Upon entering you are welcomed into a space that blends comfort with style. This home features three cozy bedrooms and a flexible den/office with built-in bookcases., The kitchen is equipped with a new double wall oven and a recently added pantry. Experience luxury in the newly remodeled bathroom, a $38,000 enhancement by Midstate Kitchens, featuring radiant heated flooring, an air jet tub, and a separate, exquisitely tiled shower. The home's exterior received a fresh coat of paint, along with a new roof and gutters in 2022. Additionally, the property boasts an oversized two-car garage, an updated electrical panel and grounding system as of 2022. Off the PF basement there is a jalousied sunroom overlooking a new patio and rose garden. The outdoor space also offers apple and pear trees. 3 season porch off kitchen is a great place to relax.
Sold for $545,000
$545,000
78 Howe Ave, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
3beds
1,456sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1957
1 Acres Lot
$635,800 Zestimate®
$374/sqft
$3,401 Estimated rent
Home value
$635,800
$604,000 - $668,000
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New patioNew roofRose gardenRadiant heated flooringUpdated electrical panelOversized two-car garageAir jet tub
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Listed by:
Karen Callan 508-523-4845,
eXp Realty 888-854-7493
Bought with:
Brenda Demers
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73180294
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: First
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 160.38
- Dimensions: 12.92 x 12.42
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: First
- Area: 88
- Dimensions: 12 x 7.33
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Dining room
- Features: Skylight, Recessed Lighting
- Level: First
- Area: 137.52
- Dimensions: 13.42 x 10.25
Family room
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Cedar Closet(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Wet Bar, Exterior Access
- Level: Basement
- Area: 446.08
- Dimensions: 26.5 x 16.83
Kitchen
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Vinyl, Pantry, Kitchen Island, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Peninsula, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 102.86
- Dimensions: 13.42 x 7.67
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: First
- Area: 252.68
- Dimensions: 18.83 x 13.42
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Den, Sun Room, Central Vacuum
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Screens
- Basement: Partial,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access,Garage Access,Concrete
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,456
- Total interior livable area: 1,456 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Under, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
- Exterior features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Tennis Court(s), Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Fruit Trees, Garden, Stone Wall
- Frontage length: 101.00
Lot
- Size: 1 Acres
- Features: Wooded, Easements, Gentle Sloping, Sloped
Details
- Foundation area: 1456
- Parcel number: 1681410
- Zoning: Res b
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Icemaker Connection
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Shrewsbury
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $374/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $587,700
- Annual tax amount: $6,401
- Date on market: 12/23/2025
- Listing terms: Contract
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4/2024 | Sold | $545,000-0.9%$374/sqft |
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| 12/4/2023 | Contingent | $550,000$378/sqft |
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| 12/2/2023 | Price change | $550,000-4.3%$378/sqft |
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| 11/14/2023 | Listed for sale | $575,000+219.4%$395/sqft |
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| 6/12/2002 | Sold | $180,000$124/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,069 +10.3% | $587,100 +13.4% |
| 2024 | $6,409 +0.1% | $517,700 +6.1% |
| 2023 | $6,401 -3.4% | $487,900 +3.9% |
| 2022 | $6,629 +25.8% | $469,800 +17.6% |
| 2021 | $5,268 +7.8% | $399,400 +1.9% |
| 2020 | $4,889 +2.6% | $392,100 +3.5% |
| 2019 | $4,764 +7.2% | $379,000 +8% |
| 2018 | $4,442 +3.1% | $350,900 +4.5% |
| 2017 | $4,307 +2.9% | $335,700 +4.3% |
| 2016 | $4,185 | $321,900 |
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Neighborhood: 01545
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Major Howard W. Beal SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10Oak Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1 mi
- 9/10Shrewsbury Sr High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Beal
- Middle: Sherwood Oak
- High: Shrewsbury High
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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