Primary bedroom
- Level
- Second
- Area
- 255 sqft
- Length
- 17 ft
- Width
- 15 ft
- Features
- Bathroom - Full · Walk-In Closet(s) · Flooring - Hardwood
78 Rosewood Drive · Waltham
For sale
FOR SALE · MLS #73577807
$1,425,000
- beds
- 3
- baths
- 2.5
- sqft
- 2,757
78 Rosewood Drive
Waltham, MA 02452
LOCATION
Property location
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78 Rosewood Drive, Waltham, MA 02452Open Street View
Forest Street to Rosewood Drive.
- Home type
- Single Family Residence
- Interior living area
- 2,757 sqft
- Year built
- 1977
- Lot size
- 27,020 sqft (about 0.62 acres)
- Parking spaces
- 8
- Price per sqft
- $517/sqft
About this home
Location Location Location! Located in the prestigious Forest Park/Gann Academy neighborhood, this beautiful center-entrance Colonial offers classic charm, spacious interiors, and thoughtful updates. Set on approximately 2/3 acre at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, the property features a private yard with irrigation sprinkler system and a spacious 2-car garage. Inside, gleaming hardwood floors complement the sun-filled living room with fireplace, formal dining room, and updated granite kitchen with inviting breakfast nook. The generous primary suite offers a walk-in closet and private bath. A first-floor laundry and family room provide everyday convenience, while the serene rear sunroom offers a peaceful retreat. The finished lower level adds flexible space for recreation, play, office, or entertaining. Updates include 2018 roof and central air, premium Cedar Impression vinyl siding, newer windows, newer heating system, whole-house gas generator, and owned solar panels. Conveniently located near schools, shopping, major highways, and everyday amenities.
Listed by Vrushali Phirke · Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
MLS PIN #73577807 · Updated 10/25/2026, 4:05:00 AM ET
Facts & features
Home overview
- Property subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Property category
- Residential
- MLS status
- Active
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Half bathrooms
- 1
- Total bathrooms
- 2.5
- Total rooms
- 9
- Living area
- 2,757 sqft
- Living area source
- Measured
- Above grade finished area
- 2,289 sqft
- Below grade finished area
- 468 sqft
- Building area
- 2,757
- Building area units
- Square Feet
- Building area source
- Measured
- Area includes basement
- Yes
- Area disclosures
- From floor plans, Buyers to do their due diligence and verify
Interior & systems
- Heating
- Baseboard · Natural Gas
- Heating available
- Yes
- Heating zones
- 3
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Cooling available
- Yes
- Appliances
- Electric Water Heater · Range · Dishwasher · Disposal · Microwave · Washer · Dryer
- Flooring
- Tile · Vinyl · Carpet · Hardwood · Flooring - Vinyl · Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Interior features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s) · Sun Room · Play Room
- Laundry
- First Floor
- Basement
- Full · Finished
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Fireplaces
- 1
- Fireplace features
- Living Room
- Electrical service
- Circuit Breakers · 200+ Amp Service
- Windows
- Insulated Windows
- Primary bathroom features
- Yes
Room details
Bedroom 2
- Level
- Second
- Area
- 276 sqft
- Length
- 23 ft
- Width
- 12 ft
- Features
- Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 3
- Level
- Second
- Area
- 165 sqft
- Length
- 15 ft
- Width
- 11 ft
- Features
- Flooring - Hardwood
Living room
- Level
- First
- Area
- 225 sqft
- Length
- 15 ft
- Width
- 15 ft
- Features
- Flooring - Hardwood
Dining room
- Level
- First
- Area
- 208 sqft
- Length
- 16 ft
- Width
- 13 ft
- Features
- Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Family room
- Level
- First
- Area
- 143 sqft
- Length
- 13 ft
- Width
- 11 ft
- Features
- Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Kitchen
- Level
- First
- Area
- 150 sqft
- Length
- 15 ft
- Width
- 10 ft
- Features
- Dining Area · Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
Bathroom 1
- Level
- First
- Features
- Bathroom - Half · Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Bathroom 2
- Level
- Second
- Features
- Bathroom - Full · Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Bathroom 3
- Level
- Second
- Features
- Bathroom - Full · Flooring - Vinyl
Construction & condition
- Year built
- 1977
- Year built source
- Public Records
- Year built details
- Actual
- Architectural style
- Colonial
- Construction materials
- Frame
- Foundation
- Concrete Perimeter
- Roof
- Shingle
- Attached property
- No
- Home warranty
- No
- Accessory dwelling unit
- N
- Year round use
- Yes
Garage & parking
- Total parking spaces
- 8
- Parking features
- Attached · Garage Door Opener · Oversized · Off Street · Paved
- Garage
- Yes
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Covered spaces
- 2
- Carport
- No
- Open parking
- Yes
- Open parking spaces
- 6
Lot & outdoor features
- Lot area
- 27,020 sqft (about 0.62 acres)
- Lot size
- 0.62 acres
- Reported lot area
- 0.62
- Lot size units
- Acres
- Lot features
- Cul-De-Sac · Cleared · Level
- Exterior features
- Patio · Storage · Sprinkler System
- Patio & porch
- Patio
- Spa
- No
- Waterfront
- No
- Beachfront
- No
- Water views
- No
Utilities & infrastructure
- Water source
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- for Gas Range
- Road frontage
- Public
- Road surface
- Paved
HOA & community
- Homeowners association
- No
- Community features
- Public Transportation · Shopping · Highway Access · University
- Subdivision
- Forest Park/Gann Academy
- Senior community
- No
Taxes & property records
- Annual property tax
- $7,120
- Tax year
- 2026
- Assessed value
- $1,281,700
- Parcel number
- 831694
- Zoning
- 1
- Registry book
- 83632
- Registry page
- 575
- Tax map
- M:035
- Tax block
- B:008
- Tax lot
- L:0019
Location & listed schools
- City
- Waltham
- County
- Middlesex
- State
- MA
- ZIP code
- 02452
- Listed elementary school
- Northeast
- Listed middle school
- Kennedy
- Listed high school
- Waltham High
- Directions
- Forest Street to Rosewood Drive.
Listing & disclosures
- MLS number
- 73577807
- Listing date
- 2026-09-16
- Original entry date
- 2026-09-16
- Status changed
- 2026-10-21
- Listing modified
- 2026-10-25
- Original list price
- $1,450,000
- Current list price
- $1,425,000
- List price per sqft
- $516.87
- Days on market
- 39
- Property market time
- 39
- Disclosures
- Owned Solar panels.
- Disclosure indicator
- N
- Lead paint
- Unknown
Price & tax details
Current asking price$1,425,000
Original asking price$1,450,000
Listed on2026-09-16
Days on market39
| Year | Property tax | Assessed value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,120 | $1,281,700 |
These records are supplied by the current listing. Assessed value is not market value; confirm taxes with the local assessor.
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SCHOOLS & EDUCATION
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School names, grades and state-reported measures are listed below.
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31DESE percentile
MLS-listed elementary
Northeast Elementary School
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Progress toward targets 53%
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MLS-listed middle
Kennedy
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MLS-listed high school
Waltham High
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