$1,200,000
SOLD JUL 19, 2024

23 Fairfax Rd Needham, MA 02492

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,573 Sq Ft
8,276 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$763 Per Sq Ft

14% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Mitchell Elementary School Rated A
  • Property is near public transit
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of July 2024

Welcome to this classic Colonial home on a quiet side street in the highly sought-after Bird's Hill/Mitchell School neighborhood. The front-to-back living room, complete with a fireplace, exudes warmth and charm, and leads to a lovely screened porch overlooking the backyard—ideal for relaxation and entertainment. The first floor also boasts a cozy den/T.V. room with original wood paneling, a generous kitchen, and a spacious dining room, perfect for hosting family and friends. Upstairs, you'll find three generously sized bedrooms including a primary suite with full bath. The LL includes the laundry and a playroom with fireplace and a retro built-in bar! Roof, water heater, and upstairs windows are all newer. This location provides easy access to the Hersey train station and commuter routes, making it a potential dream home in Needham. With opportunities to update and add your personal touches, this house is ready to become your perfect sanctuary.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Suzanne Nissen

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate Listed on: 06/12/2024

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Deborah Cerra

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,129

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned SRB

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,573 Sq Ft Home
  • Picture Window
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Den
  • Play Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Mitchell Elementary School
  • Pollard Middle School
  • NHS High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 138303

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,129

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Transaction Broker: 2.5
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Den, Play Room
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 176
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 121
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 176
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Second
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 132
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Window(s) - Picture, Exterior Access
  • Room Kitchen Area: 130
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 242
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished
  • Living Area: 1573
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Picture
  • MAIN LO: AN6527
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 667.51
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 762.87
  • MAIN SO: M59500
  • Insulation: Full

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch - Screened
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Frontage Length: 83
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • 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, Paved Drive, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Hot Water, Oil
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 0

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 138303
  • Zoning: SRB
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Lot Size Area: 0.19
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8276
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 000
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 10129
  • Tax Book Number: 000

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Nhs
  • Elementary School: Mitchell
  • Middle Or Junior School: Pollard

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 12, 2024
Closed on
Jun 27, 2024
Sold by
Henze Jean W Est and Henze
Bought by
Met Development Llc
Seller's Agent
Suzanne Nissen
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Deborah Cerra
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
List Price
$1,050,000
Sold Price
$1,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
$150,000
14.29%
Views
12

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
124.13%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $1,200,000 None Available
Deed $1,200,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/30/2025 07/30/25 Price Changed $2,699,000 -1.0% $536 / Sq Ft
07/10/2025 07/10/25 Price Changed $2,725,000 0.0% $541 / Sq Ft
07/10/2025 07/10/25 For Sale $2,725,000 -8.4% $541 / Sq Ft
06/23/2025 06/23/25 Off Market $2,975,000 -- --
04/30/2025 04/30/25 For Sale $2,975,000 +147.9% $590 / Sq Ft
07/19/2024 07/19/24 Sold $1,200,000 +14.3% $763 / Sq Ft
06/17/2024 06/17/24 Pending -- -- --
06/12/2024 06/12/24 For Sale $1,050,000 -- $668 / 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 $10,617 $1,001,600 $783,000 $218,600
2024 $10,129 $809,000 $576,300 $232,700
2023 $10,281 $788,400 $576,300 $212,100
2022 $9,566 $715,500 $510,000 $205,500
2021 $9,323 $715,500 $510,000 $205,500
2020 $8,865 $709,800 $510,200 $199,600
2019 $8,195 $661,400 $463,800 $197,600
2018 $7,857 $661,400 $463,800 $197,600
2017 $7,567 $636,400 $463,800 $172,600
2016 $7,344 $636,400 $463,800 $172,600
2015 $7,185 $636,400 $463,800 $172,600
2014 $6,447 $553,900 $386,500 $167,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73251467

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEED-000027-000064