NOT LISTED FOR SALE

21 Sterling Rd Needham, MA 02492

Estimated Value: $1,694,000 - $2,099,000

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,651 Sq Ft
$538/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 29, 2021

Last sale price $1,560,000 $427 Per Sq Ft

Est. 26% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,445/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Solar Power System
  • Custom Closet System
  • Broadmeadow Elementary School Rated A
  • Open Floorplan
  • Colonial Architecture

About This Home

As of June 2021

Fabulous classic Colonial beautifully set on a quiet street in a coveted Needham neighborhood with convenient commuter access. This sun-splashed residence offers a versatile turn-key ready floor plan. Front foyer opens to adjoining formal living and dining rooms. The heart of the home is a granite and stainless kitchen with newer appliances, ample storage, a pantry and oversized center island with bar-stool seating. Walls of windows and a slider in the breakfast and fireplaced family rooms share views overlooking a private fenced-in rear yard. Second floor offers a generous main suite with large walk-in closet and full bath. Three additional family bedrooms with brand new carpeting, full bath and convenient laundry complete the 2nd floor. A separate oversize vaulted-ceiling guest suite is fully private with its own access and bath. Multi-purpose finished lower level with new carpeting provides endless possibilities. Owner-owned solar panels offer over $3K in sustainable energy income!

Last Listed By

Jill Boudreau Group

Compass Listed on: 05/11/2021

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,463

Year Built

  • Built in 1999

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • 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
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,651 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Home Office
  • Game Room

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:001.0 B:0030 L:0000.0,136706

Community Details

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,463

Year Built

Built in 1999

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1999
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Transaction Broker: 0
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Full, Closet, Mud Room, Game Room, Office
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range,Oven,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Freezer,Washer,Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 240
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 224
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 169
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Bedroom5 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom5 Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Bedroom5 Area: 440
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 300
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
  • Room Dining Room Level: Main
  • Room Dining Room Area: 196
  • Room Family Room Level: Main
  • Room Family Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Family Room Area: 272
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main
  • Room Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dining Area, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Room Kitchen Area: 300
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor
  • Room Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Living Room Area: 224
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Crown Molding
  • Room Office Level: Basement
  • Room Office Area: 160
  • Room Office Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Recessed Lighting
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry
  • Living Area: 3651
  • MAIN LO: AN2383
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 397.15
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 427.28
  • MAIN SO: AN2383

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Storage
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:001.0 B:0030 L:0000.0,136706
  • Zoning: SRB
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.25
  • Lot Size Area: 0.25
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10890
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • LOT SIZE: 10890
  • PAGE: 599

Green Features

  • Green Energy Generation: Solar

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Annual Amount: 15463
  • Tax Book Number: 26127

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 2008
Sold by
Higgins Jennifer A and Higgins Michael F
Bought by
Boyer Debra M and Boyer Edward W
Total Days on Market
7
Current Estimated Value
$1,965,203

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$523,750
Interest Rate
5.83%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 8, 2004
Sold by
Carson Jennifer M and Carson Kenneth G
Bought by
Higgins Jennifer A and Higgins Michael F

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 2000
Sold by
Collins P Vincent P and Collins Catherine C
Bought by
Carson Kenneth G and Carson Jennifer M

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
Boyer Debra M $999,000 --
Boyer Debra M $999,000 --
Higgins Jennifer A $955,000 --
Higgins Jennifer A $955,000 --
Carson Kenneth G $699,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mann Yehoshua $724,000
Closed Mann Yehoshua $724,000
Closed Boyer Debra M $350,000
Closed Boyer Edward W $435,300
Closed Carson Kenneth G $495,000
Closed Boyer Debra M $523,750
Closed Boyer Debra M $175,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/29/2021 06/29/21 Sold $1,560,000 +7.6% $427 / Sq Ft
05/18/2021 05/18/21 Pending -- -- --
05/11/2021 05/11/21 For Sale $1,450,000 -- $397 / 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 $17,334 $1,635,300 $650,500 $984,800
2024 $20,587 $1,644,300 $464,700 $1,179,600
2023 $20,352 $1,560,700 $464,700 $1,096,000
2022 $17,087 $1,278,000 $434,400 $843,600
2021 $15,752 $1,208,900 $434,400 $774,500
2020 $15,463 $1,238,000 $434,400 $803,600
2019 $14,610 $1,179,200 $395,000 $784,200
2018 $14,009 $1,179,200 $395,000 $784,200
2017 $12,798 $1,076,400 $395,000 $681,400
2016 $12,422 $1,076,400 $395,000 $681,400
2015 $12,153 $1,076,400 $395,000 $681,400
2014 $12,088 $1,038,500 $376,200 $662,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72829394

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEED-000001-000030