NOT LISTED FOR SALE

491 Webster St Needham Heights, MA 02494

Estimated Value: $1,560,000 - $1,852,422

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,997 Sq Ft
$584/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 15, 2023

Last sale price $1,630,000 $544 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,717 / mo

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Custom Closet System
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Marble Flooring
  • Sunita L. Williams Elementary School Rated A
  • Property is near public transit
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

As of June 2023

Set back with a wonderful street presence, this storybook twelve room residence, extensively renovated 5 years ago, offers over 3,100 square feet of living space resplendent with high-end finishes, custom architectural detail, and period appointments. The main level features a front living room and dining room with stained glass cabinet. Both rooms share a double-sided gas fireplace. The kitchen is equipped with top-grade appliances, quartz countertops, island, and adjacent breakfast room. A family room opens onto a porch and yard. The layout is well-suited for entertaining, bringing the outdoors in. There are four bedrooms and two and one-half bathrooms. The primary bedroom plus two others are on the second level, and a fourth bedroom is on the third level. Maple floors and original wide pine plank floors add to its character. Amenities: side entrance opening to mudroom, updated systems, second floor laundry, garage, and driveway facing Morton Street.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mona and Shari Wiener

Hammond Residential Real Estate Listed on: 03/29/2023

Hammond Residential Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Alison Borrelli

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,934

Year Built

  • Built in 1850

Lot Details

  • 14,070 Sq Ft Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Property is zoned SRB

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,997 Sq Ft Home
  • Wainscoting
  • Coffered Ceiling
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Marble
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Block Basement Construction

Schools

  • Sunita Williams Elementary School
  • Highrock/Pollar Middle School
  • Needham High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Porch
  • Property is near public transit

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Shops

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:062.0 B:0069 L:0000.0,140906

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,934

Year Built

Built in 1850

Lot Details

0.32 Acres

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1850
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Mud Room
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Tank Water Heater
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Flooring - Marble
  • Room Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Features: Coffered Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Wainscoting
  • Basement: Full, Sump Pump, Concrete
  • Living Area: 2997
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • MAIN SO: AN6527

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • 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
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:062.0 B:0069 L:0000.0,140906
  • Zoning: SRB
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.32
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 14070
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 14934

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Needham
  • Elementary School: Sunita Williams
  • Middle Or Junior School: Highrock/Pollar

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 29, 2023
Closed on
Jun 15, 2023
Sold by
Burton James and Burton Jennifer L
Bought by
Tobin James and Tobin Courtney A
Seller's Agent
Mona and Shari Wiener
Hammond Residential Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Alison Borrelli
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
List Price
$1,525,000
Sold Price
$1,630,000
Premium/Discount to List
$105,000
6.89%
Views
158
Current Estimated Value
$1,750,356

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$120,356
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.49%
Original Mortgage
$830,000
Outstanding Balance
$799,098
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$951,258

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 18, 2017
Closed on
Jan 19, 2018
Sold by
Little Pink Houses Llc
Bought by
Burton James and Burton Jennifer
Seller's Agent
Edmund Wong
New Year Realty
Buyer's Agent
Carol Come
Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
List Price
$1,225,000
Sold Price
$1,275,000
Premium/Discount to List
$50,000
4.08%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.65%
Original Mortgage
$800,000
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 25, 2016
Closed on
Aug 2, 2016
Sold by
Engelbourg Karen and Stewart Donald B
Bought by
Little Pink Houses Llc
Seller's Agent
Louise Condon
Louise Condon Realty
Buyer's Agent
Judith Brady
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
List Price
$849,000
Sold Price
$700,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$149,000
-17.55%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
50.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 1999
Sold by
Hodgson Fiona
Bought by
Stewart Donald

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 1992
Sold by
Behrman Robert and Behrman Joan B
Bought by
Hodgson Fiona and Hodgson James M
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Tobin James $1,630,000 None Available
Burton James $1,275,000 --
Little Pink Houses Llc $700,000 --
Stewart Donald $400,000 --
Hodgson Fiona $248,500 --
Hodgson Fiona K $248,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Tobin James $830,000
Previous Owner Burton James $800,000
Previous Owner Hodgson Fiona K $175,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/15/2023 06/15/23 Sold $1,630,000 +6.9% $544 / Sq Ft
04/04/2023 04/04/23 Pending -- -- --
03/29/2023 03/29/23 For Sale $1,525,000 +19.6% $509 / Sq Ft
01/19/2018 01/19/18 Sold $1,275,000 +4.1% $409 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/24/2017 10/24/17 Pending -- -- --
10/18/2017 10/18/17 For Sale $1,225,000 +75.0% $393 / Sq Ft
08/02/2016 08/02/16 Sold $700,000 -7.8% $234 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/04/2016 06/04/16 Pending -- -- --
06/03/2016 06/03/16 Price Changed $759,000 -5.0% $253 / Sq Ft
05/12/2016 05/12/16 Price Changed $799,000 -5.9% $267 / Sq Ft
04/29/2016 04/29/16 Price Changed $849,000 0.0% $283 / Sq Ft
04/29/2016 04/29/16 For Sale $849,000 +21.3% $283 / Sq Ft
04/16/2016 04/16/16 Off Market $700,000 -- --
04/16/2016 04/16/16 For Sale $899,000 0.0% $300 / Sq Ft
04/09/2016 04/09/16 Pending -- -- --
02/25/2016 02/25/16 For Sale $899,000 -- $300 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

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 $16,589 $1,565,000 $782,300 $782,700
2024 $16,087 $1,284,900 $558,700 $726,200
2023 $15,924 $1,221,200 $558,700 $662,500
2022 $14,934 $1,117,000 $490,900 $626,100
2021 $14,555 $1,117,000 $490,900 $626,100
2020 $13,879 $1,111,200 $490,900 $620,300
2019 $13,040 $1,052,500 $446,900 $605,600
2018 $9,214 $775,600 $446,900 $328,700
2017 $9,286 $781,000 $446,900 $334,100
2016 $8,182 $709,000 $446,900 $262,100
2015 $8,005 $709,000 $446,900 $262,100
2014 $7,665 $658,500 $406,900 $251,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73092686

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEED-000062-000069

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