$785,000
SOLD AUG 25, 2022

1522 Great Plain Ave Needham, MA 02492

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,338 Sq Ft
10,062 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$587 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • No HOA
  • Jogging Path
  • Newman Elementary School Rated A
  • Tennis Courts
  • Porch

About This Home

As of August 2022

A quintessential New England farmhouse colonial, this wonderful home has been lovingly maintained and offers a world of possibilities. A rocking chair porch across the front adds charm as you enter the foyer with a through hall connecting the livingroom and diningroom. The side door provides quick easy access to the kitchen whick looks out back at expansive lawns and privacy Among the recent updates are an energy efficient gas furnace, gas hot water heater, 200 amp electrical service, a 6 year old roof, and updated bathrooms. Sited on over 10,000 square feet of land, this house could be enlarged or rebuilt, or easily enjoyed as is. Conveniently located between Needham and Wellesely centers, and just minutes to the path to Newman Elementary school, this home presents an opportunity to get into Needham and enjoy all the community has to offer.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Deborah Anastas

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate License #449501479 Listed on: 05/19/2022

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Bill Paulson

Keller Williams Realty

Keller Williams Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,488

Year Built

  • Built in 1909

Lot Details

  • 10,062 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned SRA

Home Design

  • 1,338 Sq Ft Home
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • 2 Car Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • Paved Parking
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Schools

  • Newman Elementary School
  • Pollard Middle School
  • NHS High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Porch
  • Property is near schools

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 146331

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Jogging Path

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,488

Year Built

Built in 1909

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse
  • Year Built: 1909
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Transaction Broker: 2.5
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Living Area: 1338
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN6527
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 597.91
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 586.7
  • MAIN SO: BB3351

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Oven
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • COOLING ZONES: 0

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Tennis Court(s), Walk/Jog Trails, Public School
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 146331
  • Zoning: SRA
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.23
  • Lot Size Area: 0.23
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10062
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 256
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6488.46
  • Tax Book Number: 37654

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 2020
Sold by
Pierce Douglas J and Pierce Mary E
Bought by
Douglas J Pierce Irt and Thomas
Current Estimated Value
$1,053,968

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 14, 1976
Bought by
Pierce Douglas John and Pierce Mary Ellen
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
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Deed $37,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $65,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/02/2022 10/02/22 Rented $3,700 0.0% --
09/28/2022 09/28/22 Under Contract -- -- --
09/06/2022 09/06/22 For Rent $3,700 0.0% --
08/25/2022 08/25/22 Sold $785,000 -1.9% $587 / Sq Ft
05/31/2022 05/31/22 Pending -- -- --
05/19/2022 05/19/22 For Sale $800,000 -- $598 / 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 $9,410 $887,700 $716,100 $171,600
2024 $9,787 $781,700 $574,100 $207,600
2023 $8,746 $670,700 $459,300 $211,400
2022 $6,488 $485,300 $282,000 $203,300
2021 $6,323 $485,300 $282,000 $203,300
2020 $5,993 $479,800 $281,900 $197,900
2019 $5,569 $449,500 $256,300 $193,200
2018 $5,340 $449,500 $256,300 $193,200
2017 $5,088 $427,900 $256,300 $171,600
2016 $4,938 $427,900 $256,300 $171,600
2015 $4,831 $427,900 $256,300 $171,600
2014 $4,542 $390,200 $222,800 $167,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72984299

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEED-000216-000009-000002