$939,000
SOLD SEP 27, 2024

173 Fairfield St Needham, MA 02492

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,541 Sq Ft
0.77 Acres

Recently Sold

$370 Per Sq Ft

17% Below List Price

75 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • 0.77 Acre Lot
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Broadmeadow Elementary School Rated A
  • Property is near public transit
  • Ranch Style House

About This Home

As of September 2024

Move right in to this spacious ranch in nestled back on oversized lot in desirable Broadmeadow neighborhood. Freshly painted with recently refinished hardwood floors throughout the first level. Expansive fireplaced living room with gorgeous fireplace opens to traditional dining room leads into the kitchen with original custom cabinetry with ample storage, gleaming granite counters, stainless appliances, pantry and door to sunroom overlooking lush backyard. Full bath with updated tile shower and three generous sized bedrooms complete the first floor. Expansive lower level with high ceilings feature sun filled bonus room, stunning stone fireplaced family room, bedroom with walk-in closet, half bath with laundry and mudroom area that leads to the garage. Close to commuter rail, highway, shops and restaurants.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Theresa David

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 05/14/2024

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Co-Listed By

Alexis David

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Theresa David

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 05/14/2024

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,804

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 0.77 Acre Lot
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Property is zoned SRB

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Tuck Under Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,541 Sq Ft Home
  • Crown Molding
  • Picture Window
  • French Doors
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Bonus Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathtub with Shower

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Garage Access
  • Block Basement Construction
  • Laundry in Basement

Schools

  • Broadmeadow Elementary School
  • Pollard Middle School
  • NHS High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 100 Amp Service

Additional Features

  • Enclosed patio or porch
  • Property is near public transit

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Block 0041
  • Assessor Parcel Number 136881

Community Details

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Shops

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,804

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Transaction Broker: 1
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Laminate, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Sun Room, Bonus Room, Mud Room
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 191
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 139.333333
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 200.416666
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Basement
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Laminate
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 201.25
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Area: 67.951388
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Basement
  • Bathroom 2 Area: 78.833333
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Decorative Molding
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 133.194444
  • Room Family Room Level: Basement
  • Room Family Room Features: Flooring - Laminate
  • Room Family Room Area: 252.444444
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Room Kitchen Area: 152.222222
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 216.916666
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Garage Access, Concrete
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Living Area: 2541
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: BB5918
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 391.58
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 369.54
  • MAIN SO: BB5918

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Under, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 0

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Shopping, Golf, Highway Access, T-Station
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 136881
  • Zoning: SRB
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.77
  • Lot Size Area: 0.77
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 33585
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: -
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9804
  • Tax Block: 0041
  • Tax Book Number: -
  • Tax Lot: 0000
  • Tax Map Number: 004

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

MLS Schools

  • High School: Nhs
  • Elementary School: Broadmeadow
  • Middle Or Junior School: Pollard

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 6, 2018
Sold by
Mcdonough Iris V
Bought by
Iris S Mcdonough Ret
Current Estimated Value
$1,182,425

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 26, 1963
Bought by
Mcdonough John C and Mcdonough Iris
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $242,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Open $1,757,300 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $1,757,300 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/27/2024 09/27/24 Sold $939,000 -5.6% $370 / Sq Ft
07/30/2024 07/30/24 Pending -- -- --
06/12/2024 06/12/24 Price Changed $995,000 -5.2% $392 / Sq Ft
06/01/2024 06/01/24 Price Changed $1,050,000 -6.7% $413 / Sq Ft
05/15/2024 05/15/24 For Sale $1,125,000 -- $443 / 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 $9,098 $858,300 $703,600 $154,700
2024 $9,804 $783,100 $599,600 $183,500
2023 $10,003 $767,100 $599,600 $167,500
2022 $9,622 $719,700 $556,600 $163,100
2021 $9,378 $719,700 $556,600 $163,100
2020 $8,738 $699,600 $556,600 $143,000
2019 $8,024 $647,600 $507,700 $139,900
2018 $7,693 $647,600 $507,700 $139,900
2017 $7,517 $632,200 $507,700 $124,500
2016 $7,321 $634,400 $507,700 $126,700
2015 $7,162 $634,400 $507,700 $126,700
2014 $6,605 $567,400 $443,900 $123,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73237709

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEED-000004-000041