$843,000
SOLD MAY 24, 2012

1246 Central Ave Needham, MA 02492

5 Beds
3 Baths
3,437 Sq Ft
0.62 Acres

Recently Sold

$245 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

29 Days on Market

About This Home

As of May 2012

Beautiful 1800s home that blends the old and the new into wonderful spacious living. High ceilings, wide wood floors, 3 fireplcs, cherry kitchen and oversized new windows are some of the delightful elements to this spectacular home. Set back from the street one has access w/sidewalks to baseball field, Newman Elementary and town. Beautiful gardens surround brick patio for serene backyard entertaining. 5 bedrooms on 2nd floor with two addtll rooms on 3rd. Front and back staircases. A Beauty!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Paula Callanan

Coldwell Banker Realty - Needham Listed on: 02/29/2012

Coldwell Banker Realty - Needham

Last Buyer's Agent

Ann Marie Paul

Hammond Residential Real Estate

Hammond Residential Real Estate

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 2010
Sold by
Rudberg Nancy J
Bought by
Rudberg John S
Total Days on Market
29
Current Estimated Value
$1,755,206

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 2000
Sold by
Mount Ida College
Bought by
Rudberg John S and Rudberg Nancy J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
8.48%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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 -- --
Deed -- --
Deed $760,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $333,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $341,300 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $25,000 No Value Available
Closed $417,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $427,800 No Value Available
Previous Owner $300,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $500,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $300,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/23/2019 12/23/19 Rented $3,250 0.0% --
12/16/2019 12/16/19 Under Contract -- -- --
12/11/2019 12/11/19 Price Changed $3,250 -16.7% $1 / Sq Ft
11/19/2019 11/19/19 For Rent $3,900 0.0% --
05/24/2012 05/24/12 Sold $843,000 -5.3% $245 / Sq Ft
03/29/2012 03/29/12 Pending -- -- --
03/28/2012 03/28/12 Price Changed $890,000 -3.8% $259 / Sq Ft
02/29/2012 02/29/12 For Sale $925,000 -- $269 / 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 $14,347 $1,353,500 $740,300 $613,200
2024 $12,710 $1,015,200 $446,800 $568,400
2023 $12,675 $972,000 $446,800 $525,200
2022 $12,304 $920,300 $411,400 $508,900
2021 $11,992 $920,300 $411,400 $508,900
2020 $11,455 $917,100 $411,400 $505,700
2019 $10,781 $870,100 $375,600 $494,500
2018 $10,337 $870,100 $375,600 $494,500
2017 $9,732 $818,500 $375,600 $442,900
2016 $9,445 $818,500 $375,600 $442,900
2015 $9,241 $818,500 $375,600 $442,900
2014 $9,573 $822,400 $383,800 $438,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71344332

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEED-000143-000009