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Seller's Agent in 2025
Jill Finkelstein & Associates
Compass
(781) 258-7014
30 in this area
60 Total Sales
17 Melrose Ave Needham, MA 02492
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,600
Sq Ft
6,970
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Golf Course Community
- Medical Services
- Colonial Architecture
- Mitchell Elementary School Rated A
- Custom Closet System
- Landscaped Professionally
About This Home
As of July 2025Welcome 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!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $10,404
Year Built
- Built in 1937 | Remodeled
Lot Details
- 6,970 Sq Ft Lot
- 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 and 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
- Near Conservation Area
Amenities
- Medical Services
- Shops
Recreation
- Golf Course Community
- Tennis Courts
- Community Pool
- Park
- Jogging Path
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
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$60,873
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-7.38%
Original Mortgage
$1,263,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,258,732
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$364,395
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 21, 2024
Sold by
Jerry S Jacobs Ret and Jacobs
Bought by
Slicklen Builders Inc
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,160,000
Interest Rate
6.32%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quit Claim Deed | $1,684,000 | -- | |
| Quit Claim Deed | $1,684,000 | -- | |
| Quit Claim Deed | $950,000 | None Available | |
| Quit Claim Deed | $950,000 | None Available | |
| Quit Claim Deed | $950,000 | None Available | |
| 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 | $25,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Jill Finkelstein & Associates
-
Cherstine Slicklen
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Cherstine Slicklen
Compass
(781) 365-9954
6 in this area
7 Total Sales
-
Greg Dekermenjian
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Greg Dekermenjian
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
(310) 528-1315
1 in this area
22 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73376675
APN: NEED-000054-000075
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