NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1700 Great Plain Ave Needham, MA 02492

Estimated Value: $1,407,000 - $1,876,000

5 Beds
4 Baths
3,776 Sq Ft
$444/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 06, 2019

Last sale price $1,099,000 $291 Per Sq Ft

Est. 53% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,989/month

19 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Sauna
  • Wood Flooring
  • Porch
  • Newman Elementary School Rated A
  • Attic
  • Wet Bar

About This Home

As of September 2019

Rich in period details and beautifully maintained, this historic 1864 farmhouse offers remarkable space and convenience. A light-filled, family home, the many upgrades and two major expansions include a spacious eat-in kitchen, ensuite master bedroom, attached 2-car garage & mudroom. Set on a 18,295 sq ft lot, the property features 3 levels of living, plus an attached office w/ separate entry that is also ideal for an au-pair suite. The 1st floor has an expansive, bright kitchen w/ wet bar, family room w/working fireplace, living and dining rooms w/ pocket doors, mudroom, 1/2 bath & laundry. The second level has a spacious master suite w/ vaulted ceiling & built-ins, 2 large bedrooms, family bath & an alcove perfect for reading or homework. Two additional bedrooms are on the 3rd floor. The full basement & walk-up attic have tremendous storage space & possibility for future expansion. An excellent value in close proximity to Needham schools, town center, commuter rail and highways

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Beyond Boston Properties Group

Compass Listed on: 07/24/2019

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Patricia Baker

Keller Williams Realty

Keller Williams Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,058

Year Built

  • Built in 1864

Lot Details

  • Year Round Access
  • Property is zoned SRB

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Interior Spaces

  • Wet Bar
  • Sauna
  • Attic
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:116.0 B:0017 L:0000.0

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,058

Year Built

Built in 1864

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Style: Colonial, Antique
  • Other Agent: 1.00
  • Year Built Description: Renovated Since
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 291.05
  • Comp Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1864
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1864

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available, Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub, Wetbar, Walk-up Attic
  • Appliances: Wall Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Countertop Range, Refrigerator
  • No Bedrooms: 5
  • Master Bedroom: On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 13X26, Bathroom - Full, Skylight, Ceiling - Vaulted, Closet - Walk-in, Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Attic Access, Double Vanity, Steam / Sauna, Lighting - Overhead, Beadboard
  • Bedroom 2: On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 13X13, Closet - Walk-in, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom 3: On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 14X15, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture
  • Bedroom 4: On Level: Third Floor, Dimension: 13X14, Closet, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Picture, Attic Access
  • Bedroom 5: On Level: Third Floor, Dimension: 13X14, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Primary Bathroom: Yes
  • Bathroom 1: On Level: First Floor, Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom 2: On Level: Second Floor, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub, Window(s) - Picture
  • Bathroom 3: On Level: First Floor, Bathroom - Half
  • No Rooms: 11
  • Dining Room: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 11X14, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Lighting - Overhead
  • Family Room: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 14X18, Bathroom - Half, Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floor Plan, Lighting - Overhead
  • Kitchen: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 21X16, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Wet bar, Exterior Access, High Speed Internet Hookup, Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting, Walk-in Storage
  • Laundry: On Level: First Floor, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup, Lighting - Overhead
  • Living Room: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 16X15, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Window(s) - Picture
  • Basement: Y
  • Basement Features: Full
  • Other Room 1: Name: Home Office-Separate Entry, On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 13X14, Bathroom - Half, Window(s) - Picture
  • Other Room 2: Name: Home Office, On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 13X14, Closet - Walk-in, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Window(s) - Picture
  • Other Room 3: Name: Mud Room, On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 7X10, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Exterior Access, Lighting - Overhead
  • Other Room 4: Name: Sitting Room, On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 11X6, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture
  • Main Lo: AN2383
  • Main So: BB5522
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 3776.00

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles, Rubber
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Gutters
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete, Fieldstone
  • Insulation Feature: Full

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Feature: Paved Driveway
  • Parking Spaces: 6
  • Garage Parking: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Electric Features: 200 Amps
  • Heating: Hot Water Baseboard, Hot Water Radiators, Gas
  • Heat Zones: 4
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University

Schools

  • Elementary School: Newman
  • Middle School: Pollard
  • High School: NHS

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 785500.00
  • Acre: 0.42
  • Lot Size: 18295.00
  • Page: 21
  • Parcel Number: M:116.0 B:0017 L:0000.0
  • Zoning: SRB
  • Lot Description: Corner, Level

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Storm Windows

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 9732.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 143599

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 1978
Bought by
Eldridge Maurice P and Eldridge Dale A
Total Days on Market
19
Current Estimated Value
$1,677,294
Source: Public Records

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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
Eldridge Maurice P $86,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Weber Mox T $879,200
Closed Weber Mox T $879,200
Closed Eldridge Maurice P $240,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/06/2019 09/06/19 Sold $1,099,000 0.0% $291 / Sq Ft
08/12/2019 08/12/19 Pending -- -- --
07/24/2019 07/24/19 For Sale $1,099,000 -- $291 / 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 $13,058 $1,231,900 $733,500 $498,400
2024 $14,136 $1,129,100 $587,700 $541,400
2023 $14,103 $1,081,500 $587,700 $493,800
2022 $13,365 $999,600 $526,200 $473,400
2021 $13,025 $999,600 $526,200 $473,400
2020 $10,407 $833,200 $449,400 $383,800
2019 $9,732 $785,500 $409,700 $375,800
2018 $9,332 $785,500 $409,700 $375,800
2017 $8,833 $742,900 $411,100 $331,800
2016 $8,573 $742,900 $411,100 $331,800
2015 $8,387 $742,900 $411,100 $331,800
2014 $7,879 $676,900 $359,500 $317,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72539540

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEED-000116-000017