78 Rosewood Drive
Waltham, MA 02452
$1,450,000
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.
| Listing ID: | 73577807 |
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| List Price: | $1,450,000 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Sub Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Status: | Active |
| Bedrooms Total: | 3 |
| Bathrooms Full: | 2 |
| Bathrooms Half: | 1 |
| Living Area: | 2,757 |
| Tax Annual Amount: | $7,120 |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 27,020 |
| Lot Size Acres: | 0.62 |
| Architectural Style: | Colonial |
| City: | Waltham |
| County Or Parish: | Middlesex |
| Subdivision Name: | Forest Park/Gann Academy |
| Postal Code: | 02452 |
| Year Built: | 1977 |
| Appliances: | Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Dryer |
| Cooling: | Central Air |
| Flooring: | Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Vinyl, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet |
| Heating: | Baseboard, Natural Gas |
| Lot Features: | Cul-De-Sac, Cleared, Level |
| Parking Features: | Attached, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Off Street, Paved |
| Status: | Active |
| State Or Province: | MA |
| Water Source: | Public |
| Roof: | Shingle |
| Window Features: | Insulated Windows |
| Laundry Features: | First Floor |
| Foundation Details: | Concrete Perimeter |
| Electric: | Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service |
| Construction Materials: | Frame |
| Fireplace Features: | Living Room |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2026-09-16 |
| Cooling?: | Yes |
| Fireplace?: | Yes |
| Garage?: | Yes |
| Heating?: | Yes |
| Lot Size Area: | 0.62 |
| Fireplaces Total: | 1 |
| Rooms Total: | 9 |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 3 |
| Attached Garage?: | Yes |
| Basement: | true |
| Basement: | Full, Finished |
| Building Area Source: | Measured |
| Community Features: | Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, University |
| Exterior Features: | Patio, Storage, Sprinkler System |
| Interior Features: | Cathedral Ceiling(s), Sun Room, Play Room |
| Living Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Units: | Acres |
| Open Parking?: | Yes |
| Parcel Number: | 831694 |
| Patio And Porch Features: | Patio |
| Road Frontage Type: | Public |
| Road Surface Type: | Paved |
| Sewer: | Public Sewer |
| Utilities: | for Gas Range |
| Zoning: | 1 |
| Covered Spaces: | 2 |
| Elementary School: | Northeast |
| Garage Spaces: | 2 |
| High School: | Waltham High |
| Middle Or Junior School: | Kennedy |
| Year Built Source: | Public Records |
| Farm Land Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Disclosure: | No |
| Dpr Flag: | No |
| Heat Zones: | 3 |
| Lead Paint: | Unknown |
| Listing Alert: | No |
| List Price Per Sqft: | $525.93 |
| Page: | 575 |
| Price Per Sqft: | $525.93 |
| Square Feet Disclosures: | From floor plans, Buyers to do their due diligence and verify |
| Square Feet Incl Base: | Yes |
| Year Round: | Yes |
| Original List Price: | $1,450,000 |
| Parking Total: | 8 |
| Room Bathroom1 Features: | Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile |
| Room Bathroom1 Level: | First |
| Room Bathroom2 Features: | Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile |
| Room Bathroom2 Level: | Second |
| Room Bathroom3 Features: | Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Vinyl |
| Room Bathroom3 Level: | Second |
| Room Bedroom2 Area: | 276 |
| Room Bedroom2 Features: | Flooring - Hardwood |
| Room Bedroom2 Length: | 23 |
| Room Bedroom2 Level: | Second |
| Room Bedroom2 Width: | 12 |
| Room Bedroom3 Area: | 165 |
| Room Bedroom3 Features: | Flooring - Hardwood |
| Room Bedroom3 Length: | 15 |
| Room Bedroom3 Level: | Second |
| Room Bedroom3 Width: | 11 |
| Room Dining Room Area: | $208.00 |
| Room Dining Room Features: | Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile |
| Room Dining Room Length: | 16 |
| Room Dining Room Level: | First |
| Room Dining Room Width: | 13 |
| Room Family Room Area: | 143 |
| Room Family Room Features: | Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile |
| Room Family Room Length: | 13 |
| Room Family Room Level: | First |
| Room Family Room Width: | 11 |
| Room Kitchen Area: | 150 |
| Room Kitchen Features: | Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid |
| Room Kitchen Length: | 15 |
| Room Kitchen Level: | First |
| Room Kitchen Width: | 10 |
| Room Living Room Area: | 225 |
| Room Living Room Features: | Flooring - Hardwood |
| Room Living Room Length: | 15 |
| Room Living Room Level: | First |
| Room Living Room Width: | 15 |
| Room Master Bathroom Features: | Yes |
| Room Master Bedroom Area: | 255 |
| Room Master Bedroom Features: | Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood |
| Room Master Bedroom Length: | 17 |
| Room Master Bedroom Level: | Second |
| Room Master Bedroom Width: | 15 |
| Tax Assessed Value: | $1,281,700 |
| Tax Year: | 2026 |
| Year Built Details: | Actual |
| Waterview Flag: | No |
| Building Area Total: | 2,757 |
| Above Grade Finished Area: | 2,289 |
| Below Grade Finished Area: | 468 |
| Open Parking Spaces: | 6 |
| Living Area Source: | Measured |
| Adu: | N |
| Beachfront Flag: | No |
Listing Courtesy of: Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Listing Agent: Vrushali Phirke
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