$1,310,000
SOLD MAY 28, 2025

176 Highgate St Needham, MA 02492

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,604 Sq Ft
0.36 Acres

Recently Sold

$817 Per Sq Ft

19% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Medical Services
  • Deck
  • Broadmeadow Elementary School Rated A
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Property is near public transit

About This Home

As of May 2025

Charming Cape located on a 15,551 sq ft lot in the sought-after Broadmeadow School District. From the moment you enter the inviting living room with a wood burning fireplace and crafted stairway, this home exudes warmth and character. A tucked-away home office off the living room provides a practical retreat. The dining room is situated off the kitchen and features a built in hutch. At the rear of the first floor is bright family room with three walls of windows and a gas heating stove overlooking an expansive private back yard. Rounding out the first floor is a bedroom and half bath. Upstairs are three well-proportioned bedrooms and a full bath. The one-car garage and spacious driveway provide ample parking. A partially finished basement offers flexibility for a playroom, gym, workshop & storage. Surrounded by mature landscaping this home offers neighborhood living with privacy and tranquility. Convenient access to highways and all Needham has to offer. Don't miss this gem!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Colleen Beacham

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services Listed on: 04/09/2025

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Last Buyer's Agent

Kate Swenson

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,201

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 0.36 Acre Lot
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Fenced Yard
  • Property is zoned SRB

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Window Screens
  • Sliding Doors
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Laundry in Basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 3 Heating Zones
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 138109

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,201

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Round: Yes
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Home Office
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 117
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 100
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 110
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: First
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 154
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 132
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Features: Slider, Gas Stove
  • Room Family Room Area: 192
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Laminate
  • Room Kitchen Area: 110
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 204
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Area: 112
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1604
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 736
  • Living Area: 1604
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Screens
  • MAIN LO: M59500
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 685.79
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 816.71
  • MAIN SO: M59500

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Rain Gutters, Screens, Fenced Yard
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Frontage Length: 80
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s), Ductless
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 3

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 138109
  • Zoning: SRB
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.36
  • Lot Size Area: 0.36
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 15551
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: Yes
  • PAGE: 024.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 10201
  • Tax Book Number: 0049
  • Tax Lot: 0000.0

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 9, 2025
Closed on
May 28, 2025
Sold by
Susan Chase Edgecomb Ret and Edgecomb
Bought by
153 Neponset Llc
Seller's Agent
Colleen Beacham
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Buyer's Agent
Kate Swenson
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
List Price
$1,100,000
Sold Price
$1,310,000
Premium/Discount to List
$210,000
19.09%
Views
20
Current Estimated Value
$1,848,863

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$538,863
Avg. Annual Appreciation
147.61%
Original Mortgage
$2,419,500
Outstanding Balance
$2,413,313
Interest Rate
6.83%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
-$564,450

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 24, 2014
Sold by
Edgecomb Susan C
Bought by
Susan Chase Edgecomb R and Susan Edgecomb

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 12, 1983
Bought by
Edgecomb David P and Edgecomb Susan C
Source: Public Records

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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed $1,310,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed $1,310,000 None Available
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Deed $112,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $2,419,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $2,419,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $54,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/28/2025 05/28/25 Sold $1,310,000 +19.1% $817 / Sq Ft
04/15/2025 04/15/25 Pending -- -- --
04/09/2025 04/09/25 For Sale $1,100,000 -- $686 / 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 $10,772 $1,016,200 $813,800 $202,400
2024 $10,201 $814,800 $598,600 $216,200
2023 $10,377 $795,800 $598,600 $197,200
2022 $9,654 $722,100 $530,800 $191,300
2021 $9,409 $722,100 $530,800 $191,300
2020 $8,937 $715,500 $530,800 $184,700
2019 $8,259 $666,600 $483,400 $183,200
2018 $7,919 $666,600 $483,400 $183,200
2017 $7,646 $643,100 $483,400 $159,700
2016 $7,421 $643,100 $483,400 $159,700
2015 $7,261 $643,100 $483,400 $159,700
2014 $6,508 $559,100 $404,400 $154,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73357207

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEED-000024-000049