$2,400,000
SOLD MAR 10, 2025

45 South St Needham, MA 02492

5 Beds
6 Baths
7,545 Sq Ft
0.38 Acres

Recently Sold

$318 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Medical Services
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Broadmeadow Elementary School Rated A
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Deck

About This Home

As of March 2025

Every so often, a truly special home becomes available—one that exudes character and charm in a prime location. This admired property combines the beauty and prestige of South Street with convenient access to the commuter rail and Rt. 128. Well-suited for multi-generational living and gracious entertaining, it features 5 BRs, 6 baths (4 full), spacious family room, living room, sunroom, TV room with wet bar, home office, art studio with bath (ideal as an in-law or au pair suite), laundry on each level, movie room, recording/photo studio, playroom, and workshop. The primary suite showcases a luxurious new bath, while the kitchen and dining area feature a striking art installation. Lovingly maintained and move-in ready, the home sits on a beautifully landscaped lot with an elegant brick and cobblestone circular driveway and picturesque views of St. Sebastian’s campus.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

MigdolMoore Team

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 02/01/2025

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Co-Listed By

Nancy Lanigan Moore

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Connor Gillen

Keller Williams Realty

Keller Williams Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $25,028

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 0.38 Acre Lot
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Fenced Yard
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned SRB

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Wet Bar
  • Wired For Sound
  • Decorative Lighting
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Screens
  • French Doors
  • Insulated Doors
  • Home Office
  • Play Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Attic Ventilator

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Windows

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Whole House Fan
  • Central Air
  • 3 Cooling Zones
  • 10 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Internet Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:008.0 B:0027 L:0000.0,137121

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops
  • Coin Laundry

Recreation

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$25,028

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Other
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Sun Room, Home Office, Den, Play Room, Wet Bar, Wired for Sound, Internet Available - Broadband, Internet Available - Unknown
  • Door Features: Insulated Doors, French Doors
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Other, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 209
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 195
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 165
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: First
  • Room Bedroom5 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom5 Area: 529
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 6
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 294
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Area: 168
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Area: 77
  • Bathroom 3 Level: First
  • Bathroom 3 Area: 72
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 208
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Area: 400
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Area: 224
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 294
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Area: 121
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 6095
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1450
  • Living Area: 7545
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Screens
  • MAIN LO: BB5918
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 314.78
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 318.09
  • MAIN SO: BB3351

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Wood, Patio, Balcony, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Fenced Yard, Other
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ductless, Whole House Fan
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 10
  • COOLING ZONES: 3

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:008.0 B:0027 L:0000.0,137121
  • Zoning: SRB
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.38
  • Lot Size Area: 0.38
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 16553
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Attic Vent Elec.

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 25028
  • Tax Book Number: 0

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 1988
Sold by
Ringer Steven A
Bought by
Newman Philip H
Current Estimated Value
$2,390,095
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
Deed $325,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,550,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $1,550,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $350,000 No Value Available
Closed $600,000 No Value Available
Closed $600,000 No Value Available
Closed $600,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/10/2025 03/10/25 Sold $2,400,000 +1.1% $318 / Sq Ft
02/02/2025 02/02/25 Pending -- -- --
02/01/2025 02/01/25 For Sale $2,375,000 -- $315 / 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 $24,558 $2,316,800 $815,400 $1,501,400
2024 $22,283 $1,779,800 $591,800 $1,188,000
2023 $22,048 $1,690,800 $591,800 $1,099,000
2022 $21,286 $1,592,100 $548,800 $1,043,300
2021 $20,745 $1,592,100 $548,800 $1,043,300
2020 $19,428 $1,555,500 $548,900 $1,006,600
2019 $18,379 $1,483,400 $500,000 $983,400
2018 $17,623 $1,483,400 $500,000 $983,400
2017 $16,182 $1,361,000 $500,000 $861,000
2016 $15,706 $1,361,000 $500,000 $861,000
2015 $15,366 $1,361,000 $500,000 $861,000
2014 $14,693 $1,262,300 $436,200 $826,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73331333

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEED-000008-000027