NOT LISTED FOR SALE

171 Great Plain Ave Needham, MA 02492

Estimated Value: $1,171,000 - $1,315,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,836 Sq Ft
$670/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 30, 2020

Last sale price $920,000 $501 Per Sq Ft

Est. 34% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,387 / mo

39 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Wood Flooring
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Broadmeadow Elementary School Rated A
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

About This Home

As of December 2020

Welcome Home to this meticulously maintained Colonial on the corner of Fairfield Street in the sought-after Broadmeadow district! The first floor of this beautiful property offers hardwood floors, a charming foyer and pristine kitchen with granite countertops, gas cooking, and stainless steel appliances. A sun-soaked dining room with built-in storage, spacious living room with a fireplace, delightful heated enclosed porch and half bath complete this level. The second floor features three bright, generously proportioned bedrooms and a full bath. The lower level is partially finished and perfect for a guest space, playroom, home gym or office. The large, level professionally landscaped yard features an irrigation system, an oversized patio and sports court for spectacular outdoor entertaining and enjoyment. Located 0.5 miles from Hersey station and close proximity to Needham Center, shopping and dining. Adhere to Covid precaution CDC Guidelines and wear mask at all times

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Margie Gundersheim

Commonwealth Standard Realty Advisors Listed on: 10/16/2020

Co-Listed By

Melanie Gundersheim

Commonwealth Standard Realty Advisors

Last Buyer's Agent

Maura Cutting

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1918

Lot Details

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned SRB

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Schools

  • Needham High School

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Additional Features

  • Wood Flooring
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Basement

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:005.0 B:0029 L:0000.0

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1918

Lot Details

9,583 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Style: Colonial
  • Year Built Description: Actual
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 516.88
  • Comp Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1918
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1918

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • No Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom: On Level: Second Floor, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: On Level: Second Floor, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: On Level: Second Floor, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathroom 1: On Level: First Floor, Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 2: On Level: Second Floor, Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • No Rooms: 7
  • Dining Room: On Level: First Floor, Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level
  • Kitchen: On Level: First Floor, Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Main Level, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Living Room: On Level: First Floor, Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level
  • Basement: Y
  • Basement Features: Partially Finished
  • Other Room 1: Name: Sun Room, On Level: First Floor, Main Level
  • Main Lo: BB5522
  • Main So: AN4870
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1836.00
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 3
  • Garage Parking: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Heating: Steam, Gas
  • Heat Zones: 1
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 609900.00
  • Acre: 0.22
  • Lot Size: 9583.00
  • Page: 474
  • Parcel Number: M:005.0 B:0029 L:0000.0
  • Zoning: SRB
  • Lot Description: Corner, Paved Drive

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 7618.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 136935
  • Tax Year: 2020

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 2025
Sold by
Sundberg Thomas B and Sundberg Melissa J
Bought by
Thomas B Sundberg Lt and Sundberg
Current Estimated Value
$1,229,232

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 16, 2020
Closed on
Dec 24, 2020
Sold by
Benson Derek A
Bought by
Sundberg Thomas B and Sundberg Melissa J
Seller's Agent
Margie Gundersheim
Commonwealth Standard Realty Advisors
Buyer's Agent
Maura Cutting
List Price
$949,000
Sold Price
$920,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,000
-3.06%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.59%
Original Mortgage
$874,000
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 30, 2020
Closed on
Feb 20, 2020
Sold by
Tower Hill Builders Inc
Bought by
Benson Derek A
Seller's Agent
Peter Doisneau
Tower Hill Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Margie Gundersheim
Commonwealth Standard Realty Advisors
List Price
$915,000
Sold Price
$908,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,000
-0.77%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.54%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 30, 2020
Closed on
Jan 27, 2020
Sold by
Rayment Debra
Bought by
Tower Hill Builders
Seller's Agent
Peter Doisneau
Tower Hill Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Margie Gundersheim
Commonwealth Standard Realty Advisors
List Price
$915,000
Sold Price
$908,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,000
-0.77%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 2007
Sold by
Hart Francis J and Hart Pamela W
Bought by
Rayment Debra

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$436,000
Interest Rate
6.24%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 1993
Sold by
Pongratz Simon G and Pongratz Nancy L
Bought by
Hart Francis J and Hart Pamela W

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 3, 1992
Sold by
Jr Exr William A Cross
Bought by
Pongratz Simon G and Pongratz Nancy L
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
Thomas B Sundberg Lt -- None Available
Thomas B Sundberg Lt -- None Available
Sundberg Thomas B $920,000 None Available
Sundberg Thomas B $920,000 None Available
Benson Derek A $908,000 None Available
Tower Hill Builders $805,000 None Available
Rayment Debra $520,000 --
Rayment Debra $520,000 --
Hart Francis J $218,000 --
Hart Francis J $218,000 --
Pongratz Simon G $180,000 --
Pongratz Simon G $180,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Sundberg Thomas B $874,000
Previous Owner Pongratz Simon G $415,000
Previous Owner Rayment Debra $436,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/30/2020 12/30/20 Sold $920,000 -3.1% $501 / Sq Ft
11/24/2020 11/24/20 Pending -- -- --
11/03/2020 11/03/20 For Sale $949,000 0.0% $517 / Sq Ft
10/31/2020 10/31/20 Pending -- -- --
10/28/2020 10/28/20 Price Changed $949,000 -1.7% $517 / Sq Ft
10/16/2020 10/16/20 For Sale $965,000 +6.3% $526 / Sq Ft
02/21/2020 02/21/20 Sold $908,000 -0.8% $495 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/04/2020 02/04/20 Pending -- -- --
01/30/2020 01/30/20 For Sale $915,000 +13.7% $498 / Sq Ft
01/29/2020 01/29/20 Sold $805,000 -2.9% $524 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/27/2019 11/27/19 Pending -- -- --
11/20/2019 11/20/19 For Sale $829,000 -- $540 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

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 $10,444 $985,300 $717,800 $267,500
2024 $11,447 $914,300 $579,200 $335,100
2023 $11,587 $888,600 $579,200 $309,400
2022 $11,127 $832,200 $536,300 $295,900
2021 $7,959 $610,800 $455,900 $154,900
2020 $7,618 $609,900 $456,000 $153,900
2019 $7,023 $566,800 $414,500 $152,300
2018 $6,734 $566,800 $414,500 $152,300
2017 $6,526 $548,900 $414,500 $134,400
2016 $6,723 $582,600 $414,500 $168,100
2015 $6,578 $582,600 $414,500 $168,100
2014 $6,096 $523,700 $360,400 $163,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72744145

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEED-000005-000029

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