NOT LISTED FOR SALE

17 Wachusett Rd Needham, MA 02492

Estimated Value: $1,449,125 - $1,807,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,764 Sq Ft
$572/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 18, 2020

Last sale price $1,105,000 $400 Per Sq Ft

Est. 43% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,038/month

38 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Sauna
  • Wood Flooring
  • Patio
  • Broadmeadow Elementary School Rated A
  • Porch
  • French Doors

About This Home

As of August 2020

This Birds Hill colonial has been comfortably updated & expanded. This treasured home offers an open floor plan and an abundance of natural light coming through the glass doors and many windows. Catch a breeze and relax on front mahogany porch surrounded by greenery and above the lightly traveled road. Step inside to an interesting and charming home with versatile floor plan. This unique home features a newer European kitchen, rooms with fireplaces, built-ins, vaulted & beamed ceilings, french doors, rows of windows, & varying types of hardwood flooring. Conveniences include large walk-in pantry, mudroom from back door, state of the art gas boiler, upgraded electrical, and renovated full bath with sauna. Second floor has 4 bedrooms plus den. Master w/ bath. With frontage on two streets there's easy access from Alpine Ter. garage & driveway into house. Enjoy outdoor oasis of patios, stone walls, plantings, gardens & a bonus outdoor shower. Lg level back yard for summer time enjoyment.

Last Listed By

Pamela Condon

Louise Condon Realty Listed on: 05/26/2020

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,342

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Lot Details

  • Garden
  • Property is zoned SRB

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Interior Spaces

  • French Doors
  • Sauna
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Shower
  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:022.0 B:0082 L:0000.0

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,342

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Style: Colonial
  • Other Agent: 2.00
  • Year Built Description: Actual
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 416.06
  • Comp Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1924

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available, Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub, French Doors
  • Appliances: Wall Oven, Dishwasher, Countertop Range, Refrigerator, Vent Hood
  • No Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bedroom: On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 17X13, Bathroom - Full, Closet - Walk-in, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Exterior Access
  • Bedroom 2: On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 13X12, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 14X10, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 4: On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 13X7, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Primary Bathroom: Yes
  • Bathroom 1: On Level: First Floor, Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Remodeled
  • Bathroom 2: On Level: Second Floor, Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Double Vanity
  • Bathroom 3: On Level: Second Floor, Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • No Rooms: 9
  • Dining Room: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 19X16, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceiling - Beamed, Ceiling - Vaulted, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, French Doors, Exterior Access
  • Kitchen: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 15X14, Fireplace, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Cabinets - Upgraded, Exterior Access, Open Floor Plan, Remodeled, Slider, Stainless Steel Appliances, Walk-in Storage
  • Laundry: On Level: First Floor
  • Living Room: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 18X14, Fireplace, Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Ceiling - Beamed, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Exterior Access, Open Floor Plan
  • Basement: Y
  • Basement Features: Crawl
  • Other Room 1: Name: Office, On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 11X10, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Other Room 2: Name: Sitting Room, On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 12X10, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Main Lo: BB5230
  • Main So: AN6181
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2764.00

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Garden Area, Outdoor Shower

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Feature: Off-Street
  • Parking Spaces: 3
  • Garage Parking: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Electric Features: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Hot Water Baseboard, Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Schools

  • Elementary School: Broadmeadow
  • Middle School: Pollard
  • High School: Needham

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 854000.00
  • Acre: 0.30
  • Lot Size: 13068.00
  • Page: 125
  • Parcel Number: M:022.0 B:0082 L:0000.0
  • Zoning: SRB
  • Lot Description: Wooded, Paved Drive

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Insulated Windows

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 10581.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 137959

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 3, 2007
Sold by
Smith David A and Perrin Timothy L
Bought by
Busch Annette R and Kaufman James L
Total Days on Market
38
Current Estimated Value
$1,579,781

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 22, 2003
Sold by
Oneill Edward W and Oneill June A
Bought by
Smith David A

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
Busch Annette R $638,000 --
Busch Annette R $638,000 --
Smith David A $540,000 --
Smith David A $540,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Martin David $884,000
Closed Martin David $884,000
Closed Kaufman James L $780,000
Closed Kaufman James L $700,000
Closed Smith David A $705,000
Closed Smith David A $700,000
Closed Smith David A $515,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/18/2020 08/18/20 Sold $1,105,000 -3.9% $400 / Sq Ft
07/03/2020 07/03/20 Pending -- -- --
05/26/2020 05/26/20 For Sale $1,150,000 -- $416 / 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 $14,342 $1,353,000 $726,900 $626,100
2024 $12,992 $1,037,700 $527,700 $510,000
2023 $13,031 $999,300 $527,700 $471,600
2022 $12,521 $936,500 $489,000 $447,500
2021 $11,414 $876,000 $489,000 $387,000
2020 $11,275 $902,700 $489,000 $413,700
2019 $10,581 $854,000 $445,000 $409,000
2018 $10,146 $854,000 $445,000 $409,000
2017 $9,549 $803,100 $445,000 $358,100
2016 $9,312 $806,900 $445,000 $361,900
2015 $9,110 $806,900 $445,000 $361,900
2014 $8,220 $706,200 $387,600 $318,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72661643

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEED-000022-000082