$1,684,000
SOLD JUL 14, 2025

17 Melrose Ave Needham, MA 02492

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,600 Sq Ft
6,970 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$648 Per Sq Ft

16 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 July 2025

Welcome to this beautifully renovated 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom colonial home, situated in the highly desired Mitchell School district, convenient to town, train and restaurants! First floor offers a kitchen with stainless steel appliances, open to the dining area. A sliding door leads you out to the patio and a cozy private yard. The kitchen dining area is adjacent to a traditional living room. The first floor also offers a lovely family room with a gas fireplace, ideal for entertaining, a separate office/den and the powder room completing the first floor. Second floor features a private primary suite with a separate sitting area and a large walk-in closet. The primary full bath has a double sink vanity and a grand size shower. There are also three additional bedrooms, and a family bath on the 2nd floor. The lower level has a bonus room as well as a laundry room. Don't miss out on this stunning, unique in-town home with everything Needham has to offer, right around the corner!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jill Finkelstein & Associates

Compass Listed on: 05/16/2025

Compass

Co-Listed By

Cherstine Slicklen

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Greg Dekermenjian

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,404

Year Built

  • Built in 1937 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 6,970 Sq Ft Lot
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned SBR

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Spray Foam Insulation
  • Blown Fiberglass Insulation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Insulated Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Wine Cooler
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • 1 Cooling Zone
  • 4 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 140340

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,404

Year Built

Built in 1937 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1937
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • 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: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Skylight, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Closet - Linen, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Closet - Linen
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Second
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Wine Chiller, Lighting - Overhead
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Basement: Full, Finished
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2300
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 300
  • Living Area: 2600
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: AN2383
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 645.77
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 647.69
  • MAIN SO: AN6181
  • Insulation: Fiberglass, Spray Foam

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 4
  • COOLING ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 140340
  • Zoning: SBR
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Size Area: 0.16
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6970
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 497

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 10404
  • Tax Book Number: 42120

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 16, 2025
Closed on
Jul 14, 2025
Sold by
Slicklen Builders Inc
Bought by
Snaman Julie A and Lavigne Brian E
Seller's Agent
Jill Finkelstein & Associates
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Greg Dekermenjian
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
List Price
$1,679,000
Sold Price
$1,684,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
0.3%
Views
51

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.84%
Original Mortgage
$1,263,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,261,942
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$418,312

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 2021
Sold by
Rose-Jacobs Ruth and Jacobs Jerry S
Bought by
Jerry S Jacobs 1997 Ret and Rose-Jacobs

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 2, 1980
Bought by
Jacobs Jerry S and Rose-Jacobs Ruth
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
Deed $1,684,000 --
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Deed $82,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,263,000 New Conventional
Closed $1,263,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,160,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $250,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $25,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/14/2025 07/14/25 Sold $1,684,000 +0.3% $648 / Sq Ft
06/01/2025 06/01/25 Pending -- -- --
05/16/2025 05/16/25 For Sale $1,679,000 -- $646 / 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 $10,404 $981,500 $767,600 $213,900
2024 $10,559 $843,400 $565,000 $278,400
2023 $10,719 $822,000 $565,000 $257,000
2022 $9,978 $746,300 $500,100 $246,200
2021 $9,724 $746,300 $500,100 $246,200
2020 $9,349 $748,500 $502,200 $246,300
2019 $8,677 $700,300 $456,600 $243,700
2018 $8,320 $700,300 $456,600 $243,700
2017 $7,606 $639,700 $456,600 $183,100
2016 $7,405 $641,700 $456,600 $185,100
2015 $7,245 $641,700 $456,600 $185,100
2014 $6,513 $559,500 $380,500 $179,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73376675

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEED-000054-000075