159 Thornton Rd Needham, MA 02492
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
2,077
Sq Ft
0.29
Acres
About This Home
As of June 2023This very special property is waiting for its next owners to create or renovate their dream home. This classic colonial is perfect for builders, contractors and anyone that is seeking to put their vision and creative ideas to work. Top notch location at the end of a dead end street. This property is conveniently located in close proximity to schools, transportation, shops, restaurants and highway. This property is being sold in "as is" condition. Showings will be appointment only starting Thursday, April 28, 2022. Any offers will be presented Monday, May 2nd by 2 PM. Please do not walk the property without listing agent. Sellers and Listing Agent make no warranties or representations regarding this property and suggest buyers conduct their own due diligence.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services Listed on: 04/28/2022
Home Details
Home Type
Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
$24,019
Year Built
1948
Lot Details
0
Parking
1
Listing Details
- Property Type: Residential
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Year Built: 1948
- Buyer Agency: 2.5
- Buyer Agency Type: %
- Transaction Broker: 2.5
- Transaction Broker Type: %
- Year Built Details: Actual
- SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
- Year Round: Yes
- Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
- ResoPropertyType: Residential
- Special Features: None
Interior Features
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Laminate
- Interior Amenities: Sun Room
- Door Features: French Doors
- Fireplace Features: Living Room
- Fireplace YN: Yes
- Fireplaces: 1
- Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Refrigerator,Freezer,Washer,Dryer, Tank Water Heater, 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: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
- Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
- Room Bedroom4 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Total Bathrooms: 1.5
- Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- 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, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
- Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Room Dining Room Level: First
- Room Kitchen Level: First
- Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Breezeway
- Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
- Room Living Room Level: First
- Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Basement: Full
- Living Area: 2077
- MAIN LO: M59500
- LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 432.84
- PRICE PER Sq Ft: 529.61
- MAIN SO: AN2277
Exterior Features
- Construction Materials: Frame
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
- Frontage Length: 80
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck
- Road Frontage Type: Public, Dead End
- 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, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Total Parking Spaces: 2
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
- Cooling: None
- Heating: Central, Oil
- Cooling Y N: No
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Heating YN: Yes
- Water Source: Public
- HEAT ZONES: 1
- COOLING ZONES: 0
Condo/Co-op/Association
- Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Lot Info
- Parcel Number: 137870
- Zoning: SRB
- Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
- Lot Features: Wooded, Sloped
- Lot Size Acres: 0.29
- Lot Size Area: 0.29
- Lot Size Sq Ft: 12632.4
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Property Attached YN: No
- LOT SIZE: 12600
- PAGE: 276
Tax Info
- Tax Year: 2022
- Tax Annual Amount: 8958
- Tax Book Number: 37648
Multi Family
- Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes
MLS Schools
- High School: Needham High
- Elementary School: Broadmeadow
- Middle Or Junior School: Pollard
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 2, 2020
Sold by
Hobart Lisa D
Bought by
Ramrath Joseph R and Ramrath Deborah L
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 12, 2016
Sold by
Hobart Carol J Est and Umana
Bought by
Umana Cheryl A and Ramrath Deborah L
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 8, 2010
Sold by
Hobart Carol J and Umana Cheryl A
Bought by
Hobart Lisa D
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 9, 1966
Bought by
Hobart Lisa D
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Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not Resolvable | $188,932 | None Available | |
| Fiduciary Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,650,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Closed | $1,625,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/28/2023 06/28/23 | Sold | $2,200,000 | -4.1% | $410 / Sq Ft |
| 05/20/2023 05/20/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/18/2023 05/18/23 | Price Changed | $2,295,000 | -2.1% | $427 / Sq Ft |
| 05/02/2023 05/02/23 | Price Changed | $2,345,000 | -2.1% | $437 / Sq Ft |
| 04/10/2023 04/10/23 | Price Changed | $2,395,000 | -4.0% | $446 / Sq Ft |
| 02/13/2023 02/13/23 | Price Changed | $2,495,000 | -3.9% | $465 / Sq Ft |
| 01/23/2023 01/23/23 | For Sale | $2,595,000 | +135.9% | $483 / Sq Ft |
| 06/15/2022 06/15/22 | Sold | $1,100,000 | +22.4% | $530 / Sq Ft |
| 05/02/2022 05/02/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/28/2022 04/28/22 | For Sale | $899,000 | -- | $433 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $24,019 | $2,265,900 | $806,000 | $1,459,900 |
| 2024 | $30,097 | $2,403,900 | $585,200 | $1,818,700 |
| 2023 | $10,234 | $784,800 | $585,200 | $199,600 |
| 2022 | $8,958 | $670,000 | $515,300 | $154,700 |
| 2021 | $8,730 | $670,000 | $515,300 | $154,700 |
| 2020 | $8,315 | $665,700 | $515,300 | $150,400 |
| 2019 | $7,656 | $617,900 | $468,900 | $149,000 |
| 2018 | $7,341 | $617,900 | $468,900 | $149,000 |
| 2017 | $7,124 | $599,200 | $468,900 | $130,300 |
| 2016 | $6,915 | $599,200 | $468,900 | $130,300 |
| 2015 | $6,765 | $599,200 | $468,900 | $130,300 |
| 2014 | $6,220 | $534,400 | $408,200 | $126,200 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
M
Seller's Agent in 2023
Matt Hughes
Pinewood Real Estate, Inc.
(781) 727-9644
15 in this area
15 Total Sales
-
M
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023
Melissa Hughes
Pinewood Real Estate, Inc.
4 in this area
4 Total Sales
-
L
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Lynda Hughes
Keller Williams Realty
(617) 833-3394
18 in this area
32 Total Sales
-
Seller's Agent in 2022
Deborah Cerra
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
(617) 839-0582
51 in this area
82 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 72973373
APN: NEED-000021-000074
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