NOT LISTED FOR SALE

15 Lewis St Needham, MA 02492

Estimated Value: $1,680,000 - $1,931,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,822 Sq Ft
$638/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 12, 2021

Last sale price $1,425,000 $505 Per Sq Ft

Est. 26% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,821/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Wood Flooring
  • High Rock Middle School Rated A
  • Property is near public transit
  • 2 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of August 2021

Convenience, layout, and privacy come together in this charming hip roof Colonial on a third of an acre in one of Needham’s highly sought-after tree lined neighborhoods. There is nothing to do but move into this spectacular updated home! You will find all the amenities you have been seeking in this meticulous property: fine details and craftsmanship, traditional living and dining rooms, two fireplaces, cook’s kitchen with peninsula that opens to a sun-filled spacious family room and sunroom that opens to lush mature grounds and bluestone terrace. The second floor consists of a sun filled private main suite, three additional bedrooms and full bath. The finished lower level - recreation room, home office, laundry and storage. 1-car attached garage. All of this located just blocks to Needham center with boutique shopping, restaurants, coffee shops, grocery stores, and yoga/Barre/Pilates studios. Also nearby are numerous parks, playgrounds, several commuter rail stations, and highways.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Hope McDermott

Hope McDermott Real Estate Listed on: 06/02/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Anne Fantasia

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,164

Year Built

  • Built in 1943

Lot Details

  • 0.31 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned SRB

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 2,822 Sq Ft Home
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Insulated Windows
  • French Doors
  • Home Office
  • Sun or Florida Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Block Basement Construction
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Bulkhead
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Williams Elementary School
  • Needham Middle School
  • Needham High School

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • 4 Cooling Zones
  • 4 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 144416

Community Details

Amenities

  • Shops

Recreation

  • Jogging Path

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,164

Year Built

Built in 1943

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1943
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Transaction Broker: 1
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Sun Room, Home Office
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Utility Connections for Electric 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: 154
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 154
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 121
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 252
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Second
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 143
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Family Room Area: 342
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Kitchen Area: 238
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 240
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Office Level: Basement
  • Room Office Area: 110
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Bulkhead, Radon Remediation System, Concrete
  • Living Area: 2822
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: BB7117
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 434.09
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 504.96
  • MAIN SO: BB5918

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Cooling: Ductless
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Ductless
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 4
  • COOLING ZONES: 4

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, Private School, Public School

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 144416
  • Zoning: SRB
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.31
  • Lot Size Area: 0.31
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13503.6
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • LOT SIZE: 13503.6
  • PAGE: 227

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Annual Amount: 12163.57
  • Tax Book Number: 17097

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

MLS Schools

  • High School: Needham
  • Elementary School: Williams
  • Middle Or Junior School: Needham

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 16, 2010
Sold by
Shults Richard G and Shults Martha L
Bought by
Shults Martha L
Current Estimated Value
$1,800,790

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 2002
Sold by
Besch Clayton L and Besch Wendy E
Bought by
Shults Richard G and Shults Martha L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
6.55%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 1999
Sold by
Fieldsteel John W
Bought by
Besch Clayton L and Besch Wendy E

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
7.81%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 1992
Sold by
Edwards Exr Susanne E
Bought by
Fieldsteel John W
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Shults Martha L -- --
Shults Martha L -- --
Shults Richard G $725,000 --
Shults Richard G $725,000 --
Besch Clayton L $575,000 --
Fieldsteel John W $219,500 --
Fieldsteel John W $219,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Fieldsteel John W $322,700
Previous Owner Shults Richard G $350,000
Previous Owner Fieldsteel John W $300,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/12/2021 08/12/21 Sold $1,425,000 +16.3% $505 / Sq Ft
06/06/2021 06/06/21 Pending -- -- --
06/02/2021 06/02/21 For Sale $1,225,000 -- $434 / 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 $15,285 $1,442,000 $729,400 $712,600
2024 $14,479 $1,156,500 $532,200 $624,300
2023 $13,464 $1,032,500 $532,200 $500,300
2022 $13,147 $983,300 $502,400 $480,900
2021 $12,164 $933,500 $502,400 $431,100
2020 $12,098 $968,600 $502,400 $466,200
2019 $11,380 $918,500 $457,300 $461,200
2018 $10,912 $918,500 $457,300 $461,200
2017 $10,236 $860,900 $457,300 $403,600
2016 $9,986 $865,300 $457,300 $408,000
2015 $9,769 $865,300 $457,300 $408,000
2014 $9,484 $814,800 $416,300 $398,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72842018

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEED-000130-000039