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$1,425,000

78 Rosewood Drive, Waltham MA 02452
Waltham, MA 02452
Listed by Vrushali Phirke
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2.5
Living area
2,757 sqft
Year built
1977

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.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
MLS Property Information Network
MLS #
73577807
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Forest Park/Gann Academy
Status
Active
Days on market
39
On market date
September 16, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2.5
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
8
Lot size
0.62 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Northeast Elementary School
0.5 mi away · Grades -1-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
491
Student:teacher ratio
10.4:1
District
Waltham
Middle
John F Kennedy Middle
0.66 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
553
Student:teacher ratio
10.1:1
District
Waltham
High
Waltham Sr High
0.51 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
1,643
Student:teacher ratio
10.2:1
District
Waltham

Walkability

Blended score for Waltham's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

50
Somewhat walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
7.2 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
70 / 100
Restaurants & cafes10
Grocery stores0
Parks9
Schools8
Transit stops16
Pharmacies1

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Waltham, from live MLS data.

On the market 39 days -- 57 fewer days than Waltham's current average of 96 days.
For reference, the median list price across 501 active listings in Waltham right now is $349,900.

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$285,000 down
$1,140,000 loan
Principal & interest$7,394
Property tax (est.)$1,188
Home insurance (est.)$150

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