
3 Thorpe Rd Needham Heights, MA 02494
About This Home
As of July 2025Charming farmhouse colonial in desirable Mitchell elementary school district combines historic period detail with high-end updates throughout. Expanded and renovated in 2013, this 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath home on corner lot will impress the most discerning buyer. First floor includes gorgeous kitchen with island, custom cabinetry, granite countertops, opens to diningroom with wainscoting. Tiled mudroom designed for maximum storage, fireplaced livingroom, familyroom opening to patio, and hardwood floors and crown molding throughout. Upstairs 3 generously sized bedrooms with ample closets, plus 4th room currently used as office. Master bedroom boasts walk-in closet and master bath with heated marble floors, double marble sinks, and walk-in shower. Finished basement with wainscoting, full bath and tons of storage. Recent updates include 2013 roof, windows, central ac, 220 electrical, and sprinkler system. Close to schools, town center, train…..prime location! Open house Sat&Sun 1-3.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate Listed on: 06/04/2015

Home Details
Home Type
Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
$12,111
Year Built
1926
Lot Details
0
Listing Details
- Lot Description: Corner, Level
- Other Agent: 2.50
- Special Features: None
- Property Sub Type: Detached
- Year Built: 1926
Interior Features
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator - Wine Storage, Vent Hood
- Fireplaces: 1
- Has Basement: Yes
- Fireplaces: 1
- Primary Bathroom: Yes
- Number of Rooms: 9
- Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Private School, Public School
- Electric: 200 Amps
- Energy: Insulated Windows, Insulated Doors
- Flooring: Tile, Marble, Hardwood
- Insulation: Full
- Interior Amenities: Cable Available, Walk-up Attic
- Basement: Full, Partially Finished
- Bedroom 2: Second Floor, 11X12
- Bedroom 3: Second Floor, 11X12
- Bathroom #1: Second Floor
- Bathroom #2: Second Floor
- Bathroom #3: Basement
- Kitchen: First Floor, 17X12
- Laundry Room: Basement
- Living Room: First Floor, 11X15
- Master Bedroom: Second Floor, 18X12
- Master Bedroom Description: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Closet - Walk-in, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
- Dining Room: First Floor, 17X12
- Family Room: First Floor, 12X15
Exterior Features
- Roof: Asphalt/Composition Shingles
- Construction: Frame
- Exterior: Shingles, Wood
- Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Gutters, Sprinkler System, Screens, Fenced Yard
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
Garage/Parking
- Garage Parking: Detached
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
- Parking Spaces: 4
Utilities
- Cooling: Central Air
- Heating: Forced Air, Hot Water Baseboard, Gas
- Cooling Zones: 2
- Heat Zones: 3
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Condo/Co-op/Association
- HOA: No
Schools
- Elementary School: Mitchell
- Middle School: Pollard
- High School: Needham High
Lot Info
- Assessor Parcel Number: M:0640006900000
Ownership History
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Purchase Details
Purchase Details
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Not Resolvable | $1,200,000 | None Available | |
Deed | -- | -- | |
Not Resolvable | $975,000 | -- | |
Deed | $615,000 | -- | |
Deed | $565,000 | -- | |
Deed | $279,900 | -- |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Open | $700,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
Previous Owner | $675,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
Previous Owner | $463,000 | No Value Available | |
Previous Owner | $465,750 | No Value Available | |
Previous Owner | $53,640 | No Value Available | |
Previous Owner | $417,000 | No Value Available | |
Previous Owner | $50,000 | No Value Available | |
Previous Owner | $398,000 | No Value Available |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
07/31/2025 07/31/25 | Sold | $1,750,000 | +16.7% | $711 / Sq Ft |
06/08/2025 06/08/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
06/04/2025 06/04/25 | For Sale | $1,499,000 | +24.9% | $609 / Sq Ft |
08/13/2020 08/13/20 | Sold | $1,200,000 | +9.6% | $462 / Sq Ft |
06/27/2020 06/27/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
06/26/2020 06/26/20 | For Sale | $1,095,000 | +12.3% | $422 / Sq Ft |
08/06/2015 08/06/15 | Sold | $975,000 | 0.0% | $430 / Sq Ft |
06/23/2015 06/23/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
06/09/2015 06/09/15 | Off Market | $975,000 | -- | -- |
06/04/2015 06/04/15 | For Sale | $910,000 | -- | $401 / Sq Ft |
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $12,111 | $1,142,500 | $760,100 | $382,400 |
2024 | $14,680 | $1,172,500 | $542,900 | $629,600 |
2023 | $14,662 | $1,124,400 | $542,900 | $581,500 |
2022 | $13,732 | $1,027,100 | $476,300 | $550,800 |
2021 | $12,251 | $940,200 | $476,300 | $463,900 |
2020 | $12,168 | $974,200 | $476,400 | $497,800 |
2019 | $11,389 | $919,200 | $433,100 | $486,100 |
2018 | $10,920 | $919,200 | $433,100 | $486,100 |
2017 | $10,250 | $862,100 | $433,100 | $429,000 |
2016 | $9,264 | $802,800 | $433,100 | $369,700 |
2015 | $9,064 | $802,800 | $433,100 | $369,700 |
2014 | $8,727 | $749,700 | $393,800 | $355,900 |
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Seller's Agent in 2025
The Samantha Eisenberg Group
Compass
35 in this area
79 Total Sales
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Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Samantha Eisenberg
Compass
(917) 952-9966
16 in this area
42 Total Sales
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Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Elissa Rosenfelt
Compass
(516) 250-9379
7 in this area
15 Total Sales
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Buyer's Agent in 2025
Brian McMahon
Rutledge Properties
(781) 801-5403
1 in this area
17 Total Sales
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Seller's Agent in 2020
Debi Benoit
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
(617) 962-9292
5 in this area
128 Total Sales
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Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020
Lara ORourke
Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley
3 in this area
21 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 71850572

APN: NEED-000064-000069
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