NOT LISTED FOR SALE

257 Dedham Ave Needham, MA 02492

Estimated Value: $939,000 - $1,194,061

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,320 Sq Ft
$771/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 18, 2025

Last sale price $961,500 $728 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,208/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Medical Services
  • Custom Closet System
  • Newman Elementary School Rated A
  • Open Floorplan
  • Deck

About This Home

As of February 2025

Welcome to this 18,426 square foot lot in a fantastic Needham location minutes to the center. Enter the foyer through a french door into the open living room with fireplace, continue to the large updated kitchen/dining area with custom built in banquet seating with storage. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, white cabinetry and stone counter tops. Step down family room/office space and a half bathroom complete the first floor. Attached garage, walk-out basement and deck access the oversized fenced yard. The second floor offers three bedrooms, one with walk up attic access and a full bath. Buyers to do their own due diligence. Open House Friday 1/17/25 11:00-12:30, Saturday & Sunday Open House 12:00-1:30. *Any offers will be presented to seller Tuesday 1/21/25 at 2:00pm.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

MB Associates

Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton Listed on: 01/15/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

Co-Listed By

Cary Berger

Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

Last Buyer's Agent

Gloria Conviser

Keller Williams Realty

Keller Williams Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,357

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • 0.42 Acre Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned SRB

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,320 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Chair Railings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Attic Access Panel

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Separate Shower

Unfinished Basement

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

Schools

  • Newman Elementary School
  • Pollard Middle School
  • Needham High School

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • 1 Cooling Zone
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Property is near public transit and schools

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 139111

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Near Conservation Area

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,357

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Garrison
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Walk-up Attic
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Attic Access
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Chair Rail, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Bathroom - Half, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Cabinets - Upgraded, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Living Area: 1320
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • MAIN SO: BB3351
  • Insulation: Partial

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fenced Yard
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: 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, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range
  • Cooling: Ductless
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 139111
  • Zoning: SRB
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Gentle Sloping
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.42
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 18426
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9357

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Needham High
  • Elementary School: Newman
  • Middle Or Junior School: Pollard

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 15, 2025
Closed on
Feb 18, 2025
Sold by
Martha Henissart Ret and Kazarosian
Bought by
Mohankumar Vignesh
Seller's Agent
MB Associates
Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Buyer's Agent
Gloria Conviser
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$999,000
Sold Price
$961,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$37,500
-3.75%
Views
55
Current Estimated Value
$1,018,265

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$56,765
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.36%
Original Mortgage
$561,500
Outstanding Balance
$558,163
Interest Rate
6.91%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$460,102

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 2, 2019
Sold by
Henissart Martha
Bought by
Martha Henissart Ret and Henissart

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 25, 1999
Sold by
Eng Wendy and Eng Russell K
Bought by
Henissart Martha

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 1994
Sold by
Chamberlain Keith R and Chamberlain Karen
Bought by
Eng Russell K and Eng Wendy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$206,550
Interest Rate
8.43%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 1992
Sold by
Reynolds David C and Reynolds Eileen M
Bought by
Chamberlain Keith R and Chamberlain Karen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$175,000
Interest Rate
8.38%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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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
Mohankumar Vignesh $961,500 None Available
Mohankumar Vignesh $961,500 None Available
Martha Henissart Ret -- --
Martha Henissart Ret -- --
Martha Henissart Ret -- --
Henissart Martha $321,000 --
Eng Russell K $229,500 --
Eng Russell K $229,500 --
Chamberlain Keith R $201,000 --
Chamberlain Keith R $201,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mohankumar Vignesh $561,500
Closed Mohankumar Vignesh $561,500
Previous Owner Chamberlain Keith R $206,550
Previous Owner Chamberlain Keith R $175,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/18/2025 02/18/25 Sold $961,500 -3.8% $728 / Sq Ft
01/21/2025 01/21/25 Pending -- -- --
01/15/2025 01/15/25 For Sale $999,000 -- $757 / 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 $11,055 $1,042,900 $738,000 $304,900
2024 $9,357 $747,400 $507,900 $239,500
2023 $8,682 $665,800 $507,900 $157,900
2022 $8,348 $624,400 $471,400 $153,000
2021 $8,136 $624,400 $471,400 $153,000
2020 $7,775 $622,500 $471,400 $151,100
2019 $7,155 $577,500 $429,800 $147,700
2018 $6,861 $577,500 $429,800 $147,700
2017 $6,652 $559,500 $429,800 $129,700
2016 $6,457 $559,500 $429,800 $129,700
2015 $6,317 $559,500 $429,800 $129,700
2014 $5,841 $501,800 $375,600 $126,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73326314

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEED-000038-000039