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.
Property Details
Price:
$1,199,000
MLS #:
73472162
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
1.5
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
Bellevue Hill
Neighborhood:
westroxbury
Listed Date:
Jan 28, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,658
Total Sq Ft:
1,658
Lot Size:
5,600 sqft / 0.13 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1935
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Schools
Elementary School:
Boston
Middle School:
Boston
High School:
Boston
Interior
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Bathrooms
1 Full Bathroom, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
Central Air, Ductless
Fireplaces Total
1
Flooring
Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring – Stone/Ceramic Tile
Heating
Hot Water, Radiant, Natural Gas, Ductless
Laundry Features
Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Sink, In Basement
Exterior
Architectural Style
Colonial
Community Features
Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Public School
Construction Materials
Frame
Exterior Features
Patio, Rain Gutters, Hot Tub/Spa, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting, Garden
Parking Features
Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved
Parking Spots
3
Roof
Shingle
Security Features
Security System
Financial
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$10,709
Map
Community
- Address78 Howitt Rd Boston MA
- SubdivisionBellevue Hill
- CityBoston
- CountySuffolk
- Zip Code02132
Subdivisions in Boston
- Adams Village
- Ashmont Hill
- Ashmont Hill / Carruth Area
- Back Bay
- Bay Village
- Beacon Hill
- Bellevue Hill
- Boston
- Brighton-Oak Square
- Charlestown
- Chestnut Hill
- Chestnut Hill /Brookline line
- Chestnut Hill Park Condominium
- Clam Point Neighborhood
- Eight Streets Neighborhood
- Ellis South End Neighborhood
- Fairmount Hill
- Fields Corner
- Gas Light District
- Golf Course Neighborhood
- Harbor View
- Harborview
- Highland
- Hyde Park
- Jamaica Plain
- Lower Mills
- Melville Park
- Metropolitan Heights Area
- Metropolitan Hill
- Mission Hill – Longwood Medical
- Oak Square
- Parkway neighborhood
- Roslindale
- Roslindale – WC Bates
- roslindale village
- Roxbury’s Moreland Street Historic District
- Savin Hill: Minutes to Carson Beach/UMass Boston T-Stop
- South Boston
- Suffolk County
- Sumner Hill
- Thomas Park
- Woodbourne
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Boston as of Feb 06, 2026
203
Single Family Listed
223
Avg DOM
660
Avg $ / SqFt
$2,005,700
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Bellevue Hill subdivision, 78 Howitt Rd Boston MA is a Single Family for sale in Boston, MA, 02132. It is listed for $1,199,000 and features 3 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 1,658 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1935. The current price per square foot is $723. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Boston is $660. The average listing price for Single Family in Boston is $2,005,700. To schedule a showing of MLS#73472162 at 78 Howitt Rd in Boston, MA, contact your Cornerstone Real Estate agent at 617-238-7400.
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78 Howitt Rd
Boston, MA