NOT LISTED FOR SALE

138 Webster St Needham Heights, MA 02494

Estimated Value: $1,466,000 - $1,796,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,779 Sq Ft
$579/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 14, 2023

Last sale price $1,502,000 $540 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,196/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Wine Cellar
  • Property is near public transit
  • Eliot Elementary School Rated A
  • Medical Services
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of August 2023

This unique Victorian home underwent extensive renovations in 2015 and offers a blend of modern amenities & classic charm. Featuring 4+ br, 3.5 baths, gorgeous kitchen & bathrooms, tall ceilings, a beautiful gas fireplace, side-by-side laundry, hdwd floors, mahogany inlays, a wet bar, a wine cellar (waiting for your finishing touches), and additional spaces for offices, exercise, rec, finished basement, as well as so many extras: Tesla solar panels and battery backup, EV car charger, wiring for a server room, whole-house audio system, 2nd and 3rd-floor suites, high efficiency heat, a/c, mature gardens, custom wood shutters, 3 season sunroom, and the original oak staircase and front door that have been beautifully restored. This home maintains the charm of a classic Victorian with details,  crown moldings, wainscoting, and hand-carved details. The property is set back off the road, on the corner with a cul-de-sac. Possible garage expansion and existing parking for 6+ cars. Won't last!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Masha Senderovich

Keller Williams Realty Listed on: 07/11/2023

Keller Williams Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Noah Pearlstein

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,133

Year Built

  • Built in 1890 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 10,019 Sq Ft Lot
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Stone Wall
  • Corner Lot
  • Property is zoned SRB

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,779 Sq Ft Home
  • Wet Bar
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Insulated Windows
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Wine Cellar
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Storage Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

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

Parking

  • 6 Car Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Bulkhead
  • Enclosed patio or porch
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Eliot Elementary School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • 3 Cooling Zones
  • 4 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Connected

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:078.0 B:0063 L:0000.0,141880

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,133

Year Built

Built in 1890 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Buyer Agency: 2.25%
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Transaction Broker: 1%
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Laminate, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Wet bar, Wine Cellar, Foyer, Sun Room, Home Office, Bonus Room
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 118.055555
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 165.555555
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Third
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 162.3125
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Area: 32.111111
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Area: 54.666666
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 3 Area: 114.326388
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Wet Bar
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 143
  • Room Family Room Level: Basement
  • Room Family Room Features: Flooring - Wood, Recessed Lighting, Storage
  • Room Family Room Area: 428.819444
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Room Kitchen Area: 195.5
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 169.875
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Office Level: Third
  • Room Office Area: 153.333333
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Living Area: 2779
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: BB5522
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 517.81
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 540.48
  • MAIN SO: BB5918

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Storage, Stone Wall
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 4
  • COOLING ZONES: 3

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:078.0 B:0063 L:0000.0,141880
  • Zoning: SRB
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.23
  • Lot Size Area: 0.23
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10019
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 379
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 10133
  • Tax Book Number: 21850

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Eliot

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 2014
Sold by
Doherty Christopher S and Oconnor Jo-Anne F
Bought by
Doherty Christopher S
Current Estimated Value
$1,609,139

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 6, 2004
Sold by
Saxton Brian and Saxton Joann
Bought by
Doherty Christopher S and Oconnor Joanne F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$427,025
Interest Rate
5.69%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 1997
Sold by
Weiner Michael
Bought by
Saxton Brian and Saxton Joann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$245,700
Interest Rate
7.47%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 19, 1987
Sold by
Conley Fred J
Bought by
Weiner Michael

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
9.31%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Doherty Christopher S -- --
Doherty Christopher S $475,000 --
Saxton Brian $273,000 --
Saxton Brian $273,000 --
Weiner Michael $210,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Robbins Sean C $1,201,600
Closed Doherty Christopher S $598,981
Closed Doherty Christopher S $50,000
Closed Doherty Christopher S $580,000
Previous Owner Doherty Christopher S $501,000
Previous Owner Doherty Christopher S $50,000
Previous Owner Doherty Christopher S $427,025
Previous Owner Weiner Michael $245,700
Previous Owner Weiner Michael $120,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/14/2023 08/14/23 Sold $1,502,000 +4.4% $540 / Sq Ft
07/17/2023 07/17/23 Pending -- -- --
07/11/2023 07/11/23 Price Changed $1,439,000 +6.7% $518 / Sq Ft
07/11/2023 07/11/23 For Sale $1,349,000 -- $485 / 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 $14,467 $1,364,800 $744,800 $620,000
2024 $10,047 $802,500 $480,500 $322,000
2023 $10,133 $777,100 $480,500 $296,600
2022 $9,562 $715,200 $429,000 $286,200
2021 $9,319 $715,200 $429,000 $286,200
2020 $8,887 $711,500 $429,000 $282,500
2019 $8,252 $666,000 $390,000 $276,000
2018 $7,912 $666,000 $390,000 $276,000
2017 $7,567 $636,400 $390,000 $246,400
2016 $7,344 $636,400 $390,000 $246,400
2015 $7,185 $636,400 $390,000 $246,400
2014 $6,476 $556,400 $325,000 $231,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73134458

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEED-000078-000063