$1,950,000
SOLD JAN 3, 2025

118 Sylvan Rd Needham, MA 02492

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,277 Sq Ft
10,324 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$456 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Medical Services
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Newman Elementary School Rated A
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Property is near public transit

About This Home

As of January 2025

Colonial-style home features a thoughtfully redesigned 1st and 2nd floor, perfectly tailored to meet the needs of today’s families. The property has undergone a complete renovation with particular emphasis on the kitchen, primary bedroom, and bathroom. The interior design firm behind this transformation received notable recognition, including a PRISM Silver Award for “Best Kitchen Remodel between $150,000 and $200,000” and a Gold Award for “Best Living Area: Private Residence – Living Room / Dining Room / Specialty Room.” Spanning 4,277sf, the home features the finest construction materials throughout. In addition to the spacious living room, dining room, family room, chef’s kitchen, and home office/library, it offers a luxurious primary bedroom and spa-like bathroom, as well as 3 additional bedrooms, a gym, and a games room. Convenience is further enhanced by the prime location 1 mile from town and public transportation, and 2 miles from all public schools. Showings start 25 October.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jonathan Radford

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston Listed on: 10/23/2024

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Last Buyer's Agent

Teri Adler

MGS Group Real Estate LTD - Wellesley

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,054

Year Built

  • Built in 2006

Lot Details

  • 10,324 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned SRB

Parking

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

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 4,277 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Insulated Doors

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Bulkhead

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Newman Elementary School
  • Pollard Middle School
  • Needham High School

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:135.0 B:0062 L:0000.0,144781

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

$19,054

Year Built

Built in 2006

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Dual Variable: Yes
  • Transaction Broker: 1.0
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Water Treatment, Range Hood, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.5
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Living Area: 4277
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 443.07
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 455.93
  • MAIN SO: AN0499

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • 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, Insulated, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • 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, Public School, T-Station
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:135.0 B:0062 L:0000.0,144781
  • Zoning: SRB
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Lot Size Area: 0.24
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10324
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 36
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 19054
  • Tax Book Number: 25121

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

MLS Schools

  • High School: Needham High
  • Elementary School: Newman
  • Middle Or Junior School: Pollard

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 2007
Sold by
Melanson Paul J
Bought by
Whiteley Lara M and Whiteley William T
Total Days on Market
4
Current Estimated Value
$1,995,053

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$70,000
Interest Rate
6.7%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 2005
Sold by
Seem Andrew H and Seem Susanna M
Bought by
Melanson Paul J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 3, 2003
Sold by
Ketchum Betty C
Bought by
Seem Andrew H and Seem Susanna M
Source: Public Records

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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 $885,000 --
Deed $459,000 --
Deed $359,000 --
Deed $885,000 --
Deed $459,000 --
Deed $359,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,140,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $1,140,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $599,500 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $286,300 Closed End Mortgage
Closed $632,404 Unknown
Closed $208,500 No Value Available
Closed $708,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $50,000 No Value Available
Closed $708,000 No Value Available
Closed $70,000 No Value Available
Closed $708,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/03/2025 01/03/25 Sold $1,950,000 +2.9% $456 / Sq Ft
10/27/2024 10/27/24 Pending -- -- --
10/23/2024 10/23/24 For Sale $1,895,000 -- $443 / 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 $22,197 $2,094,100 $721,300 $1,372,800
2024 $19,054 $1,521,900 $526,500 $995,400
2023 $18,965 $1,454,400 $526,500 $927,900
2022 $15,978 $1,195,100 $496,700 $698,400
2021 $15,572 $1,195,100 $496,700 $698,400
2020 $14,600 $1,168,900 $496,700 $672,200
2019 $13,733 $1,108,400 $451,600 $656,800
2018 $13,168 $1,108,400 $451,600 $656,800
2017 $12,218 $1,027,600 $451,600 $576,000
2016 $11,859 $1,027,600 $451,600 $576,000
2015 $11,602 $1,027,600 $451,600 $576,000
2014 $11,216 $963,600 $410,600 $553,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73305231

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEED-000135-000062