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Property Description
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
Full Property Details for 78 Howitt Rd
General
- Sold For: $1,206,000
- Taxes: $10,709 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MLSPin
- MLS ID: 73472162
- Added to Site: 60 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
- Living Area: 1,658 Sq. Ft.
- 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.: $727.38
- 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. Please review the attached list of upgrades completed within the last year.
- Property ID: W:20 P:03494 S:000, 1433603
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Schools
Schools serving 78 Howitt Rd
School District:Boston School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Kilmer K-8 School 35 Baker Street, Boston, MA 02132 | PK-8 | 0.5 mi |
Lyndon K-8 School 20 Mt. Vernon Street, Boston, MA 02132 | PK-8 | 0.5 mi |
Mozart Elementary School 236 Beech Street, Boston, MA 02131 | PK-5 | 0.7 mi |
Washington Irving Middle School 105 Cummins Hwy, Boston, MA 02131 | 6-8 | 1.6 mi |
Boston Community Leadership Academy 655 Metropolitan Ave, Boston, MA 02136 | 9-12 | 2.1 mi |
New Mission High School 655 Metropolitan Ave, Boston, MA 02136 | 9-12 | 2.1 mi |
West Roxbury Academy 60 Hawthorne St, Boston, MA 02131 | 9-12 | 1.5 mi |
Urban Science Academy 60 Hawthorne St, Boston, MA 02131 | 9-12 | 1.5 mi |
Another Course To College 612 Metropolitan Av, Boston, MA 02136 | 9-12 | 2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 78 Howitt Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/26/2026
Sold
$1,206,000
0.58%
MLS
1/28/2026
Listed
$1,199,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
78 Howitt Rd, Boston, MA 02132 (MLS# 73472162) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,206,000 on March 26, 2026. This property was 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.

