$965,500
SOLD APR 20, 2021

5 Bird St Needham, MA 02492

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,812 Sq Ft
10,454 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$533 Per Sq Ft

6% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of September 2024

Updated classic cape in Broadmeadow neighborhood! You must see this lovingly cared for 4 BR home with open floorplan. Step into the oversized mudroom and drop your things! Professionally remodeled kitchen w/ granite countertops and dining area open up to a lovely living room with wood burning fireplace & picture window. This home has many charming features with hardwood floors throughout, air conditioning, and a flexible floorplan with a home office or 4th bedroom and full bath on the first floor. On the 2nd floor you will find two bedrooms with abundant closet space and a lovely bathroom featuring a tiled shower w/ glass door. The carpeted family room in lower level is welcoming and bright w/ built in storage. One car garage and a fenced yard with stone patio offers a perfect outdoor gathering space for family and friends! Buderus boiler, 200 amp electric, blown-in insulation and NEW 5 zone air conditioning!! 1/3 mile to Broadmeadow Elementary School and 3/4 mile to Hersey Station!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Judith Brady

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate Listed on: 03/03/2021

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Karan Speros Bazin

Coldwell Banker Realty - Westwood

Coldwell Banker Realty - Westwood

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,855

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 10,454 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Property is zoned SRB

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,812 Sq Ft Home
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Insulated Windows
  • Picture Window
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Laundry in Basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Dual Closets
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Separate Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed patio or porch
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • 5 Cooling Zones
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Baseboard Heating

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:019.0 B:0032 L:0000.0,137716

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bird's Hill Subdivision

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,855

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Subdivision Name: Bird's Hill
  • Transaction Broker: 2.5
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Mud Room
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Refrigerator, Utility Connections for Electric Range
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 168
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 182
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 121
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: First
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Closet - Double
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 252
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 99
  • Room Family Room Level: Basement
  • Room Family Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Family Room Area: 312
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Room Kitchen Area: 110
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 234
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Living Area: 1812
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: AN6527
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 502.21
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 532.84
  • MAIN SO: AN2383

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Storage
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • 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, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range
  • Cooling: Ductless
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Ductless
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 5

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:019.0 B:0032 L:0000.0,137716
  • Zoning: SRB
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Lot Size Area: 0.24
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10454.4
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • LOT SIZE: 10454
  • PAGE: 386

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9855
  • Tax Book Number: 35065

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

MLS Schools

  • High School: Needham High
  • Elementary School: Broadmeadow
  • Middle Or Junior School: Highrk/Pollard

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 2007
Sold by
Nelson Charles P and Nelson Katherine G
Bought by
Mcginn Bryan P and Mcginn Melinda B
Current Estimated Value
$1,177,311

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 18, 2005
Sold by
Scotten Mary K and Scotten Thomas O
Bought by
Nelson Charles P and Nelson Katherine G

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 1998
Sold by
Hallem Arnold H and Hallem Marilyn F
Bought by
Scotten Thomas O and Scotten Mary K
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 $525,000 --
Deed $540,000 --
Deed $525,000 --
Deed $540,000 --
Deed $270,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $750,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $750,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $226,300 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $724,125 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $160,000 Balloon
Closed $609,600 New Conventional
Closed $520,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Closed $498,250 New Conventional
Closed $33,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/30/2024 09/30/24 Sold $1,150,000 +9.5% $622 / Sq Ft
08/24/2024 08/24/24 Pending -- -- --
08/22/2024 08/22/24 For Sale $1,049,999 +8.8% $568 / Sq Ft
04/20/2021 04/20/21 Sold $965,500 +6.1% $533 / Sq Ft
03/08/2021 03/08/21 Pending -- -- --
03/03/2021 03/03/21 For Sale $910,000 +19.4% $502 / Sq Ft
04/27/2017 04/27/17 Sold $762,000 +3.7% $412 / Sq Ft
02/14/2017 02/14/17 Pending -- -- --
02/08/2017 02/08/17 For Sale $735,000 +11.2% $398 / Sq Ft
09/19/2014 09/19/14 Sold $661,000 0.0% $437 / Sq Ft
07/19/2014 07/19/14 Pending -- -- --
06/19/2014 06/19/14 Off Market $661,000 -- --
06/11/2014 06/11/14 For Sale $610,000 -- $403 / 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 $12,087 $1,140,300 $801,800 $338,500
2024 $12,027 $960,600 $590,200 $370,400
2023 $12,138 $930,800 $590,200 $340,600
2022 $11,423 $854,400 $522,400 $332,000
2021 $10,425 $800,100 $522,400 $277,700
2020 $9,855 $789,000 $522,400 $266,600
2019 $9,154 $738,800 $475,000 $263,800
2018 $8,777 $738,800 $475,000 $263,800
2017 $7,826 $658,200 $475,000 $183,200
2016 $6,803 $589,500 $403,900 $185,600
2015 $6,655 $589,500 $403,900 $185,600
2014 $5,974 $513,200 $336,800 $176,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72792180

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEED-000019-000032