NOT LISTED FOR SALE

248 Charles River St Needham, MA 02492

Estimated Value: $1,409,000 - $2,598,156

4 Beds
4 Baths
4,312 Sq Ft
$439/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 15, 2019

Last sale price $850,000 $197 Per Sq Ft

Est. 123% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,473/month

68 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Sauna
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Attic
  • Newman Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to Walker Gordon Field

About This Home

As of October 2019

NEW PRICE! Motivated seller - Listed well under the assessed value, potential abounds in this Royal Barry Wills expanded ranch set on a stunning acre just waiting for renovation, expansion or to be rebuilt on this majestic corner lot with driveway access to Central Ave as well as Charles River St. A priceless opportunity to create your showpiece home with this thoughtfully designed four bedroom, 3 ½ bath, open family, dining and living room home - spacious and comfortable. Imagine entertaining in the 26X19 four season sunroom, off the dining room, equipped with central air, heat and hot tub or in the lower level with expansive bar, playroom, full bath and billiard room. Expansion options continue with the walk up spacious attic and the generous lot of land. Bring this home to the grandeur it once enjoyed and live conveniently in this perfect location, close to Wellesley Square, Needham Center, commuting routes and all that Needham has to offer.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dolores Granato

Barrett Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 06/10/2019

Barrett Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Deborah Anastas

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate License #449501479

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,707

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Lot Details

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Interior Spaces

  • Wet Bar
  • Sauna
  • Attic
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Rain Gutters

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Private Sewer
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,707

Year Built

Built in 1958

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Style: Ranch
  • Other Agent: 2.50
  • Year Built Description: Actual
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 212.20
  • Comp Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1958

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Laminate, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available, Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub, Wetbar, Walk-up Attic
  • Appliances: Range, Wall Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • No Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bedroom: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 17X13, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Hardwood, Dressing Room, Closet - Double
  • Bedroom 2: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 14X13, Flooring - Hardwood, Closet - Double
  • Bedroom 3: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 12X12, Flooring - Hardwood, Closet - Double
  • Bedroom 4: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 11X12, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Primary Bathroom: Yes
  • Bathroom 1: On Level: First Floor
  • Bathroom 2: On Level: First Floor
  • Bathroom 3: On Level: First Floor
  • No Rooms: 9
  • Dining Room: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 15X14, Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access
  • Family Room: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 15X12, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Cable Hookup
  • Kitchen: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 17X12, Flooring - Vinyl, Dining Area, Lighting - Overhead
  • Laundry: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 11X6, Flooring - Vinyl, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup
  • Living Room: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 20X15, Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture
  • Basement: Y
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished
  • Other Room 1: Name: Sun Room, On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 26X19, Ceiling - Cathedral, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Hot Tub / Spa, Exterior Access
  • Other Room 2: Name: Great Room, On Level: Basement, Dimension: 30X21, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Wet bar
  • Other Room 3: Name: Game Room, On Level: Basement, Dimension: 25X22, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Other Room 4: Name: Bathroom, On Level: Basement, Dimension: 11X9, Bathroom - Full
  • Other Room 5: Name: Other, On Level: Basement, Dimension: 30X23, Exterior Access, Walk-in Storage
  • Main Lo: AN0538
  • Main So: AN4870
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 4312.00
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • Exterior: Clapboard, Brick
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Insulation Feature: Unknown

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Feature: Off-Street
  • Parking Spaces: 6
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Private Sewerage
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Electric Features: 220 Volts
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil
  • Heat Zones: 1
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Schools

  • Elementary School: Needham
  • Middle School: Needham
  • High School: Needham

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 1099800.00
  • Acre: 1.00
  • Lot Size: 43560.00
  • Page: 198
  • Zoning: Res
  • Lot Description: Corner, Paved Drive, Cleared, Level

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Windows

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 13626.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 146231

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 10, 2019
Closed on
Oct 10, 2019
Sold by
Seymour Leroy D and Seymour Laurel M
Bought by
Mccusker John R and Mccusker Adrienne M
Seller's Agent
Dolores Granato
Barrett Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Deborah Anastas
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
List Price
$960,000
Sold Price
$850,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$110,000
-11.46%
Current Estimated Value
$1,894,039

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,044,039
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.31%
Original Mortgage
$680,000
Outstanding Balance
$594,242
Interest Rate
3.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,299,797

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 8, 1987
Sold by
Studley Helen
Bought by
Seymour Leroy D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Interest Rate
9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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
Mccusker John R $850,000 --
Seymour Leroy D $420,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mccusker John R $680,000
Previous Owner Seymour Leroy D $652,000
Previous Owner Seymour Leroy D $670,000
Previous Owner Seymour Leroy D $213,000
Previous Owner Seymour Leroy D $225,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/15/2019 10/15/19 Sold $850,000 -7.1% $197 / Sq Ft
08/17/2019 08/17/19 Pending -- -- --
07/19/2019 07/19/19 Price Changed $915,000 -1.6% $212 / Sq Ft
06/25/2019 06/25/19 Price Changed $930,000 -3.1% $216 / Sq Ft
06/10/2019 06/10/19 For Sale $960,000 -- $223 / 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 $16,707 $1,576,100 $788,100 $788,000
2024 $18,518 $1,479,100 $712,900 $766,200
2023 $18,315 $1,404,500 $712,900 $691,600
2022 $16,186 $1,210,600 $540,400 $670,200
2021 $15,774 $1,210,600 $540,400 $670,200
2020 $13,898 $1,112,700 $540,300 $572,400
2019 $13,627 $1,099,800 $540,300 $559,500
2018 $13,066 $1,099,800 $540,300 $559,500
2017 $12,273 $1,032,200 $540,300 $491,900
2016 $11,973 $1,037,500 $540,300 $497,200
2015 $11,713 $1,037,500 $540,300 $497,200
2014 $11,796 $1,013,400 $540,300 $473,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72515896

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEED-000214-000008