NOT LISTED FOR SALE

178 Forest St Needham, MA 02492

Estimated Value: $1,324,000 - $1,568,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,995 Sq Ft
$711/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 27, 2016

Last sale price $796,000 $399 Per Sq Ft

Est. 78% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,484/month

9 Days on Market

About This Home

As of June 2016

Welcome home to this pristine, recently renovated 4 bedroom & 2 bath Cape home. This home boasts new hardwood floors throughout, 2 updated bathrooms and a newly remodeled kitchen. Custom 2015 kitchen features white and gray custom shaker cabinets with quartz counters and stainless steel appliances. Sliding door off kitchen leads to lovely, 3-season porch overlooking private landscaped flat lot featuring perennials and flowering bushes. First floor features updated full bath with new tile and wainscoting (2015) and 2 bedrooms. Second floor has 2 large bedrooms with skylights and new full bath with subway tile and marble counter (2014). All bedrooms feature double closets for plenty of storage. Loads of light throughout house. New ductless heating and cooling systems on both 1st & 2nd floors-installed 2013. Finished 400 sq.ft.in basement. Irrigation system updated in 2013 with new control panel and rain sensor. Move right in and enjoy this beautifully spacious home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sheila Moylan

Coldwell Banker Realty - Westwood Listed on: 04/06/2016

Coldwell Banker Realty - Westwood

Last Buyer's Agent

Donahue Maley & Burns Team

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Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,566

Year Built

1955

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Lot Description: Paved Drive, Sloping
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Other Agent: 2.25
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1955

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Vent Hood
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Number of Rooms: 7
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
  • Electric: 220 Volts
  • Energy: Insulated Windows, Prog. Thermostat
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Insulation: Fiberglass
  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Garage Access, Bulkhead, Concrete Floor
  • Bedroom 2: Second Floor, 13X16
  • Bedroom 3: First Floor, 9X14
  • Bedroom 4: First Floor, 13X15
  • Bathroom #1: First Floor, 7X6
  • Bathroom #2: Second Floor, 11X7
  • Kitchen: First Floor, 23X12
  • Laundry Room: Basement
  • Living Room: First Floor, 23X17
  • Master Bedroom: Second Floor, 24X16
  • Master Bedroom Description: Skylight, Ceiling - Cathedral, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Oth1 Room Name: Media Room
  • Oth1 Dimen: 16X11
  • Oth1 Dscrp: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Recessed Lighting
  • Oth2 Dimen: 11X9
  • Oth2 Dscrp: Exterior Access, Slider
  • Oth3 Dimen: 6X12
  • Oth3 Dscrp: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Walk-in Storage

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior: Vinyl
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Gutters, Sprinkler System, Screens, Fenced Yard, ET Irrigation Controller
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking: Under, Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Oil, Electric, Hot Water Baseboard
  • Cooling Zones: 3
  • Heat Zones: 3
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Sewage District: Town

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Zoning: SRA

Multi Family

  • Foundation: 40x26

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 2003
Sold by
Godino Thomas D and Godino Rachel L
Bought by
Fernandes Ronald and Fernandes Debra
Current Estimated Value
$1,418,387

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 1999
Sold by
Fam Sami A
Bought by
Godino Thomas D and Godino Rachel L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$353,700
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 23, 1994
Sold by
Whipple Richard A and Whipple Meg C
Bought by
Fam Sami A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$230,000
Interest Rate
8.56%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 1988
Sold by
Drummey Daniel W
Bought by
Whipple Richard A
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Fernandes Ronald $562,500 --
Fernandes Ronald $562,500 --
Godino Thomas D $393,000 --
Fam Sami A $295,000 --
Fam Sami A $295,000 --
Whipple Richard A $220,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Whipple Richard A $400,000
Previous Owner Whipple Richard A $353,700
Previous Owner Fam Sami A $230,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/27/2016 06/27/16 Sold $796,000 +2.7% $399 / Sq Ft
04/15/2016 04/15/16 Pending -- -- --
04/06/2016 04/06/16 For Sale $775,000 +32.5% $388 / Sq Ft
05/21/2013 05/21/13 Sold $585,000 +4.7% $293 / Sq Ft
04/10/2013 04/10/13 Pending -- -- --
04/05/2013 04/05/13 For Sale $559,000 -- $280 / 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 $11,566 $1,091,100 $727,800 $363,300
2024 $10,708 $855,300 $470,100 $385,200
2023 $10,789 $827,400 $470,100 $357,300
2022 $10,525 $787,200 $443,500 $343,700
2021 $10,257 $787,200 $443,500 $343,700
2020 $9,896 $792,300 $443,500 $348,800
2019 $9,229 $744,900 $403,300 $341,600
2018 $8,849 $744,900 $403,300 $341,600
2017 $7,910 $665,300 $363,100 $302,200
2016 $6,427 $556,900 $363,100 $193,800
2015 $6,287 $556,900 $363,100 $193,800
2014 $6,492 $557,700 $329,500 $228,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sheila Moylan

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Sheila Moylan

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Westwood

    (781) 956-6591

    1 in this area

    37 Total Sales

    Sheila Moylan
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  • Howard Schulman

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Howard Schulman

    Leading Edge Real Estate

    (800) 437-4499

    12 Total Sales

    Howard Schulman
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  • John Griffin

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    John Griffin

    Griffin Realty Group

    (781) 710-1018

    43 Total Sales

    John Griffin
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71983941

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEED-000111-000009

Massachusetts Norfolk County Needham 02492

178 Forest St, Needham, MA

This home is located at 178 Forest St, Needham, MA 02492 since 06 April 2016 and is currently estimated at $1,418,387, approximately $710 per square foot. This property was built in 1955. 178 Forest St is a home located in Norfolk County with nearby schools including Sunita L. Williams Elementary School, High Rock Middle School, and Pollard Middle School.

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