$2,555,000
SOLD AUG 19, 2025

101 Tower Ave Needham Heights, MA 02494

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
5,200 Sq Ft
0.39 Acres

Recently Sold

$491 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Medical Services
  • Custom Closet System
  • Mitchell Elementary School Rated A
  • Open Floorplan
  • Colonial Architecture

About This Home

As of August 2025

This beautifully expanded colonial on a spacious corner lot near Mitchell School is filled with natural light and timeless charm. Hardwood floors and high-end finishes flow throughout the open first floor, featuring a chef’s kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wine cooler, island, and dining area that opens to a fireplaced family room and large deck—ideal for entertaining. A formal dining room, cozy living room with wood-burning fireplace, home office, powder room & shiplap mudroom with garage access add function and warmth. Upstairs, all five bedrooms are on one level, including a luxurious primary suite with his-and-her custom closets, a private en-suite bathroom, and four additional bedrooms, two full baths & a spacious laundry room completes the upper level. The finished walkout lower level offers incredible flexibility with a fireplaced family room, full bath, and game/media room. Step out to a private patio and fenced yard—perfect for relaxing, play, or outdoor dining.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Adriano Varano

Keller Williams Realty Listed on: 05/13/2025

Keller Williams Realty

Co-Listed By

Adriano Varano

Keller Williams Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Lisa Aron Williams

Coldwell Banker Realty - Sudbury

Coldwell Banker Realty - Sudbury

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $22,474

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 0.39 Acre Lot
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Corner Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned SRB

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Open Floorplan
  • Chair Railings
  • Crown Molding
  • Wainscoting
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Insulated Windows
  • Sliding Doors
  • Insulated Doors
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Home Office
  • Game Room
  • Play Room

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Wine Cooler
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Mitchell Elementary School
  • Hirock/Pollard Middle School
  • Needham High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 3 Cooling Zones
  • 3 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Tankless Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 140742

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$22,474

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Closet, Bathroom - Full, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Home Office, Play Room, Game Room, Bathroom, Mud Room
  • Door Features: Insulated Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Appliances: Tankless Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom5 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom5 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Second
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Chair Rail, Wainscoting
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Deck - Exterior, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Slider, Stainless Steel Appliances, Wine Chiller, Crown Molding
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, Second Floor, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Features: Skylight, Ceiling - Cathedral, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 4005
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1195
  • Living Area: 5200
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: BB5522
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 499.04
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 491.35
  • MAIN SO: AN6181

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck - Composite, Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Composite, Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 3
  • COOLING ZONES: 3

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 140742
  • Zoning: SRB
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.39
  • Lot Size Area: 0.39
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 16945
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
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Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 22474
  • Tax Book Number: ///

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

MLS Schools

  • High School: Needham Hs
  • Elementary School: Mitchell
  • Middle Or Junior School: Hirock/Pollard

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 16, 2025
Sold by
Rooyakkers Albert P and Rooyakkers Mio O
Bought by
Zilla Ft and Zilla

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 29, 2021
Closed on
Apr 9, 2021
Sold by
Slicken Builders Inc
Bought by
Rooyakkers Albert P and Rooyakkers Mio O
Seller's Agent
Cherstine Slicklen
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Cherstine Slicklen
Compass
List Price
$2,274,000
Sold Price
$2,450,000
Premium/Discount to List
$176,000
7.74%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.75%
Original Mortgage
$1,600,000
Interest Rate
2.38%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 2020
Sold by
Ems Rt and Salaun
Bought by
Slicklen Builders Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,490,000
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $2,555,000 --
Quit Claim Deed $2,450,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed $2,450,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed $2,450,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed $1,080,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed $1,080,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed $1,080,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $1,600,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $1,490,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/19/2025 08/19/25 Sold $2,555,000 -1.5% $491 / Sq Ft
05/21/2025 05/21/25 Pending -- -- --
05/13/2025 05/13/25 For Sale $2,595,000 +5.9% $499 / Sq Ft
04/09/2021 04/09/21 Sold $2,450,000 +7.7% $471 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/05/2021 02/05/21 Pending -- -- --
01/29/2021 01/29/21 For Sale $2,274,000 -- $437 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $22,474 $2,120,200 $789,300 $1,330,900
2024 $25,481 $2,035,200 $563,600 $1,471,600
2023 $24,996 $1,916,900 $563,600 $1,353,300
2022 $16,485 $1,233,000 $495,800 $737,200
2021 $10,324 $792,300 $495,800 $296,500
2020 $9,900 $792,600 $495,800 $296,800
2019 $9,229 $744,900 $451,800 $293,100
2018 $8,849 $744,900 $451,800 $293,100
2017 $8,416 $707,800 $451,800 $256,000
2016 $8,168 $707,800 $451,800 $256,000
2015 $7,991 $707,800 $451,800 $256,000
2014 $7,694 $661,000 $411,800 $249,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73373664

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEED-000060-000065