NOT LISTED FOR SALE

154 Tower Ave Needham Heights, MA 02494

Estimated Value: $1,949,392 - $2,266,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,700 Sq Ft
$568/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 17, 2018

Last sale price $1,500,000 $405 Per Sq Ft

Est. 40% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,474/month

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Medical Services
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Mitchell Elementary School Rated A
  • Custom Closet System
  • Landscaped Professionally

About This Home

As of August 2018

Welcome to this unique home located in Mitchell School District. Just renovated featuring an open floor plan including a grand 31'x21' family room with gas fireplace and built ins making it perfect for entertaining. First floor also offer a traditional living room with a wood burning fireplace, dining room open to a large kitchen, a separate home office with French door, a half bath, an oversized mudroom with direct entry to the garage completes the first floor. Second floor boasts a generous master bedroom suite, family bath, a laundry room along with three additional bedrooms all with large closets. Two fabulous oversized rooms in the lower level and the private level yard makes this a very unique and lovely family home for years to come!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cherstine Slicklen

Compass Listed on: 06/10/2018

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Carolyn Christino

Keller Williams Realty

Keller Williams Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,359

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned SBR

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,700 Sq Ft Home
  • Wainscoting
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Insulated Windows
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Bonus Room
  • Game Room

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Cooktop
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Double Vanity
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Electric Dryer Hookup

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Mitchell Elementary School
  • Hr/Pollard Middle School
  • NHS High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 4 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 220 Volts
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 140734

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Birds Hill Subdivision

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Coin Laundry

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,359

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Subdivision Name: Birds Hill
  • 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: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Bathroom - 3/4, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Game Room, Bonus Room, Mud Room
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Disposal,Microwave,ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator,ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher,Rangetop - ENERGY STAR,Oven - ENERGY STAR, Electric Water Heater, 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: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 204
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 143
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 132
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 272
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Bathroom - With Tub, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Basement
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Wainscoting
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 169
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Features: Skylight, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Family Room Area: 651
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island
  • Room Kitchen Area: 256
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Second Floor
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 286
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
  • Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access
  • Living Area: 3700
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: AN1049
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 415.95
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 405.41
  • MAIN SO: BB4624

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Baseboard, Radiant, Natural Gas, Fireplace
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 4

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 140734
  • Zoning: SBR
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Gentle Sloping, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.25
  • Lot Size Area: 0.25
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10890
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • LOT SIZE: 10890
  • PAGE: 411

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Tax Annual Amount: 11359.09
  • Tax Book Number: 35456

MLS Schools

  • High School: Nhs
  • Elementary School: Mitchell School
  • Middle Or Junior School: Hr/Pollard

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 19, 2017
Closed on
Sep 20, 2017
Sold by
154 Tower Avenue Nt and Parker
Bought by
Slicklen Builders Inc
Seller's Agent
Deborah Alden
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Town and Country Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Cherstine Slicklen
Compass
List Price
$1,095,000
Sold Price
$990,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$105,000
-9.59%
Current Estimated Value
$2,100,848

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,110,848
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.18%
Original Mortgage
$1,042,000
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 22, 1989
Sold by
Connors James F
Bought by
Parker Richard J
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
Slicklen Builders Inc $990,000 --
Slicklen Builders Inc $990,000 --
Parker Richard J $380,000 --
Parker Richard J $380,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Parker Richard J $1,200,000
Closed Slicklen Builders Inc $1,042,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/17/2018 08/17/18 Sold $1,500,000 -2.5% $405 / Sq Ft
06/30/2018 06/30/18 Pending -- -- --
06/10/2018 06/10/18 For Sale $1,539,000 +55.5% $416 / Sq Ft
09/20/2017 09/20/17 Sold $990,000 -9.6% $286 / Sq Ft
07/08/2017 07/08/17 Pending -- -- --
06/19/2017 06/19/17 For Sale $1,095,000 -- $316 / 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 $16,033 $1,512,500 $774,800 $737,700
2024 $22,046 $1,760,900 $553,400 $1,207,500
2023 $21,586 $1,655,400 $553,400 $1,102,000
2022 $20,423 $1,527,500 $485,600 $1,041,900
2021 $19,903 $1,527,500 $485,600 $1,041,900
2020 $18,698 $1,497,000 $485,600 $1,011,400
2019 $17,700 $1,428,600 $441,600 $987,000
2018 $11,356 $955,900 $441,600 $514,300
2017 $10,574 $889,300 $441,600 $447,700
2016 $10,319 $894,200 $441,600 $452,600
2015 $10,096 $894,200 $441,600 $452,600
2014 $9,814 $843,100 $401,600 $441,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72343141

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEED-000060-000057