NOT LISTED FOR SALE

179 High Rock St Needham, MA 02492

Estimated Value: $1,055,000 - $1,256,457

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,000 Sq Ft
$1,141/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 27, 2015

Last sale price $515,775 $516 Per Sq Ft

Est. 121% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,398/month

33 Days on Market

About This Home

As of July 2015

Welcome to a bright & sunny 1940's Cape with period details and ideally located within walking distance to town center, train, shopping, town forest, hospital, upcoming bike path. This 2 bedroom home is a perfect condo alternative. There's a fireplace in living room, bay window & corner cabinet in dining room. The kitchen opens to an enclosed porch w access to backyard. There's potential to expand; walk up attic as well as completing a 1/4 bathroom in lower level. The bonus playroom in lower level has a fireplace. Ample storage throughout the house & easy access to Rte 128. A must see!

Last Listed By

Chip Spalding

Dover Country Properties Inc. Listed on: 05/20/2015

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,505

Year Built

1943

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Lot Description: Paved Drive
  • Other Agent: 2.50
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1943

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Number of Rooms: 5
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility
  • Energy: Storm Windows
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Walk-up Attic
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished
  • Bedroom 2: First Floor, 11X9
  • Bathroom #1: First Floor
  • Bathroom #2: Basement
  • Kitchen: First Floor, 12X8
  • Living Room: First Floor, 15X13
  • Master Bedroom: First Floor, 11X13
  • Master Bedroom Description: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room: First Floor, 9X10

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior: Clapboard
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Screens
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking: Off-Street
  • Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Gas
  • Heat Zones: 1
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 20, 2015
Closed on
Aug 27, 2015
Sold by
Breed Diana H
Bought by
Burton Timothy M and Burton Elissa C
Seller's Agent
Chip Spalding
Dover Country Properties Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Non Member
Non Member Office
List Price
$529,000
Sold Price
$515,775
Premium/Discount to List
-$13,225
-2.5%
Total Days on Market
33
Current Estimated Value
$1,141,114

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$625,339
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.41%
Original Mortgage
$423,000
Interest Rate
4.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 18, 2005
Sold by
Oesterheld Douglas K
Bought by
Breed Diana H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$246,000
Interest Rate
5.67%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 9, 2001
Sold by
High Rock St Rt
Bought by
Oesterheld Douglas K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 1994
Sold by
Loughlin Catherine M
Bought by
Spurr Cynthia

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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Burton Timothy M $515,775 --
Breed Diana H $446,000 --
Oesterheld Douglas K $320,000 --
Spurr Cynthia $182,000 --
Breed Diana H $446,000 --
Oesterheld Douglas K $320,000 --
Spurr Cynthia $182,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Burton Elissa C $653,000
Closed Burton Timothy M $650,000
Closed Burton Timothy M $129,000
Closed Burton Timothy M $565,000
Closed Burton Elissa C $420,000
Closed Burton Timothy M $423,000
Previous Owner Breed Diana H $246,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/27/2015 07/27/15 Sold $515,775 0.0% $516 / Sq Ft
06/22/2015 06/22/15 Pending -- -- --
05/22/2015 05/22/15 Off Market $515,775 -- --
05/20/2015 05/20/15 For Sale $529,000 -- $529 / 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 $12,505 $1,179,700 $640,000 $539,700
2024 $11,323 $904,400 $448,300 $456,100
2023 $11,333 $869,100 $448,300 $420,800
2022 $10,864 $812,600 $415,000 $397,600
2021 $9,499 $729,000 $415,000 $314,000
2020 $9,505 $761,000 $414,900 $346,100
2019 $8,844 $713,800 $377,300 $336,500
2018 $8,480 $713,800 $377,300 $336,500
2017 $5,902 $496,400 $377,300 $119,100
2016 $5,757 $498,900 $377,300 $121,600
2015 $5,633 $498,900 $377,300 $121,600
2014 $5,356 $460,100 $343,000 $117,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71840504

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEED-000044-000053