day ago

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78 Howitt Rd,Boston, MA 02132

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    78 Howitt Rd,Boston, MA 02132
    78 Howitt RdBostonMA02132
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This Bellevue Hill beauty is where classic charm meets modern flair! A proud McGreevy-built brick Colonial, it welcomes you with rich hardwood floors, a sunny front-to-back living room, a sleek quartz fireplace, and a dining room perfect for dinner parties. The expanded kitchen features quartz and granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and a center island built for gathering. A stylish half bath with Venetian plaster and heated floors, plus a mudroom with custom built-ins and central air, round out the main level. Upstairs, unwind in the spacious primary bedroom with a walk-in closet, relax in a spa-like bath with heated marble floors, towel warmer, and defogging mirrors, and enjoy two more bedrooms and a walk-up attic. The finished lower level is ready for movie nights, workouts, or guests. Outside, enjoy lush gardens, new patio, blue stone front and back walkways, a brand new relaxing hot tub, and an updated garage all in one of West Roxbury's most coveted spots.

Full Property Details for 78 Howitt Rd

General

  • Price: $1,199,000
  • Taxes: $10,709 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MLSPin
  • MLS ID: 73472162
  • Updated: 1/29/2026
  • Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 7
  • Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Mud Room, Walk-Up Attic
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Living Room
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main - Full Baths: 1
  • Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
  • Bathroom 1: Half Bathroom, Stone/Ceramic Tile Flooring, 6.17 x 3.25, First, 20 Sq. Ft.
  • Bathroom 2: Full Bathroom, Tiled Bathroom with Tub and Shower, M, 9.08 x 4.33, Second, 39 Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Primary Bedroom: 11.08 x 16.67, Second, 184 Sq. Ft.
  • Bedroom 2: Closet, Custom-Built Closet/Cabinets, Hardwood Flooring, Crown Molding, 15.08 x 10.33, Second, 155 Sq. Ft.
  • Bedroom 3: Closet, Hardwood Flooring, Attic Access, 10.17 x 8.75, Second, 88 Sq. Ft.

Other Rooms

  • Living Room: Hardwood Flooring, Picture Window(s), Crown Molding, 11.08 x 21.50, First, 238 Sq. Ft.
  • Family Room: Vinyl Flooring, Recessed Lighting, 13.75 x 11.67, Basement, 160 Sq. Ft.
  • Kitchen: Bathroom - Half, Exterior Balcony, Pantry, Stone/Granite/Solid Countertops, Kitchen Island, Upgraded Cabinets, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, 13.58 x 17.42, Main, First, 236 Sq. Ft.
  • Dining Room: Custom-Built Closet/Cabinets, Hardwood Flooring, Picture Window(s), Wainscoting, Crown Molding, 11.33 x 11.50, First, 130 Sq. Ft.
  • Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Sink, In Basement

Additional Information

  • Year Round: Yes
  • Security/Safety: Security System

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Hot Tub/Spa, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting, Garden

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved

Location

  • Area: West Roxbury
  • County: Suffolk
  • Subdivision: Bellevue Hill
  • Driving Directions: Between Lagrange street and Saint Theresa Ave.

School Information

  • Elementary School: Boston
  • Middle School: Boston
  • High School: Boston

Heating & Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central Air, Ductless
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heating Type: Hot Water, Radiant, Natural Gas, Ductless
  • Heating Fuel: Hot Water, Radiant, Natural Gas, Ductless
  • Heating Zones: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Utility Description: Connection for Gas Range, Connection for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Exterior Const.: Frame
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Partial, Partially Finished, Sump Pump
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Square Feet: 1,658
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
  • Year Built: 1935

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
  • Lot Dimensions: .13
  • Frontage: Public
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $723.16
  • Tax Amount: $10,709
  • Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

  • Exclusions: Please Check The Documents Attached.
  • Disclosures/Rstr.: A residential property tax exemption of $4, 353.74 has been applied for the fiscal year 2026.
  • Property ID: W:20 P:03494 S:000, 1433603
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Schools serving 78 Howitt Rd

School District:Boston School District
NameGradesDistance
Kilmer K-8 School
35 Baker Street, Boston, MA 02132
PK-80.5 mi
Lyndon K-8 School
20 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, MA 02132
PK-80.5 mi
Mozart Elementary School
236 Beech Street, Boston, MA 02131
PK-50.7 mi
Washington Irving Middle School
105 Cummins Hwy, Boston, MA 02131
6-81.6 mi
Boston Community Leadership Academy
655 Metropolitan Ave, Boston, MA 02136
9-122.1 mi
New Mission High School
655 Metropolitan Ave, Boston, MA 02136
9-122.1 mi
West Roxbury Academy
60 Hawthorne St, Boston, MA 02131
9-121.5 mi
Urban Science Academy
60 Hawthorne St, Boston, MA 02131
9-121.5 mi
Another Course To College
612 Metropolitan Av, Boston, MA 02136
9-122 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 78 Howitt Rd Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
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1/28/2026
Listed
$1,199,000
13.11%
MLS
7/14/2022
Sold
$1,060,000
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Tax History for 78 Howitt Rd

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$10,709
9%
$924,800
2%
2024
$9,858
35%
$904,400
33%
2023
$7,314
9%
$681,000
10%
2022
$6,735
7%
$619,000
5%
2021
$6,296
3%
$590,100
2%
2020
$6,134
8%
$580,900
7%
2019
$5,699
6%
$540,700
5%
2018
$5,394
—
$514,700
1%
2017
$5,395
2%
$509,400
6%
2016
$5,287
-5%
$480,600
5%
2015
$5,539
3%
$457,400
7%
2014
$5,373
—
$427,100
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78 Howitt Rd, Boston, MA 02132 (MLS# 73472162) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 78 Howitt Rd is currently listed for $1,199,000 and was received on January 28, 2026. This property is listed by Souzan Davood Team from our Brookline-Newton-Chestnut Hill Regional Office.Want to learn more about 78 Howitt Rd? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Boston? You can browse all Boston real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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