NOT LISTED FOR SALE

198 Hillcrest Rd Needham, MA 02492

Estimated Value: $1,208,000 - $1,514,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,927 Sq Ft
$730/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 29, 2021

Last sale price $1,100,000 $571 Per Sq Ft

Est. 28% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,838/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Medical Services
  • Property is near public transit
  • Broadmeadow Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Living Room with Fireplace

About This Home

As of April 2021

This stately 4 BR Garrison is ideally located on Birds Hill, just 1/2 mile from Commuter Rail stop at Hersey Station. Comfortable layout includes spacious kitchen with large breakfast bar, birch cabinets, access to mahogany deck with beautiful westward and sunset views. Traditional living and dining rooms are complimented by white dentil moldings, a lovely fireplace with stone hearth, and a bright/convenient first floor home office. Upstairs the MBR suite connects with laundry, study and three generous bedrooms which adjoin the family bath. Finished basement playroom, storage and tool rooms, walk-up attic and attached garage all provide welcome additional space. New Navien Combi gas burner, wall hung A/C mini splits, and Mass Save insulation project all have enhanced energy savings. The neighborhood is part of the popular Broadmeadow School district.

Last Listed By

Richard Gatto

The Gatto Agency Listed on: 03/10/2021

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,576

Year Built

  • Built in 1936

Lot Details

  • 9,583 Sq Ft Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Property is zoned SRA

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Tuck Under Parking
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Garrison Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,927 Sq Ft Home
  • Skylights
  • Window Screens
  • French Doors
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Home Office
  • Play Room
  • Utility Room with Study Area

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Block Basement Construction

Home Security

  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Broadmeadow Elementary School
  • Hi Rock/Pollard Middle School
  • Needham High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • 2 Cooling Zones
  • 3 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 138010

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Birds Hill Subdivision

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,576

Year Built

Built in 1936

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Garrison
  • Year Built: 1936
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Subdivision Name: Birds Hill
  • Transaction Broker: 1
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Home Office, Study, Play Room
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s), French Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Range,Oven,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Freezer,Washer,Dryer, Gas Water Heater,Tank Water Heaterless, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 180
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 168
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 121
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 240
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom 3 Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 156
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Upgraded, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Cabinets - Upgraded
  • Room Kitchen Area: 171
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 253
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Area: 84
  • Room Office Features: Skylight, Balcony / Deck
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete
  • Living Area: 1927
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Storm Window(s), Screens
  • MAIN LO: BB9075
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 516.35
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 570.84
  • MAIN SO: BB3351

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony / Deck, Rain Gutters, Other
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Frontage Length: 120
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: 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, Under, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Fireplace
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 3
  • COOLING ZONES: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 138010
  • Zoning: SRA
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Lot Size Area: 0.22
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9583.2
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • LOT SIZE: 9583
  • PAGE: 80

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Annual Amount: 10576
  • Tax Book Number: 7094

MLS Schools

  • High School: Needham High
  • Elementary School: Broadmeadow
  • Middle Or Junior School: Hi Rock/Pollard

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 10, 2021
Closed on
Apr 29, 2021
Sold by
Hitron Stanley J and Hitron Emilie S
Bought by
Donohue Bradford
Seller's Agent
Richard Gatto
The Gatto Agency
Buyer's Agent
Lynda Hughes
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$995,000
Sold Price
$1,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
$105,000
10.55%
Total Days on Market
5
Current Estimated Value
$1,405,897

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$305,897
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.34%
Original Mortgage
$560,000
Outstanding Balance
$512,137
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$954,558

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 1986
Bought by
Hitron Stanley J and Hitron Emilie S

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
Donohue Bradford $1,100,000 None Available
Hitron Stanley J $264,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Donohue Bradford $560,000
Previous Owner Hitron Emilie S $500,000
Previous Owner Hitron Stanley J $200,000
Previous Owner Hitron Stanley J $250,000
Previous Owner Hitron Stanley J $49,999
Previous Owner Hitron Stanley J $50,000
Previous Owner Hitron Stanley J $188,000
Previous Owner Hitron Stanley J $191,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/29/2021 04/29/21 Sold $1,100,000 +10.6% $571 / Sq Ft
03/15/2021 03/15/21 Pending -- -- --
03/10/2021 03/10/21 For Sale $995,000 -- $516 / 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 $12,076 $1,139,200 $796,700 $342,500
2024 $13,091 $1,045,600 $578,600 $467,000
2023 $13,153 $1,008,700 $578,600 $430,100
2022 $12,209 $913,200 $535,700 $377,500
2021 $10,576 $811,700 $535,700 $276,000
2020 $10,236 $819,500 $535,700 $283,800
2019 $9,472 $764,500 $486,900 $277,600
2018 $9,082 $764,500 $486,900 $277,600
2017 $8,696 $731,400 $486,900 $244,500
2016 $8,440 $731,400 $486,900 $244,500
2015 $8,258 $731,400 $486,900 $244,500
2014 $7,666 $658,600 $423,400 $235,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72796245

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEED-000023-000041