$1,222,222
SOLD FEB 27, 2024

45 Fairfield St Needham, MA 02492

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,596 Sq Ft
0.26 Acres

Recently Sold

$766 Per Sq Ft

23% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of March 2025

Estate sale of this well constructed 1930s Colonial, awaiting new owners with the vision to make it shine again! Property is well-located, on a quiet side street, near Broadmeadow Elementary, St Sebastian's School, Route 128/95, Needham Golf Club, and Hersey Station commuter rail stop. First floor includes eat-in kitchen, generous DR, front to back LR with FP, 1/2 BT, slider to back patio, and enclosed sunroom. Second floor includes MBR with walk-in closet and built-ins, two more well-sized bedrooms w/good closet space, full BT, and pull down steps for the attic. Beautiful oak floors accent both 1st and 2nd levels. Basement is partially finished with family room/office/work-out area, also workshop and laundry. One car attached garage and side entry to mudroom complete the space. The very spacious backyard is sunny, level, and private. A perfect opportunity for refresh, rehab, or expansion in one of Needham's finest neighborhoods. Offers due by 4PM Mon Dec11, reviewed together then.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Richard Gatto

The Gatto Agency Listed on: 12/07/2023

Co-Listed By

Patrick Gatto

The Gatto Agency

Last Buyer's Agent

Janice Burke

Advisors Living - Wellesley

Advisors Living - Wellesley

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,605

Year Built

  • Built in 1937

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned SRB

Parking

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

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,596 Sq Ft Home
  • Picture Window
  • Window Screens
  • Sliding Doors
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Dual Closets
  • Walk-In Closet

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Block Basement Construction
  • Laundry in Basement

Home Security

  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed patio or porch
  • Breezeway
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Broadmeadow Elementary School
  • Hi Rock/Pollard Middle School
  • NHS High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • 100 Amp Service

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 136922

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,605

Year Built

Built in 1937

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1937
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Transaction Broker: 1
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Vinyl, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Closet, Breezeway, Mud Room, Vestibule
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 165
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 120
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 216
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 144
  • Room Family Room Level: Basement
  • Room Family Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Closet - Double
  • Room Family Room Area: 276
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Vinyl, Window(s) - Picture, Breezeway
  • Room Kitchen Area: 160
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 276
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access, Slider, Vestibule
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Living Area: 1596
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s), Screens
  • MAIN LO: BB9075
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 623.43
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 765.8
  • MAIN SO: AN1921
  • Insulation: Partial

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Rain Gutters, Screens
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Frontage Length: 88
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
  • 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, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 136922
  • Zoning: SRB
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.26
  • Lot Size Area: 0.26
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11456
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 543
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7605
  • Tax Book Number: 5515

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Nhs
  • Elementary School: Broadmeadow
  • Middle Or Junior School: Hi Rock/Pollard

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 7, 2023
Closed on
Feb 27, 2024
Sold by
Fassett Martha E Est and Holly
Bought by
29 Beverly Road Llc
Seller's Agent
Richard Gatto
The Gatto Agency
Buyer's Agent
Janice Burke
Advisors Living - Wellesley
List Price
$995,000
Sold Price
$1,222,222
Premium/Discount to List
$227,222
22.84%
Views
69
Current Estimated Value
$2,978,931

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,756,709
Avg. Annual Appreciation
85.87%
Original Mortgage
$2,148,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,122,699
Interest Rate
6.66%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$842,941

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 1978
Bought by
Fassett John A and Fassett Martha E
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Fiduciary Deed $1,222,222 None Available
Fiduciary Deed $1,222,222 None Available
Fiduciary Deed $1,222,222 None Available
Deed $76,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $2,148,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $2,148,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $1,456,200 Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Previous Owner $33,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $100,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $50,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/07/2025 03/07/25 Sold $3,000,000 +0.2% $561 / Sq Ft
02/05/2025 02/05/25 Pending -- -- --
01/30/2025 01/30/25 For Sale $2,995,000 +145.0% $560 / Sq Ft
02/27/2024 02/27/24 Sold $1,222,222 +22.8% $766 / Sq Ft
12/11/2023 12/11/23 Pending -- -- --
12/07/2023 12/07/23 For Sale $995,000 -- $623 / 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 $8,853 $835,200 $803,100 $32,100
2024 $9,662 $771,700 $583,200 $188,500
2023 $9,874 $757,200 $583,200 $174,000
2022 $9,451 $706,900 $540,200 $166,700
2021 $9,211 $706,900 $540,200 $166,700
2020 $8,795 $704,200 $540,200 $164,000
2019 $8,104 $654,100 $491,300 $162,800
2018 $7,771 $654,100 $491,300 $162,800
2017 $7,537 $633,900 $491,300 $142,600
2016 $7,338 $635,900 $491,300 $144,600
2015 $7,179 $635,900 $491,300 $144,600
2014 $6,607 $567,600 $427,500 $140,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73185377

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEED-000005-000016