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Listing broker remarks

Available for the first time in 60 years! Embrace the opportunity to renovate or expand this proudly maintained 2,097± SF brick front Colonial set on a private lot & located in one of Westwood's most coveted side street neighborhoods. The first floor with sparkling wood floors features a gracious front entry hall, elegant formal living room with fireplace & built-in bookshelves, cozy den, formal dining room with wainscoting & built-in cupboard, powder room & vintage eat-in kitchen. The second floor is complete with a large primary bedroom with walk-in closet, two additional bedrooms & a full hall bathroom. A staircase provides easy access to the attic. The finished lower level includes a recreation room with recessed lighting, laundry room & unfinished space that accommodates mechanical systems & storage. Updated roof, heating system, 200 Amp electrical panel & central air. Enjoy quick access to Hale Reservation, Westwood center, schools, Rt. 109 & I-95 & Legacy Place.— Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley

Key details

  • 2,097 sq ft
  • 18,809 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 1.5 baths
  • 1957 built
  • $452 / sq ft
  • $11,179 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠5⁠0⁠0⁠6⁠0⁠
Last updated
Address
78 Lorraine Road
Town
Westwood, MA
ZIP
02090
Deed (Bk/Pg)
37561 / 52

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Neighborhood: Westwood

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.