$923,850
SOLD SEP 10, 2025

54 Hawthorn Ave Needham, MA 02492

3 Beds
2 Baths
968 Sq Ft
6,970 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$954 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

50 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Property is near public transit
  • Mitchell Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • 4-minute walk to Perry Park

About This Home

As of September 2025

Lovely 3 bedroom cape with a generous deck and large sunroom in top neighborhood known for its convenience. Walking distance to the Mitchell Elementary School, Middle School and High School. Near Perry Park and the Hersey Commuter Rail Station and town center. Hardwood floors. Great opportunity to get into Needham.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stevedoug.com Team

LAER Realty Partners Listed on: 05/27/2025

LAER Realty Partners

Co-Listed By

Maureen Dwyer

LAER Realty Partners

Last Buyer's Agent

Maura Cutting

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,854

Year Built

  • Built in 1946

Lot Details

  • 6,970 Sq Ft Lot
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Property is zoned SRB

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Tuck Under Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 968 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Unfinished Basement

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

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Steam

Additional Features

  • Level Entry For Accessibility
  • Deck

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:023.0 B:0064 L:0000.0,138033

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,854

Year Built

Built in 1946

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Year Built: 1946
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Basement: Full, Concrete, Unfinished
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 968
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Entrance
  • Living Area: 968
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN1199
  • MAIN SO: AN6527
  • Insulation: Unknown

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • 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
  • Parking Features: Under, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Steam, Oil
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Golf, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:023.0 B:0064 L:0000.0,138033
  • Zoning: SRB
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Gentle Sloping
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6970
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9854

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 27, 2025
Closed on
Sep 10, 2025
Sold by
Kenney Ruth E Est and Phalan
Bought by
314 Oakland Llc
Seller's Agent
Stevedoug.com Team
LAER Realty Partners
Buyer's Agent
Maura Cutting
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
List Price
$989,000
Sold Price
$923,850
Premium/Discount to List
-$65,150
-6.59%
Views
23
Current Estimated Value
$990,748

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$66,898
Avg. Annual Appreciation
33.82%
Original Mortgage
$1,692,888
Outstanding Balance
$1,689,948
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
-$699,200

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 28, 2000
Sold by
Ward Mark B and Ward Kathleen H
Bought by
Kenney Ruth E

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 1997
Sold by
Snelling Jacquelyn H
Bought by
Ward Mark B and Ward Kathleen H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$188,000
Interest Rate
8.08%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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 $923,850 --
Land Court Massachusetts $340,000 --
Leasehold Conv With Agreement Of Sale Fee Purchase Hawaii $235,000 --
Leasehold Conv With Agreement Of Sale Fee Purchase Hawaii $235,000 --
Leasehold Conv With Agreement Of Sale Fee Purchase Hawaii $235,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,692,888 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $212,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $188,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $188,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/10/2025 09/10/25 Sold $923,850 -6.6% $954 / Sq Ft
07/16/2025 07/16/25 Pending -- -- --
07/15/2025 07/15/25 For Sale $989,000 0.0% $1,022 / Sq Ft
06/18/2025 06/18/25 Pending -- -- --
05/27/2025 05/27/25 For Sale $989,000 -- $1,022 / 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 $9,854 $929,600 $767,600 $162,000
2024 $9,832 $785,300 $565,000 $220,300
2023 $9,995 $766,500 $565,000 $201,500
2022 $9,302 $695,700 $500,100 $195,600
2021 $9,065 $695,700 $500,100 $195,600
2020 $8,714 $697,700 $502,200 $195,500
2019 $8,052 $649,900 $456,600 $193,300
2018 $7,721 $649,900 $456,600 $193,300
2017 $7,434 $625,200 $456,600 $168,600
2016 $7,215 $625,200 $456,600 $168,600
2015 $7,059 $625,200 $456,600 $168,600
2014 $6,346 $545,200 $380,500 $164,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73380509

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEED-000023-000064