Fantastic opportunity to make this charming 3 bed single-family home your own. Built in 1947 & lovingly maintained, this home offers 1,698 sqft of comfortable living space filled w/ timeless character and potential. First floor features spacious dining room, perfect for family gatherings & entertaining, which flows seamlessly into large fireplaced living room highlighted by a beautiful picture window, filling the space w/ natural light. Versatile bonus room provides ideal space for a home office, study, or playroom. Kitchen offers access to a breezeway, enclosed porch. Half bath & attached one-car garage complete 1st floor. Upstairs, you'll find three generously sized bedrooms & full bathroom. Situated on spacious lot, the property provides plenty of outdoor space for gardening, recreation, entertaining, or simply relaxing. This well cared for home in desirable location presents an exceptional opportunity to move in as you add your own personal touches & updates.
Sold for $720,000
$720,000
278 Common St, Walpole, MA 02081
3beds
1,698sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
0.3 Acres Lot
$721,900 Zestimate®
$424/sqft
$3,916 Estimated rent
Home value
$721,900
$686,000 - $758,000
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Attached one-car garageHalf bath
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Barbara Rizzo 508-326-0553,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Westwood 781-320-0550
Bought with:
The Bauman Group
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73541750
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: French Doors
- Level: Main,First
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Breezeway
- Level: Main,First
Living room
- Features: Window(s) - Picture
- Level: First
Heating
- Hot Water, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Bonus Room
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
- Doors: French Doors
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,698
- Total interior livable area: 1,698 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,698
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Screened, Patio
- Exterior features: Porch - Screened, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage
Lot
- Size: 0.3 Acres
- Features: Cleared
Details
- Parcel number: 250160
- Zoning: GR
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Golf, Laundromat, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Walpole
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $424/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $647,300
- Annual tax amount: $8,125
- Date on market: 7/14/2026
- Listing terms: Contract
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/29/2026 | Sold | $720,000+3%$424/sqft |
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| 7/15/2026 | Pending sale | $699,000$412/sqft |
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| 7/2/2026 | Contingent | $699,000$412/sqft |
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| 6/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $699,000$412/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,125 +3% | $633,300 +6.1% |
| 2024 | $7,888 +3.7% | $596,700 +8.9% |
| 2023 | $7,610 +5.9% | $547,900 +10.2% |
| 2022 | $7,188 +6.2% | $497,100 +8.9% |
| 2021 | $6,771 +1.7% | $456,300 +2.8% |
| 2020 | $6,656 +3% | $444,000 +3.8% |
| 2019 | $6,460 +5.9% | $427,800 +7.1% |
| 2018 | $6,100 +3.5% | $399,500 +3.9% |
| 2017 | $5,896 +5.5% | $384,600 +7% |
| 2016 | $5,591 +3.6% | $359,300 +4.6% |
| 2015 | $5,395 +3.8% | $343,600 +4.2% |
| 2014 | $5,199 +4% | $329,900 +1.7% |
| 2013 | $4,997 +6.7% | $324,500 -2% |
| 2012 | $4,682 +3.6% | $331,100 +0.2% |
| 2011 | $4,520 +4.9% | $330,400 -3.1% |
| 2010 | $4,308 +1.1% | $340,800 -6.7% |
| 2009 | $4,262 +4.3% | $365,200 -3.2% |
| 2008 | $4,087 +2.6% | $377,400 +1.6% |
| 2007 | $3,982 +2.9% | $371,500 +5% |
| 2006 | $3,871 +4.8% | $353,800 +5.3% |
| 2005 | $3,694 +10.3% | $336,100 +39.8% |
| 2003 | $3,349 +1.8% | $240,400 |
| 2002 | $3,291 +29.7% | $240,400 +40.4% |
| 1999 | $2,537 | $171,200 |
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Neighborhood: 02081
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