Tranquility, beauty & exquisitely unique grounds surround this spectacular architecturally designed Royal Barry Wills Cape abutting 100 acres of town land.No detail was spared to renovate this beautiful, open, sun-filled home & grounds.Landscape enhancements include a Lew French sculpture garden w/ water feature & patio.As you enter this home you are drawn to the dramatic cathedral ceiling family room w/ large windows,FP & window seats.The open floor plan showcases a living room w/ a gorgeous stained glass door & FP, a beautiful dining room w/ a FP, an office w/ hand crafted glass sliding door, gourmet kitchen w/ walls of glass overlooking patio & sculpture garden, a first floor primary w/ sitting room, bookshelves & fp.The second floor has three en suite bedrooms. A bonus room w/ its own staircase offers space for an au pair or recreation room.The unfinished basement w/tall ceilings allows for expansion or storage.Private retreat with specimen trees & perennials.
Sold for $3,715,000
$3,715,000
78 Merriam St, Weston, MA 02493
5beds
6,117sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2009
1.38 Acres Lot
$3,979,000 Zestimate®
$607/sqft
$12,027 Estimated rent
Home value
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$3.70M - $4.30M
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Au pairBeautiful dining roomSculpture gardenRecreation roomBonus roomLew french sculpture gardenPrivate retreat
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Listed by:
Paige Yates 617-733-9885,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Weston 781-894-5555,
Paige Yates 617-733-9885
Bought with:
Aphrodite Karpouzis
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73216740
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wood, Steam / Sauna
- Level: First
- Area: 289
- Dimensions: 17 x 17
Bedroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Second
- Area: 224
- Dimensions: 14 x 16
Bedroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet - Linen, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Second
- Area: 221
- Dimensions: 17 x 13
Bedroom 4
- Features: Skylight, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Second
- Area: 286
- Dimensions: 22 x 13
Bedroom 5
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
- Area: 575
- Dimensions: 25 x 23
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: First
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: First
- Area: 323
- Dimensions: 19 x 17
Family room
- Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Flooring - Wood
- Level: First
- Area: 425
- Dimensions: 17 x 25
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, French Doors, Kitchen Island
- Level: First
- Area: 418
- Dimensions: 22 x 19
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: First
- Area: 240
- Dimensions: 16 x 15
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas, Hydro Air, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: First Floor
Features
- Sitting Room, Central Vacuum
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Marble, Flooring - Wood
- Doors: Insulated Doors
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens
- Basement: Full,Garage Access,Concrete,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,117
- Total interior livable area: 6,117 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 6,117
- Finished area below ground: 2,000
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 9
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting, Screens
- Frontage length: 200.00
Lot
- Size: 1.38 Acres
- Features: Wooded
Details
- Foundation area: 9999
- Parcel number: 867165
- Zoning: Zone A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Wood
Condition
- Year built: 2009
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Other (See Remarks)
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area
- Security: Security System
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Weston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $607/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,554,300
- Annual tax amount: $28,404
- Date on market: 1/29/2026
- Exclusions: Washer/Dryer, Primary Bedroom Drapes, Girl's Bedroom Drapes (2 Upstairs Bedroom), Outdoor Sculptures
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/10/2024 | Sold | $3,715,000+0.5%$607/sqft |
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| 5/7/2024 | Contingent | $3,695,000$604/sqft |
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| 5/3/2024 | Price change | $3,695,000-7.5%$604/sqft |
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| 3/27/2024 | Listed for sale | $3,995,000+75.6%$653/sqft |
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| 11/7/2013 | Sold | $2,275,000-12.5%$372/sqft |
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| 8/24/2012 | Listing removed | $2,599,000$425/sqft |
Source: McNulty REALTORS� #71369688 Report a problem | ||
| 4/19/2012 | Listed for sale | $2,599,000+8.5%$425/sqft |
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| 3/3/2012 | Listing removed | $2,395,000$392/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - #71300773 Report a problem | ||
| 10/17/2011 | Price change | $2,395,000-12.9%$392/sqft |
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| 7/27/2011 | Price change | $2,750,000-5.2%$450/sqft |
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| 9/11/2010 | Price change | $2,900,000-9.3%$474/sqft |
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| 4/8/2010 | Price change | $3,199,0000%$523/sqft |
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| 3/26/2010 | Price change | $3,199,999-8.6%$523/sqft |
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| 3/14/2010 | Price change | $3,500,000+9.4%$572/sqft |
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| 10/5/2009 | Price change | $3,199,999+3.2%$523/sqft |
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| 10/3/2009 | Price change | $3,100,000-8.8%$507/sqft |
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| 9/19/2009 | Price change | $3,400,000-2.9%$556/sqft |
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| 6/6/2009 | Listed for sale | $3,500,000-6.7%$572/sqft |
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| 10/14/2008 | Listing removed | $3,750,000$613/sqft |
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| 6/19/2008 | Listed for sale | $3,750,000+150%$613/sqft |
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| 8/18/2006 | Sold | $1,500,000+50%$245/sqft |
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| 1/7/2004 | Sold | $1,000,000$163/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $40,708 +43.3% | $3,667,400 +43.6% |
| 2024 | $28,404 +3.2% | $2,554,300 +9.9% |
| 2023 | $27,523 +1.7% | $2,324,600 +10.1% |
| 2022 | $27,055 +3.8% | $2,112,000 +5.2% |
| 2021 | $26,069 -0.3% | $2,008,400 -1.4% |
| 2020 | $26,139 +1.5% | $2,037,300 -0.4% |
| 2019 | $25,760 -0.1% | $2,046,100 -0.7% |
| 2018 | $25,777 +0.2% | $2,060,500 -0.7% |
| 2017 | $25,729 +1.3% | $2,074,900 -0.7% |
| 2016 | $25,406 +2.4% | $2,089,300 +3.4% |
| 2015 | $24,811 -10.5% | $2,020,400 -7.3% |
| 2014 | $27,734 +3.4% | $2,178,600 +0.7% |
| 2013 | $26,816 -0.2% | $2,162,600 -2.5% |
| 2012 | $26,861 +4.2% | $2,218,100 -1.9% |
| 2011 | $25,766 +0.8% | $2,262,200 -1.8% |
| 2010 | $25,566 -9.9% | $2,303,200 -10.6% |
| 2009 | $28,388 +20% | $2,576,000 +16.2% |
| 2008 | $23,656 +73.1% | $2,217,100 +66.5% |
| 2007 | $13,663 +16.2% | $1,331,700 +12.7% |
| 2006 | $11,754 +76.4% | $1,181,300 +67.7% |
| 2005 | $6,664 -5.6% | $704,400 -3.5% |
| 2004 | $7,056 -11.3% | $729,700 -6.9% |
| 2003 | $7,959 +66.6% | $784,100 +66.5% |
| 2002 | $4,776 +81% | $471,000 +113.6% |
| 2000 | $2,639 +7.1% | $220,500 +19.6% |
| 1998 | $2,465 | $184,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 02493
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Country Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-3Distance: 1.5 mi
- 9/10Weston Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.1 mi
- 10/10Weston High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Woodland/Cty
- Middle: Weston Ms
- High: Weston 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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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Weston
- 02493
- 78 Merriam St
