NOT LISTED FOR SALE

28 Appleton Rd Needham, MA 02492

Estimated Value: $1,356,000 - $1,584,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,070 Sq Ft
$694/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 28, 2023

Last sale price $1,355,000 $655 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,146/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Open Floorplan
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Broadmeadow Elementary School Rated A
  • Custom Closet System
  • Property is near public transit

About This Home

As of July 2023

Expanded Garrison home nestled on the coveted Bird's Hill. Set back on a beautiful landscaped property, the home's center hall entrance leads you to an expansive dining room perfect for holiday gatherings and a formal living room with fireplace and French Doors. The eat-in kitchen has counter seating and a breakfast area that opens up to the spacious gas fireplaced family room with direct access to the patio and fenced-in backyard. Bay windows on either end provide plenty of natural light. An office nook and powder room completes this floor. On the second level you will find 3 bedrooms and a full bathroom. The primary offers ample room and includes a walk-in closet. The versatile finished basement provides plenty of space with a storage area, workshop / mudroom off the one-car garage, a home office or gym, PLUS another bedroom and full bath! Convenient to major routes, shops, and restaurants. Amazing proximity to the commuter rail and Broadmeadow Elementary!

Last Listed By

Robert Ticktin

Hawthorn Properties Listed on: 05/31/2023

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,322

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 10,062 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Fenced
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned SRB

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Tuck Under Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 2,070 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Chair Railings
  • Crown Molding
  • Wainscoting
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Bay Window
  • Window Screens
  • French Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Play Room
  • Electric Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Pedestal Sink
  • Bathtub with Shower

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Garage Access
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Bulkhead
  • Patio
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Broadmeadow Elementary School
  • Pollard Middle School
  • Needham High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • 2 Cooling Zones
  • 3 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Oil Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 137818

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,322

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Garrison
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Transaction Broker: 0
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Recessed Lighting, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Office, Play Room, Internet Available - Broadband
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Trash Compactor,Microwave,Refrigerator,Freezer, Oil Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 143
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 99
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 132
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Basement
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Closet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 221
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Sconce, Beadboard, Pedestal Sink
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Basement
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Sconce, Beadboard
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Second
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Chair Rail, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 252
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Family Room Area: 360
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Pantry, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Peninsula
  • Room Kitchen Area: 154
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Basement
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 273
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Crown Molding
  • Room Office Level: Basement
  • Room Office Area: 221
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting
  • Basement: Full, Finished, Interior Entry, Garage Access, Bulkhead
  • Living Area: 2070
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Screens
  • MAIN LO: AC1628
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 603.38
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 654.59
  • MAIN SO: AN1049

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Storage, Sprinkler System
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • 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
  • Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Oil, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ 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, Park, Golf, Highway Access, Public School
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 137818
  • Zoning: SRB
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.23
  • Lot Size Area: 0.23
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10062
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 529
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 11322
  • Tax Book Number: 6942

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 20, 2019
Sold by
Brennan John J and Brennan Maureen C
Bought by
John J Brennan 2018 Ft and Brennan
Total Days on Market
4
Current Estimated Value
$1,437,488

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 1, 1986
Bought by
Brennan John J and Brennan Maureen C

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
John J Brennan 2018 Ft -- --
John J Brennan 2018 Ft -- --
Brennan John J $198,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Goldstein Gregory $1,165,000
Closed Goldstein Gregory $1,165,000
Previous Owner Brennan John J $250,000
Previous Owner Brennan John J $260,000
Previous Owner Brennan John J $150,000
Previous Owner Brennan John J $218,500
Previous Owner Brennan John J $232,000
Previous Owner Brennan John J $100,000
Previous Owner Brennan John J $30,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/28/2023 07/28/23 Sold $1,355,000 +8.5% $655 / Sq Ft
06/05/2023 06/05/23 Pending -- -- --
05/31/2023 05/31/23 For Sale $1,249,000 -- $603 / 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 $13,657 $1,288,400 $799,900 $488,500
2024 $11,745 $938,100 $580,900 $357,200
2023 $11,776 $903,100 $580,900 $322,200
2022 $11,322 $846,800 $537,900 $308,900
2021 $11,034 $846,800 $537,900 $308,900
2020 $10,503 $840,900 $537,800 $303,100
2019 $9,770 $788,500 $488,900 $299,600
2018 $9,367 $788,500 $488,900 $299,600
2017 $8,919 $750,100 $488,900 $261,200
2016 $8,688 $752,900 $488,900 $264,000
2015 $8,500 $752,900 $488,900 $264,000
2014 $7,954 $683,300 $425,100 $258,200
Source: Public Records

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Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73118038

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEED-000021-000022