$840,000
SOLD MAR 27, 2020

31 Emerson Place Needham, MA 02492

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,994 Sq Ft
1.05 Acres

Recently Sold

$421 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Newman Elementary School Rated A
  • Fenced Yard

About This Home

As of March 2020

Acre lot in heart of Needham on quiet cul de sac! 4/10 of a mile to Needham Junction train stop to Boston's south station and also very close to town, stores, parks, school and town forest hiking trail. Home has master bath, natural gas, garage and fenced in yard. All new windows, new furnace/heating system, upgraded electrical, new gutters and downspouts. Recent new water heater, fence and oversized composite deck overlooking yard and trees. Bathrooms recently updated as well. New plumbing hookup added for one year old washer and dryer which are both included. Home is great as is or add a few touches to make it fantastic and see an immediate return on your investment.Virtual enhancements done on outside and kitchen (labeled) to show potential. Lots of opportunity with this home and enormous lot!! See attachments for floor plans, parcel map and video tour. Highly rated schools and easy access to highways. Easy to show. Don't miss it

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Maura Cutting

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate Listed on: 02/12/2020

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Tanya German

TG Real Estate Consultants

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,933

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • Fenced Yard
  • Property is zoned SRB

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Basement

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,933

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Style: Cape
  • Other Agent: 2.50
  • Year Built Description: Actual
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 415.75
  • Comp Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1948

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • No Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom: On Level: Second Floor
  • Bedroom 2: On Level: Second Floor
  • Bedroom 3: On Level: Second Floor
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Primary Bathroom: Yes
  • Bathroom 1: On Level: First Floor
  • Bathroom 2: On Level: Second Floor
  • Bathroom 3: On Level: Second Floor
  • No Rooms: 7
  • Dining Room: On Level: First Floor
  • Family Room: On Level: First Floor
  • Kitchen: On Level: First Floor
  • Laundry: On Level: Basement
  • Living Room: On Level: First Floor
  • Basement: Y
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out
  • Main Lo: AN4870
  • Main So: BB3461
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1994.00

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck - Composite, Fenced Yard
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Feature: Off-Street
  • Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Electric Features: 200 Amps
  • Heating: Gas
  • Heat Zones: 1
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, 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: Newman
  • Middle School: Hi Rock/Pollard
  • High School: Needham High

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 719500.00
  • Acre: 1.05
  • Lot Size: 45928.00
  • Page: 556
  • Zoning: SRB
  • Lot Description: Paved Drive, Fenced/Enclosed

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 8914.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 139545

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 1988
Sold by
Antin Francis D
Bought by
Martell Mary A
Current Estimated Value
$1,405,784

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$30,000
Interest Rate
10.47%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $275,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $657,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $672,000 New Conventional
Closed $568,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $155,602 No Value Available
Closed $80,000 No Value Available
Closed $160,000 No Value Available
Closed $30,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/27/2020 03/27/20 Sold $840,000 +1.3% $421 / Sq Ft
02/16/2020 02/16/20 Pending -- -- --
02/12/2020 02/12/20 For Sale $829,000 +16.8% $416 / Sq Ft
03/25/2016 03/25/16 Sold $710,000 0.0% $356 / Sq Ft
01/26/2016 01/26/16 Pending -- -- --
01/20/2016 01/20/16 For Sale $710,000 -- $356 / 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 $12,933 $1,220,100 $764,300 $455,800
2024 $12,020 $960,100 $535,300 $424,800
2023 $12,144 $931,300 $535,300 $396,000
2022 $11,787 $881,600 $496,100 $385,500
2021 $10,020 $769,000 $496,100 $272,900
2020 $9,582 $767,200 $496,100 $271,100
2019 $8,915 $719,500 $451,600 $267,900
2018 $8,548 $719,500 $451,600 $267,900
2017 $8,153 $685,700 $451,600 $234,100
2016 $7,913 $685,700 $451,600 $234,100
2015 $7,742 $685,700 $451,600 $234,100
2014 $7,433 $638,600 $411,100 $227,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72618937

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEED-000044-000035