Rachel Hillman Foy
Hillman Homes
(774) 806-8325
138 Total Sales
1 in Needham
$1,150,000 Price
179 Melrose Ave Needham, MA 02492
Needham AreaEstimated Value: $2,788,746
4
Beds
5.5
Baths
5,261
Sq Ft
$530/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Medical Services
- Media Room
- Custom Closet System
- Mitchell Elementary School Rated A
- Open Floorplan
- 5-minute walk to Perry Park
About This Home
As of July 2025Spectacular 2011 colonial on one of Needham's ladder streets, only a few blocks to town center and Mitchell school, this 4 bed, 5.5 bath home has it all! Covered front porch with swing and mature landscaping welcome you. Inside, arts and crafts style wainscoting, soaring ceilings, crown moldings, walnut floors, and high-end finishes throughout. 1st floor boasts livingroom; diningroom; study; kitchen with island, Subzero refrigerator, stainless appliances, white custom cabinetry and dining area; fireplaced familyroom; and slider to magnificent patio with built-in firepit and level fenced yard! Upstairs you will find private primary suite with vaulted ceiling, 2 walk-in closets, luxury bathroom with soaking tub and large tiled shower; 2 corner family bedrooms share double vanity bath; a corner ensuite bedroom; and laundry room. 3rd floor ideal for guest suite or office, with full bath. Basement with high ceilings, rec room, office/gym/bed option, and amazing music room. Welcome home!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Charlesgate Realty Group LLC Listed on: 05/14/2025
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $21,905
Year Built
- Built in 2011
Lot Details
- 9,148 Sq Ft Lot
- Fenced Yard
- Landscaped Professionally
- Level Lot
- Sprinkler System
- Property is zoned SRB
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Parking Storage or Cabinetry
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- Open Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Frame Construction
- Shingle Roof
- Radon Mitigation System
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- Open Floorplan
- Central Vacuum
- Crown Molding
- Wainscoting
- Coffered Ceiling
- Tray Ceiling
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Recessed Lighting
- Decorative Lighting
- Light Fixtures
- Insulated Windows
- Picture Window
- Window Screens
- Sliding Doors
- Insulated Doors
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Dining Area
- Media Room
- Home Office
- Bonus Room
- Home Security System
Kitchen
- Oven
- Stove
- Range with Range Hood
- Microwave
- Freezer
- Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Dishwasher
- Wine Refrigerator
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen Island
- Solid Surface Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Wall to Wall Carpet
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
- Custom Closet System
- Dual Closets
- Linen Closet
- Walk-In Closet
- Double Vanity
- Pedestal Sink
- Soaking Tub
- Bathtub with Shower
- Separate Shower
Laundry
- Laundry on upper level
- Dryer
- Washer
- Sink Near Laundry
Partially Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Sump Pump
Outdoor Features
- Bulkhead
- Covered Deck
- Covered Patio or Porch
- Rain Gutters
Schools
- Mitchell Elementary School
- Hirock/Pollard Middle School
- Needham High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- 5 Cooling Zones
- 5 Heating Zones
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Generator Hookup
- 200+ Amp Service
- Power Generator
- Water Treatment System
- Gas Water Heater
- High Speed Internet
- Cable TV Available
Additional Features
- Energy-Efficient Thermostat
- Property is near golf course, public transit, and schools
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number M:048.0 B:0015 L:0000.0,139787
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Near Conservation Area
Amenities
- Medical Services
- Shops
Recreation
- Park
- Jogging Path
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 14, 2025
Closed on
Jul 18, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Benna Lynch Rondini
Charlesgate Realty Group LLC
Buyer's Agent
The Samantha Eisenberg Group
Compass
List Price
$2,595,000
Sold Price
$2,725,000
Premium/Discount to List
$130,000
5.01%
Views
22
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$63,746
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.25%
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 10, 2011
Sold by
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,020,000
Interest Rate
4.82%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 12, 2010
Sold by
Bought by
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Needham, MA
-
Rachel Hillman Foy
-
North Star Group
North Star Group
Real Broker MA, LLC
(857) 240-5268
111 Total Sales
2 in Needham
$1M - $2.7M Price Range
-
Georgia Balafas
Georgia Balafas
Corcoran Property Advisors
(781) 645-4693
55 Total Sales
1 in Needham
$2,800,000 Price
-
Wei Wang
Wei Wang
WW Real Estate LLC
(351) 666-8861
78 Total Sales
1 in Needham
$2,700,000 Price
-
Christine Rocha
Christine Rocha
Residential Realty Group
(339) 210-1740
54 Total Sales
1 in Needham
$1,475,000 Price
-
Minka vanBeuzekom
Minka vanBeuzekom
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
(617) 657-2667
54 Total Sales
1 in Needham
$1,275,000 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $2,725,000 | -- | ||
| $1,275,000 | -- | ||
| $570,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | $420,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $1,020,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $200,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $100,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/23/2025 07/23/25 | Sold | $2,725,000 | +5.0% | $518 / Sq Ft |
| 05/17/2025 05/17/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/14/2025 05/14/25 | For Sale | $2,595,000 | -- | $493 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Tax History
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| 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 | $21,905 | $2,066,500 | $790,900 | $1,275,600 |
| 2024 | $23,394 | $1,868,500 | $574,300 | $1,294,200 |
| 2023 | $21,213 | $1,626,800 | $574,300 | $1,052,500 |
| 2022 | $20,421 | $1,527,400 | $531,900 | $995,500 |
| 2021 | $19,902 | $1,527,400 | $531,900 | $995,500 |
| 2020 | $18,541 | $1,484,500 | $532,000 | $952,500 |
| 2019 | $17,503 | $1,412,700 | $483,600 | $929,100 |
| 2018 | $16,783 | $1,412,700 | $483,600 | $929,100 |
| 2017 | $15,333 | $1,289,600 | $483,600 | $806,000 |
| 2016 | $14,977 | $1,297,800 | $483,600 | $814,200 |
| 2015 | $14,652 | $1,297,800 | $483,600 | $814,200 |
| 2014 | $13,882 | $1,192,600 | $420,500 | $772,100 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Benna Lynch Rondini
Seller's Agent in 2025
Benna Lynch Rondini
Charlesgate Realty Group LLC
(339) 204-7394
62 Total Sales
-
The Samantha Eisenberg Group
Buyer's Agent in 2025
The Samantha Eisenberg Group
Compass
120 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73374828
APN: NEED-000048-000015
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