$1,520,000
SOLD FEB 26, 2025

123 Garden St Needham, MA 02492

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,268 Sq Ft
0.25 Acres

Recently Sold

$465 Per Sq Ft

11% Below List Price

146 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • 5-minute walk to Needham Center
  • Colonial Architecture
  • High Rock Middle School Rated A
  • Medical Services
  • Property is near public transit

About This Home

As of February 2025

Experience the joy of living steps from Needham’s town center, with easy access to the library, restaurants, school, shops, and rail. This 5-bedroom gem seamlessly blends historic charm with modern comfort. The sunlit family room features a fireplace, window seat, and leaded glass accents, leading to a welcoming front porch. An elegant dining room with crown molding and a bay window sets the stage for gatherings, while the kitchen, complete with an 8-burner Wolf range, is perfect for entertaining. A cozy den with built-in shelves serves as an ideal home office or library. Upstairs, the primary suite offers privacy and convenience, accompanied by four additional bedrooms, two baths, and a laundry room. Ample storage is available in the basement and walk-up attic, and a two-car garage adds to the home’s practicality. Discover the perfect blend of comfort, convenience and charm!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

MigdolMoore Team

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 08/15/2024

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

MacKinnon & Co.

Compass

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,008

Year Built

  • Built in 1926 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned SRB

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Radon Mitigation System
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,268 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • French Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Den
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Range
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Double Vanity
  • Pedestal Sink
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Sunita Williams Elementary School
  • Hirock/Pollard Middle School
  • NHS High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • 2 Cooling Zones
  • 4 Heating Zones
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 140169

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,008

Year Built

Built in 1926 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Round: Yes
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Den, Bathroom, Walk-up Attic
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 153
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 152.25
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 140
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom5 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom5 Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom5 Area: 130
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 280.5
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Pedestal Sink
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Second
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 319
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Window Seat
  • Room Family Room Area: 540
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove
  • Room Kitchen Area: 395.25
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor
  • Basement: Full, Radon Remediation System, Unfinished
  • Living Area: 3268
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: BB5918
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 520.2
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 465.12
  • MAIN SO: AN2383

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Garden
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 4
  • COOLING ZONES: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 140169
  • Zoning: SRB
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.25
  • Lot Size Area: 0.25
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10890
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 38
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 15008
  • Tax Book Number: 35161

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Nhs
  • Elementary School: Sunita Williams
  • Middle Or Junior School: Hirock/Pollard

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 2002
Sold by
Droste Peter C
Bought by
Sullivan Mary E
Total Days on Market
146
Current Estimated Value
$1,545,447

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 24, 1991
Sold by
Abraham Harry J and Abraham Linda H
Bought by
Schwing Klaus and Schwing Gisela

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 26, 1988
Sold by
Rabe Emily W
Bought by
Abraham Harry J
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $650,000 --
Deed $650,000 --
Deed $282,000 --
Deed $282,000 --
Deed $380,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,216,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $1,216,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $628,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $650,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $500,000 Unknown
Closed $125,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $916,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/26/2025 02/26/25 Sold $1,520,000 -10.6% $465 / Sq Ft
01/08/2025 01/08/25 Pending -- -- --
12/30/2024 12/30/24 For Sale $1,700,000 +11.8% $520 / Sq Ft
10/17/2024 10/17/24 Off Market $1,520,000 -- --
10/07/2024 10/07/24 Pending -- -- --
09/26/2024 09/26/24 Price Changed $1,700,000 -8.1% $520 / Sq Ft
08/15/2024 08/15/24 For Sale $1,850,000 +56.1% $566 / Sq Ft
06/02/2017 06/02/17 Sold $1,185,000 0.0% $363 / Sq Ft
04/17/2017 04/17/17 Pending -- -- --
04/12/2017 04/12/17 For Sale $1,185,000 +3.5% $363 / Sq Ft
10/17/2014 10/17/14 Sold $1,145,000 -2.5% $350 / Sq Ft
07/30/2014 07/30/14 Pending -- -- --
05/19/2014 05/19/14 Price Changed $1,174,000 -1.3% $359 / Sq Ft
01/17/2014 01/17/14 For Sale $1,189,000 -- $364 / 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 $16,950 $1,599,100 $799,200 $799,900
2024 $15,008 $1,198,700 $506,000 $692,700
2023 $14,868 $1,140,200 $506,000 $634,200
2022 $14,345 $1,072,900 $464,400 $608,500
2021 $13,980 $1,072,900 $464,400 $608,500
2020 $13,830 $1,107,300 $464,400 $642,900
2019 $13,014 $1,050,400 $422,300 $628,100
2018 $12,479 $1,050,400 $422,300 $628,100
2017 $11,601 $975,700 $422,300 $553,400
2016 $9,473 $820,900 $422,300 $398,600
2015 $9,268 $820,900 $422,300 $398,600
2014 $8,483 $728,800 $367,400 $361,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73278055

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEED-000052-000037